Anyone here have a portable GPS unit?

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Jun 24, 2002 | 07:57 AM

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Anyone here have a portable GPS unit?

I've been looking into the Garmin GPS V and the Street Pilot III. Any pros/cons for owners? Are the Magellan products worth taking a look at?

Thanks!

Jun 24, 2002 | 08:11 AM

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I have the Street Pilot III...Only one I've ever owned for a car...But it's got a nice size

color LCD on the front...and it'll give you voice commands for routes. I like it alot.

You can D/L maps and routes from your PC. It runs for 4-6 hours off of batteries or the cigarette lighter.
I have the mount on the dash just to the right of the long vents.

Jun 24, 2002 | 08:14 AM

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$$$$$$???????

Jun 24, 2002 | 08:16 AM

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Umm, I think it was about $900ish....I bought it for my TT-East Trek...Was very handy....

Jun 24, 2002 | 08:59 AM

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I've found a few places selling it for $650+ish...

At almost double the cost, do you think it's worth the premium over the Garmin V?

-Eric

Jun 24, 2002 | 09:34 AM

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For me it was...It came with the 128MB card, so I could get in all the map and routes I needed for

that drive...without having to go back to the PC.
It was compatible with a set of Map CD's I already had.

Which means I didn't have to slog around my laptop and CD's.

Besides, I'm a gadget freak...I could get it in color and it talks to me... :-)

I'm sure the GPS V would be great for a more normal person...

Jun 24, 2002 | 09:36 AM

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I have a Garmin III+, it's small but works equally well

in the car or bike... I think they run about $300. you can download routes to the GPS with a PC cable, It works on batteries or direct 12V..

Very accurate