Porable GPS Navigation Units?

Robert_Nash · 10-28-2010, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

U might also notice that the socket is missing on the passenger side.

Both of my 370s have had the outlet on the passenger side and inside the center console (as did, if memory serves, all of my 350s as well)..why would your Z not have one there?

kenchan · 10-28-2010, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by I want a Z

Where is your radar detector plugged into?

Its hardwired.

Kirkster · 08-20-2010, 02:17 PM

I have factory nav but I also run Tom Tom on my iPhone... best of both worlds.

ZedZed · 08-20-2010, 02:54 PM

TomTom is the best, got one a few years ago and never regretted buying it.

AK370Z · 08-20-2010, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Modshack

I've always liked Garmin Nuvi units. All of them from the $100 stuff up to the $600 units run basically the same Nav functionality and maps (Kenwood in-dash units run Garmin software). Higher the price, the more features. Compare and contrast all of them here:
https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?cID=134

Simple mount design here: Garmin Nav holder.. album | Ttschwing | Fotki.com, photo and video sharing made easy.

I love garmins. Very easy to use and quick calculating. Even my Kenwood DNX6140 navi is powered by Garmin. Kenwood actually reached out to Garmin to make the nav part of the HU.

kenchan · 08-20-2010, 04:36 PM

for the most part my bb can work fine running googlmap but as dan mentioned above, it eats battery power and the bb's screen blacks out if i dont touch the keypad from time to time so it's kinda annoying.

with the nuvi it's hardwired so i start the car and it's ready to go...plus i can type in the addresses at my desk instead of inside the car. also i can have the nuvi and my HU's screens fully functional without having to flip between stereo/nav screens so very convenient. for $100, can't go wrong.

wilsonp · 08-20-2010, 04:42 PM

For that kind of money, I would get an iPad 3G (but I have all three

).

Robert_Nash · 08-20-2010, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by wilsonp

For that kind of money, I would get an iPad 3G (but I have all three

).

Nanh...can't do that...it's against my religion to use Apple products!

kenchan · 08-20-2010, 04:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wilsonp

For that kind of money, I would get an iPad 3G (but I have all three

).

pls dont install ipads on the dash cause it looks terrible.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robert_Nash

Nanh...can't do that...it's against my religion to use Apple products!

you're like me rob! anti-steve jobs.

travisjb · 08-21-2010, 10:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robert_Nash

Nanh...can't do that...it's against my religion to use Apple products!

+1 ! same for the old Garmin PNDs

For the price you're talking about you could afford one of the new android based tablets like the dell streak with 5" display and turn by turn nav
http://en.community.dell.com/dell-bl...id-tablet.aspx

If you happen to be a pilot or for any reason you need XM graphical weather data, I'd recommend the AV8OR

Lug · 08-21-2010, 10:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robert_Nash

Nanh...can't do that...it's against my religion to use Apple products!

DroidX or if you are on a buget, the original Droid.

370Zsteve · 08-21-2010, 03:19 PM

Garmin for the win

Just got back from vacation in the UK, had a Magellan from Hertz and it just plain sucked.

elm_tx · 08-21-2010, 06:03 PM

I have the Garmin Nuvi 855. Sub $150 on Amazon these days. It's awesome has never failed to get me where I needed to go and does a fast job of recalculating the route if for some reason I don't want to go down the road it wants to. Very easy and intuitive to use/load new destinations or set points of interest along the route. Good Luck!!!

Robert_Nash · 10-28-2010, 11:50 AM

I appreciate all the great responses I got here and I had just about decided on a Garmin unit when I got an email from Escort advertising their new Passport IQ which is an integrated radar/laser detector and GPS unit. The GPS uses the same technology as Garmin (NAVTEQ). The unit is certainly pricey but this might fit the bill nicely as I have two vehicles and one detector at the moment (a Passport 9500ix).

I will be "Z-less" starting tomorrow (10/29) and my 2011 Nismo should be here in December so I've got some time before I'll need to buy anything...so...if anyone has any thoughts or if anyone buys one of these units before I will need to make a final decision, please let me know what you think!

