road navigation units

[givetoget]

Im looking at buying one but know nothing about them. are there some better than others or more user friendly. I dont need the best but something to get me where im going. Thanks for any help/tips. (i seen a magellan road mate on sale any good )

[Eric Wettschreck]

I have a Tom Tom. It's pretty darn cool. I actually bought it for my wife as she does a lot of driving for work to different places. For the most part it will bring you right where you need to go and you don't need to be a rocket scientist to use it.

[delcecchi]

I have a garmin, my daughter has a magellan, my friend has a somewhat cheaper garmin. They all work great. The biggest difference between the various models is the features.

Do you like a bigger screen? Want audible instructions with street names-- "turn left in 500 feet on cromwell ave" instead of "turn left in 500 feet". Want lifetime access to traffic data? Want to be able to store music in unit? Bluetooth? broadcast to the FM radio in the car? etc etc.

Personally I would be a little leery of the obscure brands.

I have found mine to be very helpful driving in places I am not familiar with.