View Poll Results: Which the best in-car GPS device/brand?

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  • Garmin

    1 16.67%
  • MiO

    0 0%
  • Navigon

    0 0%
  • TomTom

    2 33.33%
  • Paper maps

    1 16.67%
  • Other (please specify in comments)

    2 33.33%
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Thread: [Poll] Best in-car GPS device?

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    [Poll] Best in-car GPS device?

    This has been discussed before, but there hasn't been a poll option. I know I can just mosey over to my nearest car blog's top ten list of in-car GPS devices, but I want some testimonials from you veterans; I want to put my ear to the ground, as it were. So here it is:

    Which is the overall best brand for automotive GPS device? Which model in particular? Feel free to go into the specifics of specific models. I would appreciate an elaboration on your voting choice. Any pros/cons you have noticed as well.

    Yes, I am currently looking to buy a GPS Device =)

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    I look up Google Maps before I leave..

    I had a TomTom when I had a car, it was pretty great.
    Life's too short to drive bad cars.

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    Built in maps in a decent phone can be a winner.

    I still hang on to my Nokia N95 with Nokiamaps for uk and europe and does a better job than mates dedicated BMW one on his bike

    You can also purchase many of the stand-alone solutions as apps for smartphones.
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    I'll say TomTom, but i don't know much about GPS devices.
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    My parents were always curious about buying one, they're all relatively cheap now, but we don't go anywhere where we'd potentially need one anyway.

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    When I had one in the Mini I seldom used it, but now that I don't have it I've always arrived where I wanted to go.

    They can be useful, but not really a must have in my opinion.

    Having said that, I have absolutely no idea about which is the best one. I can only say that I once used one to get the hotel we had booked in Tolouse we did sort of arrive at first try. Can't recall the brand though. Garmin maybe?
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    paper ones.
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    Quote Originally Posted by henk4 View Post
    paper ones.
    I use the hybrid route; google maps print offs.

    I hate GPSs. Their mechanized voices constantly telling you to turn left, merge right, etc drives one mad.

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    You can turn the voices off usually, then you just have to watch for arrows and whatnot.

    My TomTom had a John Cleese voise set (that actually really was Mr Cleese) which made the voices somewhat more bearable. And somewhat more amusing.
    Life's too short to drive bad cars.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Kitdy View Post
    I hate GPSs. Their mechanized voices constantly telling you to turn left, merge right, etc drives one mad.
    Uh yes, whenever a GPS gives me order I have sudden urge to do the exact opposite...
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ferrer View Post
    Uh yes, whenever a GPS gives me order I have sudden urge to do the exact opposite...
    it is like getting driving lessons, always a teacher and/or and examiner telling you where to go...
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    My Galaxy SII's navigation is brilliant and got me out of many tight squeezes. I don't even place it in a cradle on the windscreen i just place it in the leather case and stick it in the compartment ahead of the shifter and it tells me 100% spot on.
    IT'S OFFICIAL. I'M A SUZUKI KIZASHI SPORT FAN-BOY.

    what stops me from buying this over a XR6 SV6 ?. drive-train. place a little wrx evo magic under the bonnet and i'm sold!.

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    The nav system in our last Audi was excellent, but nearly every rental we've had in the past couple of years that included a GPS sucked, always seeming late with info, or in one case showing a road that didn't exist. We have a TomTom but I never use it. I prefer maps and if needed the simplicity of Google. Usually, if travelling someplace we haven't been before, I study Google maps of the area beforehand, looking at street views which is great preparation. Recognizing landmarks of a place you haven't been is very useful.
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    I currently own a TomTom, it's pretty good for a $60 item, but a comparable Garmin is much better... easier to navigate through the device and overall faster.

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    Quote Originally Posted by pimento View Post
    I look up Google Maps before I leave..

    I had a TomTom when I had a car, it was pretty great.
    Agreed, I love Google Maps!

    Quote Originally Posted by henk4 View Post
    paper ones.
    One of my weaknesses at rest stops and I also enjoy poring over atlases in my spare time.

    Quote Originally Posted by Kitdy View Post
    I use the hybrid route; google maps print offs.

    I hate GPSs. Their mechanized voices constantly telling you to turn left, merge right, etc drives one mad.
    I do like Google Maps. Paired with street view, it's an excellent tool.

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