GPS

[zeldabjr]

I need to get a GPS...any suggestions on what is important to have in one...they all look the same to me

Zelda

[sodascouts]

I'm thinking of getting a new one too - my old friend "Bridget" - the GPS I've had since 2006 - is looking a bit sickly nowadays. I'd be interested to hear people's thoughts on this as well.

[Prettymaid]

Oh no, Bridget's getting her pink slip? Think of all the places (shows) she's gotten you to!

[Brooke]

I have a Tom Tom and have had some trouble with it. It was actually replaced by them and does work much better.

My son has a Magellan and loves it. My sister has a Garmin and loves it too. I wouldn't be able to compare them though.

[VAisForEagleLovers]

I have friends who have Garmins and like them. I use the built-in app on my phone, but that doesn't work when there's no data signal, so it's not reliable. Of course, it's free, so I can't complain. Have you checked a site like cnet.com for reviews? I don't have a current subscription for Consumer Reports, so I can't offer to look there for you.

[zeldabjr]

I have friends who have Garmins and like them. I use the built-in app on my phone, but that doesn't work when there's no data signal, so it's not reliable. Of course, it's free, so I can't complain. Have you checked a site like cnet.com for reviews? I don't have a current subscription for Consumer Reports, so I can't offer to look there for you.

Oh I didn't think of Consumer Reports... my sister gets it...and I've never heard of cnet.com but will check it out. thanks..

zelda

[GlennLover]

I'm thinking of getting a new one too - my old friend "Bridget" - the GPS I've had since 2006 - is looking a bit sickly nowadays. I'd be interested to hear people's thoughts on this as well.

So sorry to hear about Bridget . She served us well last summer in Ontario.

[Victim of Love]

We've got Garmin and I love it. Very user-friendly and their support is out of this world (no pun intended!).

[Glennsallnighter]

Awwwww Even I've met Bridget! I've had 2 Garmin Nuvi Satnavs. I found them great for the most part. I got free European maps but I should update them.

I tend to think a satnav is a good servant but a bad master. A few times it has given me a blatant bum steer. But generally good.

[Prettymaid]

My step FIL gave us his Magellan about a year ago. We've used it a few times but we just don't travel that much to need it very often. But I must say, it IS good to have when you do want it!

I like it, but I've had nothing to compare it to.