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Old 07-09-2011, 03:08 PM   #1
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I have a TomTom One. Its been treating me well. Its a low end model, but gets me from point A to B with no hassle in setting up the routes. You can select several options when you enter a route, but I assume this is the case with most GPS now. What I don't like is the website; at least as far as updating is concerned.

My grandparents have a Magellan and that seems like a great GPS, and its easy to keep up to date.

I also found out recently its possible to download the map packs via torrenting or if you know someone with the same model you can copy the SD card. However, as goof said if you can find a deal with free updates you really want it.
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Old 07-09-2011, 06:39 PM   #2
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Yes I have had both a TomTom one and a Magellin. They are both the Mid level models and both a few years old. Neither has multipoint routing, but if you just put in an address they will get you there. Once in a while they route you crazy ways but thats about it.
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I have a Garmin Nuvi. It was about 130 bucks refurbished on Ebay. I went to Garmin site and spent 89 bucks for lifetime map updates (North America). No Problems yet
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Old 07-10-2011, 12:59 PM   #4
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I found the Navi 1350 for $129 (non LTM model) I might try that out. Not sure. I need to check the difference between that and the 2350 later tonight. Thats almost the same price but I would have to order it online. Unless it offers more and has free shipping I don't know if I will go that route.

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If you are going to use it for driving a truck, I'm assuming a commercial truck/big rig, you might want to look out for one that has a commercial route feature which will only allow routes that meet your height and weight restrictions or it might route you through some routes that you cant drive on.
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If you are going to use it for driving a truck, I'm assuming a commercial truck/big rig, you might want to look out for one that has a commercial route feature which will only allow routes that meet your height and weight restrictions or it might route you through some routes that you cant drive on.
The trucking ones are over $400. That blows my budget out of the water right now. Its a big truck but not a tractor trailer. Its a straight truck with a 22' box. Since we do some home deliveries as well then I can use most streets in a way.

I thought about using one of them because there are some feature I read that I thought would be good some would be great for some but not much use to me. Like the weigh stations. I hit one when I have to go to the airport but I cant see me ever having a load that I would have to worry about being over loaded with.

As far as height goes the only spots I would have to worry about height wouldn't be on a gps.

But those were good points to bring up.

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Is that in my price range? That's sweet!!! If I act now can you throw in a sun dial?

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Is that in my price range? That's sweet!!! If I act now can you throw in a sun dial?

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Damn straight I can!

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Damn straight I can!

It doubles as a bridge mothafucka!

Does it come with a dashboard mount?
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