We have a 7 series Garmin ( I think the 760). It has traffic/weather,
bluetooth for hands free phone, an micro SD slot for
music (it transmits to a blank FM channel), and a host of other features.
It's WAY better than our built in GPS's in our cars (a Lexus and a Camry).
In fact, it's pretty much a standard item
in our luggage whenever we go on trips and are renting a car. I also like
the display better than the Tom Tom 130 I just
received. It's stone cold reliable and pretty damn accurate.
Lifetime map updates are $128. Traffic/weather subscription is separate
(something like $20 a year). Quite frankly,
I wouldn't subscribe to traffic/weather. The weather can be heard off WTOP
and traffic changes so rapidly that the
service can't keep up with it. The only things that traffic is good for is
extended accidents or contruction...both of
which you'll hear on the radio or already know.
-aki
On Tue, Jun 23, 2009 at 8:59 PM, Thomas J. Fitzpatrick III <
celticracing@...> wrote:
> Trying to make my livelihood full-time in real estate, I'm looking to
> upgrade my tomtom1 GPS. I've been looking at the Garmin 850, which has
> been
> discontinued, and can be had for about $250.
>
>
>
> I really need hands free and voice interactive. In the northern Virginia
> area, traffic is a plus, if it is truly timely and accurate, which WTOP
> often is not.
>
>
>
> All opinions appreciated.
>
>
>
> Thanks!
>
>
>
> Tom Fitzpatrick
>
> Celtic Racing #806
>
>
>
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