my GPS dilemmas are similar to yours Kelly (re: Road Trip episode)
although, I'm leaning toward getting a Nokia N800 internet tablet and getting the NAVKIT for North America (all in ~$600).
anyhow, I was thinking of several other GPS solutions:
http://forums.cnet.com/5208-10152_102-0.html?forumID=97&threadID=250554&messageID=2503934
Best,
Shalin

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