the best BF GPS deal(discuss)

[pdeepakkumar]

what's the best BF GPS deal as of now?

[jayeskreezy]

Garmin nuvi 750 @ Costco for $199
Garmin nuvi 255 @ Bass Pro for $170

[pdeepakkumar]

Garmin nuvi 750 @ Bass Pro for $220
Garmin nuvi 255 @ Bass Pro for $170

Costco is selling 750 for 199.99 and Sams a dollar less than costco.

[jayeskreezy]

Costco is selling 750 for 199.99 and Sams a dollar less than costco.
good lookin....i'll change that...personally if ur not interested in bluetooth I think then 255 is a better deal

[jayeskreezy]

good lookin....i'll change that...personally if ur not interested in bluetooth I think then 255 is a better deal
what's the difference between an FM Transmitter and Traffic? my DH wants one that can tell him the traffic? Is that what the FM Transmitter on the GPS does?

[rhar]

the fm transmitter allows the sounds from the gps to be heard through the sound system in the car. The downside to that is the radio can not be used for anything else while using this feature

[rhar]

A couple of the features of the 750 I like is the ability to map out then save up to 10 routes. It also has a larger screen.

[rrc06]

Nokia N500 --- it was a pre-BF deal though :D

Seriously --- if buy.com brings it back for a BF deal at that price, I'd strongly consider it -- 4.3" touchscreen, TTS, FM transmitter, bluetooth (works flawlessly) for $100 :drool:

[mrcanady]

Gander Mntn. and Office Depot have the Garmin 255w for $199

Does the 750 have Bluetooth?, Garmin.com says it doesn't.

Also what is the biggest difference between the 255w and 750

[Vamos!]

I will never understand Garmin's strategy behind numbering their GPS models. Shouldn't 750 a lot better than 255? I mean, what would you pick between 750i and 328i given that they are the same price? Would there even be a discussion on which is a better deal?

[rhar]

The Nuvi 750 does not have bluetooth

[tribblegirl]

I'm looking for a deal on the Tom Tom 3rd edition...I know, last years model, but we have one and we'd really like another. I got it last year at Staples for around $100 after coupons, that price would be great to find again!

[jayeskreezy]

A couple of the features of the 750 I like is the ability to map out then save up to 10 routes. It also has a larger screen.
Yeah, the saving the routes is an awesome feature, but we don't like the widescreen versions. They aren't that bad, but they're bigger and compact is the way to go these days-especially with airlines cutting down on using space. We need every ounce of space we can get.

We went to Amazon today and picked up the Garmin 265T with bluetooth and lifetime traffic for $235. A few other no name spots had it for about $220, but we went with Amazon for peace of mind and lifetime traffic built in. We'll probably pick up a 3 year square trade warranty for about $15 to seal the deal. One less hassle on BF. I'm excited. :)

[lizord]

There are a zillion gps's out there. which one is the best? i know there are alot of different features, but i think the best feature is the search feature. I had a mio 320- (i think), and i can enter in a store name and it will show me where and the telephone number.
I got the to tom tom one last year and it doesn't have that. it's a whole to do installing and it give's you about 100 meg to put on. is there a master comparison list out there?

[p00nuggets]

the 750 also has an fm transmitter in it so you can listen to the directions through your cars radio. but i hear best buy is putting the 260w on sale for 189.99. Which is just like the 255 except it has a wider screen and you can't get traffic/msn. and it's not glossy piano black.

and the 750 does not have bluetooth, you gotta go up to the 760 for that, which also comes with 3 months of free traffic.

[patelbabu]

Is Garmin better than Navigon?

Was looking at Garmin 265T and Navigon 2100 or 2200 model. Need model with traffic.

Is anyone buying Navigon 2100 the BF?

[jayeskreezy]

Is Garmin better than Navigon?

Was looking at Garmin 265T and Navigon 2100 or 2200 model. Need model with traffic.

Is anyone buying Navigon 2100 the BF?
Yes Garmin is MUCH better than Navigon. We just picked up the Garmin 265T from Amazon yesterday....can't wait to get it.

[MommieMara]

anyone gonna try and use the $50 off a Garmin coupon at Best Buy on BF?

[mwhalen270]

anyone gonna try and use the $50 off a Garmin coupon at Best Buy on BF?

I am going to use it at Office Depot. They have the nuvi 255w on sale for $199, which would make it $149 after the $50 BB coupon. I already checked with my local OD and they said that they would take the coupon on DAT.

[jayeskreezy]

I am going to use it at Office Depot. They have the nuvi 255w on sale for $199, which would make it $149 after the $50 BB coupon. I already checked with my local OD and they said that they would take the coupon on DAT.
Really? I wonder if they'll PM any other competitor's coupons on BF...that'd be nice.

[genester]

Does anyone have a recommendation for $100 GPS?

[rrc06]

Does anyone have a recommendation for $100 GPS?

Nokia N500 (http://forums.slickdeals.net/showthread.php?sduid=214962&t=998917), if it ever comes back on sale at that price.

If you don't believe me, read the reviews at buy.com (http://www.buy.com/prod/nokia-500-4-3-touchscreen-auto-navigation-gps-bluetooth-text-to-speech/q/loc/101/207937443.html#cRevSec)

[partial]

Does anyone have a recommendation for $100 GPS?

