What features if any are worth paying extra for vs the XRS9370 ? Do you give up any major function vs the $500 models other than GPS ?
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It does everything I want, and works well. I always have the detector on, and the laser function is great. The price and value is very good, and over time I give any detector about 2 and 1/2 years and then it's replacement time. They simply seems to lose effectiveness after that timeframe, so I would never spend a great deal of money for one.
50797
Honestly, i only turn the one i bought, on when i'm driving long distances or if it is really late at night, it only works when a cop has his radar on. I like that it can detect in front and behind. that's worth the money. Also the other features are just if you're prone to getting pulled over
947744
Good Eveining,The GPS is normally the current maps of USA and CANADA. I would assume that they would be the up to date ones. For the updates you would probably have to speak with the manufacturer. Unfortunately the cost is your decision. There are pros and cons for GPS so i would just think about if it is worth it to you financially.Thank you.
820808
Has anyone used the Dakota 20 for touring? Or any Garmin unit for that matter. I'd be interested in your experiences. I'm leaning towards the Dakota for a number of reasons (Battery type, battery life, price, features) I don't need a heart rate/cadence monitor(s) I just want directions but I also don't want to be directed on to a freeway on ramp by some piece of misguided software.
929491
I use my nuvi 2797 instead of my car gps. It is much easier to use and better. Plus free updates for life whereas my car gps wants 250 bucks to upgrade. The nuvi can also show weather in the area you are traveling. I have logged over 3000 miles with my nuvi and it is great. Now, in some mountain areas it was slow and lagged a bit in showing your location especially if you make a quick change off of the route, but it will still get you where you want to go and will not get you lost. My car gps sucks.
148255
I think it depends on what are you looking for, the filters i did to choose back in the day when I was looking for a GPS were: big screen, worldwide edition and free updates. Nowdays a cellphone does most of the gps functions and your avoid having another gadget with you. The garwin brand its top line and I have used it when I do rentals cars, my advice its go to your local store and see both models and then buy it thru amazon, remember quality its based and its different from each individual standards.
1643488
I got the 200... It had better features and a very nice design. This unit is great for the price, you get the same features of units that cost in the 800 to 1000.00 range. It's worth getting. The units very lite, designed well, (looks cool) and has been extremely actuate for me, the gps function is also very handy in finding your way back to a good spot.
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I purchased 3 of these. Would I do it again? ABSOLUTELY NOT! We found the GPS to be outdated and expensive to update. Radar detector was so-so. Of course, this is just my opinion. We upgraded to the 9500's and a Max; that was the proper choice.
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I agree-have been in the market for a new GPS for awhile now. Really do not need one [my Garmin 350 still does the job]. I like some of the newer features on the 1300 series-see such mixed reviews!! Model numbers should be mandatory when submitting a review so the customer can differentiate between units.
768293
Kind of hard to say considering I have not owned the XRS 9970G, I chose the SLR650G because of the digital display, and a lot of the reviews. The digital display is really nice because from a distance it looks more like a navigation GPS than a Radar Detector. Since if have got it, it has saved me numerous times in the Nashville Area.
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Joyce, go for the 1300LM..and btw, this model has no traffic (the 1300LMT has). The free lifetime maps by itself is well worth getting this Garmin (which uses NAVTEQ versus the unreliable TELEATLAS of Tomtom).
1905120
Hi Kirk, I have this 60CX, the version without the electronic compass (which can be a battery drain). The past two years, I've used it primarily in the car. I am pleased with it's performance in the car (and some on a motorcycle) and it gets me to unfamiliar places accurately here in the Houston area. The unit is surprisingly faster in satelite acquistion and route calculation than others that I have used. It won't talk to you. It beeps and flashes information on upcoming turns. That being said, I had to purchase the city navigator software from Garmin and 2 gb micro sd to do the detailed maps that the pre-loaded map that comes with the unit just won't do. The most recent city navigator retails for around $140. 2 gb cards are inexpensive. I've not had to use it for hiking or sailing. From what I've read, others have found it great for those applications. I have used it to go running and my experience is that you must hold it steady to calculate your pace accurately. This thing is extremely portable. It can fit in your pocket in a pinch. I believe this and the 76 series are the best all around gps-s. Good Luck!
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SX700 does not have GPS, it has WiFi and NFC instead. I guess the designers' idea was - if you can easily connect to your smartphone via the NFC then it would be better to use the more sophisticated GPS from your smartphone.
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Scott, I appreciate that you asked this, because I am doing the same comparison. I have not made a choice, but I am leaning toward the TomTom one because of price, and it (currently) has the most up-to-date map. I also found this comparison article here: http://www.sciuridae.co.uk/tomtom_one_v3_vs_garmin_nuvi_200.htm - A plus for the TomTom is price for the features, but it has a short battery life and does not come with an A/C charger, only the cigarette lighter thingy. The Garmin is higher priced, but has better graphics. From what I have read so far, both are excellent choices.
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Of the two, I would go with the Garmin 810. I own the 810 and have been happy with it. You can program your rides and upload them to the 810. You can share rides with others, although there are others that are much more common with other riders and ride organizers. I have used it as I have traveled with my bike to places like Spain and Hawaii without issue. The computer provides turn by turn direction for your route. But, I would warn that the graphics of the Garmins are not anywhere near the quality of a smartphone (android, iPhone,...)
398465
No, for that price is dificult to have that I order to have that features I suggest you should try the Garmin 910xt, this one it for amateurs
1168411
Yes, gives you both.. GPS is actually quite good, didn't expect that. But I guess finding updated maps is not easy? If I ever run into anything that won't navigate then I just go to my Galaxy S4 with Waze or whatever... It works almost all the time for me. It's a very nice unit for the price.. I was a little skeptical on a PA system like this but the sound is very good, bluetooth works flawless (phone and streaming Pandora, Slacker, music player, etc), playing movies (AVI mostly).. Video quality is excellent. Most pro installers will charge you a lot to put this in because they are not use to it, plain and simple. It's not hard at all but I would recommend installing yourself. I had to cut a slightly larger hole where my old Pioneer Avic-1 was installed.
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I changed my opinion and bought the Magellan 1470, returned it, and bought the 755T. Look for my review on the 1470...Functionality over Usability. Annoyed me very much.So far VERY happy with the 755T, however, I'm about to go on a make it or break it trip with it. Not far but it will test the traffic capabilities. If I don't like the traffic the 755T will go back to Amazon and I may go back to the idea of the 760. However I'm so far very impressed with the 755T, as I should be given the price point.