Navagation GPS that works every where

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I have built in Nav in my cars but I can't take it with me on vacation. I have been looking around for a portable Nav that will work in Germany, Greece,, Austria, Mexico and Canada as well as other European areas.

Any recommendations on what model to look for?

[ArtsieAng Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close ArtsieAng]

Good question!....I know that my DH would love to have one of those!!

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Frank,
the magellan 760 roadmate has European maps, but they have to be unlocked and the cost for that option is ~ $ 150.00. I believe Garmin has European maps also.

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Gps

I have 2 of the older Garmins streetpilot 2610 and love it. Works really good my kids use it all the time.

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Magellan GPS
TomTom, portable GPS car navigation systems
Garmin. We'll Take You There.™

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Looks like Garmin just came out with the Nuvi 370 and the 670. They both contain US and European maps but not Mexico. Price is over $600 so I will wait for a price drop.

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Garmin sells European map software. So if you happen to have one of the units that you can download to you should be able to just purchase the software and download it into the GPS unit.

If you have a Garmin it might be worth the time to give them a call.

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Many Cell phones now have GPS capabilities and I have a portable TOMTOM that works with my TREO 700p was about $250 with US/Canada maps ..but European are available...Tom

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Garmin sells European map software. So if you happen to have one of the units that you can download to you should be able to just purchase the software and download it into the GPS unit.

If you have a Garmin it might be worth the time to give them a call.

I did call Garmin. That is how I found out about the 370 and the 670. If I buy a different model that I purchase the maps separately the cost saving comes to about $50. To purchase the maps cost as much as buying a unit. One other option is to wait it out to see if the price comes dome by July. If not then I could buy it while in Germany or in Austria.

Many Cell phones now have GPS capabilities and I have a portable TOMTOM that works with my TREO 700p was about $250 with US/Canada maps ..but European are available...Tom

Yes my PC phone had that option a few months ago. I was going to buy the software just before I went to California. When I went to buy it on the Sprint site I was shocked to find that they stopped selling it. Not sure what happened maybe it did not work good and they pulled it off.

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If not then I could buy it while in Germany or in Austria.

Frank,
Will the digital speaker for directions be in English or German?

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Frank,
Will the digital speaker for directions be in English or German?

I believe you can pick many languages once you have it started. Good thinking though I should make sure first.

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big frank / GPS

Hi.....just a suggestion but maybe if you scout eBay, UK/England or other european countries version..maybe you can find a european based GPS unit that's uses english language and has all the locations you desire.

eBay.co.uk - GPS, gps receiver, garmin gps, bluetooth gps receiver items at low prices

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Hi.....just a suggestion but maybe if you scout eBay, UK/England or other european countries version..maybe you can find a european based GPS unit that's uses english language and has all the locations you desire.

eBay.co.uk - GPS, gps receiver, garmin gps, bluetooth gps receiver items at low prices

I never thought about that. I will look into that thanks.

[norm Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close norm]

One other option is to wait it out to see if the price comes dome by July. If not then I could buy it while in Germany or in Austria.

I own a Garmin and I love it. Prices seem to be dropping on these units and I think it's a safe bet that they'll keep coming down. Buying it while you're in Europe could end up costing you more. My Brother lives in Germany and always waits until he gets back into the US to make any electronic purchases. The prices here are much cheaper.

Norm

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Frank what did you end up doing?

I am looking at some GPS systems now.

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Frank what did you end up doing?

I am looking at some GPS systems now.

I ended up renting cars that had built in Nav, I might still get one when I get a good deal. No rush because both the cars I own now have built in Nav