blinky123 Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 i am gonna buy a GPS for my car - i just want one for navigating cities and highways mainly across western canada - is there anything i should be looking for? - any features that are a must have? - any brand better than others? - any help would be appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goalie13 Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 I have a TomTom. It's pretty good. One feature to look for is lifetime map updates. Big picture though, I've recently abandoned it and instead use Google Maps on my smart phone. It's way more up to date and super easy to use. The only trick, is I think you have to have a good data plan for that to work. I just save the TomTom now for if I go to the U.S. That way I don't have to worry about roaming data. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aeromotacanucks Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 GARMIN all the way... try the AERA 500. easy, simple to use and very precise. AND you can use it global (just upload the data on the gps)... and it´s a Garmin. once you get the signal 99% of the time you will not lose it. AND you can also get the Aviation mode if you need Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horny Manatee Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 GARMIN all the way... try the AERA 500. easy, simple to use and very precise. AND you can use it global (just upload the data on the gps)... and it´s a Garmin. once you get the signal 99% of the time you will not lose it. AND you can also get the Aviation mode if you need How was Valentine's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fanuck Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 + 1 for Garmin. Use their handheld for biking, hiking, kayaking, and driving for about 5 years now, never let me down once. Only downside - map add-ons are pricey! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avelanch Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 garmin and tomtom are both good, as long as you get the higher models. the cheaper models are severely lacking in features and usablity. in all honesty, just use a smartphone with google maps. if you set your route over wifi and then turn off your data it will still have your route that you can follow. Though if you miss your turn it won't correct you, and it won't announce the names of streets and whatnot (i think). still, smartphone gps has pretty much eliminated my use of the tomtom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Offensive Threat Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 phone, the data use is minimal. always works. Though for under 200 bucks a average Garmin will give you full maps of Canada & US with lifetime free updates, voice that includes landmarks with its directions, traffic updates, estimated time to your destination etc etc etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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