I had a friend ask me about GPS for an auto but I don't know anything about them.

 

I will take any advice I can get. Of course my friend wants bang for the buck but most of all it has to be easy to operate.

 

Anyone?

Most are pretty basic. I think the easiest to use are the ones that actually come on an Android phone with Google maps, but if that's not an option go with a Garmin, Magellan, Tom Tom....depends on preference for the actual user as far as the interface goes. They're all good brands, though.

Most are pretty basic. I think the easiest to use are the ones that actually come on an Android phone with Google maps, but if that's not an option go with a Garmin, Magellan, Tom Tom....depends on preference for the actual user as far as the interface goes. They're all good brands, though.

 

I was going to say the same thing. Nice thing about those is you can even use them when you're walking around a city. Pretty easy to use as well.

Using a phone is not an option.

 

Thanks BM, anyone else?

Most are pretty basic. I think the easiest to use are the ones that actually come on an Android phone with Google maps, but if that's not an option go with a Garmin, Magellan, Tom Tom....depends on preference for the actual user as far as the interface goes. They're all good brands, though.

 

I agree with this. From my limited use with a Garmin and Tom Tom I would pick a Garmin just based on the interface like BM said. Both worked well.

Make sure he gets one with the Maps/Traffic. Things can change and he needs to be able to down load to change too. Look in the code number for a M/T as in a Garmin 1450 MT. These do really well as the voice is really good and easy to operate. A little pricey but once you have it, you don't worry about it.

I have a Tom Tom, but I prefer Garmin... The functional differences aren't huge and it's pretty easy to pick up either and figure out how to use it.

Thanks Guys!

I use my Android but I also have a Garmin....which is awesome.

Most are pretty basic. I think the easiest to use are the ones that actually come on an Android phone with Google maps, but if that's not an option go with a Garmin, Magellan, Tom Tom....depends on preference for the actual user as far as the interface goes. They're all good brands, though.

I used Google Navigator on my Android to go to Florida the past few weeks. It kept getting us lost by wanting to take stuid routes and pointless detours off the highway. I'd used it before and it worked well, but this time it was a mess. Tried to switch to TeleNav, but that was only worse.

Thanks Guys!

 

Just curious...why is a phone not an option?

 

I have had a Tom Tom and Garmin...not much difference. I would get whichever is on sale. I get lost a lot...terrible sense of direction, so I use it a lot.

 

On a funnnier note, my daughter borrowed the Tom Tom last year when Uk played in the Basketball tournament. She didnt know the Tom Tom was accidentally set to "avoid freeways" mode by someone who previously borrowed it. Made for an interesting trip down to Texas til her dad figured out what happened.

I agree with this. From my limited use with a Garmin and Tom Tom I would pick a Garmin just based on the interface like BM said. Both worked well.

I agree. I've heard Tom Tom is not the best option.

I have a TomTom with Lifetime Maps and I like it. I download an updated map for free every so often.

Just curious...why is a phone not an option?

 

You asked, because it is a woman and she can't walk and chew bubble gum at the same time...

You asked, because it is a woman and she can't walk and chew bubble gum at the same time...

 

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