7inch gps

Not to be a little prune about this, but try to look at the threads and notice quite a few have asked the same. Once was just started a few days ago..

Mark

 

They are all pretty much the same imnsho.

 

I have the R/M 510 and have had it a year now.I'm completely satisfied and glad I didn't get the 7". I couldn't imagine driving down the road with a mini plasma tv on the windshield.

 

I've got the 5in Rally Mcnally. Its just fine for its purpose as long as you keep the maps updated. The most useful features I've found are the truckstop/POI locators and the ETA calculator. I also use mine to track when PM's are due, fuel mileage, and several other things. I will say its not infallable. I've had it route me through restricted routes (usually these are where a local town, city, or county has restricted CMV traffic by weight, length, or HM that are not listed in the big book). I've also had it try to take me down roads that no longer exist or are just absolutely retarded when you look at them. Common sense is key here. I still have the big book sitting right up on the dash board next to the GPS to cross reference (unless I'm familiar with the area or route already) and I still reference shipper/receiver provided directions as these sometimes conflict with what the GPS says.

 

The rand mcnally is rated the best. why not get the map makers model?

 

If you're going to get the 7" Rand, make sure it's the new 720 model. The 710 was a POS. Traded mine for a 510. Been very happy with it.

 

I bought the TND 510. Supposed to get free map updates from when i bought it. I email rand mcnally and called was on hold 20mins. I hung up since i wasnt getting what was advertised i refunded it. Im thinking garmins new 7" itll be out soon.

 

I use a garmin nuvi 456t. You can find them for under $200 and I've used it for two years. It's a very good gps and ill use it till I can no longer get it updated. Best $ I've spent.