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considering a GPS receiver(links inside)...which one do you have/recommend??

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#1 ·
On the lower end of a GPS receiver I am thinking this one....
Garmin - nüvi 50LM GPS - 010-00991-21

On the higher end of my budget. I am considering this one...
Garmin - nüvi 2595LMT GPS - 010-01002-01


What do you recommend and prefer?? The reviews on these were pretty good. To all of you current GPS users, how accurate is the speed readout relevant to the speed on the dash?? I am considering a GPS because since adding my larger tires, my MPH is jacked up. Plus, I would love to have the ability to get directions and what not rather than using my iphone maps.

Thanks!!
 
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I have a NAVSGO 7200WRV - it has a 7" screen and a wired reverse camera. The camera feed plugs into an AV input that can also be used for Bluetooth, etc. It's OK but the CPU is a bit slow. I think the maps are supplied by TomTom and are not as accurate as Garmin maps.
 
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I have the Magellan 9055 (fancier version of the 1700). Both are 7" screens. It can play movies and I it hooks up to a backup camera. Bluetooth, traffic...although it doesn't show the current speed limit which is a bummer for me.

I also have a 5" garmin cheapo GPS. I like the Garmin interface better than the Magellan

BTW: amazon will usually be cheaper than bestbuy or similiar stores.
 
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If you do any offroading I would suggest something from Garmin's Zumo line.

I have a Zumo 660 that I can put on the Big Bike (R1200GSAdv) and move to the truck. A good rugged GPS will last much longer.
 
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As someone who has had several GPS's over years years, as well as a couple currently, I'd just advise that you buy the cheapest unit made by Garmin that meets your needs (presuming you want it for auto use on primarily paved roads). The idea that someone might consider a $250 Garmin, when a $100 version has 95% of the same functionality, just doesn't make a ton of sense to me. To me the idea of $250 for a car unit just reminds me of GPS prices from 10 years ago. It's your money though.

Also, do you know that Garmin has an iPhone app called Garmin USA that makes your phone basically identical in look (screen wise) and function to a dedicated unit? Last I chacked it was $50. I'm talking about the one with the blue logo, that downloads the full map set to your phone, not the crappy green one (Garmin Street Pilot) that requires a streaming broadband connection, sucks up your GB allowance, and doesn't work outside of broadband range.
 
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Also, do you know that Garmin has an iPhone app that makes your phone basically identical in look (screen wise) and function to a dedicated unit? Last I chacked it was $60.

For on road GPS, I use my DroidX2 with Google Maps. Free.
 
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What happens on a road trip where you lose cell service?
 
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If you get the blue Garmin USA version it still works fine. The maps are downloaded to your phone when you buy the app, and then it just uses the built-in GPS receiver. From what I understand it has nothing to do with your cell/broadband connection.
 
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So the gps on our iphones/ipads don't rely on cell towers to triangulate? Or at least help? It seemed like when I am out of service and I use google maps it won't go to my location at all. And if service was low, I can only get a general location
 
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I have the 2595LMT (Garmin) and really like it.
I used to use my phone for navigation and really like the interface of Google maps and it's always very accurate. However, it needs data connection to keep current on the trip, and while I have unlimited data, it can stall if I'm in the sticks when I need it to start up if I don't have the data available...it does not cache map information in the memory card.
Also, I use the phone a lot, and if I'm on the phone when I need to be watching the screen, I'm out of luck.
Garmin just seems to be the most up to date of the automotive devices. Magellan kind of sucks, and TomTom always gives me weird routes.

The think I like best about the 2595 over say, the 50, is the lane guidance feature. It really helps to visualize the exits and lanes and signs when you're in a complicated area and maybe have some confusion about exactly where to turn off. It is really nice and very much worth the extra cost. Mine does not have voice recognition, which could be cool, and it would be awesome to watch video like some of the bigger ones do.

I set mine up with a RAM mount system in the little useless pocket on the left side of the dash.
 
#22 · (Edited)
Ok! So I said screw it and I purchased the "Garmin- N America" app for my iphone. What is 60 buks really? Lol!! I've lost that in a matter of minutes before at the blackjack tables. :D

Plus, I just won an iPhone 4 at work. I haven't received it yet. But, thats also how I justified the purchase of this app. I wont even open the iPhone since I already have the 4s model. So, I'll be selling it on craigslist. :D

So to clear somethings up about my confusion with this app and GPS vs assisted GPS. This app definitely uses GPS. I tested this by turning off my data connections, 3G and wifi. You however can not enable airplane mode because according to apple, that disables the GPS receiver. As I turned off these connections, I closed the Garmin app by double tapping my home button on my iPhone. I started the app again and it displayed "acquiring satellite connection" at the top. It was also able to display my latitude, longitude and elevation. Also, I took a brisk and slow walk down the sidewalk and my speed was adjusting accordingly.

Thank you, ten~39! ;)

So far the app is pretty cool! Of course I changed my car icon to the truck/titan icon! :D
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