2nded. I just want something that can tell my girlfriend when to turn in order to get some place, and possibly a local search ( say she gets a hankering for ice cream while driving, she can be directed to the nearest ice cream place ). Is this possible on the cheaper models?

[Woodsy]

Anyone think there will be any better Garmin deals after Thanksgiving/Xmas? I want to use that $50 off BBY but I was wondering if it was best to wait...

[amazeing]

I am going to use it at Office Depot. They have the nuvi 255w on sale for $199, which would make it $149 after the $50 BB coupon. I already checked with my local OD and they said that they would take the coupon on DAT.

The 255w better than 750?

[eddiegorniakjr]

Is Best Buys black friday price of $350 for the Garmin Nuvi 780 a good deal?
Thank you for any help.

[twistedps]

Nokia N500 (http://forums.slickdeals.net/showthread.php?sduid=214962&t=998917), if it ever comes back on sale at that price.

If you don't believe me, read the reviews at buy.com (http://www.buy.com/prod/nokia-500-4-3-touchscreen-auto-navigation-gps-bluetooth-text-to-speech/q/loc/101/207937443.html#cRevSec)


The sites:
WolfCamera has it for $98.15+shipping here OOS
Camera World has it for $98.15+shipping here OOS
getyourtech.com has it for $100.93+shipping here I found this from Google Checkout and seems to have good BBB status. I ordered one and waiting for status update.

In the previous thread have them available again, i just ordered 2! One for the little woman, one for the rents!

[twistedps]

Can anyone give a recommendation between these?
Nokia 500 Auto Navigation - $98.15
TomTom ONE XL - $149
Amcor Amigo 3900 - $149.99
Mio Moov 300 - $150.44

[wealthyone]

I want the Garmin Nuvi 265WT especially for the free lifetime traffic updates, so far Circuit City is the only place I've seen it listed at $249. I was hoping I could find it for less, guess I'll keep looking.

[jayeskreezy]

I want the Garmin Nuvi 265WT especially for the free lifetime traffic updates, so far Circuit City is the only place I've seen it listed at $249. I was hoping I could find it for less, guess I'll keep looking.
if you don't want the wide version then amazon had it for $238 shipped yesterday...

[SmoothSailing]

Is Best Buys black friday price of $350 for the Garmin Nuvi 780 a good deal?
Thank you for any help.

Im not positive about this, but I think the main difference between the 760 that I just bought, & the 780 that you're looking at is..the 780 has the MSN traffic reciever in it, whereas the 760 has the old traffic reciever. Im lovin the 760 so far, & if you want to save $100, Amazon has it right now for $250, even tho I bought it for $270 last Sunday - 12 hours before the priced dropped to 250

[abstractj]

what's the difference between an FM Transmitter and Traffic? my DH wants one that can tell him the traffic? Is that what the FM Transmitter on the GPS does?

How traffic is transmitted to a GPS device is through RDS (radio data system), at least most GPS device uses it. Traffic data are compiled via sensors on the roads and CHP data. The data is then transmitted through Clear Channel radio stations via RDS. Give you a basic example, ever noticed your car FM radio will show song titles and artist name? It's like close caption for TV. Some GPS devices will have the RDS reader built-in to the device, but some will rely a FM transmitter to pick up the traffic signal and transmit that to the GPS device.

Having traffic sounds great in theory. In reality it sucks as traffic information are always 15-20min. late, and sensors are often broken thus traffic information is inaccurate. Also, the traffic data doesn't cover rural area or side streets, so don't get trapped by the idea of traffic info, try to find a GPS that will connect/lock satellite signal the fastest and good mapping technology.

[Bstar0306]

Does anyone know anything about hte Nextar GPS that Kohls has for $79.99 on BF? I've never had a GPS before and we're just looking for something really basic but I don't really know anything about them and don't want to spend that much money.

[WBBell]

2nded. I just want something that can tell my girlfriend when to turn in order to get some place, and possibly a local search ( say she gets a hankering for ice cream while driving, she can be directed to the nearest ice cream place ). Is this possible on the cheaper models?

The nuvi 200 is $97.00 at Walmart on BF. You will not find a better unit for this price anywhere. Yes, it does have the feature you asked for, I've used it to find a local Starbucks many times. ..
Does anyone know anything about hte Nextar GPS that Kohls has for $79.99 on BF? I've never had a GPS before and we're just looking for something really basic but I don't really know anything about them and don't want to spend that much money.

I've only seen this brand "Nextar" at Kohls, and then only on Black Friday. If you're going to spend $80 on something that's most likely a piece of junk, why not spend the extra $20 and get one that you know will be good (the $97 one above).

[mumbaiyya]

Does anyone know anything about hte Nextar GPS that Kohls has for $79.99 on BF? I've never had a GPS before and we're just looking for something really basic but I don't really know anything about them and don't want to spend that much money.

I have the one they will be selling for 79.99 and I like everything about it except the voice. It has seemingly 2 different voices - one which says the command i.e. 'at 200 ft turn left on' and then another voice which says the street name. It is very annoying and I am planning to return it.

[rrc06]

The nuvi 200 is $97.00 at Walmart on BF. You will not find a better unit for this price anywhere. .

:disagree:

According to the Garmin specs (https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?pID=9160#specsTab), this unit does not even have TTS or MP3 playback. I would consider TTS to be a pretty essential feature for any GPS I would purchase. It is the most basic GPS you can find.

