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Reply With QuoteStick with TT. I would suggest a 540/740/940 LIVE (if you want LIVE services) or a refurbed x30 model as all these can be tweaked to run downloaded maps from here
What you should avoid is any model that runs v10/v11 navcore & connects through MyTomTom, see [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
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29th April 2012, 02:08 PM #1JoebklynGuest
Need to buy either a Tom Tom or Nuvi...which model is better?
I got $250 bucks to spend.
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29th April 2012, 02:48 PM #2TomTom Expert
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30th April 2012, 03:58 PM #3Master
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I have been happy using TomTom Via 1500TM, In both USA, and Mexico.
this unit was on sale at walmart for approx $100.
Note:
This unit can not be patched, also you will need to update the firmware before using this unit.
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1st May 2012, 12:22 AM #4Master
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Never buy a new model running NC10 like the VIA if you are not willing to pay for maps or want more than what the NC offers.
Suggesting to buy such a device to a forum member is not nice
Best price option is the 720 or 730, 520 and 530 are a bit hard to get these days.
The 720/730 offers all hardware features a user can need (apart from Live what needs a connection from your phone) and it is easy to modify.
Keep a good working NC on the internal memory to play with new stuff on the SD, if you are in trouble on the road, revove SD and keep going
Also: they are fully compatible with the truck map and Navcore.Password for all my files: downunder
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7th May 2012, 08:37 AM #5Junior Member
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Ask the same question at the Garmin forum, and you'll get the opposite answers......
I think it's a question of what you're used to work with.
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9th May 2012, 05:51 AM #6Master
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If you need more than road navigation go for Garmin as you get Topo and OSM maps as well.
Using them on a TT is possible using ttmaps but with only 2 hours of battery life a TT is useless for walking or on the bicycle for example.Password for all my files: downunder
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9th August 2012, 06:53 AM #7Junior Member
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Same to me..I'm quite happy with 910 tomtom..
But next time I might go with Garmin..Garmin has a lot of different map you can use for..
water, topo, etc..
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27th October 2012, 12:05 AM #8Member +
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I recommend TomTom (Under V10) for on-road; Garmin for off-road (good topo maps). IMHO
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