What is the best portable car GPS?

FearTec · 9th April 2009, 10:13 AM

Jab · 9th April 2009, 10:30 AM

Very happy with my Garmin 760.

ApathyGates · 9th April 2009, 10:30 AM

I've got a NavMan F20 - quite a few years old now, but it works really well if I need to get to a place I've never been before. That being said, it's not as cheap to update as a TomTom I believe.

I'd say that the TomTom would be better value for money over time.

power · 9th April 2009, 10:31 AM

your poll doesn't include Garmin, who are supposedly the best.

chylld83 · 9th April 2009, 11:37 AM

Voted other... I use Garmin as well.

Main reason is because it works well on my mobile phone, so if I'm in the office and I get an email for dinner somewhere, I just whip out my phone, enter in the address, and when I get into the car I just select it and go. Much better than writing down the address and entering it when you get into the car

Handles complex roads really well, e.g. the Warringah Fwy going into Sydney. Handles all the lane changes perfectly, never puts a foot wrong. Previously had Tomtom and Navman, both weren't as good as Garmin.

FearTec · 9th April 2009, 1:18 PM

fyi: I purchased a TomTom GO 730.

[Aek] · 9th April 2009, 11:30 PM

I have the cheapest garmin from 2 yrs ago and quite happy withit.
If I'm to buy another one now, I'd probably get Navman S150 with the land guidance system and upgradeability to include traffic report.

ndt · 10th April 2009, 12:01 AM

I've got this GPS Keychannel thing from Vigin mobile. i got it from the UK, Its bluetooth and i used to pair it with my Atom 02 Phone when i need GPS, My phone had Tom Tom. It's made by freedom
Looks like this but white and more compact:
http://www.freedominput.com/site/ind...tent&task=view

View Poll Results: Best portable car GPS
NAVMAN	6	16.22%
TOMTOM	19	51.35%
Other	7	18.92%
Honey	5	13.51%
Voters: 37. You may not vote on this poll

9th April 2009, 10:13 AM	#1
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9th April 2009, 10:30 AM	#3
ApathyGates Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Brisbane Posts: 791	I've got a NavMan F20 - quite a few years old now, but it works really well if I need to get to a place I've never been before. That being said, it's not as cheap to update as a TomTom I believe. I'd say that the TomTom would be better value for money over time. __________________ Dion Newcomb Photography DSLR 550D \|\| 350D \|\| 10-22 \|\| 50 1.8 \|\| 17-85 \|\| 100 2.8 \|\| 70-200 \|\| 580exII \|\| Elinchrom 500/500 BXRi \|\|OCAU Camera Club #90 Successful trades: Scando (x2), Howie_Ly, MickybD, ezzmo, P.YO, Waynus Unsuccessful trades: Playaz91 (whinges like a bitch when he breaks something that was working)

9th April 2009, 10:31 AM	#4
power Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: brisbane Posts: 27,206	your poll doesn't include Garmin, who are supposedly the best. __________________ this is who we are.

9th April 2009, 1:18 PM	#6
FearTec Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: NSW Posts: 2,337	fyi: I purchased a TomTom GO 730. __________________ Seen my Stolen Items: Canon 350D (S:0710C007[AB]), Dell D820 (S:6WJKL1S), iPod (engraved: simon.fearby.com)

9th April 2009, 10:30 AM	#2
Jab Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Brisbane, QLD Posts: 830	Very happy with my Garmin 760.

9th April 2009, 11:37 AM	#5
chylld83 Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Sydney Posts: 1,969	Voted other... I use Garmin as well. Main reason is because it works well on my mobile phone, so if I'm in the office and I get an email for dinner somewhere, I just whip out my phone, enter in the address, and when I get into the car I just select it and go. Much better than writing down the address and entering it when you get into the car Handles complex roads really well, e.g. the Warringah Fwy going into Sydney. Handles all the lane changes perfectly, never puts a foot wrong. Previously had Tomtom and Navman, both weren't as good as Garmin.

9th April 2009, 11:30 PM	#7
[Aek] Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Sydney Eastern Suburbs Posts: 1,124	I have the cheapest garmin from 2 yrs ago and quite happy withit. If I'm to buy another one now, I'd probably get Navman S150 with the land guidance system and upgradeability to include traffic report. __________________ Athlon64x2 4800+ Gigabyte GA-M56S-S3 6GB Geil 800MHz DDRII 8500GT 512MB Nintendo Users Club #72

10th April 2009, 12:01 AM	#8
ndt Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Perth Posts: 1,179	I've got this GPS Keychannel thing from Vigin mobile. i got it from the UK, Its bluetooth and i used to pair it with my Atom 02 Phone when i need GPS, My phone had Tom Tom. It's made by freedom Looks like this but white and more compact: http://www.freedominput.com/site/ind...tent&task=view __________________ Successful Trades: $7K+ Homer Simpson: Stupid horny jellyfish neutering our dudes.