Recommended GPS

Like any new gadget or technology, the first model or 2 gets it out so people can use it in a real world setting and they can see how it actually holds up. the next model should be better. The tablet is going to be the next big thing I think but like a baby it needs to walk before it can run.

 

This is MY 2 cents and everybody has an "opinion". Anyhow, My FIRST GPS was a RM 720 (7in) and it worked great for 4 years, then just stopped. I liked it at the time and it was great as a "backup".
Well, I then got a Garmin DEZI770 and it worked pretty good. BUT, I have had to buy one every year.
I currently have one sitting on my desk at home and it's always the same thing. About a year after purchase, they just die! No warning, no nothing, just one day, they won't turn back on.
I'm actually thinking of getting another RM right now. But I think it's the 740(?) I'm hoping it works similar to the 720 (only updated and better). I was looking at the tablets but I just hear to many "horror stories' relating to them. I was wanting the tablets to work, but after 4-5 years, the reviews don't seem any better.
I guess you just have to find what works best for you. I wish I could recommend Garmin. But, as in my case, $300-400 a year is unreasonable and a ripoff!!!

Good luck!

 

I used my tablet for a year with copilot. I had it hung to the overhead compartment so it was out of the sun. I also had the screen dimmed. It still works 4 years later. 10 inches is way too big for my taste though.

I now have an ATT 8 inch tablet. Paid $200 and it has unlimited internet for $20. But I'm local now so no need for gps. My phone works and it's only used for traffic.

 

Did you register your Garmin when you got them? Have the software updater installed on your computer? I have always found Garmin tech support to be pretty dang helpful.

 

Garmin is the best choice for navigation. In addition, there are some anti-theft truck GPS that are worth considering, I installed them on my vehicle. In my experience, spytec and landairsea are good things.

 

Garmin dezl 780...It gets it wrong much of the time but so do the others...

Verify, verify, verify, and you'll be good.

I know I just responded to an old thread resurrected by a spam post but oh well.

 

I just a DEZL 785cam a few days ago. So far so good.
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I like that my phone will be free to be a phone, but learning a new system after being an expert user of the old one is... frustrating.

 

Good choice. I have a 780. Had a 770