Not too long ago, a friend of mine had a picnic... Kind of an end of summer thing. Only thing is. I pretty much missed it. Not that I didn't try.*
I woke up. Got dressed. Picked up my cousin. Followed the directions she included on the Evite to the letter. Only to arrive close to the end of the whole shindig. Yea. We got seriously lost.
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I've been using the GPS Satellite Navigation program for my Blackberry via Telenav since then, which has worked fairly well.
But, I've been in the market for something a little better.
Well, while purusing 'The Cheapskate's' website (a very worthy bookmark). I came across these two deals:
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It's a 4.3-inch touchscreen, which features text-to-speech (it announces actual street names), a Bluetooth speakerphone (for hands-free calling), and integrated AAA TourBook travel information. Plus, you can add an optional traffic kit to get real-time traffic data. This is a markdown from $500 1 year ago.*
Sophisticated and simple -Streamlined, large 4.3 inch touch-screen and icons minimize steps to locate a destination for stress-free navigation
Sleek Design - Integrated GPS antenna can't break off and provides excellent satellite reception in a slim and compact design
Turn-by-turn voice and visual guidance - Enter virtually any address or point of interest to BE THERE™ quickly and safely
Precision navigation - SiRFstar III chipset and integrated multidirectional antennae offer superior GPS accuracy using the Wide Area Augmentation System
Graphical interactive maps - Maps and destinations for the entire continental U.S. are built-in so you can travel the country and always know where you are and where you're going. More...
Sleek Design - Integrated GPS antenna can't break off and provides excellent satellite reception in a slim and compact design
Turn-by-turn voice and visual guidance - Enter virtually any address or point of interest to BE THERE™ quickly and safely
Precision navigation - SiRFstar III chipset and integrated multidirectional antennae offer superior GPS accuracy using the Wide Area Augmentation System
Graphical interactive maps - Maps and destinations for the entire continental U.S. are built-in so you can travel the country and always know where you are and where you're going. More...
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It sports a smaller 4-inch widescreen display - still better than the normal 3.5-inch square screens you find on typical discount models. Like the Magellan, it also doubles as a speakerphone by pairing with your Bluetooth-equipped cell phone and it has a light sensor that'll automatically dim the screen when you're driving at night. It also supports TomTom's optional subscription based traffic and weather services.*
Real-time traffic & road condition information: Traffic jam alerts with the best alternative route and road condition warnings that help you put safety first. 1 month trial for free*.
External microphone: To optimize the quality of your voice when you use your TomTom GO for hands-free calling.
Automatic pick-up: Can automatically answer your phone calls, for improved safety and comfort.
Home dock: Our easy-to-use home dock is the smart way to download from your pc or Mac, upgrade your GO and manage your files, all while automatically charging your device.
TomTom HOME: Use TomTom HOME software in combination with the home dock to manage the files on your device (songs, photos, maps, etc), get new updates, plan and schedule journeys on your pc or Mac in advance, and much more.
Buddies: Find, invite and add friends to your GO. And even send each other text messages while you’re on the road. Locate your friends. Instant messaging and navigation merge together. Pre-installed Safety Cameras database: The most up-to-date available list of safety cameras is pre-installed on your GO.
Quick GPS fix: If you use your TomTom GO in combination with TomTom HOME, your GO will download information about where the GPS satellites are going to be for the next 24 hours. With this information, your GO will be able to find your current position very quickly when it is first switched on. More...
External microphone: To optimize the quality of your voice when you use your TomTom GO for hands-free calling.
Automatic pick-up: Can automatically answer your phone calls, for improved safety and comfort.
Home dock: Our easy-to-use home dock is the smart way to download from your pc or Mac, upgrade your GO and manage your files, all while automatically charging your device.
TomTom HOME: Use TomTom HOME software in combination with the home dock to manage the files on your device (songs, photos, maps, etc), get new updates, plan and schedule journeys on your pc or Mac in advance, and much more.
Buddies: Find, invite and add friends to your GO. And even send each other text messages while you’re on the road. Locate your friends. Instant messaging and navigation merge together. Pre-installed Safety Cameras database: The most up-to-date available list of safety cameras is pre-installed on your GO.
Quick GPS fix: If you use your TomTom GO in combination with TomTom HOME, your GO will download information about where the GPS satellites are going to be for the next 24 hours. With this information, your GO will be able to find your current position very quickly when it is first switched on. More...
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*Refurbished:
Both items come with a 90-day manufacturer's warranty.
Good deal no?
Good deal no?
Now if I can only figure out where that got-damned smoke is coming from...
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