For my money the Magellan "Roadmate" 1700 was the best value. This was
partly because of the 7 inch screen. Dont have to take off my glasses while
driving to see it. I find it very friendly to use. More so than than Garmin
unit I had previously. My 2 cents.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Michael Sullivan" <sandwichhead@GMAIL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Sunday, March 28, 2010 9:24 AM
Subject: Re: GPS Recommendation

>I will also say that if you live/travel in a congested area, try to get the
> one with traffic alerts and avoidances.  My Garmin was 200.00 w/o traffic
> and 320.00 w/traffice.  The traffic is picked up throught the DC charger.
> I
> did not get the traffic upgrade(lifetime) cuz I'm a cheap skate(most folks
> on the list know this :-)
> BTW-My Garmin Nuvi 750 has FM transmitter and MP3 capability so I can
> upload
> audio books and music and play thorugh the car stereo. Next time, and this
> is important, I will look for a Blue tooth capable unit for hands-free
> phone
> use.
> Michael in San Antonio
> 91GL AT 'Gringo'
> 73 Beetle
>