Nuvi 465LMT vs Rand McNally - My Opinion

Rand and Garmin get the base maps from the same place. So if you are running the same version of maps at the time, then you will get the same results.

Here is that residential area in Aledo as an example as seen on latest mapsets available for Garmin 560, Rand, and PC Miler.

Since NavTeq doesn't have that neighborhood, neither will Rand or Garmin. PC Miler does not get the maps from the same place as Rand and Garmin and they have this one. But there are other scenarios where the situation will be the other way around.

Google has it as "Rockhouse Drive"
Mapquest has it as "Rockhouse Drive"
Bing Maps never heard of the entire neighborhood either.

If the map versions are the same, a Garmin 560 and a Rand 510 will be the same. The features and truck routes are vastly different at times, but the maps will be the same.

 

I have a Rand 720 TND and it works like a champ! Never had any issues with it. Had it for 7 months and It always gets me where I need to go without any problems!

 

Not sure how you feel about Rand McNally there Boardhauler>could you be more specific? LOL

 

I also input your MILs address.

She said don't bother showing up for Thanksgiving 'cuz that short little fat Crete driver got it all.

 

Mark

Rand and Garmin may use the same supplier for base data, but they are certainly not equal.

Garmin updates quarterly for one thing. They seem to have the most current maps available for a GPS unit.

 

You are correct in that they update quarterly and yearly, Rand updates yearly currently. Rand does spend the extra time in verifing and researching the yearly update before it is released to the public.

Any Tell Rand you submit is verified on the yearly update as well as other items that are checked. It is a drawn out process to ensure the public has the most correct map data.

A lot of other factors go into play also that I cannot mention outside of Rand.

Thanks,
mark

 

My 720 will be at my house this afternoon. Unfortunately, I won't be. But I'll put her to work and keep ya updated as to how things pan out. I'm looking forward to it.

My refurbed 500 still performs well, in spite of not having the most current maps. It still freezes up once in a while, but I can almost predict when it'll happen...never while rolling.

Weezel see, won't we?