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GPS system need some advice

Jun 2, 2008 11:04AM PDT

Hi, everyone,

I am currently shopping for a GPS system. and need some advice what to buy.
My requirment is really simple, all I need is the system will speak out the street name.
I rented a car from Hertz before and like their never lost system, wondering is there a GPS that have the same system or come close to the never lost system. and I like the directions from Mapquest, and is there a system that use the same technology to plot the route.
I do not know much about GPS and want to get some advice to know what to look for.

Thanks

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Jun 2, 2008 11:22AM PDT

GARMIN by far has the best equipment!!!

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Car GPS Systems
Jun 4, 2008 2:52AM PDT

Hi Dragonboatlady,
There are many options available for text-to-speech GPS devices. If you want Bluetooth (allowing to communicate with cell phones etc) or live traffic data it will cost extra. Most GPS screens were/are 3.5 inches but after many people demanded larger easy-to-read screens, manufacturers started to make more 'widescreen' GPS models. These can be anywhere from 4.3" (becoming the standard) to a very large 7" in size.
Here is a site that lists just about every current GPS model along with price listings from stores:
http://www.gosale.com/cat_listing.php/148330/vehicle-gps-navigation

Some of the best are:
Nuvi 350 for $199
http://www.gosale.com/4656726/garmin-nuvi-350-gps-in-car

TomTom One 3rd for $134
http://www.gosale.com/4934753/tomtom-one-3rd-portable-gps

Nuvi 260W for $260
http://www.gosale.com/4938770/garmin-nuvi-260w-widescreen

Garmin Nuvi 5000 (5.2" screen)
http://www.gosale.com/4938772/garmin-nuvi-5000-portable-gps

Garmin Streetpilot 7200 (7" screen)
http://www.gosale.com/4657236/garmin-streetpilot-7200

Good luck and drive safe!
- J