What GPS to buy
Would like to here a few ideas on what gps I should buy with Mx. travel in mind? Also where to get best price. thanks irl
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I looked at Keelhauler's Garmin link above and that 2797LMT looks like a great buy - refurbished but with full warranty. I am not at all sure what the difference is between the 2757 and the 2797 but the specs look the same. Main thing is it has Mexico already loaded and you get free lifetime updates.
Personally I would still get the last (no more after this) Microsoft Streets & Trips 2013 for trip planning in my computer. Much easier to sit at the computer and look over routes - and you can do a lot more with it too. Lists for about $40 but can often be found on sale. Problem is there are already new roads that are not on it as they will not be updating any longer - you would have to cross reference to the latest Garmin maps to check the route. We recently downloaded Garmin updates and see that there are changes we know about on Garmin that are not on S&T - so sad MS gave up on this great program. You will find things like new major roads and perifericos around towns on the Garmin that are not on S&T.
The important things to look for are complete maps of all of North America with free lifetime updates. We also go for the largest screen size we can get. There are websites where you can add Points of Interest (POIs) and the more expensive units will have things like that. A good GPS is a worthwhile and very good investment for all travels.
Personally I would still get the last (no more after this) Microsoft Streets & Trips 2013 for trip planning in my computer. Much easier to sit at the computer and look over routes - and you can do a lot more with it too. Lists for about $40 but can often be found on sale. Problem is there are already new roads that are not on it as they will not be updating any longer - you would have to cross reference to the latest Garmin maps to check the route. We recently downloaded Garmin updates and see that there are changes we know about on Garmin that are not on S&T - so sad MS gave up on this great program. You will find things like new major roads and perifericos around towns on the Garmin that are not on S&T.
The important things to look for are complete maps of all of North America with free lifetime updates. We also go for the largest screen size we can get. There are websites where you can add Points of Interest (POIs) and the more expensive units will have things like that. A good GPS is a worthwhile and very good investment for all travels.
