GPS for elderly

[blommer]

Hi, I need to get a auto GPS for my grandfather (in his 70s) ASAP. It needs to be easy to use and easy to see. TTS would be preferred but not totally necessary. I don't really want to spend more than $150. Any suggestions?

[IluvSD214]

<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0015EWMX8?ie=UTF8&tag=showoff-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B0015EWMX8">Garmin nüvi 255W 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=showoff-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B0015EWMX8" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important; (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0015EWMX8?ie=UTF8&tag=showoff-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B0015EWMX8">Garmin nüvi 255W 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=showoff-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B0015EWMX8" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" />)

I wouldnt say its for the Elderly, but it is simple to use and has a great view. However it is $30 over your budget!

[dont_pass_go]

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B000WEOWM6/ref=ord_cart_shr?%5Fencoding=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&v=glance

TomTom One XL-S
Widescreen
TTS
$129.99 and FS

Note:
TomTom isn't considered as good as Garmin's (they use different map services) but they are cheaper and will get you where you are going (maybe just not with the most direct route).
The map updates seem to be cheaper than Garmin's.
Some reviews complain that the screen is washed out in direct light, but with tts it might not be that big of an issue.

[dont_pass_go]

Another good option is the Garmin 205W for $157 (you can find it on Amazon and Best Buy.'s sites). You might even be able to pick that up in the store if you can't wait for it to ship. No TTS, but a widescreen and the Garmin name. It was rated "The Best GPS For This Economy" by GPSmagazine.com

[SirTodd]

Another good option is the Garmin 205W for $157 (you can find it on Amazon and Best Buy.'s sites). You might even be able to pick that up in the store if you can't wait for it to ship. No TTS, but a widescreen and the Garmin name. It was rated "The Best GPS For This Economy" by GPSmagazine.com

I agree, this is the best choice. Got this for my brother, since he's very electronic-illiterate. Only difference between this and the 255W is that the 255W has text to speech. Honestly, I don't think the TTS is worth it, since the voice is choppy and it's not quite as loud as the normal voice.

The TomToms' screen is horrible in sunlight and Garmin's map screen is much easier to read and understand.

[stufine]

from talking to a couple older people they wanted the tts more than a larger screen

[darkhunter]

Text to speech is important for some people, especially for those that don't like to look at the screen to see when to turn. Also I'm not good at judging distance so turn right in 500 meter can be tricky, so it's easier to just look for the street name once you hera it. In LA, there's so many road and small cross street that can easily be miss. I would spend 20 or 30 dollar more and get TTS feature included.

For ease of use, get a Garmin, very very easy to use. You might pay more than other brand like Mio or Tom Tom, but well worth it for ease of use.

[mommystop]

Hi, I need to get a auto GPS for my grandfather (in his 70s) ASAP. It needs to be easy to use and easy to see. TTS would be preferred but not totally necessary. I don't really want to spend more than $150. Any suggestions?

I'm probably going to get killed for saying this (Everyone loves thier own GPS). My husband got the Mio Digiwalker c320 and I started using it. After having it stolen out of my car, I moved to the Garmin Roadmate 1400. I MISS MY MIO!!! The Mio seemed easier to use with larger buttons. Also, it had features that the Garmin doesn't like remember the last 10-20 destinations (So you don't have to type it in again). My husband is in construction and super high technological things get to him. The Mio was easy for him to use right out of the gate. Also since he's driving constantly with his job, he noted that the Garmin was taking the long way around consistantly no matter which way he routed it.

The Mio we have doesn't have TTS and I'm not sure how that feature works with the Mio, but I did notice that there's a Mio with TTS that's in your price range.

If you're going for simplicity this might be the one to go. Also, are you getting this for him to travel locally, becuase I think any of the systems will work good for local travel because you can override directions if you know the area. I would go for size of buttons and less complicated.

[alextyler]

I have the Magellan Maestro 3100 and it is a great deal for the money. Being one who is not very good with directions, I wanted a GPS system that would be reliable yet not break the bank. Through research, I found this Magellan GPS (http://www.retrevo.com/samples/Magellan-GPS.html) unit, which has proven to be a good choice over the year I've owned it.

[SirTodd]

I'm probably going to get killed for saying this (Everyone loves thier own GPS). My husband got the Mio Digiwalker c320 and I started using it. After having it stolen out of my car, I moved to the Garmin Roadmate 1400. I MISS MY MIO!!! The Mio seemed easier to use with larger buttons. Also, it had features that the Garmin doesn't like remember the last 10-20 destinations (So you don't have to type it in again). My husband is in construction and super high technological things get to him. The Mio was easy for him to use right out of the gate. Also since he's driving constantly with his job, he noted that the Garmin was taking the long way around consistantly no matter which way he routed it.

The Mio we have doesn't have TTS and I'm not sure how that feature works with the Mio, but I did notice that there's a Mio with TTS that's in your price range.

If you're going for simplicity this might be the one to go. Also, are you getting this for him to travel locally, becuase I think any of the systems will work good for local travel because you can override directions if you know the area. I would go for size of buttons and less complicated.

Actually, Garmin does not make the "Roadmate" model line. Magellan does. Garmin has the Nuvi line for automobile units, Zumo for motorcycles, & Etrex, Foretrex, Colorodo, etc...for hiking and non-road use units. Mio units are okay with no bells & whistles, but you can get a Garmin for the same price with better user interface, better map quality, & a better routing engine.

If you want a no fills unit that is at least 4.3", I suggest the 205W or 255W, the latter with text to speech (TTS). If you want bluetooth, try the 265WT, which has bluetooth & lifetime traffic (hence the "T" in the model name). You can search different websites for the best price, but about 90% of the time, Amazon.com is the cheapest. I've purchased almost all of my GPS units there. B o u n t i i . c o m is a good site to use.