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16 years 7 months ago #3028
by larryf
Larry Farquhar, USAF (Ret)
Owner/Operator of this website.
The Happy-Wanderers
Casino Camper Website
We have a Garmin Nuvi 750 and think it's GREAT! Comparing the 2 models, I see a few differences that were worth the extra $100+ for the 750, at least for me:
While I like the above differences in the 750, I'm sure the 350 would also be a wonderful choice. We don't need an external antenna, as it works perfectly in our Class A motor home. Although the GPS is 3' away from the front windshield, we don't have a metal roof. Above the GPS is wood and fiberglass which isn't blocking the satellite signal. I also move the GPS to our Jeep whenever we stop. The suction cup mount makes it all so easy. This is the 5th GPS I've owned. It's also the best. And IT CAN also be used for hiking and geocaching!
- Size - when driving and glancing at the screen, then making changes using the touchscreen, the larger size of the 750 is a BIG plus.
- FM Transmitter - I loaded my Nuvi with a 4GB SD card loaded with MP3 music. Instead of searching for radio stations or changing CD's, we now use the Nuvi MP3 player. Having the music (and navigation voice) come through our radio system sounds MUCH nicer than the internal GPS speaker. I didn't think this would be important when I bought the GPS, but it's turned out to be a great benefit.
- Where Am I - Although a minor feature, I've started using it more and more. Especially the ability to simply touch my location and find the nearest gas stations while on the highway.
While I like the above differences in the 750, I'm sure the 350 would also be a wonderful choice. We don't need an external antenna, as it works perfectly in our Class A motor home. Although the GPS is 3' away from the front windshield, we don't have a metal roof. Above the GPS is wood and fiberglass which isn't blocking the satellite signal. I also move the GPS to our Jeep whenever we stop. The suction cup mount makes it all so easy. This is the 5th GPS I've owned. It's also the best. And IT CAN also be used for hiking and geocaching!
Larry Farquhar, USAF (Ret)
Owner/Operator of this website.
The Happy-Wanderers
Casino Camper Website
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16 years 7 months ago #3029
by mikecfr
I bought a Garmin 660. I reviewed all of them to get the features I wanted. I couldn't be happier. I do like the wide screen. I found mine on Amazon.com for $369, not a bad price. Don't forget to download the military campgrounds to your GPS when you get one.
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16 years 7 months ago #3031
by cheldreth
Curt Heldreth
Retired US Army
Retired HS Teacher
Copilot: Mary, NC Guardian ad Litem
Activities Director: Roscoe the Beagle
2006 Bounder 35E
2010 Malibu LS
I have exactly the same model that Larry has and I have even purchased the 4Gb card and have it filled with music. The unit is outstanding.
Larry just said it better than I could have.
Curt
Larry just said it better than I could have.
Curt
Curt Heldreth
Retired US Army
Retired HS Teacher
Copilot: Mary, NC Guardian ad Litem
Activities Director: Roscoe the Beagle
2006 Bounder 35E
2010 Malibu LS
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16 years 7 months ago #3034
by utmtman
I guess I am the odd man out. lol I bought the Tom Tom 700 series at christmas last year and I am very happy with it. And its protable as well. Only problem I have had was trying to download from here. Tom tom programing and I tried for three days to get it to upload but seems to be in a program that tom tom does not recognize.
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