Somehow I did not like Garmin (I have a 670). For two reasons

1. When you switch on to acquire the satellites it takes few minutes
2. 2ndly when I took to US (Chicago) It did not show the toll roads and entered (as I following the directions given by the system) the tolls roads without any US change in my pocket. I skipped 5-6 tolls till my destination.

Compared to Tom - Tom. (Which my friend had a basic model)
Acquiring the satellites was immediate
And it asks you if you want to avoid toll-roads.

Thanks Iceberg & Jayram .

Today I happened to visit XS Cargo and saw 2 GPS one COBRA 2100 for 100/- and a NEXTAR GPS for 129 . Please view the following links and help me compare them to TomTom One which is appearing to be an obvious choice .

I have read that if you miss an exit / turn TomTom may tell you to do a U Turn whereas the Cobra may tell you an alternative route ....... wonder if thats true .

The NEXTAR one here has TTS plus mp3 playback . COBRA is refurbished but under original guarantee .

COBRA 2100 features : (100/-) http://electronics.pricegrabber.com/gps/m/43440490/details/st=product_tab/


3D Map View,
compass,
Odometer,
Real-Time Traffic Information (TMC),
Route Planning with Re-Routing,
speakers,
Speed Camera Alert,
speedometer,
Touchscreen,
turn by turn navigation,
voice guidance


NEXTAR W3G features : (129/-) http://www.factorydirect.ca/catalog/product_spec.php?pcode=NE0003

Product Features:

* Features built-in maps of the 50 U.S. States & Canada
* Voice guided directions and turn by turn prompts help guide your way
* Large 3.5 inch LCD colour screen with stylus pen makes it easy to use
* SD card slot to load MP3 files & listen via the built-in speakers
* Built-in rechargeable Li-Ion battery with AC power & DC car adapter
* Address book can store up to 300 addresses
* Features 2D or 3D map viewing modes, Day & Night modes, USB port
* Includes USB cable, mounting cradle, dashboard & windshield mounting

Last but not the least TOMTOM ONE Third Edition for 130/- http://electronics.pricegrabber.com/gps/m/47946806/details/st=product_tab/

3D Map View,
backlit display,
compass,
Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA),
Odometer,
Real-Time Traffic Information (TMC),
speakers,
speedometer,
Touchscreen,
turn by turn navigation,
voice guidance

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Fido.

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Originally posted by Fido

Thanks Iceberg & Jayram .

I have read that if you miss an exit / turn TomTom may tell you to do a U Turn whereas the Cobra may tell you an alternative route ....... wonder if thats true .

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last week I bought Garmin nuvitex GPS 250 series to visit niagara . It was on sale for $ 169( registered price $269) at canadian tire. Really it serves the purpose.

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Clinton

I have zeroed in on these 2 TomTom One GPS versions .

TomTom One 3rd Edition http://reviews.cnet.com/car-gps-navigation/tomtom-one-3rd-edition/4507-3430_7-32654847.html?tag=mncol;rnav

TomTom One 130 http://reviews.cnet.com/car-gps-navigation/tomtom-one-130/4507-3430_7-32976211.html?tag=mncol;rnav

Can people who own TomTom advise which is better of these two ?

3rd edition appears to be better except that the trip computer is 'orignal route ' instead of 'shortest / avoid toll roads ' as in 130 ..... also is the speaker less audible in either ?

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Fido.

Final choice

TomTom One 3rd edition -3.5"(115/-) Tigerdirect
TomTom One 130-3.5" (130/-) Staples online

TomTom One XL -4.3" (150/- ) Tigerdirect

Would go for the XL or 3rd Edition .

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Fido.

What is your opinion on this guys. Sounds like a good deal, but for a refurb one.

http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/searchtools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3809079&Sku=M775-0064%20RB&SRCCODE=LSCAN&cm_mmc_o=-ddCjC1bELltzywCjC-d2CjCdwwp&AffiliateID=CAqD7bLWUPI-TVbtc6poYAuhAEnHEi7c2Q