Handheld GPS question

MDM · Dec 10, 2009

I want to get my dad a GPS. He needs one that will work on road trips and a hunting trip into the Colorado mountains. I thought I would kill two birds with one stone if I could find a handheld unit that also routes will on the highway, but I want it to have the voice feature while giving driving directions. Anyone know if there is such a unit? I have seen a few handheld units that offer turn by turn driving direction, but they don't mention if they are voice command type directions. Any recommendations?

Mickey_Fx · Dec 10, 2009

Magellan at least did have a multi use model. Son has one, it handled on-road, off-road & marine nav. It is several yrs old so suspect it is no longer a current model.

Travelover · Dec 10, 2009

I'd go to the Garmin and Magellan websites and see if there is anything there that fits your needs. The price has really come down on auto units, so you may find it better to buy two - one for each need. I just bought a refurb Garmin 255W for $130 - it replaces a unit I paid $500 for 5 years ago.

Wayne County Hose · Dec 10, 2009

FYI I have a Magellan Roadmate 1412 and hate it. It is not very user friendly. I will not be replacing it with another Magellan product.

Let me know if you find something you like. I also would like a unit I can put in my vehicle, carry with me, and bring in the boat.

themichelob · Dec 10, 2009

MDM-I have the Garmin GPSMAP 60CSx--it is a great unit. With a few accessories, I use it in my truck, boat and handheld. No voice, however. Regards, Mike

PILOON · Dec 10, 2009

Garmin have models that are car mounted but also are programmed for biking as well as walking trips.
Check them out!
The one I have is about the size of a pack of cigaretts and so very handy.

Scooby074 · Dec 10, 2009

I have a Garmin C60 (0lder verson of the c60x mentioned) . its been great. Tough. A good outdoor handheld. Not bad in the truck but the data entry, like when your trying to input a address, is miserable for a car unit.

Plus it as no voice. If your looking for a good handheld first and auto second, and can live without the voice, id recommend the garmin.

GPS with Touchscreens make much better auto units than typical handhelds. Off the top of my head i cant think of any reasonable priced waterproof touchscreens, but i havent really looked lately either.

jpm · Dec 10, 2009

i have a garvin nuvi . it works great in the car voice comes over the radio. it pops out of the car and becomes a hand held

johnk · Dec 10, 2009

themichelob said:
MDM-I have the Garmin GPSMAP 60CSx--it is a great unit. With a few accessories, I use it in my truck, boat and handheld. No voice, however. Regards, Mike

I have the same unit and have the topo and city navagator for it along with the great lakes charts. Great unit. It is outdated already and i guess you would need to search the internet for the latest and greatest. Electronics change every day...........

pdseifert · Dec 10, 2009

themichelob said:
MDM-I have the Garmin GPSMAP 60CSx--it is a great unit. With a few accessories, I use it in my truck, boat and handheld. No voice, however. Regards, Mike

I also have this unit and use it the same way and love it. I do wish it had a voice sometimes my self. It will prompt you turn by turn. Look it up on youtube and there are a number of videos on it and many others.