Getting To, From and Around N.C.-- (car, education)

[fredda]

(Admin.--please don't move.) I am considering getting a GPS. I am looking at one called TomTom One, which is the least expensive model that co. makes. I would be interested to hear from anyone who uses one of these systems, not necessarily TomTom. Being an older person and driving by myself, I should think it would be a tremendous help in getting around N.C. The easier to use, the better. Tell me your opinions/suggestions. Sure will appreciate it.
fredda

[southernlady5464]

We have a Garmin. LOVE it. It's very easy to figure out and use. I had the nüvi 660 til my husband swiped it and gave me his nüvi 360. The screen on the 360 is smaller. Since I am not out as often, I let him get away with swiping it.

A friend of mine has the TomTom...she said that she can plug in the address she ends up at as a favorite. I suspect I can too, just haven't figured that out yet. Hers did have a fit at one point about a month ago and lost all her favorites. Had to reprogram all of them.

Either way, you can't go wrong getting a GPS. Liz

[monkeyhead]

Hi fredda,

We just bought a Mio Digiwalker C220 (approx $175-$250 or less if you Google search) which is pretty nice since you can use it in the car and in Pedestrian mode when walking. It has a 3.5" touch screen and can fit comfortably in your purse or coat pocket. We were testing it out the other day and were impressed how accurate it is -- except when we did not know what we were doing -- it tells you when to turn and how far away. Does not say the street name, though, that is my husbands job). So far very pleased.

GOOD LUCK in your quest!!

[fredda]

Thanks to you ,both, for your comments on your devices. I like that they are different makes.
Anyone else care to contribute to my education on these?
Thanks so much, fredda