Christmas present!

Discussion in 'Trucking Electronics, Gadgets and Software Forum' started by Southern2aTea, Dec 16, 2012.

  1. Southern2aTea

    Southern2aTea Bobtail Member

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    Hey y'all? Well my husband is a newbie trucker and I was to get him a GPS for Christmas. Anyone have any suggestions on which one I should buy?

    thanks a ton!
     
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  3. Trashtrucker1265

    Trashtrucker1265 Road Train Member

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    Get him an Atlas, I'm no fan of a GPS. Nothing a good map and a good contact number for the shipper/receiver can't solve. I know, not much help at all. What about a cool little LCD TV, or a nice new CB/Radio MIC set up. These are the things that would get me excited for the holidays.
     
  4. Southern2aTea

    Southern2aTea Bobtail Member

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    He has an atlas and is good at reading a map but he does want one. My dad is getting him a cb radio for Christmas so I'm out of luck there. Is a tv useful out there?
     
  5. dgc

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    I had a garmin nuvi and got rid of it because it sent me all over the place, i bought the rand mcnally gps and havent had any issued with directions yet. I also call the shipper and receiver to verify
     
  6. Trashtrucker1265

    Trashtrucker1265 Road Train Member

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    I know I wasn't much help, those are the things "I" would want. Personally I just don't trust a GPS, I don't why, I just prefer to read the map and once I get close call for directions for the last few miles. Whatever you get him I'm sure he'll be appreciative, it's the thought that counts.
     
  7. Southern2aTea

    Southern2aTea Bobtail Member

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    Thanks guys! I've looked into the garmin and it has way better reviews than the rand McNally...ugh this is so confusing!!!
     
  8. Cranky Yankee

    Cranky Yankee Cranky old ######

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    gps like anything else is just one tool i use mine and use my eyes and brain to verify
    many recievers are not open when i show up so phone isnt always reliable
    rand mcnally has good products
    my most useful device is my laptop looking at google earth to see just where i am taking this little 70' truck into
     
  9. Mark Kling

    Mark Kling Technology Contributor

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  10. popcorn169

    popcorn169 Road Train Member

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    I got a Garmin Dezl and just like anything it does have some faults. I was looking at Rand Mcnally but it did not have lifetime updates. Just my 2 cents worth.
     
  11. xtexasbabex

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