Buy a GPS

Submitted: Tuesday, Aug 07, 2007 at 22:30

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Gawie

We have just recently moved to Australia. Have bought a Landcruiser. Now I need to buy a GPS. Should I buy 2? I need street navigation to assist me in cities and open roads but I also want to be able to use it off-road, track routes and down load maps. Please assist as the sales people in the shops have no idea what to sell me.
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Gawie Marj

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Reply By: Member - Doug T (W.A) - Tuesday, Aug 07, 2007 at 22:37

Tuesday, Aug 07, 2007 at 22:37

Have a look at the Garmin Quest, I think it should do all you want

http://www.doug-and-dusty.id.au/maps.htm

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Follow Up By: Member - Doug T (W.A) - Tuesday, Aug 07, 2007 at 22:45

Tuesday, Aug 07, 2007 at 22:45

Will have to get used to the new way

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Reply By: Member - Stephen F (VIC) - Wednesday, Aug 08, 2007 at 17:18

Wednesday, Aug 08, 2007 at 17:18

Gawie

Just gone thru this same decision process, the quest is a good unit like all garmins are, but i would guess that you would like a touch screen, much easier too use i would suggest the nuvi range 310 or the 660. Go the 660 if the budget can be stretched. Also look for Tracks 4 Australia as a support mapping program for the unit.

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Reply By: Kumunara (NT) - Thursday, Aug 09, 2007 at 06:31

Thursday, Aug 09, 2007 at 06:31

Gawie

Have a look at the HP Travel Companion - selling at a very reasonable price at Johnny Appleseed at the moment.

It is a PDA GPS. Has the Tom Tom software for on road navigation.

I have OziExplorer CE on mine for off-road navigation.

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