Thread: Which GPS would you recomend?

You could get a Magellan XL. Your maps would be compatible and you get a bigger screen...

Unfortunately I dont have 1000 bucks to spend on another magellan......

I'm very happy with my Garmin Venture Cx from Ebay 6 months ago for $280 new and delivered.

From memory a bloke in Tassie imports them.

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we have purchased a Garmen Nuvi 700 series with 2 GB SD with all the maps Topo lines Places of intreast and it talkes too, its great out in the bush its has a large 5 inch screen its great
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Bruiser69
Yeah I've got an xl-488 but though I've had it a couple of months, I haven't downloaded OziExplorer yet.

I agree it is excellent value! Though it does goof up now and again (in Perth anyway) -like insisting I turn right at a roundabout that doesn't exist, etc!

I will probably chuck it in the Jeep when I get OziEx, as I think I'm going to grab a Hema Navigator for the Disco. Comes with heaps of stuff preloaded.

I heard they've had a few issues with the Magellan Crossover's.
Cheers
Mike

Originally Posted by 2 rocks

Bruiser69
Yeah I've got an xl-488 but though I've had it a couple of months, I haven't downloaded OziExplorer yet.

I agree it is excellent value! Though it does goof up now and again (in Perth anyway) -like insisting I turn right at a roundabout that doesn't exist, etc!

In Perth, I've yet to find any SatNav whose maps are up to date. They can't keep up!

My major gripe with my XL cheapie is it's so slow in updating routes and tracking where I am, it often tells me to turn in 200m just as I got past the turning it's talking about! Still, for $200, I'm happy for something that can run off-road maps as well, but TomTom have nothing to fear for highway navigation. My 4 year old Go 500 is still heaps faster and better!

Jeff
Yeah I know what you mean - had to find a street in Tapping the other day, not on the XL but was on the Whereis website.

It's only caught me out a few times with a late call, my main frustration is when I know that I know better than it does...I think better filtering routes would help. Like "efficient" instead of "fastest". I detest waiting at busy intersections to make a right turn when I could have scouted out a better option close by.

Nothing's perfect!
Mike

Touch these at your peril as well.

Gone back for a full refund. It's name is actually Easy Road not Route.??????

Easy Route GPS Navigation with SD Card and Stand - Other - DealsDirect.com.au Australia

Erratic operation, may or may not find Sats. & a whole host of grief. No backup service, accessories etc.
Manual is extremely difficult to read yada yada yada.