Flintlock1776 Posted July 1, 2007 Report Share Posted July 1, 2007 I need one with street specific voice guidance as I travel the country a lot on hunting trips. I am not looking for the built in version but those types that attach via suction cup or dash mount. I want to keep it between $300-$500. Any recommendations? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-Daddy Posted July 1, 2007 Report Share Posted July 1, 2007 I got a Garmin 478. It's got all north american streets in automotive mode and all coastal waters in marine mode with turn by turn guidance in highway mode. I must say that none of the units will be 100% accurate. Either maps need to be updated, or places that look like intersections on maps really are not. I paid $720 for the unit I bought though. Garmin, Lowrance have streets only units and I don't think you could go wrong with either. Go to a retailer and look at features. Check them out and buy what best suits you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdickey Posted July 1, 2007 Report Share Posted July 1, 2007 If you are near an ACADEMY SPORTS & OUTDOORS store, go by a grab the Lowrance I-WAY; currently on sale for $159.88. It is a very good unit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flintlock1776 Posted July 2, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2007 Thanks but Thanks for the feedback but it does not hit the points I need: GPS for the car that: Car version so it is mountable on the vehicle Street specific voice guidance Between $300-$500 as $300 seems to be the bottom where objective #2 is achieved Anyone have one and Pros & Cons of the one you have?? Thanks! Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flintlock1776 Posted July 7, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2007 TTT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-Daddy Posted July 7, 2007 Report Share Posted July 7, 2007 Garmin Street Pilot - see link http://www.circuitcity.com/rpsm/oid/135398/rpem/ccd/jsp/pdt/pricePopup.jsp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flintlock1776 Posted July 8, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 8, 2007 Thanks but I am looking for feedback from folks that have one. I am trying to get past the advertisers hype and see what works best in the real world with owners of these deals that can give pros & cons. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-Daddy Posted July 8, 2007 Report Share Posted July 8, 2007 Like I said, I have the Garmin 478 - it has accurate and timely turn by turn voice commands but is more than you said you wanted to spend because of the marine charting feature. The streets portion will be the same. Go to a retailer and check them out. Either the Lowrance I-Way or Garmin StreePilot will do a great job for what you are asking. They both have auto mounts - like with suction cups. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flintlock1776 Posted July 8, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 8, 2007 Thanks! I won't need the Marine deal. I don't have a boat but my buddies do with all the radar/sonar rigs so that's the best boat for me. How is it in big cities for turn by turn direction, lag in commands not that bad? One buddy has the same system that Hertz uses for their Never Lost GPS in rentals. I think that uses Magellan. Not too many folks I know that went the Lowrance deal and hard to find stores that sell them. I may chicken out and go Garmin then. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-Daddy Posted July 9, 2007 Report Share Posted July 9, 2007 In the cities the voice commands are usually around 400 ft before a turn. On interstate highways about four tenths of a mile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flintlock1776 Posted July 11, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2007 Thanks! Depening on speed, that should (?) be ok! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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