whatever you get I highly recommend a [ame=http://www.amazon.com/Garmin-010-10908-00-Portable-Friction-Mount/dp/B002OL2MU4/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1271426721&sr=1-2]Portable Friction Mount[/ame] instead of suctioning the gps to your window, it's kind of a sandbag with a grippy bottom that you mount the unit…
I have the Garmin 255W and I love it. I got a friction mount that goes on the dash so you avoid the whole "suction cup mark on the window = BREAK INTO ME, there's good stuff in here" deal. Whatever you get, make sure it has FULL text to speech. That's the difference between "Turn right in 35 feet" and "Turn right on Elm…
So thanks guys, I just picked up the nuvi 855. Kicks tons of ass. :) Much cheaper than what Garmin has listed on their site... http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001OMGVII Has lane assist and voice recognition...press a little wireless button strapped to the steering wheel when I want to talk to it. Really sweet. Also grabbed the…
yes, must have full text to speech. I have a TomTom 540 or something and its awesome. The suction thing was kinda short so I bought a universal one for 20 bucks. - so i didn't have to reach to far away from my steering wheel. What made me buy besides the full text to speech was the fact that it tells me what lane I should…
I have a TomTom 330S here. Its pretty good for getting around, and like others I would recommend getting the portable friction mount, and a unit with text to speech. A few things to watch out for when you do finally get one and go to use it: 1. Shortest Route means Shortest Route. If you have a route with 20 turns and it…