GPS recommendations (2013, best, buy, sell)

[nekochan999]

I need to buy a new GPS. I prefer one that has traffic reports. Anyone have recommendations?

Thanks in advance

[jackmccullough]

Have you already evaluated Google Maps on your phone?

I've had a Tom-Tom for years and I like the interface and general usability.

[plmokn]

Originally Posted by jackmccullough

Have you already evaluated Google Maps on your phone?

What I was going to write. I don't know how portable GPS devices for cars (TomTom, Garmin) even sell anymore.

[manderly6]

Check out an app called WAZE.

[oeccscclhjhn]

we have a garmin nuvi 2555. it works.

[cdelena]

I just replaced an older Garmin that was great but had old maps with a newer one that has lifetime maps... it was more cost effective than paying for a map update.

I find most GPS systems to be extremely useful but the traffic feeds and suggestions are not really effective in many areas. I have used many and for my purposes a low cost unit with lifetime maps is the best option.

[plmokn]

Originally Posted by manderly6

Check out an app called WAZE.

WAZE is folding (has folded) into Google Maps.

Why new Waze feature will keep Google Maps miles ahead of rivals - latimes.com

Google Maps gets Waze: An app for the most mobile of mobile workers | CITEworld

[ntwrkguy1]

I've used both the phone GPS apps and the standalone, and honestly, I prefer the standalone GPS.

I currently have the nuvi 3590 that I bought for $250 at Costco. Lifetime maps, lifetime traffic, and a nice 5" screen. I've had Garmins for the better part of about 8 years, and travel a lot with them. They've always been good for me.

[David223]

I have the Garmin 2455. It works great.

[Coldjensens]

Any Veizon android smartphone. It works better than any of the stand alone GPS devices I have seen. The maps are more accurate and up to date. There are errors, but fewer than with Garmin Tomtom or Magellan. Maps are always updated automatically and you pay nothing for any of it except the smart phone and data subscription which you probably want/have anyway.

I have a Galaxy Note 2 which is easily as big or bigger than any GPS thingy, plus you can use the phone and navigate at the same time. The directions talk over your phone conversation, so you do not miss an exit. The best part for me is I can simply tap an E-mailed address or a calender entry from my outlook calender (or a text) and it automatically guides me to the address. No input necessary.