For $100, i'd much rather take the Nokia N500 with TTS plus the extra features seen in more expensive units like the 4.3 inch screen, FM trans, bluetooth, MP3 playback etc.

[jayeskreezy]

:disagree:

According to the Garmin specs (https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?pID=9160#specsTab), this unit does not even have TTS or MP3 playback. I would consider TTS to be a pretty essential feature for any GPS I would purchase. It is the most basic GPS you can find.

For $100, i'd much rather take the Nokia N500 with TTS plus the extra features seen in more expensive units like the 4.3 inch screen, FM trans, bluetooth, MP3 playback etc.
yeah no text to speech is a dealbreaker if you're driving in a heavy populated-heavy construction area city...we learned that 2 years ago in Boston and went right back to the store to upgrade to a Garmin c340 immediately.

[Grimstone]

The sites:
WolfCamera has it for $98.15+shipping here OOS
Camera World has it for $98.15+shipping here OOS
getyourtech.com has it for $100.93+shipping here I found this from Google Checkout and seems to have good BBB status. I ordered one and waiting for status update.

In the previous thread have them available again, i just ordered 2! One for the little woman, one for the rents!

After carefully looking at the ones for sale this BF - I chose none of them & decided to go with the Nokia 500.

I was looking for a budget GPS w/ TTS & Widescreen - this one has a few complaints about mispronouncing the street names, but whatever - I can live with that for $100-150 less then it's competitors. As earlier mentioned, reviews are great! :)



The bad news: getyourtech.com is OOS. :(

The good news: Camera World is in stock. :D
(FYI, Camera World = WolfCamera = RitzCamera)

Nokia 500 4.3'' Portable GPS Navigator with Bluetooth: $98.15 (http://www.cameraworld.com/product/EP43403909.htm)

If you only order that, the shipping is $13.90, which puts the final purchase at $112.05.

Do yourself a favor and get a filler - they discount shipping when over $100. I tossed in a 4-pack of Eneloop Regargable AA Batteries for $11.99 (http://www.cameraworld.com/product/142140193.htm), putting the grand total after shipping at $117.09 :woot: :woot: :woot:

[jagged edge]

So what do you guys think of the TomTom One 125?

99 @ Amazon, im considering picking one up.

http://www.amazon.com/TomTom-ONE-3-5-Inch-Portable-Navigator/dp/B001H9NR2Q/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1227526833&sr=1-4

[griswolds]

After carefully looking at the ones for sale this BF - I chose none of them & decided to go with the Nokia 500.

I was looking for a budget GPS w/ TTS & Widescreen - this one has a few complaints about mispronouncing the street names, but whatever - I can live with that for $100-150 less then it's competitors. As earlier mentioned, reviews are great! :)



The bad news: getyourtech.com is OOS. :(

The good news: Camera World is in stock. :D
(FYI, Camera World = WolfCamera = RitzCamera)

Nokia 500 4.3'' Portable GPS Navigator with Bluetooth: $98.15 (http://www.cameraworld.com/product/EP43403909.htm)

If you only order that, the shipping is $13.90, which puts the final purchase at $112.05.

Do yourself a favor and get a filler - they discount shipping when over $100. I tossed in a 4-pack of Eneloop Regargable AA Batteries for $11.99 (http://www.cameraworld.com/product/142140193.htm), putting the grand total after shipping at $117.09 :woot: :woot: :woot:


I have not checked the n500 thread, but just be aware, unless you are going to hack (if they found a way..) it, the poi's are useless. They do not have a lot of places listed. the mapping was funky too. I sold both and bought a garmin 350 from wal-mart for $148. I love it!!

[rrc06]

I have not checked the n500 thread, but just be aware, unless you are going to hack (if they found a way..) it, the poi's are useless. They do not have a lot of places listed. the mapping was funky too. I sold both and bought a garmin 350 from wal-mart for $148. I love it!!

that's def YMMV. In Pittsburgh, the POIs seemed pretty up to date. They even had the Trader Joes that was built within the last 1-2 years.

[DrewSkiDouble]

How does Magellan compare to Garmin?

WM has the Magellan 4.3" RoadMate 1412 GPS for 147 on BF... worth getting?

[shoitz]

n500 or tomtom go 720 refurb? they both look good. aside from the price difference, is the n500 better/same/worse than the tomtom 720? any opinions? oh right, this is SD there must be opinions! ;)

[baf82]

So what do you guys think of the TomTom One 125?

99 @ Amazon, im considering picking one up.

http://www.amazon.com/TomTom-ONE-3-5-Inch-Portable-Navigator/dp/B001H9NR2Q/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1227526833&sr=1-4

Crutchfield has it for the same price.
http://www.crutchfield.com/p_625ONE125/TomTom-ONE-125.html?tp=145&wm=cl

Might as well get the CF customer service.. Free shipping too.

[griswolds]

that's def YMMV. In Pittsburgh, the POIs seemed pretty up to date. They even had the Trader Joes that was built within the last 1-2 years.

I live in greensburg, just 45 minutes south of Pittsburgh, and to be honest the POI's suck compared to the nuvi 200 i gave away and to the 350 i have now. If i type in walmart, target or bestbuy, the closest listing is monroeville, instead of the listings that are 3 miles away...or the listings in latrobe which are 5 miles away. It seems that anything built within the last 3-4 years is not on the poi list. THat still doesnt make up for the screwy navigation....

[t_mac64]

Surprised no one has talked about the deal from Target yet.

