Threaded Mode | Linear Mode

11-29-2008, 01:02

George,

I bought a Garmin Nuvi 250 a couple years ago, took one trip with it and got my money back. It put me on the wrong side of the road when looking for a fuel station in the middle of the night. But I went back and got the Garmin Nuvi 650 and I couldn't be happier with it. First of all you MUST have a big screen 4" or larger. Second, the Nuvi 650 has a WAAS receiver that puts you within 3 meters of the location on your screen. It has never steered me wrong. It also has a battery so you can take it with you. TheGarmin 650 is discontinued by newer models, but I would recommend making sure you have a WAAS receiver in whatever model you get.

Here's the link to GarminWAAS http://www8.garmin.com/aboutGPS/waas.html.

Brad Barton 00LXiDFW bbartonwx@...

To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
From: gnburke@...
Date: Fri, 28 Nov 2008 23:51:00 -0500
Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] GPS 4.3" Widescreen

I am looking at giving my self a early Xmas gift,(Guy code for I don't want the wife to Know about this just Yet). I have narrowed it down to the Garmin Nuvi 205W, and the Magellan Roadmate 1412. I like the 4.3" wide screen on these units, and they are currently on sale at roughly $150. The Magellan has maps of the U.S. and Canada, while the comparable Garmin only covers the lower 48 + Hawaii & P.R. Both carry a 1 Yr. P&L warranty. Would like to hear from any of you who own one or more of these things. Need input on the pluses and minuses of both units. If you had a bad experience with oneor the other, would love to hear how either of these companies took care of you. Thanks, George Burke 1977 FC31 Charlotte

Color coding for safety: Windows Live Hotmail alerts you to suspicious email. Sign up today.