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post #16 of 25
2/10/07 at 2:12am
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Even more useful...
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post #17 of 25
4/23/07 at 9:56pm
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I thought I'd revive the navigation discussion. After a while of using this thing (Nuvi 350) I can say it has impressed me in some aspects and let me down in others. As far as route calculation goes, it will get you to where you want to go, but by far not the best way. And if you have it set to the "Shortest Route" rather than "Faster Time" setting, it gives you some idiotic ass routes. Nothing can compare to having local knowledge of the area. Where I think it really shines are the points of interest built in, the stats (odometer, average speed, max speed, etc), and the fact that I don't have to mess around with key maps and mapquest anymore. I guess I drew the short end of the stick on the iron deposits in my face or whatever you are talking about Tokyo, I'm great at getting lost. BTW Google Maps on a Blackberry kicks ass
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post #18 of 25
4/23/07 at 11:37pm
I own a Garmin 350 as well. Just got it, so I don't know what I think of it yet.
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post #19 of 25
4/24/07 at 3:50am
I am using a TomTom these days.

I use it as a reference only it is cool, I have a 3D view that shows me the way, but I keep my eyes open and chose my own ways when I want. The device is smart enought to recalculate the routes and give me more advice.

But this is true, before I was able to get to timbuktu reading a map. now I don't use paper maps anymore and I got used to this easy navigation tool. I even removed the map collection from my car. I am afraid that in some time If it breaks I wouldn't find my way anymore
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post #20 of 25
4/24/07 at 2:04pm
Just get the lower model Garmin for around $300 and save $200. It still gets you to your destination just like the $500 model.
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post #21 of 25
4/24/07 at 5:29pm
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What model Dragon? Does it speak the road names? That is what made me decide to spend the extra 200, for that feature.
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post #22 of 25
4/25/07 at 5:53am
my TomTom has Marylin Monroe's voice

You have reached your destination Mr. President !
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post #23 of 25
4/25/07 at 11:24am
yeah - 350 is the cheapest model that speaks the street names.
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post #24 of 25
4/25/07 at 2:25pm
I`m not sure of the exact model (I think it`s the 330). It doesn`t speak road names, but says turn in xxxfeet.

One of my rental cars in L.A. came with it, so I thought I`d mention it in this thread.
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post #25 of 25
4/26/07 at 12:00am
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I dunno. I'm sure the ones that just tell you to turn in X feet are good as well, but dictating street names is great for complex intersections
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