What's the best aftermarket GPS unit for your car?I would preferably like to install it in the dash, and I have space for a full double din size install. (large opening in the dash)
I'm open to portable GPS units, as long as they're very funtional.
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If you change your mind, and decide on a portable GPS unit, my favorite is the Garmin Street Pilot i5. It's small, portable, can run off two AA batteries, has a lound speaker, a nice color screen, and is simple to use, without even reading the manual. It's so small, you can get out of the car and take it with you, yet it retains all the features.
billm_07456
I agree with the previous review, I own the Garmin i3 which is basically the same as the i5 only it doesn't have built in memory - it has a transflash memory slot, so in order to put all the maps of the US and Canada (which are included on a dvd) you will have to purchase a larger memory card (transflash) 1gb, which will cost about 40 bucks. However it still may cheaper than buying the i5. You can check the prices on Amazon it is about 247 for the i3 and 329 for the i5.
Garmin has much nicer units in the 5 to 700 dollar range, they have more features, but all of the use the same navteq maps and calculate routes exactly the same.
In dash after-market units are about 3 to 4 times the cost of the portable units and they don't navigate any better. Also with a portable you can use it in any vehicle you are in.
I haven't tried any other brand - You can also research Magellan, Lowrance, TomTom, and coming soon Rand McNally.
Iv'e researched all the above units and the concensus from many forums is that Garmin is far and above the best.
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