Garmin nuvi 200W- $119.99 Good deal or not?

I was thinking of purchasing this, but I haven't heard any one of you guys talking about it so yeah..Are there other online sites selling it at this price?

[priceprince]

After carefully looking at the ones for sale this BF - I chose none of them & decided to go with the Nokia 500.

I was looking for a budget GPS w/ TTS & Widescreen - this one has a few complaints about mispronouncing the street names, but whatever - I can live with that for $100-150 less then it's competitors. As earlier mentioned, reviews are great! :)



The bad news: getyourtech.com is OOS. :(

The good news: Camera World is in stock. :D
(FYI, Camera World = WolfCamera = RitzCamera)

Nokia 500 4.3'' Portable GPS Navigator with Bluetooth: $98.15 (http://www.cameraworld.com/product/EP43403909.htm)

If you only order that, the shipping is $13.90, which puts the final purchase at $112.05.

Do yourself a favor and get a filler - they discount shipping when over $100. I tossed in a 4-pack of Eneloop Regargable AA Batteries for $11.99 (http://www.cameraworld.com/product/142140193.htm), putting the grand total after shipping at $117.09 :woot: :woot: :woot:


Crap, looks like Camera World is OOS again!

[Graphikzking]

if you don't want the wide version then amazon had it for $238 shipped yesterday...

I ordered the 265wt the other day for my sister for Christmas - it was something like $244 shipping to my house.

(Meijers) - PLUS 1% LIVE CASHBACK.

No waiting in the cold.. no crowds to fight.. no sales taxes.. no gas wasted.. That equivalent to being $225 at Circuit City or Best Buy.

Plus Frustration and time.. is worth WAY more to me! Now if it were like $139.99 at CC or BBY I MAY venture out..

[RKendall48]

Where do you get this $50 Garmin coupon?

[Ultiman]

Where do you get this $50 Garmin coupon?

The magical internets...143174

[RKendall48]

The magical internets...143174
Thank You, Thank You for the info on coupon.

[genester]

While looking for the best black friday GPS, I found a nice alternative. Its the Magellan Maestro 3225 Refurbished for $79.99 + FSSS @ Amazon. It has TTS for street names and an easy hack to increase the POI to 6 million, as well as good reviews. It is a refurbished model so there is a risk there, but no complaints from amazon customers. If paranoid, you can get the 2 year replacement warranty for $20.

http://forums.slickdeals.net/showthread.php?p=14712776

[pi1220]

I had an issue with the Nokia 500, I was trying to get to 25 Exchange Place in Jersey City NJ. And it brought me to 25 Exchange Place NY, NY. Yeh that was a problem and after that incident I went back to my Iguidance made by INAV. I really wanted to like the Nokia but after that I felt like I couldn't depend on it.. Try it with yours... then put in like 20 Exchange Place Jersey City NJ and it will work... Maybe just a glitch but definitely left a bad taste in my mouth...

[htownfanatic]

Had a quick question....need a gps for my 65yr old grandmother that travels weekly as a car escort. Was looking at the garmin nuvi 205 at best buy and was wondering if the $50 coupon could be used?..Also are there any suggestions for a quality gps that has tts for sure

[girlegirl7101]

HELP! I have read though this and i dont know which you guys have declared the best deal for your money. My husband wants one and has never had one. Which would be best? Costco? office depot using the coupon? What is tts? you talk and it knows where your saying you need to go?

[wealthyone]

HELP! I have read though this and i dont know which you guys have declared the best deal for your money. My husband wants one and has never had one. Which would be best? Costco? office depot using the coupon? What is tts? you talk and it knows where your saying you need to go?

It depends on how much you want to spend I guess. I'm in the 200-250 price range so I've been looking at the Garmin Nuvi 265wt and 760. This will be my first GPS too so I wanted one with a few more features because I don't plan to upgrade anytime soon. I'm still looking around though, I have one more day:look:

I've seen some good one's as well around 100+.

Text-to Speech is the gps announcing specific directions to you as you drive like 'turn left onto Sunset Ave" as opposed to giving you some vague responses.

[jayeskreezy]

It depends on how much you want to spend I guess. I'm in the 200-250 price range so I've been looking at the Garmin Nuvi 265wt and 760. This will be my first GPS too so I wanted one with a few more features because I don't plan to upgrade anytime soon. I'm still looking around though, I have one more day:look:

I've seen some good one's as well around 100+.

Text-to Speech is the gps announcing specific directions to you as you drive like 'turn left onto Sunset Ave" as opposed to giving you some vague responses.
when looking for a gps no text to speech should be a dealbreaker

[uberanch]

when looking for a gps no text to speech should be a dealbreaker

+1 :nod:

TTS really helps especially at complicated freeway exits and at some complex city intersections. :eek:

[traquemort]

what about the garmin nuvi 205 at BB for 120-50coupon =70$ ?

just restating what I've noticed and what someone else wrote - it seems to be the best cheap gps deal even though a cursory glance over at amazon gives not so good reviews.

[eddiegorniakjr]

The magical internets...143174

Thanks and repped.
On the coupon it says exclusive racing club member.
Can anyone tell me what that is?
I have a best buy rewards card.
Can I use this coupon with that?
Thanks.

[eddiegorniakjr]

The magical internets...143174

Thanks and repped.
On the coupon it says Exclusive Racing Club Member.
Can anyone tell me what that is?
I have a best buy rewards card.
Can I use the coupon with that?
Thank you.

