GPS Comparisons ?
 

Would appreciate if some drivers could take the time for some input on the latest GPS models, pros and cons for Garmin, Rand & McNally, Cobra, TomTom etc ?
Thanks In Advance

Well in my limited knowledge of the things i can say this about the Tomtom my Girlfriend has i bring along once in a while...it displays the wrong timezone- prolly greenland time, likes to run me in circles and tries to tell me te road im on doesnt exist! In this case it was hwy 74 in NC for about 10 miles from I95 west. This one is not a Truck model but i cant imagine there would be a difference in basic operation...Also this thing turns on by itself! imagine taking a nap and this thing comes on and wants to route you to the last destination and sais 'TURN LEFT' and u freak thinking u fell asleep behind the wheel! ROFL

I did a rather extensive comparison chart reviewing the Garmin, PCMiler, and Rand Mcnally testing that we have done. You can find it here: Truck GPS comparison review

DieselBoss--Really appreciate your input on the GPS units. Could you include the WorldNav 7400 in your comparison? I just got one. Thanks

I'm not the driver but would like to get my husband a new commercial GPS before he heads out on the road. Aside from the different brands is there any advantage to using PC Miler? I'm asking this because my understanding is that some companies route drivers using PCM. Could someone weigh in on their opinions/knowledge/experience. I've seen the comparison chart that's posted, but as I'm not a driver I can't truly appreciate the differences.

Thanks.

If his company uses PC Miler and he has to use their routing to the letter, then there would be an advantage to using a PC Miler GPS.

Anyone have the new Cobra 5550 Pro? Price is reasonable.

JUNK PERIOD...
LISTEN GUYS!

DO YOURSELF A FAVOR AND DONT FOOL WITH THE RAND MCNALLY!

IT S TRULY A PIECE OF SHEEIT!

ALSO THERE TECH SUPPORT IS NON EXISTANT.

I HAVE TALKED TO MARK ON HERE ALSO! NOTHIN BUT LIES!

HERES WHAT THEY WILL TELL YOU! SEND IT IN WILL SEND U A REPLACEMENT!

AND THEY WILL! IM ON MY THIRD ONE! THE LAST TWO SAID NO GPS! RIGHT OUT OF THE BOX! JUST GOT HOME AND ANOTHER GPS UNIT IS BY THE DOOR!

NOT GETTING MY HOPES UP ON THIS ONE EITHER! WELL, GUESS WHAT "NO GPS" ON THIS ONE EITHER.

MARK,

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THIS GUY HERE TOLD ME OVER A MONTH AGO HE WAS SENDING ME A C-MODEL LATER VERSION, I HAD THE B! IN TWO DAYS!
WELL, THAT NEVER SHOWED UP!
I TRULY BELIEVE RAND NO"S THERE GPS IS JUNK!
THEY KEEP COMING OUT WITH "NEWER" UNITS TO SUCKER US IN! THEY HAVE SURE PUT A SPIN ON ME!
FELLOW TRUCKERS! WHAT WE HAVE HERE IS A NEW FORM OF A PONZY SCHEME!
OBVIOUSLY! THEY HAVE NO PLANS OF STANDING BEHIND THERE PRODUCT!
3-UNITS BAD RIGHT OUT THE BOX! WHAT ABOUT QUALITY CONTROL?
ARENT THEY SUPPOSE TO MAKE SURE THE GPS WORKS? I PAID $499.00 FOR MY UNIT AND HAVE NOT BEEN ABLEO USE IT!
YES! ITS WHEN THEY FIRST CAME OUT! THATS HOW LONG IVE BEEN DEALING WITH RAND MCNALLY AND THERE HIGH DOLLAR PAPER WEIGHT.
IT NEVER CEASESTO AMAZE ME HOW PEOPLE CAN LIE SO EASY AND WITHOUT CONSIOUS!
WELL, IVE HAD ENOUGH! ILL GET EVEN WITH THEM! THEY ARE ALL OVER THE TRUCKSTOPS.. ATLEAST $500.00 DOLLARS WORTH..

i bought a chinese gps no name from our trade me (your e bay)$nz150 7"screen latest map ,blue tooth for phone use ,video for music etc,mp3,picture viewer and ebook,all navigation stuff you need works excelent and easy to see being big screen ,my 2 cents

Nothing but troubles with rand mcnally! Unit and company! Have had 3 units shipped to my door all three inoperable! "no gps" out the box!! Pizzed at rand!