Need to buy new Garmin

[RaticalSSR]

MY old Garmin 750 disappeared sometime in the last few months with stand and all. Can't see how I could have misplaced it with it all be together. Anyhow I got to buy a new one. Looking for imput on the newer models especially the one that have the 5" screens and free updates. Looking so far at the 50 series. Any imput would be good

[REBEL]

Perhaps you need one that bolts in place. With your advanced age we can’t expect your mind to be in focus all the time. One that can’t be misplaced will ease the burden and stress on you and your caring supporting family.

[quick silver]

Originally Posted by REBEL

Perhaps you need one that bolts in place. With your advanced age we can’t expect your mind to be in focus all the time. One that can’t be misplaced will ease the burden and stress on you and your caring supporting family.

[ssr71]

Can't help.... I have a Nuvi 750 series as well... and for now, I'm not planning to replace it.

I know some people love to put the big in-dash navigation radio head units, but to me, it's an inviting target for theft and I have to wonder how accurate are the maps and how often are they updated?

[DOOPHUS]

For what's it worth, Doug . . .

My research proved paying more only gets you more "Whistles and Bells" that many of us will never use. Go for the largest screen and the free lifetime updates at the best price.

Good Luck

[JimBob]

GPS's are the greatest thing ever. I have had several over the last 5 plus years and they just keep getting better.

I prefer the Garmin.

The 5" use caution as some have no battery for portable operation.

I currently have two:
1300 LM , very basic and inexpensive, $99.00 at times at Costco. 4.3" average resolution, Includes free map updates but a pain to update, takes 3+hours on line.

3760 T expensive,$300.00 or so but is an excellent product excellent resolution (i-phone like feel and screen features) Free traffic, handy at times, can tilt vertical or horzontal, finger tip zoom, but gets very warm while charging and during use.

Best price on a bean bag mount was @ Office Depot $24.00 real Garmin mount

If you can handle each and feel / play with them b4 buying.
JimBob

[RUN ROD RUN]

Originally Posted by ssr71

Can't help.... I have a Nuvi 750 series as well... and for now, I'm not planning to replace it.

I know some people love to put the big in-dash navigation radio head units, but to me, it's an inviting target for theft and I have to wonder how accurate are the maps and how often are they updated?

Nowadays, how often do you see new streets and freeways put in?

[ssr71]

Originally Posted by RUN ROD RUN

Nowadays, how often do you see new streets and freeways put in?

Often enough. A new 6-lane highway here between I-95 and I-270 just opened 2 months ago, but it's usually new housing developments. Years ago when I went to go visit my brother, my GPS didn't have his neighborhood at all. I had to navigate to a point on the closest main route. Google maps helped out on that. I've been through road or highway interchanges that had been completely re-engineered. Usually it's not a problem to figure out where you're going.

[OP]

Originally Posted by RUN ROD RUN

Nowadays, how often do you see new streets and freeways put in?

Often...especially toll roads being cut through what once were cow pastures...same goes for new developments.

[RUN ROD RUN]

Originally Posted by ssr71

Often enough. A new 6-lane highway here between I-95 and I-270 just opened 2 months ago, but it's usually new housing developments. Years ago when I went to go visit my brother, my GPS didn't have his neighborhood at all. I had to navigate to a point on the closest main route. Google maps helped out on that. I've been through road or highway interchanges that had been completely re-engineered. Usually it's not a problem to figure out where you're going.

Originally Posted by OP

Often...especially toll roads being cut through what once were cow pastures...same goes for new developments.

Before GPS came along, how often do either of you go out and get new folding maps.

[ssr71]

Originally Posted by OP

Often...especially toll roads being cut through what once were cow pastures...same goes for new developments.

Right.. toll roads! That new highway here is a toll road. So, you can program the unit to not take them.

Also, forgot to mention, more important that new roads.... how about all the waypoints? gas stations or restaurants come and go. Having that updated info is really useful.