[StephyT]

Thanks for this thread :) My boyfriend's dad decided last night that he wanted a GPS and I had a little "AAARGH" moment because of all the research I'd have to do. IF we can use that coupon on BF at Best Buy, I think that Garmin is the best way to go... otherwise I may get the one from the Mart of Wal.

Edit: Did a little more digging... apparently he wants TTS so I'll have to see about the Garmin nuvi 255.

Weird question - boyfriend just said that his dad wants something he can "talk to" but I don't think any GPS does that (at least not any in our present budget range) and I was just wondering if that sort of voice recognition tech exists...

[hathetran]

I'm looking for a deal on the Tom Tom 3rd edition...I know, last years model, but we have one and we'd really like another. I got it last year at Staples for around $100 after coupons, that price would be great to find again!

you're in luck...pep boys will have the tom tom one 3rd edition for $69.99

[Intrnt Explorer]

On the coupon it says Exclusive Racing Club Member.
Can anyone tell me what that is?
I have a best buy rewards card.
Can I use the coupon with that?
Thank you.The Racing Club exclusion has never been a problem. Using rewards card with coupon worked fine for me in the past. Actually, the rewards card seems to give extra credibility to the Exclusive Racing Club Memberhip.

I'd recommend a nice color printout of the coupon.

[ll ReNeGaDe ll]

Anyone recommend a good GPS with INTERSECTION? Usually people will tell me "Its on the corner of _______ and ______"

My Garmin 205 doesn't have it and for that reason alone I will return it (otherwise its excellent)

[sosnpk1234]

Bluetooth question. Opinions on ones within the $150 - $250 range which has the best speaker for hands free calling?

Also are all the GPS's pretty good about after the original pairing, they re-pair every time you enter the vehicle, I don't want my wife to have to re-pair her phone with the unit each time.

[tribblegirl]

you're in luck...pep boys will have the tom tom one 3rd edition for $69.99

refurbished though :(

[pavouk]

What about this one from Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/Navigon-4-3-Inch-Portable-Navigator-Lifetime/dp/B001GQ35LI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1227799330&sr=1-1)? It is better price than Staples and ships free including all what you can ask for. It has only 1.5mil POI, but the lifetime traffic NOT from Navteq works for me since we have here only coverage from TMC-RDS.
I don't know if BF price will be even lower, but this is good as it is now.

[gemini]

What is the best deal for a GPS with TTS?

[dczyz]

What is the best deal for a GPS with TTS?
I just jumped in on the Dell deal, was about to get the Costco / Sam's nuvi 750, but I think the Dell is a better bargin.

http://forums.slickdeals.net/showthread.php?t=1042104

[chumino]

I am going to use it at Office Depot. They have the nuvi 255w on sale for $199, which would make it $149 after the $50 BB coupon. I already checked with my local OD and they said that they would take the coupon on DAT.

I don't find the 255W for $199, I see the 205 for that price.

[amp6n]

Does anyone have any opinions on the Magellan Maestro 4040 offered at Kmart for $89? I am looking for something in the $100 range.

[DLprac]

I would go with the W models if getting something in the 2xx line; looks nicer to me. 200 and 205 do not have TTS.

Best deals I've seen as of now:

255w from Dell for about $170 (link on front page of this site)
265wt from WalMart for $238 (on the front page right now)

[SPK3000]

Dell had garmin 255 for $159 - can use codes to get even cheaper... (add to cart for price)

[gemini]

I am going to use it at Office Depot. They have the nuvi 255w on sale for $199, which would make it $149 after the $50 BB coupon. I already checked with my local OD and they said that they would take the coupon on DAT.

Will the BB coupon really work? Can someone else confirm this? I will definitely go get this if it is true.

[azndragon04]

Im not positive about this, but I think the main difference between the 760 that I just bought, & the 780 that you're looking at is..the 780 has the MSN traffic reciever in it, whereas the 760 has the old traffic reciever. Im lovin the 760 so far, & if you want to save $100, Amazon has it right now for $250, even tho I bought it for $270 last Sunday - 12 hours before the priced dropped to 250

Amazon price matches itself within 30 days of purchase if you call.

[limpy]

Just bought the nuvi 760 for $250 on Amazon. Buy.com also has it for $250.

[hc000]

I've been looking for a GPS for a long time now.

I own tomtom and garmin units before, and I think the garmin has better software overall.

however, I do not like the small screens and the largest screen garmin is the Garmin 5000 with 5.2"

Lowest price I found was $369.99 @ jr.com along with 7% live cashback and $5 off $30 google check out brings total to $339.

If anyone else have recommendation on LARGE screen GPS, please let me know otherwise I will be buying that on saturday.

3.5 and 4.2 is too small. I want at least 5"

[durTcu]

So is it safe to assume that all the BF deals for $100 or less don't have TTS?

[jlee910]

I just jumped in on the Dell deal, was about to get the Costco / Sam's nuvi 750, but I think the Dell is a better bargin.

http://forums.slickdeals.net/showthread.php?t=1042104

There are many choices available.
I needed TTS, bluetooth, good battery hour( w/o cigsar jack connected), and traffic info. that falls under $100.
Sounds impossible? I bought my Garmin Streetpilot C550(refurb) from ebay seller 2 weeks ago. With paypal 10% coupon(which i received about a month ago), I paid $98 and am so satisfied.
If you are going to buy 'el cheapo' priced GPS and are expecting much from it, older model is the answer unless you really don't want to have 1 year outdated map(mine is 2008 version)

[bluedevils]

Does anyone have any opinions on the Magellan Maestro 4040 offered at Kmart for $89? I am looking for something in the $100 range.

