Navi devices - TomTom? Other?

Colorado_mom
Mon, 29 Jul 2013 19:46:10 +0000

Interesting comments. Since everybody has been so helpful, I’ll add some loosely related comments (smartphone vs built-in) in case it helps others.

We have been using cellphone navigation for years - first Verizon VZNavigator and now google maps (not quite as good, but free on smartphones). We’ve loved the portability since most of our navigation needs are 2000 miles from home in a rental car.

When shopping for a new car, we nixed those with Navi system. Until… gosh LOVED the backup cameras built into the navi systems. We were hooked, even though we knew same was possible with an after-market camera. Our 2013 car has a Navi system, and we are amazed at how much easier it is to use than our smartphones. Yes, it’s splurge… but so far no regrets.