I was all set to buy one to replace my older Garmin, right up until I read that traffic data comes from your phone. I really really don't want to link my phone to the Garmin. While my old garmin doe...
Both the 8" 890 & the 10" 1090 are Android tablets modified by Garmin. They have a built in browser, and can be updated over WiFi (you do not need a computer to update software or maps). I agree with agesilaus - the 890 is the best Garmin I've had. The large screen shows far more off track information than the typical Garmin - reminds me of the old Street Atlas.
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