Wow, I didn't see that one in the BF spreadsheet someone posted. Great features for $89 -- widescreen (4.3"), text-to-speech, and Bluetooth to name the major ones.

I don't think you can find better features from a major brand than this deal.

GPS Magazine's Magellan Maestro 4040 review (http://gpsmagazine.com/2007/04/review_magellan_maestro_4040.php) is not stellar, but they evaluated it with a $500 street price in mind, not $89.

[rx21]

is this a good deal?

http://www.amazon.com/Garmin-n%C3%BCvi-3-5-Inch-Portable-Navigator/dp/B000BKJZ9Q/ref=br_lf_m_1000307671_1_10_img?ie=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&s=electronics&pf_rd_p=464086691&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_t=1401&pf_rd_i=1000307671&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=0SMPD24M69M61DZVJRC1

[character]

The Garmin 205W at Target for 119.99 is a pretty decent deal. Best price I saw in the ads anyways. :)

[rx21]

The Garmin 205W at Target for 119.99 is a pretty decent deal. Best price I saw in the ads anyways. :)


i dont think that one has tts

[Vamos!]

The Garmin 205W at Target for 119.99 is a pretty decent deal. Best price I saw in the ads anyways. :)
Isn't it 200W, not 205W?

[RHCCapri]

All I want is a simple and easy to use GPS with TTS and multi point routing for under $150.

[surfshadow]

we know that office max coupons can be used in office depot and vice versa, but has anyone tried to use best buy coupons at either OM or OD before? I am really interested in buying a one of the tomtom's at OM/OD and if i can apply the $50 BB coupon, it'll be a killer deal!

[Vamos!]

was anyone able to use the 50 dollar off coupon on a garmin gps unit? I wasn't. :( gonna try OD later after i catch some sleep

[gemini]

So is the best gps deal with no TTS at Target Nuvi 200W for $120

Did the BB $50 coupon work at Office Depot?

[wolverinewizard]

was anyone able to use the 50 dollar off coupon on a garmin gps unit? I wasn't. :( gonna try OD later after i catch some sleep

Tried to use the BB coupon at OD for the 255w...no dice. The douche of a manager claimed that BB had to have the item in-stock, but refused to call, and refused to take the coupon even after I pulled up and showed him the availability on my iphone.

[surfshadow]

Just tried using it at local OD, they wouldn't accept it since coupon said "not valid with any other offers" =\

[dash69]

It depends on the manager. I was able to use the BB coupon at a local OD without any trouble.

[gemini]

Does the Staples 30 off 150 coupon work on BF deals? If so, I'll buy a code.

[predatorsfan]

I tried it on the 255W at OD this morning and it didn't work. I went to Best Buy, thought what the heck, and tried to use the coupon on the 260W that was on sale for 189.99. Approved! I couldn't believe it.

[Vamos!]

I tried it on the 255W at OD this morning and it didn't work. I went to Best Buy, thought what the heck, and tried to use the coupon on the 260W that was on sale for 189.99. Approved! I couldn't believe it.
Did the manager have to approve it or was it auto approved by computer? I tried to use the coupon on 205 but the cashier told me it won't work on items that are already on sale.

[Jaxattaxs7]

Wal-Mart Nuvi 200 for $97 is the best. Actually went to Wal-Mart today at 10am and they had the best offers for BF. Hot Wheels (10 cars for $5) really good deal.

[predatorsfan]

Did the manager have to approve it or was it auto approved by computer? I tried to use the coupon on 205 but the cashier told me it won't work on items that are already on sale.

Manager override. She didn't even question it. I was shocked that she didn't care.

[Battlepope]

Would getting this Magellan Maestro 4250 for ~$85 after eBay cashback be a decent deal, or is there a reason it's inexpensive for a 4.3"?

http://cgi.ebay.com/Magellan-Maestro-4250-4-3-GPS-w-Pre-loaded-Maps_W0QQitemZ350121397585QQihZ022QQcategoryZ15695 5QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1713.m153.l126 2

[JayVee7777]

I got the Garmin 205 for 69.99 + tax after coupon at Best Buy. No one even gave me a second look. Manager had to approve, though.

[rrc06]

So is it safe to assume that all the BF deals for $100 or less don't have TTS?

no -- the n500 did.

[surfshadow]

I was just wondering, did anyone buy the extended warranty for their gps unit? Is it really worth it? I Just bought a tomtom from OD today, and they were offering a discount on extended warranty (i didn't bite), but now i am kind of regretting it (gps keeps falling from window b/c of improper suction placement), maybe i'll go back tomorrow to see if i can get it added on.

[CewlGuy2]

I bought the Garmin Nuvi 780 for 349.99. Plus tax it came to ~$375 from BB. They refused to honor the $50 on any Garmin GPS coupon. I mentioned it was from BB. But he would not listen and said the price is a special price and made some exclusions, blah blah. I wasn't in a mood to argue.

But, just wanted to seek feedback is 780 a good one?

[cdmoore74]

My best Black Friday deal was paying $1.66 per gallon to fill my large truck. Lowest price in over 4 years!!! I'm now able to sign my name in the streets once again.

