Thanks for all the feedback on the GPS units, I went with a Garmin 265 wt with lifetime traffic for $129 from Amazon.  Had I seen Ron's reply I probably would've got that as it appears to be one heck of a deal.  One more reason why the list is great!

 

Ryan 

 

 
> Date: Sun, 28 Mar 2010 13:09:23 -0400
> From: paul_gordon@SYMPATICO.CA
> Subject: Re: GPS Recommendation
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> 
> 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
> >
                                          
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