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GPSmagazine Buyer's Guide - Units to Avoid

I get a lot of emails from people who are about to buy a GPS that has been discontinued. I'm always amazed how long you can buy a GPS, even after it's been discontinued and replaced by a newer model. This list is designed to help you avoid buying a GPS that is either discontinued or uses outdated technology and isn't competitive with the current GPS units.

Garmin Quest	This unit lacks the most current GPS receiver, SiRF’s high performance SiRF Star III chipset. This receiver has made it possible for reliable GPS navigation even in dense urban environments, behind tall buildings, in canyons, etc. Virtually all new GPS units use SiRF’s receiver, and this should be a deal-breaker for any new GPS you buy. Trust us, you’ll want SiRF onboard – performance is superior to prior GPS receivers.
Garmin Quest 2	This unit lacks the most current GPS receiver, SiRF’s high performance SiRF Star III chipset. This receiver has made it possible for reliable GPS navigation even in dense urban environments, behind tall buildings, in canyons, etc. Virtually all new GPS units use SiRF’s receiver, and this should be a deal-breaker for any new GPS you buy. Trust us, you’ll want SiRF onboard – performance is superior to prior GPS receivers.
Garmin StreetPilot 2720	This unit lacks the most current GPS receiver, SiRF’s high performance SiRF Star III chipset. This receiver has made it possible for reliable GPS navigation even in dense urban environments, behind tall buildings, in canyons, etc. Virtually all new GPS units use SiRF’s receiver, and this should be a deal-breaker for any new GPS you buy. Trust us, you’ll want SiRF onboard – performance is superior to prior GPS receivers. If you're looking for a motorcycle GPS, get the Garmin Zumo.
Garmin StreetPilot 2820	This unit lacks the most current GPS receiver, SiRF’s high performance SiRF Star III chipset. This receiver has made it possible for reliable GPS navigation even in dense urban environments, behind tall buildings, in canyons, etc. Virtually all new GPS units use SiRF’s receiver, and this should be a deal-breaker for any new GPS you buy. Trust us, you’ll want SiRF onboard – performance is superior to prior GPS receivers. If you're looking for a motorcycle GPS, get the Garmin Zumo.
Garmin StreetPilot 7200	This unit lacks the most current GPS receiver, SiRF’s high performance SiRF Star III chipset. This receiver has made it possible for reliable GPS navigation even in dense urban environments, behind tall buildings, in canyons, etc. Virtually all new GPS units use SiRF’s receiver, and this should be a deal-breaker for any new GPS you buy. Trust us, you’ll want SiRF onboard – performance is superior to prior GPS receivers.
Garmin StreetPilot 7500	This unit lacks the most current GPS receiver, SiRF’s high performance SiRF Star III chipset. This receiver has made it possible for reliable GPS navigation even in dense urban environments, behind tall buildings, in canyons, etc. Virtually all new GPS units use SiRF’s receiver, and this should be a deal-breaker for any new GPS you buy. Trust us, you’ll want SiRF onboard – performance is superior to prior GPS receivers.
Garmin StreetPilot c310	This unit lacks the most current GPS receiver, SiRF’s high performance SiRF Star III chipset. This receiver has made it possible for reliable GPS navigation even in dense urban environments, behind tall buildings, in canyons, etc. Virtually all new GPS units use SiRF’s receiver, and this should be a deal-breaker for any new GPS you buy. Trust us, you’ll want SiRF onboard – performance is superior to prior GPS receivers.
Garmin StreetPilot c320	This unit lacks the most current GPS receiver, SiRF’s high performance SiRF Star III chipset. This receiver has made it possible for reliable GPS navigation even in dense urban environments, behind tall buildings, in canyons, etc. Virtually all new GPS units use SiRF’s receiver, and this should be a deal-breaker for any new GPS you buy. Trust us, you’ll want SiRF onboard – performance is superior to prior GPS receivers.
Garmin StreetPilot c330	The Garmin StreetPilot c330 was the top selling GPS in North America last year. This year, however, is the year of SiRF, and this unit lacks the most current GPS receiver, SiRF’s high performance SiRF Star III chipset. This receiver has made it possible for reliable GPS navigation even in dense urban environments, behind tall buildings, in canyons, etc. Virtually all new GPS units use SiRF’s receiver, and this should be a deal-breaker for any new GPS you buy. Trust us, you’ll want SiRF onboard – performance is superior to prior GPS receivers. For the money, you're better off buying a c510 or Magellan RoadMate 2000.
Garmin StreetPilot c340	This unit lacks the most current GPS receiver, SiRF’s high performance SiRF Star III chipset. This receiver has made it possible for reliable GPS navigation even in dense urban environments, behind tall buildings, in canyons, etc. Virtually all new GPS units use SiRF’s receiver, and this should be a deal-breaker for any new GPS you buy. Trust us, you’ll want SiRF onboard – performance is superior to prior GPS receivers.