Almost forgot,
As with any black friday deal prices may go back up.

[overclocked92]

I got the Garmin 205 for 69.99 + tax after coupon at Best Buy. No one even gave me a second look. Manager had to approve, though.

Third time is a charm. Store A last night "No, can't do it on a sale item". Store B this morning "No, can't do it on a sale item". Store A this morning, a couple of radio calls to a manager, adjusted the price to $69.99 "Thank you for shopping at Best Buy."

[gemini]

Third time is a charm. Store A last night "No, can't do it on a sale item". Store B this morning "No, can't do it on a sale item". Store A this morning, a couple of radio calls to a manager, adjusted the price to $69.99 "Thank you for shopping at Best Buy."

You actually had the guts to go back to Store A when you got turned down.

Is the BB nuvi 260W for $189 a better deal than the OD 255W for $199? Which is a better gps?

[77Pat]

I thought the TomTom One 125 for $75+tax delivered from Staples was a good deal.

[overclocked92]

You actually had the guts to go back to Store A when you got turned down.

Is the BB nuvi 260W for $189 a better deal than the OD 255W for $199? Which is a better gps?

Different manager on duty last night compared to this morning. Why would you think it takes guts? I have $50 to gain and nothing to lose but 5 minutes of my time and it was on my way back from Fry's this morning.

[vipergts]

Would getting this Magellan Maestro 4250 for ~$85 after eBay cashback be a decent deal, or is there a reason it's inexpensive for a 4.3"?

http://cgi.ebay.com/Magellan-Maestro-4250-4-3-GPS-w-Pre-loaded-Maps_W0QQitemZ350121397585QQihZ022QQcategoryZ15695 5QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1713.m153.l126 2
I checked my e-bay messages and there was a 10% off using paypal. So I got and extra $12 off. $120-$12-$36(live cash back)=$72, for the Magellan 4250. It's a great deal considering all the features on it.

[Vamos!]

Third time is a charm. Store A last night "No, can't do it on a sale item". Store B this morning "No, can't do it on a sale item". Store A this morning, a couple of radio calls to a manager, adjusted the price to $69.99 "Thank you for shopping at Best Buy."
I also went back (to the same BB) and got the 205 for $69.99. Manager seemed like he couldn't care less after a long day of work.

gemini, 255W is a better deal.

[yangster]

You actually had the guts to go back to Store A when you got turned down.

Is the BB nuvi 260W for $189 a better deal than the OD 255W for $199? Which is a better gps?

Just look at the specs and compare. See if it's what you need. Anyways, the 260W has TTS while the 255W didn't. Just picked up a 260W this morning at BB for my aunt's gift.

[c0re]

Just look at the specs and compare. See if it's what you need. Anyways, the 260W has TTS while the 255W didn't. Just picked up a 260W this morning at BB for my aunt's gift.

255 has TTS, faster cpu and more features than the 260.

[SmoothSailing]

I bought the Garmin Nuvi 780 for 349.99. Plus tax it came to ~$375 from BB. They refused to honor the $50 on any Garmin GPS coupon. I mentioned it was from BB. But he would not listen and said the price is a special price and made some exclusions, blah blah. I wasn't in a mood to argue.

But, just wanted to seek feedback is 780 a good one?

I recently bought the Garmin 760 for $270 (right before Amazon sold it for $250), & I love it. As far as I can tell, the main difference between the 760 & 780 is that the 780 has MSN Direct with it, so I dunno if thats worth the extra $100 or not

[yangster]

255 has TTS, faster cpu and more features than the 260.

My bad. I was thinking of the 205W since it was being sold all over the place. It seems like I'll be going to get a refund.

[kobzvnsq814]

I have used a BB coupon at OM with no problems.

[ctigerdan]

Anyone on the market for a handheld. Just picked up a Garmin Oregon 400T for $464.90 on ebay from seller audiovideodirect. Its eligible for Live Cashback 30% right now so $139.47 in my cashback account. Total $325.43. This same model sells for $600 at REI.

[jeffperlin]

Picked up a Nuvi 255 at BB for $119.99 after using the $50 off coupon. No problem no manager was called. In and out in less than 5 minutes.

[Ryan_C]

I decided to pull the trigger on the Garmin 260w and it would have put it at $140 + tax. To bad my manager wasn't happy to at least make a sale. But instead told me that I was already getting $110 off! What a bunch of crap.

Fort Wayne IN Best Buys suck! They tried telling me that since most of the Garmins were on sale, the coupon wouldn't work with those ones. Oh, and the 260w was priced at $189 on Saturday! Not even Friday, and the manager tried telling me that it was a doorbuster, so that's the main reason why they couldn't take the $50 off.

But anyways, I just found the Garmin Nuvi 260w online for $142 w/ free shipping and NO TAX. I am getting that one.

[davidandbess]

I decided to pull the trigger on the Garmin 260w and it would have put it at $140 + tax. To bad my manager wasn't happy to at least make a sale. But instead told me that I was already getting $110 off! What a bunch of crap.

Fort Wayne IN Best Buys suck! They tried telling me that since most of the Garmins were on sale, the coupon wouldn't work with those ones. Oh, and the 260w was priced at $189 on Saturday! Not even Friday, and the manager tried telling me that it was a doorbuster, so that's the main reason why they couldn't take the $50 off.

But anyways, I just found the Garmin Nuvi 260w online for $142 w/ free shipping and NO TAX. I am getting that one.

