[panthervanman]

hi I'm thinking of getting a gps and was needing help from anyone with one they relly likeand did you buy it at a store or on line or ebay???thks;-)

[ruff_rider]

Yeah I'm using one thru my lap top and love it, they are really easy to use if u get one and need help with it let me know

[darkunicorn]

Wanting a stand alone or do you have a laptop? Either way Deluo electronics has some good stuff and reliable. And reasonable you buy direct from manufacture. Web site is
http://www.deluoelectronics.com/customer/home.php
I use one in my laptop it works great and no montly fees.

[DannyD]

If ya have a laptop I'd suggest Streets & Trips. Ya can get it on sale at various places w/ the GPS unit for about $90. I don't have anything else to compare it to, but I've used that b4 & liked it.

Good luck to ya,
Danny

[vernon946]

Before you start believing that the laptop with GPS is the only way to go, I am still using my Garmin Streetpilot that has served some 6 years. Right now am shopping for a newer unit and like the Garmin C330 so far.

Vernon in C2197

[darkunicorn]

The Microsoft GPS doesn’t work for long I have had 3 of them they don’t last 6 months for some reason they just stop working and system wont recognize it the software works great though.

[darkunicorn]

>Before you start believing that the laptop with GPS is the
>only way to go, I am still using my Garmin Streetpilot that
>has served some 6 years. Right now am shopping for a newer
>unit and like the Garmin C330 so far.
>
>Vernon in C2197

Don’t think any one said laptop was the only way to go but if he already owns a laptop the GPS add-on is a lot less than buying a street pilot.

[JohnO]

CoPilot Truck Laptop 9 is the only truck specfic gps system on the market.

Do a search on gps and you'll find a wealth of information.

Here's link for system
http://www.dieselboss.com/Travrout/cptruck.htm

[bigjoep89]

Concrete truck driver 15 years
Concrete sales mgr, 13 years.
Expediter 1.5 years.

Like Vernon said, we have been using Garmin C-330 and have been very pleased. We have now become the silent team since we rarely have to call dispatch for directions! Best single investment made!!!

[rfrogger120]

I just bought the garmin c340, if you need price and phone# let me know.

[C5BILL]

Recently purchased a Garmin C340 from Walmart 0n-line. Works great and certainly relieves the tension on those dark and rainy nights. Best $500. ever spent on my van.

[terryandrene]

I had two Magellins. One broke and the other didn't have the features desired. I now have the Garmen c340 and love it. It has features for truck or auto. The diff between the 330 and the 340 is a the ability to buy a radio receiver compatible with the 340. It alerts you to road hazards, accidents and detours and automatically reroutes you. It has a monthly service fee and I think it's a feature that we don't need. The 330 is identical otherwise and is a great touch screen machine.

The 330/340 have controlable voice prompts and its features are upgradable via internet.

I bought my GPS's and other electronic devices at COSTCO stores or through their online catalog because their return policy is "full refund with no questions asked". Can't always do that at the Best Buys or through online discount outlets.

[FAMILYEXPDT]

We use Delorme Street Atlas with their GPS.....99$ for gps and software and is amazing. We love it and we drive tractor trailer. Run it on laptop and it tracks us and gives time left and miles etc....great program...heads and shoulders above streets and trips and much more user friendly.

(purchase at Best Buy)



-Charlotte

[TeamCaffee]

We have used both the laptop and then the dash mounted GPS. Felt like both systems did a great job. The problem with the laptop was we did not have an appropriate mounting bracket so the laptop sat in the passenger seat or on the floor. We felt with the investment we had in our laptop we didn't want it floating around. Also the problem was the screen was way to bright at night and hard to read. Our Lawrance has a much easier screen to read and controls on the light. For the money I would still suggest going with the dash mounted GPS they are made to read going down the road. We also have the voice on our GPS but find that when one person is sleeping that voice is very annoying!

[LDB]

With a van any gps unit can work since you don't have to worry about height restrictions. For a van I'd compare units somewhere that is set up so you can see actual screen images and choose the one that looks best and is easiest to read for you. Some have too small fonts for my old eyes. The larger the screen the better. Adjustable backlighting is very desirable. You might check with other drivers when you are at a t/s to see what they use and how they like it. You can also read user reviews on circuitcity.com to get an idea on how they perform in actual use.

Leo Bricker, 73's K5LDB, OOIDA 677319
Owner, Panther trucks 5507, 5508, 5509
Highway Watch Participant, Truckerbuddy
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