Garmin StreetPilot i2	This unit lacks the most current GPS receiver, SiRF’s high performance SiRF Star III chipset. This receiver has made it possible for reliable GPS navigation even in dense urban environments, behind tall buildings, in canyons, etc. Virtually all new GPS units use SiRF’s receiver, and this should be a deal-breaker for any new GPS you buy. Trust us, you’ll want SiRF onboard – performance is superior to prior GPS receivers.
Garmin StreetPilot i3	This unit lacks the most current GPS receiver, SiRF’s high performance SiRF Star III chipset. This receiver has made it possible for reliable GPS navigation even in dense urban environments, behind tall buildings, in canyons, etc. Virtually all new GPS units use SiRF’s receiver, and this should be a deal-breaker for any new GPS you buy. Trust us, you’ll want SiRF onboard – performance is superior to prior GPS receivers.
Garmin StreetPilot i5	This unit lacks the most current GPS receiver, SiRF’s high performance SiRF Star III chipset. This receiver has made it possible for reliable GPS navigation even in dense urban environments, behind tall buildings, in canyons, etc. Virtually all new GPS units use SiRF’s receiver, and this should be a deal-breaker for any new GPS you buy. Trust us, you’ll want SiRF onboard – performance is superior to prior GPS receivers.
Magellan RoadMate 300	This unit lacks the most current GPS receiver, SiRF’s high performance SiRF Star III chipset. This receiver has made it possible for reliable GPS navigation even in dense urban environments, behind tall buildings, in canyons, etc. Virtually all new GPS units use SiRF’s receiver, and this should be a deal-breaker for any new GPS you buy. Trust us, you’ll want SiRF onboard – performance is superior to prior GPS receivers.
Magellan RoadMate 3000T	Although the MRM3000T is a recent release from Magellan, this unit has already been discontinued by Magellan. The unit was plagued by reliability issues, the overall design of the unit was poor, and the unit was complex to operate. It does have SiRF’s chipset, but it’s never a good idea to buy something that’s already been discontinued by the manufacturer.
Magellan RoadMate 3050T	Although the MRM3050T is a recent release from Magellan, this unit has already been discontinued by Magellan. The unit was plagued by reliability issues, the overall design of the unit was poor, and the unit was complex to operate. It does have SiRF’s chipset, but it’s never a good idea to buy something that’s already been discontinued by the manufacturer.
Magellan RoadMate 360	This unit lacks the most current GPS receiver, SiRF’s high performance SiRF Star III chipset. This receiver has made it possible for reliable GPS navigation even in dense urban environments, behind tall buildings, in canyons, etc. Virtually all new GPS units use SiRF’s receiver, and this should be a deal-breaker for any new GPS you buy. Trust us, you’ll want SiRF onboard – performance is superior to prior GPS receivers.
Magellan RoadMate 700	This unit lacks the most current GPS receiver, SiRF’s high performance SiRF Star III chipset. This receiver has made it possible for reliable GPS navigation even in dense urban environments, behind tall buildings, in canyons, etc. Virtually all new GPS units use SiRF’s receiver, and this should be a deal-breaker for any new GPS you buy. Trust us, you’ll want SiRF onboard – performance is superior to prior GPS receivers.
Magellan RoadMate 760	This unit lacks the most current GPS receiver, SiRF’s high performance SiRF Star III chipset. This receiver has made it possible for reliable GPS navigation even in dense urban environments, behind tall buildings, in canyons, etc. Virtually all new GPS units use SiRF’s receiver, and this should be a deal-breaker for any new GPS you buy. Trust us, you’ll want SiRF onboard – performance is superior to prior GPS receivers.
Magellan RoadMate 800	This unit lacks the most current GPS receiver, SiRF’s high performance SiRF Star III chipset. This receiver has made it possible for reliable GPS navigation even in dense urban environments, behind tall buildings, in canyons, etc. Virtually all new GPS units use SiRF’s receiver, and this should be a deal-breaker for any new GPS you buy. Trust us, you’ll want SiRF onboard – performance is superior to prior GPS receivers.
Magellan RoadMate 860T	This unit lacks the most current GPS receiver, SiRF’s high performance SiRF Star III chipset. This receiver has made it possible for reliable GPS navigation even in dense urban environments, behind tall buildings, in canyons, etc. Virtually all new GPS units use SiRF’s receiver, and this should be a deal-breaker for any new GPS you buy. Trust us, you’ll want SiRF onboard – performance is superior to prior GPS receivers.
TomTom GO 300	This unit lacks the most current GPS receiver, SiRF’s high performance SiRF Star III chipset. This receiver has made it possible for reliable GPS navigation even in dense urban environments, behind tall buildings, in canyons, etc. Virtually all new GPS units use SiRF’s receiver, and this should be a deal-breaker for any new GPS you buy. Trust us, you’ll want SiRF onboard – performance is superior to prior GPS receivers.
TomTom GO 700	This unit lacks the most current GPS receiver, SiRF’s high performance SiRF Star III chipset. This receiver has made it possible for reliable GPS navigation even in dense urban environments, behind tall buildings, in canyons, etc. Virtually all new GPS units use SiRF’s receiver, and this should be a deal-breaker for any new GPS you buy. Trust us, you’ll want SiRF onboard – performance is superior to prior GPS receivers.