Garmin nuvi 2455LMT 4.3" GPS Navigation System with Lifetime Map and Traffic Updates $110 + Free Shipping (expired)

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tempted, but amazon review mixed, only 3.6/5.0... what do you think

Quote from vogol : tempted, but amazon review mixed, only 3.6/5.0... what do you think

i like it.
i've owned mio, magellen and garmin. hands down garmin is best imho. this one has lane assist with photoReal junction views which very accurately shows you upcoming moves and even exit signs. it makes it very easy to use not make mistakes on the road...
it also has lifetime maps (a must have in my opinion). also nice to have lifetime traffic alerts too.

Quote from vogol : tempted, but amazon review mixed, only 3.6/5.0... what do you think

Looks like most of the negative reviews are regarding the advertisements popping up on the GPS while driving... which is indeed very annoying. I will pass on this deal...

I prefer my android phone with car mount vs any gps I have tried. this was not true years ago, but google navigation updates have been great. My newer phones are fine doing gps and also using as phone and mp3 all at the same time.

This link to review of actual driving navigation but seems ok. Note the review is for 5inch model but otherwise same as the on in post.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feat...MeI#t=203s

Quote from peccadillo : Looks like most of the negative reviews are regarding the advertisements popping up on the GPS while driving... which is indeed very annoying. I will pass on this deal...

The advertisements pop up on devices with lifetime traffic updates. I'm not sure if I'm correct for all models, but I think it is possible to purchase an extra package that offers the traffic updates without the ads.

You might want to consider waiting if you're in the market for this.

TigerDirect has had the same model (refurbished) for $20 to $30 cheaper in the past

Refurbished is basically as good as new with Garmin... since it comes with a full factory warranty.

Quote from peccadillo : Looks like most of the negative reviews are regarding the advertisements popping up on the GPS while driving... which is indeed very annoying. I will pass on this deal...

This isn't true. None of the Garmin devices have pop-up ads any longer.

If you buy it be really careful with the charging cable. mine snapped off. traffic is so useless that it might even be worth hawking the cable on ebay (they can fetch quite a bit) and buying a cable without that feature.

Quote from flyingroach : I prefer my android phone with car mount vs any gps I have tried. this was not true years ago, but google navigation updates have been great. My newer phones are fine doing gps and also using as phone and mp3 all at the same time. This link to review of actual driving navigation but seems ok. Note the review is for 5inch model but otherwise same as the on in post. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feat...MeI#t=203s

While I like this as well, it is nice to have a stand alone GPS unit. My android phone switches out of Maps when a call comes in. Only a few carriers can do voice/data at the same time.

Never had one for ground navigation and never will but the price looks pretty good. Garmin is the best in my opinion....it's what I use when I fly.

Quote from STEVESKI : While I like this as well, it is nice to have a stand alone GPS unit. My android phone switches out of Maps when a call comes in. Only a few carriers can do voice/data at the same time.

True that may people prefer separate device data or not. I was one of them, but eventually stopped using my garmin. Not for everyone, I just recommend people try the google nav if they have android/iphone. You may be surprised.

T-Mobile, AT&T, work with data and voice at same time in most of the country. Once you get the maps and start driving on android you don't use data. I used voice and data for years since I happend to have HTC phones on sprint and verizon that could do that in NYC area. Crazy that my 2.5 yr old phone could do this but verizon/iphone didn't bother to do this on 4s and 5!

So i have it paired to my car bluetooth, get directions and begin to drive. While driving, I;m listening to music on the phone. Navigation screen shows me next waypoint, talks when needed and lowers music volume. When calls come in, I can answer, music pause, but navigation will still talk IF a turn is approaching.

I used this every day for the last 3yrs and it really got WAY better now. In the past It would heat up my phone and lockup at times. I just drove 350miles only in downtown chicago running around for my sis wedding. rental car gps was not working so I used my phone exactly like this. It even uses VERY little data, since I am on pageplus and last month only had the 250mb plan. My sis, and everyone else seemed to call me every 2 seconds...so I know navigation didn't need data much. Google Now and traffic alerts saved my ass tons. I would have missed getting to pickup the rings due to early friday commute traffic.

Quote from STEVESKI : While I like this as well, it is nice to have a stand alone GPS unit. My android phone switches out of Maps when a call comes in. Only a few carriers can do voice/data at the same time.

while my phone can do gps too i dont like to use it. two reasons why:
1. when i upgraded my plan i lost my unlimited data.
2. i like to use my phone in car via bluetooth and have a separate stand alone gps available - its just easier that way and more convenient ffor me.