deviljon

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For this year's Christmas, I decided to get my parents a portable GPS. Looking to spend no more than $300. They definitely won't need a top-of-the-line unit.. Even an entry-level one should be good enough, as long as it has basic functions, a fairly large viewing area, and is user-friendly.

I've done a good amount of research and spoke to a handful of people about their personal experiences, and from the information I've gathered, I'll most likely be going with a Garmin or a TomTom. However, I'm open to other brands, so if you have any suggestions or personal experiences, please share!

If you happen to have any links, that would help a lot too. Thanks guys!

Rommy

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I have a Garmin, really easy to use. I reccomend it.

xbreakerx

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dont you have to pay a fee to update garmins maps were like tomtoms updated maps are free?

Rommy

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If you know what you're doing, you can download the updates for free off the net.

m0nkie

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I can give you one of the top of the line Magellan 1430 for like 150$... no box though... pretty much new. maybe I can even give you one with lifetime traffic updates. These aren't used by me, I have friends working with Magellan and they sample some units then just toss them away. (I take it and sell it )

But anyways, I like Garmin Nuvi the best. Looks good and easy to use. Magellans has just stepped up their game IMO. User friendly..

deviljon

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I'll pass on the open box stuff Tony, I know a few people that offer me that **** all the time .

I've heard a lot of crappy stories about Magellans, which Garmin Nuvi would you recommend?

surfcity40

I like the woman's voice better on the TomTom....

itsjiggajames

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Get a garmin jon. I got mine back when it was pricey, but now they can be had for under 300.. many places have rebates too.
costco has 100 dollar rebate for a garmin 750 (higher end model)
http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product...lang=en-US&s=1
or you can just buy the cheap older 250 for like 149.99 or something..
i have a 650, which is not as new as the 750 and it works great... 750 can only be better, and wider screen too

AFKGuy

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I'm using garmin nuvi 200. It's cheap and easy to use, not bad for an entry level gps.

M6SXTZ

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get a iPhone

datboijon

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yeh the garmin is the way to go tomtom has a little more mod-ability but for easy of use garmin all the way

deviljon

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how does this look?

http://www.staples.com/office/suppli...s_10051_SEARCH

daytona350z

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hey jon,
dont go to staples, the price is outrageous.

i got my garmin nuvi 260w at FRYs for something like 200.00

works well, and is the widescreen. my dad uses it sometimes, so its pretty decent for the "older" eyes. i bought it a while ago in july, so it may even be cheaper.

itsjiggajames

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costco jon! 100 dollar rebate

Cannysage

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MIO is underrated. I have an older model and it's great.

m0nkie

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I'd get a little higher model just so it looks better with a little more performance.

and buy it from here! much cheaper

http://www.ontimedigital.com/prodshe...?dept_id=10003

For around 300 you can get the Nuvi 5000 big screen or the nuvi 350 for 100$

SoldzMyZ

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check out cnet for their reviews. I personally have a garmin nuvi 200. They're hella cheap these days. you really can't go wrong with garmin and tom tom.

Pokémon

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Something cheap and decent, nuvi 200W $119: http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs...id=HM1&CID=cj#

Edit: I just noticed that link ^m0nkie provided is a lot cheaper.

deviljon

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thanks for the help, does this look good to everyone? if so, i'll order it tonight..

http://www.ontimedigital.com/product...oduct_id=10443

teh215

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I recently picked up a Garmin Nuvi 750 and it works great. Got it from QVC for something around $260.