Thanks!

JvKintheUSA · 08-20-2010, 06:33 PM

Don't by any Kenwoods etc - just get a portable TomTom - they are the best and not too expensive. That way if something better comes out in a few years, you can buy something else.

08-20-2010, 02:17 PM	#3 (permalink)
Kirkster A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Peoples Republic of MD Posts: 1,792 Drives: Roadster of DOOM Rep Power: 20	I have factory nav but I also run Tom Tom on my iPhone... best of both worlds. __________________ Powertrain Warranty voided on 5/14/2011 Mod List:GTM Supercharger,SmartTop module, Oil Cooler, GT-R Start button, Nismo Exhaust, BC Racing ER Coilovers, Backup Camara For eastwest:

08-20-2010, 04:42 PM	#7 (permalink)
wilsonp A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,134 Drives: 2009 Touring Sp Nav Rep Power: 17	For that kind of money, I would get an iPad 3G (but I have all three ). __________________ 2014 Cayman S PDK Sport Chrono White/Black Was 2009 370Z Touring Sport+Nav 7AT Metallic Black/Persimmon Was 1991 NSX Auto Black/Black

08-21-2010, 03:19 PM	#12 (permalink)
370Zsteve A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Gold Coast CT Posts: 10,599 Drives: 2019 Corvette G.S. Rep Power: 43	Garmin for the win Just got back from vacation in the UK, had a Magellan from Hertz and it just plain sucked. __________________ SOLD MY Z MARCH 2018 - another Core OG moves on - new ride 2019 Z Corvette Grand Sport - no mods necessary but already have eyes on HFC and intakes LOL IT NEVER ENDS.

10-28-2010, 11:50 AM	#14 (permalink)
Robert_Nash Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Middle TN/Savannah GA Posts: 762 Drives: '14 Q60IPL/'14Armada Rep Power: 18	I appreciate all the great responses I got here and I had just about decided on a Garmin unit when I got an email from Escort advertising their new Passport IQ which is an integrated radar/laser detector and GPS unit. The GPS uses the same technology as Garmin (NAVTEQ). The unit is certainly pricey but this might fit the bill nicely as I have two vehicles and one detector at the moment (a Passport 9500ix). I will be "Z-less" starting tomorrow (10/29) and my 2011 Nismo should be here in December so I've got some time before I'll need to buy anything...so...if anyone has any thoughts or if anyone buys one of these units before I will need to make a final decision, please let me know what you think! Thanks! __________________ Robert -My Basset Hound Is Smarter Than Your Honor Student and Barack Obama - Last edited by Robert_Nash; 10-28-2010 at 11:57 AM.

08-20-2010, 06:33 PM	#15 (permalink)
JvKintheUSA Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Canton, GA Posts: 465 Drives: 2013 Shelby GT500 Rep Power: 428	Don't by any Kenwoods etc - just get a portable TomTom - they are the best and not too expensive. That way if something better comes out in a few years, you can buy something else. __________________

08-20-2010, 02:54 PM	#4 (permalink)
ZedZed Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Belgium, Brussels Posts: 237 Drives: nothing Rep Power: 15	TomTom is the best, got one a few years ago and never regretted buying it.

08-20-2010, 04:36 PM	#6 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	for the most part my bb can work fine running googlmap but as dan mentioned above, it eats battery power and the bb's screen blacks out if i dont touch the keypad from time to time so it's kinda annoying. with the nuvi it's hardwired so i start the car and it's ready to go...plus i can type in the addresses at my desk instead of inside the car. also i can have the nuvi and my HU's screens fully functional without having to flip between stereo/nav screens so very convenient. for $100, can't go wrong.

08-21-2010, 06:03 PM	#13 (permalink)
elm_tx Base Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Houston Posts: 51 Drives: 2010 Nismo Rep Power: 15	I have the Garmin Nuvi 855. Sub $150 on Amazon these days. It's awesome has never failed to get me where I needed to go and does a fast job of recalculating the route if for some reason I don't want to go down the road it wants to. Very easy and intuitive to use/load new destinations or set points of interest along the route. Good Luck!!!

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