Which TomTom/portable GPS system do you guys have/recommend? - GoFuckYourself.com

Turboface · 09-30-2008, 12:38 PM

I am in the market for a TomTom/portable GPS car navigation system.

Which one would you guys recommend?

Monique Niccole · 09-30-2008, 12:40 PM

My Garmin rocks. I used it to drive from Florida to Cali and I managed not to get lost in the desert. It's definitely handy in a strange city.

mikesouth · 09-30-2008, 01:21 PM

I have the tom tom one if you dont care for the bells and whistles (I already have an mp3 player, dont give a fuck about traffic reports or weather and dont care about countoured terrain)

I like it because it updates itself and its the only one that offers adult entertainment as a POI that alone should score points here

Cleo · 09-30-2008, 01:24 PM

I love my Garmin nüvi 660. I paid around six hundred when I bought it but now Amazon is selling it for $289.99.

Deej · 09-30-2008, 01:32 PM

Garmin!!!

fuzebox · 09-30-2008, 01:39 PM

I've got the basic garmin nuvi 200, works great for me. I even downloaded a costa rica map this morning.

Marky333 · 09-30-2008, 01:49 PM

Buy a MIO. It has preinstalled Mio 3.3 GPS software, or you can install iGO. It will be the best choice. I've seen many tests between Mio, Garmin or other systems, and Mio is the best choice for low costs and best performance.

halfpint · 09-30-2008, 01:56 PM

I have the Garmin Nuvi 300 and it is pretty good, Fuck you can even change the voice to an american woman, she sounds hot, fucks up my driving sometimes cause I am day dreaming about her instead of concentrating on the road. My one has european maps, mp3 player, picture viewer, takes you to the nearest petrol station, hospital, police station resturants, hotels, theme parks, etc.. also has a currency converter, language guide, travel guide, audible book player, world clock, measurment converter and a calculator.

I vote for Garmin

Sosa · 09-30-2008, 02:05 PM

i'm in the market for one as well. Been looking at the nuvi's but need to read some more reviews.

atom · 09-30-2008, 02:11 PM

Lowrance XOG. the battery only lasts a little over an hour but its portable and ram mount make tons of different holders - boat, atv etc. If you are into fishing you can also buy the navtronics or lakemaster chips that show in anywhere from 1-3 foot breaks. boat launches, bottom structure... We have used them in -20f when we ice fish and the LCD still functions well. It does regular, birds eye, voice navigation and comes with a media player.

http://www.amazon.com/Lowrance-000-0.../dp/B000Y1X4EO

TurboAngel · 09-30-2008, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by halfpint

I have the Garmin Nuvi 300 and it is pretty good, Fuck you can even change the voice to an american woman, she sounds hot, fucks up my driving sometimes cause I am day dreaming about her instead of concentrating on the road.

I vote for Garmin

LOL

dav3 · 09-30-2008, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Marky333

Buy a MIO. It has preinstalled Mio 3.3 GPS software, or you can install iGO. It will be the best choice. I've seen many tests between Mio, Garmin or other systems, and Mio is the best choice for low costs and best performance.

I've had a MIO for about 2 years, still works great and was about ½ the price of the low-end TomToms and Garmins. Although, the map doesn't pick up some of the newer roads and stuff, which kinda blows because the Myrtle area is constantly expanding. Still worth the buck fifty though.

tony286 · 09-30-2008, 06:05 PM

I have a tom tom one

Cleo · 09-30-2008, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by dav3

the map doesn't pick up some of the newer roads and stuff, which kinda blows because the Myrtle area is constantly expanding. Still worth the buck fifty though.

The last few years the city has been trying to reduce traffic in the neighborhoods by closing off street and stuff. About once a month I hook mine up to my laptop and update it. The maps seem to be updated pretty quickly after the city changes the roads.

The traffic on my Garmin isn't all that great but it does catch somethings.

rowan · 09-30-2008, 06:28 PM

I bought my wife a TomTom One recently (the new version). One prob so far is that it occasionally turns itself on when it's sitting on her desk. I don't know why, or whether this is a common issue. She doesn't use the car charger so the device turning itself on could cause some problems...

RevSand · 09-30-2008, 07:17 PM

I have the TomTom 720 and its been solid for me...

