Garmin?

[JFP in PA]

Don't be concerned about having one with Bluetooth; while you may not have need for it now, you may in the future, and then it would be a plus. Focus on screen size and layout, features you will use (traffic, sound clarity, map updates, support, etc.), and if the model that meets those items also has a couple you do not currently need, so what? You cannot custom order one with just what you want.................

By-the-by, Consumer's Reports also like the Garmins...........

[tonycarreon]

personally i dislike having the wires dangling or trying to figure out the best way to route them. since i have an iphone i use google maps most of the time, but for an actual gps solution there are quite a few apps available ( or if you're on an android phone, etc. ) that do a good job.

[blue2000s]

Originally Posted by tonycarreon

personally i dislike having the wires dangling or trying to figure out the best way to route them. since i have an iphone i use google maps most of the time, but for an actual gps solution there are quite a few apps available ( or if you're on an android phone, etc. ) that do a good job.

The Garmins, and probably other brands, have internal batteries. They will go for a very long time without needing to be plugged in. I've relaced the batteries on my 7 year old Garmin, the replacements are easy to find and easy to replace.

[Flavor 987S]

I have 2 Garmins. Excellent products and great tech & customer support. I have a Nuvi 780 that"s about 4 years old, and running strong. And a newer unit that's even better (thinner and larger screen). Accurate and intuitive.

Use a web site like www.pricescan, to search prices, and buy online. Much cheaper and no sales tax.

[ekam]

Garmin is the most robust out of them all.

Get the lifetime traffic and map update models.

[jmatta]

My wife has a TomTom One XL; purchased about a year and a half ago. Very easy to use (really a consideration for her), nice large clear screen, bluetooth, long lasting internal battery and DC power adapter, etc.

Easy to use internet interface with firmware and map downloads. My kids use it all the time to find friend's houses locally and to and from universities. Got it on sale at Best Buy for around $125...nice simple unit.

[Allen K. Littlefield]

Been looking at the new model 3750 which can be had for just under $300 including tax & shipping. Main recommended feature is glass screen rather than plastic and thin easy to read case. If the glass is so superior to the plastic I might be willing to spring for the extra bucks. Any opinions on this model?

AKL

[ChrisZang]

The one bad thing about TomTom is their customer support:
I had to call their support line and after 4 or 5 attempts where I have been in the queue for 30+ minutes each I simply gave up on the product and the company.