Good Portable Navigation System ?

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Oct 3, 2006 | 12:08 PM

SebastianLopezJr

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Good Portable Navigation System ?

What is a good portable navigation system? Want one that I can switch between car and truck or whatever when travel or go on long cruises, not permanently mounted, and is fairly easy to use.

I have heard of Tom Tom from the commercials. Anything else out there any good?

Thanks for the help & info.

Oct 3, 2006 | 12:16 PM

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A Verizon cell phone. Their software works very well and is $9.99 a month. No DVDs to buy every year.

Oct 3, 2006 | 12:36 PM

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I have been wondering the same thing and doing some research. I haven't found anything conclusive either.

Oct 3, 2006 | 01:07 PM

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A map... I have never had a problem

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Oct 3, 2006 | 01:12 PM

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Garmin makes some great pda's that are reasonable and tough. I've had my ique3600 for about 3 years, and never a problem still using the same map that came with it. The one I have is no longer made but they have new ones. I like it so well that if it were to break today I would go out and buy another new Garmin. Check out their website I believe it is gramin.com. Hope this helps.

Oct 3, 2006 | 01:14 PM

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Garmin makes the best and most updated portables. Tom Tom is cheaper, but their software isn't as updated on a regular basis.

I bought this one for about $400 a couple months ago, it works great.
http://www.garmin.com/products/sp330/

It is small and has a touch-screen. Very user friendly.