Just curious if anyone is really pleased or really pissed at an aftermarket GPS system? I've heard good things about the Sony system, like 400 bucks at Frys?
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I have an aftermarket Eclipse GPS/Stereo/DVD/CD system. I'm pleased with it. It was installed by the dealer and was in the truck when I first saw it. The thing I like about this particular unit is that is fits very nicely with the dash. It actually looks like original equipment. It has good graphics and functions and the sound and video quality (in DVD mode) is very good.Hatch said:
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I've been using a Garmin C330 for the last 6 months. It has done pretty well so far as I've been to California and back with it.
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My Truck didn't come with the NAV system and sometimes i think to myself, Damn, shouldn't i got a NAV system? The interior looks complete with it. My 03' Accord has a Nav system and can't live without it. But i came to realization spend over 3,500k as an option to the addition to my truck or go aftermarket?? The Clarion NICE is a nice system but what if i sold the truck?? Well, now that Xmas is coming up all the portable nav systems are going down in price. I decided on going with this:
Garmin C550
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I like the built-in features such as: BlueTooth speakerphone, Integrated Traffic receiver, and many other options. This stuff you can't do with the stock unit. BestBuy & Circuit City has them listed for $699 down $100 bucks from last month. Best of all... You can take it from car to car. As soon as i get it i'll post my reviews.
Garmin C550
I like the built-in features such as: BlueTooth speakerphone, Integrated Traffic receiver, and many other options. This stuff you can't do with the stock unit. BestBuy & Circuit City has them listed for $699 down $100 bucks from last month. Best of all... You can take it from car to car. As soon as i get it i'll post my reviews.
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i've got the Garmin c340, looks same as the two posted above. i LOVE this thing! best investment i've made in a while. i love that i can switch between my truck & my wife's car. the built in function of this nav are superior to what i've read about most other nav's, but then again i haven't experienced any other nav.
this garmin saved my life this past summer as i was in several different cities & didn't have time to fool around with maps :upsidedow
i also like that you can easily tuck it into your suitcase & pull it out to throw into your rental car on business trips/vacations. shows you everything from parking to nearest gas stations to shopping & sightseeing! i highly recommend this baby, or another garmin like it. my 340 was about $500 from circuitcity.com
this garmin saved my life this past summer as i was in several different cities & didn't have time to fool around with maps :upsidedow
i also like that you can easily tuck it into your suitcase & pull it out to throw into your rental car on business trips/vacations. shows you everything from parking to nearest gas stations to shopping & sightseeing! i highly recommend this baby, or another garmin like it. my 340 was about $500 from circuitcity.com
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Does the Nuvi660 only work on batteries or can you run power to the unit? Or does it allow you to run under 12V cigarette charger? Spec's show battery life of 3-7 hours.
I thought I'd throw my 2c in...
Santa brought a nuvi 360 - awesome system - bluetooth setup (handsfree answer, and calling to POI, address book or direct dial) with my 8700g Blackberry was a breeze. The install was easy as well - I use the ProClip system on all my vehicles for phones, iPods, and now GPS...
gotta love the customized "truck" icon as well :futwice:
Santa brought a nuvi 360 - awesome system - bluetooth setup (handsfree answer, and calling to POI, address book or direct dial) with my 8700g Blackberry was a breeze. The install was easy as well - I use the ProClip system on all my vehicles for phones, iPods, and now GPS...
gotta love the customized "truck" icon as well :futwice:
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i went with iway 350 for about $300.00. touchscreen and it has never failed me plus if you are into mp3s, it stores and plays them. runs from rechargeable batt. and 12v cord.
funny this got bumped, I was going to go to fry's last night and get the Clarion NICE but I hung up at Costco because now i'm drooling over a 62in Mitsubishi lcd HD tv. cant really dig up much yet for research on the web. Maybe it's new? the WD-62530 for $1599
I'm pretty sure I'm going to get it this week, and prolly the Clarion gps too. just gotta double check the bank accts and figure out if that particular model is worth the cash, it's the cheapest of the really big models, thats not always such a good thing maybe?
I'm pretty sure I'm going to get it this week, and prolly the Clarion gps too. just gotta double check the bank accts and figure out if that particular model is worth the cash, it's the cheapest of the really big models, thats not always such a good thing maybe?
so many threads on other forums on titantalk re: GPS ( since you can't search with just "GPS" ) so your OP was an easy reply...
the text to talk feature is a must for me (Garmin has it - not sure about Clarion or iway ) In Cali - many of the exit numbers come AFTER you pass/approach the off ramp - so having the "turn right or exit Main St" (vs. exit 54 OR next exit...) steered me to Garmin. Handsfree Bluetooth on the nuvi 360 was a "nice to have" that has become a "need to have" feature.
BTW - Costco has Garmin ( me thinks only on their website ) Magellan is avaialble at the warehouse...
OT -the Mitsu WD is an awesome TV at an awesome price!!!
the text to talk feature is a must for me (Garmin has it - not sure about Clarion or iway ) In Cali - many of the exit numbers come AFTER you pass/approach the off ramp - so having the "turn right or exit Main St" (vs. exit 54 OR next exit...) steered me to Garmin. Handsfree Bluetooth on the nuvi 360 was a "nice to have" that has become a "need to have" feature.
BTW - Costco has Garmin ( me thinks only on their website ) Magellan is avaialble at the warehouse...
OT -the Mitsu WD is an awesome TV at an awesome price!!!
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Ive been using the Garmin C340 and love it. Needed a bigger memory stick but all in all good for the price. Works of both battery or cig liter but is not waterproof.
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I have the TomTom 700 and although I think their all a rip-off pricewise, this one works very well...better options than the stock GPS system (and MUCH cheaper), bluetooth, touchscreen, birds eye views, much more on-screen info and can be updated using USB port on your computer.
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