What's the best GPS system to buy? - The DIS Discussion Forums

trixkid89 · 11-07-2009, 09:18 AM

I need help!!! I've been trying to figure out what's the best affordable GPS system to buy. We would like one to be able to go geocashing and that will also work in the car for traveling. I'm so confused!

I do know that Tom Toms have free updates (or so I'm told) so I was leaning that way. But is there one with both these features? It's so overwhelming when I don't know what to look for!

Malisa · 11-07-2009, 09:38 AM

When I was looking for one a lot of people told me not to get a Tom Tom... they said garmin or magellan were the best. I ended up with a garmin because it seemed like the best. Walmart.com had some really good deals at the time I bought one that had recently been discountinued so it was much cheaper than others with more features.

Claire&TheBoys · 11-07-2009, 09:42 AM

My husband researched a lot and bought a Garmin. He loves it and even uses it to and from work every day!

mgroshans · 11-07-2009, 09:45 AM

Garmin Nuvi

mickeygaga · 11-07-2009, 09:48 AM

I love my Garmin. Not sure, but I heard the Garmin uses the same gps system that the armed forces use-not sure what that means

I thought Sears was having some kind of great doorbuster deal on them this weekend. Good luck

Anne34 · 11-07-2009, 10:48 AM

My husband has a Garmin which is really good. I have a cheap Tom Tom that I got at Macy's after Thanksgiving sale last year -- not so good. Everytime I get off the highway near my house it reroutes me way out of the way to get here (I turn left and go 2 blocks before turning into the subdivision). It also took us to a "gentleman's club/video store" instead of a family restaurant one time. Not the most reliable.

Silent1CB · 11-07-2009, 11:47 AM

If you want it for outdoor use like geocaching and for road navigating, most geocachers use the Garmin 60scx with additional maps installed. Its THE most popular GPS for geocaching. The 60csx is an excellent all around GPS. We use it for all our travels. We have 2 of them.

Only novice geocachers use a car navigation system for geocaching, and quickly learn its not what they need.
Your best best would be to read the forums at geocaching.com.

kristenandrick · 11-07-2009, 11:58 AM

Another vote for Garmin! LOVE ours

SarahKate · 11-07-2009, 12:19 PM

Garmin. We haven't bought a new one yet, but have done LOTS of research and my DH's dad has experience w/ them as well.

soccerchick · 11-07-2009, 12:23 PM

Another vote for Garmin. I love ours. I used my niece's TomTom on a girls trip to the beach and was not impressed at all.

minnie1928 · 11-07-2009, 12:33 PM

Garmin Nuvi here!

trixkid89 · 11-08-2009, 12:03 AM

Thank you for all the helpful tips. (I need all I can get)! Looks like Garmin is outweighing a Tom Tom.

11-07-2009, 09:18 AM	#1
trixkid89 Earning My Ears Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 21	What's the best GPS system to buy? I need help!!! I've been trying to figure out what's the best affordable GPS system to buy. We would like one to be able to go geocashing and that will also work in the car for traveling. I'm so confused! I do know that Tom Toms have free updates (or so I'm told) so I was leaning that way. But is there one with both these features? It's so overwhelming when I don't know what to look for!

11-07-2009, 09:42 AM	#3
Claire&TheBoys The Queen of the Castle! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sunny Florida Posts: 2,565	My husband researched a lot and bought a Garmin. He loves it and even uses it to and from work every day! __________________ Claire Married 12 years to With (7) and (3) May 2009: Shades of Green - Aug/Sept 2008: CSR - Jan 2008: POFQ - Sept 2007: CSR - Sept 2004 ("Hurricane Evacuation Vacation"): FWCabins - Sept 2003: CSR - Jan 1997: Honeymoon at Westgate - Plus many trips as a child at FW!

11-07-2009, 09:45 AM	#4
mgroshans Mouseketeer Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Osceola, Indiana Posts: 289	Garmin Nuvi __________________ Oct. '07 ASM Oct. '09 AKV Kidani

11-07-2009, 11:47 AM	#7
Silent1CB Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 334	If you want it for outdoor use like geocaching and for road navigating, most geocachers use the Garmin 60scx with additional maps installed. Its THE most popular GPS for geocaching. The 60csx is an excellent all around GPS. We use it for all our travels. We have 2 of them. Only novice geocachers use a car navigation system for geocaching, and quickly learn its not what they need. Your best best would be to read the forums at geocaching.com. __________________

11-07-2009, 11:58 AM	#8
kristenandrick Earning My Ears Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Corpus Christi, TX Posts: 35	Another vote for Garmin! LOVE ours __________________ Kristen , DH , DS 19 , DD 17 , DD 13 [/font][/color][/size][/font]

11-07-2009, 09:38 AM	#2
Malisa Busy med student that loves Disney! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: KY Posts: 91	When I was looking for one a lot of people told me not to get a Tom Tom... they said garmin or magellan were the best. I ended up with a garmin because it seemed like the best. Walmart.com had some really good deals at the time I bought one that had recently been discountinued so it was much cheaper than others with more features.

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11-07-2009, 09:48 AM	#5
mickeygaga Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 180	I love my Garmin. Not sure, but I heard the Garmin uses the same gps system that the armed forces use-not sure what that means I thought Sears was having some kind of great doorbuster deal on them this weekend. Good luck

11-07-2009, 10:48 AM	#6
Anne34 DIS Veteran Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Illinois Posts: 968	My husband has a Garmin which is really good. I have a cheap Tom Tom that I got at Macy's after Thanksgiving sale last year -- not so good. Everytime I get off the highway near my house it reroutes me way out of the way to get here (I turn left and go 2 blocks before turning into the subdivision). It also took us to a "gentleman's club/video store" instead of a family restaurant one time. Not the most reliable.

11-07-2009, 12:19 PM	#9
SarahKate DIS Veteran Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 643	Garmin. We haven't bought a new one yet, but have done LOTS of research and my DH's dad has experience w/ them as well.

11-07-2009, 12:23 PM	#10
soccerchick Dis Veteran My husband has rice duty Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Virginia Posts: 2,004	Another vote for Garmin. I love ours. I used my niece's TomTom on a girls trip to the beach and was not impressed at all.

11-07-2009, 12:33 PM	#11
minnie1928 WDW addict Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: I'm a new NJ girl Posts: 2,312	Garmin Nuvi here! __________________ Kelly LMT Loser and proud of it! U u

11-08-2009, 12:03 AM	#12
trixkid89 Earning My Ears Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 21	What's the best GPS system to buy? Thank you for all the helpful tips. (I need all I can get)! Looks like Garmin is outweighing a Tom Tom.

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