Babaganoosh · 09-30-2008, 07:20 PM

I love my nuvi. When you're shopping for GPS, make sure you get one that will speak the name of the street. Some of the cheaper ones will just say something like "Turn left in 200 ft". It's much easier if it just says the name of the street to turn on so you don't have to take your eyes off the road to make sure you're turning on the right road.

Turboface · 09-30-2008, 09:26 PM

Thank you all for the advice. It seems that I am probably going to go with the Garmin nüvi 205W or some other model very similar to this.

I'll let you know what I wind up with tomorrow.

Babaganoosh · 09-30-2008, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Turboface

Thank you all for the advice. It seems that I am probably going to go with the Garmin nüvi 205W or some other model very similar to this.

I'll let you know what I wind up with tomorrow.

That one doesn't say the street name. You won't like that.

Turboface · 09-30-2008, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Babaganoosh

That one doesn't say the street name. You won't like that.

No, I made sure that when I searched the site there that option (which you suggested) was checked in my search.

Babaganoosh · 09-30-2008, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Turboface

No, I made sure that when I searched the site there that option (which you suggested) was checked in my search.

Click on the specs tab. It shows it doesn't say the name of the street. When I bought mine the Nuvi 260 was the least expensive Garmin that had that feature.

AaronM · 09-30-2008, 09:43 PM

I picked up a TomTom GO 930 about a month ago. The thing is a piece of shit.

The previous Tom Tom didn't have any of the glitches the new one does. I'm thinking it may just be a bad unit that I need to exchange.

Turboface · 09-30-2008, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Babaganoosh

Click on the specs tab. It shows it doesn't say the name of the street.

Ya, you're right.

I'm going to go out and buy one tomorrow at one of the department stores around here that carry them. I'll be sure to make sure that the one I get speaks the street names. Thanks for the advice!

Shagbunny · 09-30-2008, 10:07 PM

I recently got the Garmin Nuvi 880, very good

Halcyon · 09-30-2008, 11:07 PM

Ashley has a garmin. I have a tom-tom. I like hers MUCH more.

webcams_sean · 10-01-2008, 12:18 AM

Tom Tom all the way!

Turboface · 10-01-2008, 01:58 PM

Check this bad boy out.

This is a Navigon 7100.

It's a little pricy, but I found it over at Amazon heavily discounted. You can get one for $249 there. This looks cool as hell, but with so many people recommending a Garmin, I am torn.

Does anyone out there have a Navigon?

TurboAngel · 10-01-2008, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Turboface

Check this bad boy out.

This is a Navigon 7100.

It's a little pricy, but I found it over at Amazon heavily discounted. You can get one for $249 there. This looks cool as hell, but with so many people recommending a Garmin, I am torn.

Does anyone out there have a Navigon?

I like that one.

baddog · 10-01-2008, 04:31 PM

They should make a commercial with this story.

Just Mike · 10-01-2008, 04:54 PM

i have the tom tom 910 awesome. World maps updates it self no hassles never gets it wrong...best thing I bought on ebay for $200

baddog · 10-01-2008, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Sexentertain_mike

i have the tom tom 910 awesome. World maps updates it self no hassles never gets it wrong...best thing I bought on ebay for $200

World maps? I can use over here too?

firecracker · 10-03-2008, 10:53 AM

I found it at buydig.com for 187.00 and the maps service for the 57.89, rather then 79.00 advertised on the official website...http://www.buydig.com/shop/home.aspx

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09-30-2008, 01:21 PM	#3
mikesouth Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: My High Horse Posts: 6,334	I have the tom tom one if you dont care for the bells and whistles (I already have an mp3 player, dont give a fuck about traffic reports or weather and dont care about countoured terrain) I like it because it updates itself and its the only one that offers adult entertainment as a POI that alone should score points here __________________ Mike South It's No wonder I took up drugs and alcohol, it's the only way I could dumb myself down enough to cope with the morons in this biz.

