Taking the TND730 back for a refund

Very good question!!!!

 

But I have updated and my unit still tells me my map is over 1 year old. Again this is unacceptable.

 

I had a Rand gps, they have alot of nice features, but I think that the problem with them is they are skimping on the processor. It is 19th century technology trying to run 21st century ideas. Mine would freeze up all the time, I finally had enough and beat the hell out of it, lit it on fire and said never again. Bought a Garmin and have been happy ever since.

 

I agree. The Garmin 560 dezl (LMT) ->life time map& traffic . very very good. It has it's moments, way better than rand.

If you have any questions. I've installed 6 Garmin's on multiple trucks. And shown drivers features not listed in book. PM me if you need help.

 

I run a cheap car Garmin next to the truck specific Rand McNally. I also went with the smaller one the 520. From what I could gather people were replacing the slightly larger one more. I usually trip plan the old fashion way and have a good idea where I'm going. GPS is a guide to aide me along the way, not something to think for me. A good old fashion pre trip with your exits written down in order will always serve as a great backup. I do like the GPS lane guides. Seems like most highways don't put their signs far enough back.

One sign I'd really like, is when a right lane opens up, it should specify right there if it's for an exit only. I hate it when a right lane just opens up without an exit in sight. Then your left out in the middle getting passed on the right.

 

When my Rand needs replacing, I'll probably go with the truck specific Garmin.

 

After several weeks with the Garmin I really like it. I only have one question and it's something that would make my life much easier: When searching POIs, is there any "express" way to get back to the map screen?

For instance, let's say I want to find out how far it is to the next rest area. I click the curved arrow at the lower left and keep going till I find the information I want. Please tell me there's a way to go directly back to the map without having to back out through each step I took to get there? The RMN let me configure the power button to get there via a quick push.

 

I've nothing but good luck with the Garmins. I started with the Nuvi 465LMT but it finally crapped out after 3 years and you can't buy them anymore. Best gps for the $$$ I ever had. The DEZl has a few more features and a bigger screen but basically the same thing. None of them are perfect but I've found the Garmins to be the best. It does get confused now and then in major metro areas where there highways on top of highways but they all do.

 

I find the Garmin to be more responsive. That rand touch screen can aggravate me.

 

Mine is at least a year out (according to the initial screen) and I wonder why this is, Mark. It seems RM puts it's energy and resources into the newest models and let's the older models languish. I update my software regularly and I can't afford to buy new models whenever they come out, so not having a current map is a bit frustrating, inefficient, and maybe unsafe.