[Hop]

Well,
It's almost fathers day and I'm looking for any input on In-Car Gps's.
One that you can switch from car to car with little effort.
I've heard of Garmin and the TomTom. I'm looking for something for my Dad to use that's user friendly and is easy to read with poor eye sight. I hear that there are some that give verbal turn by turn instructions. Anyone one have a GPS that they can't live without?? I've narrowed it down to a garmin as of now but, i haven't had time to research them all.
Thanks, Hop

 

[Texas T]

Have a Magellan roadmate 700 and "Maggie" has always gotten us there whether near or far

 

[Big Daddy]

http://www.alpine-usa.com/en/products/product.php?model=PMD-B100

New from Alpine,,,cant beat them,,,you can also buy an optional docking station, stow it in the rear of the car and control it from an Alpine Touch Screen Headunit that replaces your existin car radio,,,I know you probably don't want to get into that part of it but just letting you know its got more capablities than the Garmins and Tom Toms,,,PM me if you are interested,,,

 

[TunnelVision]

Have a Magellan roadmate 700 and "Maggie" has always gotten us there whether near or far

We've got a 700 as well and enjoy it. It has a hard drive with built in maps so no need to buy anything else. Most of th GPS give verbal but if you can afford it, get one that gives you a verbal by street name.

 

[Lat22]

The Garmin 2720 is hard to beat. All of the detail maps are already built into it.

 

[Hop]

How user friendly are all of the above? My ol'man is 60, he and electronics with lots of buttons don't get along. I like the idea of having all the maps already installed. Do the resturant/hotel location features work pretty good?
--Hop

 

[Dutch Treat]

The Garmin 2720 is hard to beat. All of the detail maps are already built into it.

Ditto on this....a friend just put one in his truck. Touch screen, voice directions, easy to run. check it out.
Bob

 

[Hop]

Welp! It's getting closer to fathers day. I'm still undecided as of now!
That Garmin is sweet! Best price i've seen on it is still a bit high for a fathers day gift.
Maybe i can roll it all into one, b-day, christmas, and fathers day!! LOL
--Hop

 

[Lat22]

Pretty good price here. http://www.usnav.com/Garmin-StreetPilot-2720-GPS-Navigation-System-P4564C45.aspx

Make sure you click "add to cart" to see price.

 

[jtburf]

I carry them all and Garmin has the best maps Lowrance touch screen has issues if you press to firmly...Tom Tom maps are way off...
I also have a combo GPS/PDA.....
http://www.tightlinerods.com/product.php?productid=17331&cat=0&page=1
let me know if I can assist

John

 

[Viking48]

Does he by any chance have a laptop? If so, you can get a Garmin GPS 18. It's a hockey puck antennae that plugs into your USB port and used included software. It gives turn by turn verbal instructions, lists attractions etc. I bought it because I had trouble seeing a small screen and I already had the laptop. They only run about 100 bucks and I've gotten a lot of use out of mine.

 

[Hop]

Viking,no laptop. I'm wanting to buy a laptop myself. As for now It will have to be a stand alone GPS.

John, Looks like a good deal. I'll just need to do some research first.
The bigger the display the better.
--Hop

 

[Big Daddy]

Just whatever you do, buy from a local business, the internet kills the local guys. Warranty after the fact if you have problems is a real pain from internet houses,,,Try JTBurf or one of those guys,,,,support your local businessman!

 

[Chuck]

I just bought the Garmin 2730 and its pretty good. I need to determine how to upgrade the maps however. I live in a neighborhood that is close to 2 years old and it is not on the maps. Otherwise, I am pleased although it was almost $900.

 

[Hop]

Well,
I went with the Garmin 2720. I got it from John, Thanks!! Had it here the day after i ordered it. I spent more on fathers day than i planned but, maybe Dad will let me use it. LOL
I threw it in the truck on the way to work thismorning to check it out. MAN is that thing awesome! They should make it manditory in all cars. hehe
Now for the upgrade to the FM Real time traffic locator thingamajig.
--Hop

 

[jtburf]

I have that little doom a flogger !!!!!

Thanks and let me know when your ready!!!

John

 

[Argo]

My GPS unit gets info from the sat somehow that tells me where traffic is backed up and if there are accidents or whatever. its pretty cool.