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halfpint GFY's Halfpint Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: UK Posts: 15,223	I have the Garmin Nuvi 300 and it is pretty good, Fuck you can even change the voice to an american woman, she sounds hot, fucks up my driving sometimes cause I am day dreaming about her instead of concentrating on the road. My one has european maps, mp3 player, picture viewer, takes you to the nearest petrol station, hospital, police station resturants, hotels, theme parks, etc.. also has a currency converter, language guide, travel guide, audible book player, world clock, measurment converter and a calculator. I vote for Garmin __________________ Get FREE website listings on Cryptocoinshops.net

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Monique Niccole Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: San Francisco Posts: 5,653	My Garmin rocks. I used it to drive from Florida to Cali and I managed not to get lost in the desert. It's definitely handy in a strange city.

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fuzebox making it rain Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: seattle Posts: 22,140	I've got the basic garmin nuvi 200, works great for me. I even downloaded a costa rica map this morning.

09-30-2008, 01:49 PM	#7
Marky333 Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 974	Buy a MIO. It has preinstalled Mio 3.3 GPS software, or you can install iGO. It will be the best choice. I've seen many tests between Mio, Garmin or other systems, and Mio is the best choice for low costs and best performance.

09-30-2008, 02:05 PM	#9
Sosa In Tushy Land Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Nebraska Posts: 40,149	i'm in the market for one as well. Been looking at the nuvi's but need to read some more reviews.

09-30-2008, 02:11 PM	#10
atom Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 2,740	Lowrance XOG. the battery only lasts a little over an hour but its portable and ram mount make tons of different holders - boat, atv etc. If you are into fishing you can also buy the navtronics or lakemaster chips that show in anywhere from 1-3 foot breaks. boat launches, bottom structure... We have used them in -20f when we ice fish and the LCD still functions well. It does regular, birds eye, voice navigation and comes with a media player. http://www.amazon.com/Lowrance-000-0.../dp/B000Y1X4EO __________________ Have Chargebacks? Send me a message. ChargebackHelp.com

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tony286 lurker Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: atlanta Posts: 57,021	I have a tom tom one

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rowan Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Australia Posts: 17,393	I bought my wife a TomTom One recently (the new version). One prob so far is that it occasionally turns itself on when it's sitting on her desk. I don't know why, or whether this is a common issue. She doesn't use the car charger so the device turning itself on could cause some problems...

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Babaganoosh ♥♥♥ Likes Hugs ♥♥♥ Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: /home Posts: 15,841	I love my nuvi. When you're shopping for GPS, make sure you get one that will speak the name of the street. Some of the cheaper ones will just say something like "Turn left in 200 ft". It's much easier if it just says the name of the street to turn on so you don't have to take your eyes off the road to make sure you're turning on the right road. __________________ I like pie.

09-30-2008, 09:26 PM	#18
Turboface Back in Black Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,976	Thank you all for the advice. It seems that I am probably going to go with the Garmin nüvi 205W or some other model very similar to this. I'll let you know what I wind up with tomorrow. __________________ Search Engine Optimization Services for Adult Sites

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AaronM Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: ┌∩┐ ◣_◢ ┌∩┐ Posts: 46,909	I picked up a TomTom GO 930 about a month ago. The thing is a piece of shit. The previous Tom Tom didn't have any of the glitches the new one does. I'm thinking it may just be a bad unit that I need to exchange.

09-30-2008, 10:07 PM	#24
Shagbunny Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: wut Posts: 3,028	I recently got the Garmin Nuvi 880, very good

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10-01-2008, 01:58 PM	#27
Turboface Back in Black Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,976	Check this bad boy out. This is a Navigon 7100. It's a little pricy, but I found it over at Amazon heavily discounted. You can get one for $249 there. This looks cool as hell, but with so many people recommending a Garmin, I am torn. Does anyone out there have a Navigon? __________________ Search Engine Optimization Services for Adult Sites

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Just Mike Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: In a land FAR FAR away Posts: 3,726	i have the tom tom 910 awesome. World maps updates it self no hassles never gets it wrong...best thing I bought on ebay for $200 __________________ EMAIL: [email protected] / ICQ: 56205262 AWEMPIRE

10-03-2008, 10:53 AM	#32
firecracker Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sacramento ca Posts: 653	I found it at buydig.com for 187.00 and the maps service for the 57.89, rather then 79.00 advertised on the official website...http://www.buydig.com/shop/home.aspx __________________ When choosing between two evils, I always like to try the one I’ve never tried before.