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Posted: Dec 11 2009 12:44 pm

What is the difference between

This model: http://www.amazon.com/Garmin-4-3-Inch-Widescreen-Portable-Navigator/dp/B0011ULQNI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1260549577&sr=8-1

And this one: http://www.amazon.com/Garmin-4-3-Inch-Widescreen-Portable-Navigator/dp/B0015EWMX8/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1260549577&sr=8-3

Which one is technically better? Which one would be more user-friendly for someone who isn't great with technology?

Posted: Dec 11 2009 12:55 pm

I've been debating getting one of these, too. Looking forward to results.

Generally speaking, how reliable are these things, anyway? Can you totally depend on them, or should you still print out a Mapquest just to be safe?

Posted: Dec 11 2009 01:36 pm

Pfft, real men don't need directions

but, seriously, I don't know the difference

Joined: Dec 06 2007 Location: Connecticut Posts: 11244

The 260 is discontinued by Garmin.

I suggest you find the model you want on Garmin's website, then look it up at both Newegg & Amazon.

https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?cID=133

Posted: Dec 11 2009 01:44 pm

Doesn't your iPhone already have a Maps app?

Posted: Dec 11 2009 01:49 pm

username wrote:

Doesn't your iPhone already have a Maps app?

Can said app talk with a sexy Austrian accent?

Posted: Dec 11 2009 01:56 pm

username wrote:

Doesn't your iPhone already have a Maps app?

I am guessing it is a gift.

And they are pretty reliable, once in a while they may get a little pissy but they do recover and get you on your way. And they are VERY user-friendly...like punch in an address and press go easy. Not to mention if you are in unfamiliar territory (vacation, work) you can pull up the closest eateries, gas stations, attractions, etc. Well worth owning.

Posted: Dec 11 2009 02:15 pm

GPFontaine wrote:

The 260 is discontinued by Garmin.

I suggest you find the model you want on Garmin's website, then look it up at both Newegg & Amazon.

https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?cID=133

Well, as Rydog just guessed, it's not for me, it's a Christmas gift. I want a respectable GPS, but I don't want to spend more than $160 on it. It has to be a Garmin though.

Joined: Dec 06 2007 Location: Connecticut Posts: 11244

Syd Lexia wrote:

GPFontaine wrote:

The 260 is discontinued by Garmin.

I suggest you find the model you want on Garmin's website, then look it up at both Newegg & Amazon.

https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?cID=133

Well, as Rydog just guessed, it's not for me, it's a Christmas gift. I want a respectable GPS, but I don't want to spend more than $160 on it. It has to be a Garmin though.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16858108329
Costs $169, but has free shipping.

Posted: Dec 11 2009 03:20 pm

Is this the same thing, three dollars cheaper: http://www.amazon.com/Garmin-265WT-Widescreen-Bluetooth-Navigator/dp/B001ELJ9QK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1260559137&sr=8-1-fkmr1

Posted: Dec 11 2009 03:28 pm

I would have to say yes...and it is actually $3.90 cheaper, and I don't know if a higher model number equals better product or not....but that amazon link has an ad for a 285WT Model for $140.

Posted: Dec 11 2009 04:42 pm

Anyone have any other advice? I'd like to order one within the next hour....

I'll probably order the one GPF suggested I get from NewEgg from Amazon unless anyone has any compelling arguments otherwise.

Joined: Dec 06 2007 Location: Connecticut Posts: 11244

Syd, I should probably just note that I looked at features and reviews to pick that one.

I have an in-dash one on my Civic and my other car doesn't have GPS, so I'm not 100% familiar with Garmin's stuff. I bought one for my dad about 6 months ago and he has enjoyed it. It was a Costco purchase though. I think it was a $500 GPS we got for about $250.

Posted: Dec 11 2009 07:41 pm

I ordered the one you suggested, except I got it off Amazon instead of NewEgg because I have an Amazon credit card and I get double reward points on everything I order through them. I looked over the features and it seemed solid, and it had a lot of favorable user reviews. I think it will work out nicely.

Posted: Dec 11 2009 08:51 pm

Yeah, I just checked and I actually have that model except it isn't a wide screen and it is fine. And it cost $300 last year so I guess it is a good grab now.

Joined: Dec 06 2007 Location: Connecticut Posts: 11244

Syd, let us know how things workout with it.

Posted: Dec 13 2009 04:31 pm

If anyone cares, I just ordered the 255W (the second one Syd listed in his initial post) from Best Buy's website. They had it for $129.99 and 99 cents for shipping.

Can't wait to give it a shot.