New Garmin GPS 780

Bill.Satellite wrote:

MDKMDK wrote:

Grizz1 wrote:
RV 780

Nice unit. Pricey, but so are data plans for phones, at least where I come from.
With standalone GPS units with LMT, it's a one time charge.

No data plan and no cell service is required to use Google Maps if you just create the plan at home (or the local McDonald's WiFi). You won't get live traffic but you won't get live traffic on the GPS either except when near large cities and you are able to receive that FM signal.

Sounds like a lot prep work required to get from A to B, using a phone. I just tell my Garmin where I want to go, no prep/map work required, and it takes me there. I update the maps when they're available, and I'm good to go.
Why would I want/need traffic, except maybe near cities, anyway? My Garmin gives me traffic coverage when necessary, doesn't matter how close or far away from somewhere I am.
What if the phone rings during a maneuver? Call waiting?

Look "phone" people, this argument is like gas versus diesel, Ford versus Mercedes, you'll continue to do what you like, and the GPS people will do what they like, so it's pointless to keep hijacking the other side's threads with your phone versus GPS unit input.