GPS anyone?

14 years ago

I still have (and plan to keep) my flip phone that has no internet or other extras. BUT I need a GPS that will work in the WV mountains and in the middle of Baltimore's and Pittsburgh's tall buildings.

any suggestions?

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LuAnn_in_PA
14 years ago
Garmin makes great GPSs.
janie_ga
Original Author
14 years ago
I am looking online and noticed that some have Bluetooth capability- that would be wonderful since I absolutely HATE the stupid bluetooth thing I have for my ear. Anyone have one with that add-on?
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dees_1
14 years ago
I whole-heartedly second the Garmin. My husband uses his daily for work and it's crucial for him. We take it with us everywhere.

The Bluetooth thing is only worthwhile if you want to use the Garmin to act as your phone while in the car. It's fine but like all "speakerphones", you're going to get echo. You're going to pay more for it too.

We had the 760 (which they don't make anymore) for 4+ years before it finally died. Replaced it with the 2555 with lifetime map updates and live traffic. We don't really need the live traffic as it only works in major metropolitan areas but I highly recommend the lifetime maps update.
gazania_gw
14 years ago
I can tell you by personal experience that our Garmin works perfectly getting us all around Pittsburgh and the WV mountains.
dees_1
14 years ago
Oh....and we have "stoopid" phones too.

The phones that have navigation generally rely on towers for triagulation. If you're in an area that doesn't get cell phone service, your navigation feature won't work either.

Splurge and get yourself a Garmin. They have the 2555LM (no traffic) for $169.99. Some of the stores may have different models cheaper. Note the two digit series are very basic models.

Here is a link that might be useful: Garmin 2555 LM At Costco
marie_ndcal
14 years ago
We just came back from a trip to CA and yes Garmin sure helped us thru the cities even thought we have been thru them a million times. LA, San Francisco etc. Even showed us a short cut from Great Falls MT to home (ND) When we updated it a few years ago DH got the one that gives free updates every year. It is a Garmin. No sure of the model #
dedtired
14 years ago
Be sure to get one with lifetime maps. They charge a lot to update your maps. Mine's an old Garmin, but for what they charge to update the maps, I may as well buy a new one.
ellendi
14 years ago
Anothr vote for Garmin. And my daughter went to school in Pittsburgh and now lives there. No problem going all over town with it.
renee_fl
14 years ago
Garmin. I have a Garmin the car and use a hand-held Garmin for geocaching.

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