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Originally Posted by Cranky CJ
sounds like a pretty strong endorsement for GPS units, the wife just read the first 15 responses and she broke down and agreed it would be okay to get one. Now I need to decide which one is the best bang for the buck. Any models to stay away from?? or types that you think aren't worth it??
Later this month we will be taking a MC trip; Loveland to Durango, Durango to Grand Jct (mom's house), GCT to Steamboat Springs then Steamboat back to Loveland. We will cross Wolf Creek pass, Red Mountain pass, Rabbit Ears pass and Cameron pass. And go through South Park the San Louis Valley and North Park. This is the route I wanted to do last year but didn't have the extra day to do it.
Eventhough I know all these roads and have driven them at one time or another in my life, I wanted a GPS to show points of interest, gas stations, etc... plus the aid of navigation, way points and ETAs etc. Thank you everybody for the information.
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Ok, so mine was the
16th response LOL.
IMHO, I don't see the purpose of spending a lot of money for one, according to what you just described. Anyway if you check out the specials, you can get a real decent gps starting from about $125 all the way up to a maximum number of $$$ ! Just make sure you buy a unit that does no more or less than what you really need. However, you do mention adding way points, which not all of the GPS's out there do. Most of the most recent gps's out there, will give you gas station locations, restaurants, campsites etc...
Garmin is THE big name in gps, and they have a multitude of models and prices to choose from. The same applies for Tomtom gps's, and a few other brands.
Magellan on the other hand, have been around for a long time (as long as Garmin) yet, they haven't for some reason sold the numbers or got the publicity Garmin has......in all honesty, maybe there's a reason for that, or maybe it's just a marketing slip, where they may have missed the boat so to speak. e.g. VHS vs Beta.
Which ever you choose, try not to be influenced by gadgets that you may never use....like mp3 player or bluetooth.
I'm curious as to what you'll end up buying, so I hope you'll post your findings.
Obviously, you have a very caring wife too lol.