Leo (ChiefTwit) - How can you not know how to get to your mum's? You shouldn't need GPS to find your way there. The Mio H610 sounds good though, wonder if they sell here in the UK?
also checking out the Mio line (miogps.com). Got some good reviews. They've just introduced their x20 series. I was looking at the 320, in the middle tier or the 520 on the higher end. Much more affordable for the casual user... Remember, from Buckaroo Banzai, "remember, no matter where you go, there you are."
Does the n95 have the maps pre-loaded in the US? In Australia the manual instructs people to download the maps through their GPRS, which is VERY expensive in Australia, and makes no mention of the fact you can download them through the regular internet.
there is a new mio called mio c520 and it has a screen size of a garmon nuvi 650 and is less than $400.00 on line currently you can only find it at circuit city who has it for $379.99 and it has bluetooth.
it's just a junky Rikaline bluetooth GPS receiver that i bond with my MDA. then use GPSTuner (gpstuner.com) or Microsoft Streets depending on my application. I got it off ebay about 2 years ago.
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What kind of GPS are you using? I've been looking into getting one, without spending too much money.
2 years, 5 months ago by chronodin
yay science! (hi mom)
2 years, 5 months ago by CookieDuster
Just follow the scent of freshly baked cookies...or does that only happen in commercials?
2 years, 5 months ago by Y83ross
I used the Mio H610 - not the best (the Nuvi takes that prize) but small, useful, and affordable.
2 years, 5 months ago by ChiefTWiT
I hear great things about the Nuvi, I just feel kinda dumb buying a separate GPS unit when my cell phone does it via a bluetooth GPS receiver.
2 years, 5 months ago by miketuesday
My dad loves his GPS, to find the apple store (to go buy our 80 gb ipod videos) he used it and said "I never would have found this place!"
2 years, 5 months ago by JDogg
Leo (ChiefTwit) - How can you not know how to get to your mum's? You shouldn't need GPS to find your way there. The Mio H610 sounds good though, wonder if they sell here in the UK?
2 years, 5 months ago by SteveintheUK
also checking out the Mio line (miogps.com). Got some good reviews. They've just introduced their x20 series. I was looking at the 320, in the middle tier or the 520 on the higher end. Much more affordable for the casual user... Remember, from Buckaroo Banzai, "remember, no matter where you go, there you are."
2 years, 5 months ago by decjr
I have a Nuvi 350, all you'll ever need. It's great! If you want bluetooth capability, it'll cost more, the Nuvi 650(I believe). They are great!
2 years, 5 months ago by Votu83
have a great visit with your mom.
2 years, 5 months ago by computerwheelie
Leo, why not use the GPS in the Nokia N95?
2 years, 5 months ago by live4celltech
It's too slow, and it kills the battery. I'm hoping the firmware revision will make it more usable.
2 years, 5 months ago by ChiefTWiT
@miketuesday can I please have some more details about this bluetooth GPS reciever you mentioned?
2 years, 5 months ago by theredbasshead
Does the n95 have the maps pre-loaded in the US? In Australia the manual instructs people to download the maps through their GPRS, which is VERY expensive in Australia, and makes no mention of the fact you can download them through the regular internet.
2 years, 5 months ago by Y83ross
Now if their was a GPS unit that tapped into the Google Street View maps, you could see your mom baking cookies through the window.
2 years, 5 months ago by Randysouth
there is a new mio called mio c520 and it has a screen size of a garmon nuvi 650 and is less than $400.00 on line currently you can only find it at circuit city who has it for $379.99 and it has bluetooth.
2 years, 5 months ago by comptr
it's just a junky Rikaline bluetooth GPS receiver that i bond with my MDA. then use GPSTuner (gpstuner.com) or Microsoft Streets depending on my application. I got it off ebay about 2 years ago.
2 years, 5 months ago by miketuesday