Best GPS unit??????

[mikejr]

I have used several different set ups. First was a dell laptop with the Delorme Earthmate software and a Jotto Desk (desk that are in the police cars). It worked well, but took up alot of space.

2nd set up was a Garmin GPS 60cs. Worked well, screen was a tad on the small side.

Current setup is the factory Nav unit in my 2008 H2, like it the best.

I was always concerned with the laptop or the handheld of a smash and grab theft of either units.

I know that doesnt really answer your question....but thought i'd offer my 2 cents.

[ROX]

Garmin 2820: enables you to upload topo maps of your region. It's small and portable to anything with a 12v plug.

Garmin GPSMap 478: has the ability to change from car to boat with XM weather radar. It's way cool. The live radar image is super-imposed over the map and you can watch as you drive in and out of big rain storms.
This one can also be used on battery power if you need to take it out of the car.

Both of these have relatively small screens.

[pdxhummerguy]

so what is the consensus on things here kids? I am going to use it primarily in my H1 but would like to have something that doesn't have a bunch of cords. Being able to plug in a video source would be cool but not essential. Seems like garmin is the most established brand out there and pretty tried and true. The 7200 looks sweet but that newer 680 is pretty sleek. I would like to pick one up this weekend. Anyone have a preferred source for purchase here in portland?

[breezss]

ordered mine off the Garmin site referb. Much cheaper, same warranty, had it in 2-3 days.

[ROX]

Originally Posted by pdxhummerguy

Anyone have a preferred source for purchase here in portland?

You can find a few Garmin models at Circuit City and Best Buy. Sportsmans Warehouse and West Marine carry a few models as well. Most of these stores don't have all of them, just a select few. Sorry I can't help more.

We ordered ours off the internet from the GPS store.

Happy hunting!

[imwoblin]

You can't go wrong with anything Garmin. I started carrying a Garmin in my FR strike platoon when I was in the USMC. Beat the piss out of it, and it never let me down. I prefer the Nuvi product line. I started with the Nuvi 360, which is just like the 350 but with bluetooth phone feature. I moved up last year to a Nuvi 660 which is just like the 360 but with a larger screen and a few more features. Go to www.garmin.com and you can compare models.