Someone who knows bout gps receivers?

Question

I have some interest in getting a GPS unit.... and I'm exploring some options.

First of all, I have a screen in my stereo (which is "navigation ready") However, all it has is a composite video in for some kind of GPS unit... I can't seem to find anything that does not have a screen built in... (sides voice activated, which has no video out)

The other thing is I would like to know if there's any good USB GPS receivers that come with decent software.

Thanks!

Answer 1

Tomtom or garmins are good.

Answer 2

GPS with composite video out are quite rare and rather expensive.

Garmin GVN53 and NavNGo Limousine are the only products I know of that do it - and I've never used either.  Given the prices on them, I'd have to be really in love with the idea of not just using a dashtop.

"USB GPS receivers" covers everything from the $40 screenless/keyless mouse products to $1500 dashtops with spoken directions, bluetooth, and video players.  It's hard to recommend "good" without more information on what you're looking for, intended use, etc.

Answer 3

Go with the Garmin!!