I was just wondering what type of gps devices you guys have been using and whether or not you have seen this one..


MotoNav

I just picked up the TN20 model and its really great, I'm loving the size of the screen and how compact it is where I can just have it in my pocket and use whenever I need to.

if you wanted more specs and pictures of mine and the other model its on their main site, motorola.com/motonav

Certainly a good looking model. I have an older Garmin nuvi 350 of which I'm very fond. It has a lot of features. However, it has the disadvantage of an antenna that swings out from the back of the unit which makes it inconvenient, while it's operating, to carry in a pocket.

When the antenna is closed, it fits beautifully in a pocket



Fortunately, I primarily use it in my car, so the antenna is no big deal for me.

GPS is frustrating. If you're like me, in local territory most of the time, having a GPS unit isn't all that necessary and it goes unused most of the time. But, when you DO need it, in unfamiliar territory, it's worth it's weight in gold.

For me, my iPhone 3G has completely replaced the need for any sort of stand-alone GPS.

iPhone here

I prefer screaming obscenities at GPS units; particularly the Magellan Neverlost units in Hertz rentals.

Right turn in ... point 2 miles. Calculating route...

lol @ kcarlile

The MotoNav TN20 that I got has actually been very accurate. Its good to not have to burn gas trying to find a place in downtown!

Anyone else take a look at these ones?

[quote=kcarlile]I prefer screaming obscenities at GPS units; /quote]

My wife does that too. I think she feels threatened by the sexy female voice it has.

"Sugah, you're gonna wanna take a left in oh, round about 2 miles. Don't strain those big manly arms doin' it though..."

Bren R.

Early Garmin units were frustrating (i3, 600 series nuvi [?] with Enterprise rentals), took to long to "recalculate" to be useful due to sluggish processors, best GPS feature to me is to get back on track or re-route when you miss a turn, especially as you zero in on a never-before-visited location.

Sprint Telenav was unacceptable due to long delays in calculating directions (until after you've missed your turn) due to delays in retrieving data from satellite (Sprint issue?) as well as audio commands being way too low in volume, especially at highway speeds (couldn't listen to radio and GPS at the same time).

Currently I am loving the nuvi 760, which has been a dream that has taken some of the bitterness out of the urban experience for me, which as some may know is not one of my loves.

Fast satellite acquisition as well as fast recalculation are extremely useful in a medium to large city (so far have used in Dallas as well as LA area, which seemed more like a medium sized neighborhood rather than a sprawling metropolis), traffic data can also be essential to anticipate and/or avoid bottlenecks/traffic jams and to find smooth alternative routes.

Preliminary word from CES 2009 has it that the nuvi 885T is even better, with accurate response to voice commands (already road tested with the 800 series) as well as graphical lane change guidance.

GPS units clearly are ready for prime time, and affordable as well.

I feel much the same way, so I was dismayed to receive a Lowrance Expedition for my birthday. I guess the iPhone uses cell towers, not satellites, though, so it would be of limited use if I can manage to get out on the water again post-baby.

Anthony, the iPhone 3G actually uses both--the towers help it resolve faster than satellites alone.

So location services (eg., showing the unit's location on the map app) will work if it's out of range of a cell tower? If so I should put up my Lowrance unit on eBay.

I haven't tried it (rarely out of range of a cell tower), but afaik, yes.