Ryan, Where online did you find the garmin for 142

[Ryan_C]

Ryan, Where online did you find the garmin for 142

Well, I just used Google Shopping, and and found this NYC place, Top Choice Digital, and after reading all the horrible reviews, I might not even purchase from there. There's a lot of Bait and Switch tactics they use once you order and then they have you call them to confirm everything.

[Wavshrdr]

I recently bought the Garmin 760 for $270 (right before Amazon sold it for $250), & I love it. As far as I can tell, the main difference between the 760 & 780 is that the 780 has MSN Direct with it, so I dunno if thats worth the extra $100 or not

No, the 780 is NOT worth the extra money! If you go to Europe, the MSN receiver won't work with traffic there but the 760 (and 770's) will. If you price the receiver for both, you'll find the non MSN receiver costs less to buy than the MSN one. What does that tell you? So you can buy the 760, take the money you save and buy the MSN in addition for about the price of the 780 and have BOTH receivers!

MSN should be free as it is more a like a service in Beta than a fully matured platform. I have it and it was a waste of money and never lived up to half of what it was supposed to do. Concept is good, execution sucks in my area but YMMV. The 760 (and 770) and easily use the MSN receiver if you decide you want it. If you buy the 780 and then decide you want the other receiver, you'll spend almost another $200 dollars.

[1103newz]

whats the difference between the Garmin 265T and Garmin 265WT? and if i get the 265T from walmart do i still get lifetime traffic or is this only for Amazon?

[srxbr]

I got a Garmin nuvi 205w from OD for $149-$50 BB coupon = $99
I guess it's a pretty good deal for a 4.3 inch wide Garmin nuvi !!..

xbr

[abstractj]

whats the difference between the Garmin 265T and Garmin 265WT? and if i get the 265T from walmart do i still get lifetime traffic or is this only for Amazon?

The T stands for Traffic and W stands for wide-screen. 265 T has a 3.5 inch screen and WT has 4.3 screen size.

[1103newz]

thanks :) rep'd

[lordkosc]

I picked up the Nextar M3-02 @ ACE for 79.99 , used it for a 70 mile trip today, very happy with it. Not too fancy and it does what it is supposed to do.

Someone mentioned an issue with the Text to Voice and Nextar, I've had no such issues, the voice is that of a female woman for all spoken text.

[abstractj]

Also, don't count on the traffic too much. It sounds great in theory, having traffic information on your GPS, but it's far from being perfect. Traffic information is pass through Clear Channel stations, so if you're not close to a Clear Channel radio station your GPS with traffic is nothing more than a GPS device. Also, it's never real-time as people has to report the incident, then validate by an authority (IE Highway Patrol), then finally the incident gets broadcast. By the time you receive the traffic info, it could be 10 - 30 min. later.

[lilbuddy]

I got the Garmin 205W at Fry's for $139.99. It is great so far for a basic unit.

[genester]

Got the Garmin 260 from CC for my gf's mom. I got there around 10 and was suprised they had any left, ended up with the first of the last two in the store. All in all, it was a good day.

[HeadBand]

I went to best buy today and they had tons of the 260 left, the shelf was full and there were 3-4 plastic totes full of them sitting off to the side

it was a ticketed item because they thought they were going to sell out Friday morning before they opened but after they didn't sell, for some reason they felt it was necessary to tape a ticket to each individual GPS

[davidandbess]

well today I will be going to b/b in Okemos,Mi for the 260w, so as far as I've gathered here it will be a hit and a miss whether they take the coupon or not, their excuse for not taking will be it's already on sale
what is my argument for them taking it,
c'mon all you savvy shoppers help me land my Garmin
Regards D/B

[gemini]

are the prices in store still the same today?

[SmoothSailing]

No, the 780 is NOT worth the extra money! If you go to Europe, the MSN receiver won't work with traffic there but the 760 (and 770's) will. If you price the receiver for both, you'll find the non MSN receiver costs less to buy than the MSN one. What does that tell you? So you can buy the 760, take the money you save and buy the MSN in addition for about the price of the 780 and have BOTH receivers!

MSN should be free as it is more a like a service in Beta than a fully matured platform. I have it and it was a waste of money and never lived up to half of what it was supposed to do. Concept is good, execution sucks in my area but YMMV. The 760 (and 770) and easily use the MSN receiver if you decide you want it. If you buy the 780 and then decide you want the other receiver, you'll spend almost another $200 dollars.

Thanks for the info, makes me even more happier I settled on the 760

[RHCCapri]

I'm still looking for a TTS GPS for my inlaws at $149 or less.

[sandyn]

I have the one they will be selling for 79.99 and I like everything about it except the voice. It has seemingly 2 different voices - one which says the command i.e. 'at 200 ft turn left on' and then another voice which says the street name. It is very annoying and I am planning to return it.

I got this one- I figure it will be about $55 if I get the rebate(I think they might be the company that filed bankruptcy?). I had a discount coupon and got kohls cash. It works fine for me- but this is my 1st gps, so nothing to compare it to. You can change the setting on the woman's voice so that it sounds the same all the time)

One thing that REALLY bothers me is that it does not show stores in the area- some but not all. No WAG, CVS, some of the other store it shows are farther than ones that I know are closer. Is there any way for me to download this info on to the SD card that comes with it? Or, would I have to manually enter them all. Can this type be used for geocaching?