[REBEL]

The Garmin I have ($250 two years ago model 3???free updates) Will tell you the lane splits ahead so you know if you have to move over or can stay in same lane to veer off. That and the traffic flow slow or reg, up ahead is the big help from my old unit. And we always look for a dinner to eat. So updates are very important to us.

I have three units, just keep updating them as I don’t misplace mine.

[turnheadz]

we just replaced our old Garmin (not worth the fee for updates). Just went to Costco last week and picked up a Garmin Nuvi 1490 LMT for $189. I like the feature it has that allows for entering a remote city and finding a store there. So far we like it even though we haven't used it much

[catseye99]

You can buy a refurb on E-Bay for $60 including shipping

Garmin nuvi 750 Automotive GPS Receiver (689466113204) | eBay

[JimBob]

Originally Posted by RUN ROD RUN

Before GPS came along, how often do either of you go out and get new folding maps.

In 1980 we rode motorcycles east. My buddy got out his folding maps to plan our route. I knew we needed better/newer maps when "Flying A" was on the cover and Route 66 was the main road.

[DOOPHUS]

Originally Posted by JimBob

In 1980 we rode motorcycles east. My buddy got out his folding maps to plan our route. I knew we needed better/newer maps when "Flying A" was on the cover and Route 66 was the main road.

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[HarleyGuy]

We have 3 Garmin GPS's.
I use the older one (w/udpated maps) a nuvi 1350, and a new 1490LMT which is still in the box.
I'll never buy another unit unless is has the free updates.


I guess I'm still old fashioned 'cause I still like to have a Road Atlas on hand.

[RaticalSSR]

Originally Posted by REBEL

I have three units, just keep updating them as I don’t misplace mine.

So you have 3 GPS's. And your telling you never misplace them? Why that many? Did you have a mental lapse and bought another and forgot that you already own one?

[REBEL]

Ya

I will have to get you the model number off the newest one, I really like it. Just don't remember where it is right now.

[Ron]

Santa brought me a NUVI 1450LM (lifetime free map updates) and it's great. It has everything I need without a bunch of crap I don't.

[XSELER8]

1695 for me. It googles and more. Paid over $400 when it came out. Much cheaper now.

[blueroadster06]

I was going to get that Garmin Gps the high dollar one ... I think about 550.00

but I could not find the store........... maybe I better try the internet... but got lost there too

[DOOPHUS]

Originally Posted by blueroadster06

I was going to get that Garmin Gps the high dollar one ... I think about 550.00

but I could not find the store........... maybe I better try the internet... but got lost there too

Buy now, BlueMan . . . I would think you'd be able to find HOOTERS with your eyes closed.

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[RUN ROD RUN]

Originally Posted by DOOPHUS

Buy now, BlueMan . . . I would think you'd be able to find HOOTERS with your eyes closed.

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Oh god ... Blue looking for HOOTERS with his eyes close.
Relying on what he feels and what he hears.

[blueroadster06]

Originally Posted by RUN ROD RUN

Oh god ... Blue looking for HOOTERS with his eyes close.
Relying on what he feels and what he hears.

it was strictly hands on

[CJ]

i use my Sprint Telenav and have since i got the service on my Galaxy S. it works great and updates itself.
i have used it on all my trips and even on the motorcycle and it came free w the service.

only had a couple places in the mountains in CO where it didnt work in really remote areas

bought the phone suction cup mount at wal mart and works on the R, H and motorcycle

[ssr71]

By the way Doug... you know what's going to happen as soon you buy a new one! You're going to find the other one.

[SSRJIM]

There is an ap for that.

[RaticalSSR]

Originally Posted by ssr71

By the way Doug... you know what's going to happen as soon you buy a new one! You're going to find the other one.

Yea I know. It's been missing we believe since we were at Hershey Medical for a week with Justin. Had vilay parking, enough said. If I do find it then I will only be behind Rebel by one.

[rkenly]

Personally, I love my 1490LMT.