Thread: Which GPS would you recomend?

Originally Posted by bruiser69

Hey guys,

A mate of mine who runs pilot shop & is expert on GPS, told me that Logic Gear XL-488 is the best featured GPS for the money (currently selling at OfficeWorks for $359.
For your money you get slimline pocket sized unit with 4.3" colour touchscreen,solid windscreen mount, Whereis Sensis Australia wide turn by turn voice nav maps with red light, speed cameras school zones and more POIs than you can poke a stick at!
One of the best features for offroad use is the WinCE operating system, that loads OZiExplorer and all the 1000,s of contour maps that can be downloaded for free from Govt wesites.
Unit has removable Li ion battery (Nokia) that runs unit when not in cradle for up to 4 hrs, great for those bushwalking trips.
Unit also plays all Audio files, Video files, and Still images.
Builtin socket in GPS as well as cradle for ext AV input. Optional reversing camera for $45 complete with wiring harness. I almost forgot unit also has Blutooth for handsfree mobile phone use.

Try to match these features & price with TomTom or Garmin - no chance!

That sounds like an awesome unit. I might look into that one.

Xavier

Originally Posted by WhiteD3

Same here. I'm thinking about the new Magellan Triton range, maybe buy direct from the states to save some $$.

Be careful with Magellan - I haven't looked at that range, but the Maestro in-car range specifically limit you to using maps from the country in which the GPS was bought!

There were some that were US + Europe, but mainly US only.

TomTom are great for on-road (The day I spent playing with the Magellan made me realise how well designed the TomTom UI is by comparison) but don't have off-road maps. I'm now investigating some of the Garmin range while still here in the US, to see if the in-car ones can take the off-road topo and track maps as well.

GPS seem to be a bit personal. Everyone likes something different.

Just be aware if buying from the US or Aussie sold re-manufactured ones if you have issues with it you won't get too much support from the aussie distributor.

We had a Magellan explorist 500 and it was a good little gps - very easy to use. I had it setup to work with ozi explorer etc. Unfortunately it got 12v in a hole designed for 5. The aussie agents didn't want to help.

So, now I'm thinking about giving the crossover GPS a turn. I like the idea of 2 in one, and Olbis has a special on where you get the value packs with the maps as well. This would be good as sitting there with a computer running is a pain. We don't really have the space in our car.

Check out this thread re the Logic Gear XL488 on the Aus 4wd site,

Australia4WD The Four Wheel Drive and Camper Trailer Resource

I'm off to buy one now.

I've got a Navman s90, it is pretty good.

Voice directions with street names ie. "in 500m turn left onto the M3 motorway". Big screen, easy to use, bluetooth for phone, speed/red light camera warnings. Has a camera so you can take photos of a destination then progam it so you just select that photo from a list and it will navigate to it (I haven't used this feature). Lots (1000's) of "POI's" pre-programmed ie. restaurants, petrol stations, atms, shopping centres etc. More features too.

On the negative it takes a while to plot your course when you first select your destination (especially if you are moving at the time), and also if you miss a turn or something on a long trip it takes a while to correct your mistake (only on long trips though).
Have taken it out bush / beach with me and the best you get is "go to nearest road".

Pretty happy with my choice - it does the job and it's easy to use.

Hey Guys,

I have bought the best value on/offroad GPS available for the price in OZ. The best thing is this is actually an Australian designed GPS! http://www.logicgear.com.au
$359 for 4.3" GPS with latest Sensis maps with speed cams, red light cams, school zones & 500K +of POI. Add to this Bluetooth phone, all video & still formats, Mp3 audio and colour reversing camera for $54.
The best is that GPS is running WinCE & unlocked.
This means that you can run Oziexplorer CE (free download, $40 to register)
Just copy to 2GB SD card & then copy free Govt contour maps to card.
User manual actually tells you how to run another application from SD card.

Cheers..Bruiser

we use the streetfinders at work......found the garmin the best by miles.simple to use reliable etc.also used mios but found hopeless... slow unreliable,complicated

cheers
paul