JohnF Posted December 12, 2009 Report Share Posted December 12, 2009 I know we've had lots of discussions but with the ever changing world of technology I wondered what the smart buy (for about $200) in portable gps was at the moment. I need to buy one for a gift, hence the $200 limit. I have a Lowrance ZOG that's been great but they don't seem to be available now. There's a Garmin 265? for just under $200. Any better ideas? I've gotta do a run into the Big Smoke before Christmas so I could pick one up there if I knew where to go. Thanks JF JF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishinguypat Posted December 12, 2009 Report Share Posted December 12, 2009 i have the garmin 260 and it's good so you might want to look into that...although i know some other companies have good gps too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigfish1965 Posted December 13, 2009 Report Share Posted December 13, 2009 The Tom Toms are affordable and work well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HTHM Posted December 13, 2009 Report Share Posted December 13, 2009 Is it for driving or for boating? Driving I would suggest the Garmin, boating I have no idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnF Posted December 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2009 Is it for driving or for boating? Driving I would suggest the Garmin, boating I have no idea. Just for driving. I kinda figgered the Garmin was still the goto unit for most folks. I want one with voice insructions, colour, and a decent screen size. JF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnF Posted December 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2009 Just picked up a Garmin Nuvi 265W for $165 @ Circuit City (Radio Shack). Special price this weekend apparently. It seems like a nice unit with an easy to use menu. JF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishinguypat Posted December 13, 2009 Report Share Posted December 13, 2009 yeah ... i used my jps for picking up my daughter in toronto and let me tell you gps don't work well under bridges Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HTHM Posted December 13, 2009 Report Share Posted December 13, 2009 Just picked up a Garmin Nuvi 265W for $165 @ Circuit City (Radio Shack). Special price this weekend apparently. It seems like a nice unit with an easy to use menu. JF Now you will want to add on specilized POI's Points of interest. Here is a link: http://www.poifriend.com/?show=highest&page=2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnF Posted December 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2009 Now you will want to add on specilized POI's Points of interest. Here is a link: http://www.poifriend.com/?show=highest&page=2 Thanks. I'll do that on my own as soon as I get it back. I figgered getting Matt one for Christmas was the only sure way of getting mine back. JF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icedude Posted December 13, 2009 Report Share Posted December 13, 2009 Appreciated--OFC helps again! that's why i visit this wonderful place almost daily you saved me a bunch of due dilligence here--GPS units.... what a crowded field to find a recommended unit-simple to navigate for a good price from cats you can trust Have A Cool Yule All! Hug a Mod Play Safe on the Ice Cheers ID1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnF Posted December 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2009 Thanks. I'll do that on my own as soon as I get it back. I figgered getting Matt one for Christmas was the only sure way of getting mine back. JF And thanks for the feedback and suggestions, y'all. I kinda knew this was the way to go from earlier threads but a last check never hurts. JF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted December 13, 2009 Report Share Posted December 13, 2009 I've been using that 265W for a year now John and it's an excellent unit. The directions given are usually very accurate and the voice prompts are extremely clear. It's great when hooked up in conjuction with your cell phone and receiving calls is as simple as touching the screen, and to make outgoing calls is also only a couple finger touches in the units phone book. Sound quality is very good for both listening to incoming calls and also for talking to someone else. Amazing how the price comes down so dramatically on electronics as that same unit was $365 this time last year at Best Buy and Santa got it for me on sale for $300 BTW, The Source was selling it for $500 a year ago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnF Posted December 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2009 I've been using that 265W for a year now John and it's an excellent unit. The directions given are usually very accurate and the voice prompts are extremely clear. It's great when hooked up in conjuction with your cell phone and receiving calls is as simple as touching the screen, and to make outgoing calls is also only a couple finger touches in the units phone book. Sound quality is very good for both listening to incoming calls and also for talking to someone else. Amazing how the price comes down so dramatically on electronics as that same unit was $365 this time last year at Best Buy and Santa got it for me on sale for $300 BTW, The Source was selling it for $500 a year ago Thanks Lew. Now I wanna keep it for myself. JF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danbouck Posted December 13, 2009 Report Share Posted December 13, 2009 I have a couple Garmins and a couple tomtoms. I prefer the tomtoms over garmin just because of how the display is. They are both good quality and accurate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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