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Topic # 86546 8-Jul-2011 07:45
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Hey
I have just started a new job as a courier and want to invest in a GPS to help me out if I get stuck.
To me they all look the same so which GPS do you recommend?
I dont want to spend anything over $300 and I need it to be up to date and very relaible.

Thanks

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  Reply # 490901 8-Jul-2011 08:17
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I am not sure on the current models so will leave others to comment there. I am a Tom Tom fan myself, I especially like the ability to make (limited) changes to the map yourself, and manage the device easily through the Tom Tom "Home" software on a computer.

Mine is still going strong after 3 years heavy use.




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  Reply # 490917 8-Jul-2011 09:05
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I have used Navman, TomTom and Garmin.
I found the best to be TomTom - best route guidance and ETA.
Just make sure whatever you get comes with decent updates into the future.

 
 
 
 


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  Reply # 490922 8-Jul-2011 09:16
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Another vote for TomTom. XL250 is a very nice model.

http://dicksmith.co.nz/product/D4552/tomtom-xl-250-in-car-gps




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  Reply # 490984 8-Jul-2011 10:57
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+1 on TomTom

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  Reply # 491009 8-Jul-2011 12:02
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definatley TomTom for me.

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  Reply # 491027 8-Jul-2011 12:35
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No votes for a Garmin unit + NZopenGPS?

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  Reply # 491031 8-Jul-2011 12:49
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Navman.

My partner has a TomTom, and they are brilliant units.  Far more featured than the TomTom, and they get a GPS fix far quicker.

I'm a sucker for a pretty face interface, so I've always gone with Navman. Maps look far better, and they have bigger, clearer, screens.

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