Need help planning your next vacation? The Rand McNally GPS Navigator may be the product for you.
Rand McNally is one of the oldest names in mapping -- over 150 years old! McNally is making its first forey into GPS navigation with the $499 priced "Rand McNally GPS Navigator". Apart from the uninspired name, the specs look pretty decent:
- Unit dimensions: 4.5" W x 3.2" H x 1.4" D
- Weight: 7 oz. (approximately 0.5 lb.)
- Display: 3.5" color TFT LCD, LED backlight, 320 x 240 pixels, 65K colors, QVGA resolution, and landscape view
- Hardware buttons: on/off, volume control, destination menu access
- Battery: Lithium ion battery
- GPS receiver: SiRF Star III with 20 channels
- Antenna: Built-in patch
- PC compatible: USB cable
- Languages: English, French, and Spanish
Not surprisingly, the "Rand McNally GPS Navigator" uses Rand McNally maps. The unit includes coverage for the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands, and ships with Rand McNally paper maps as well. The unit includes the Rand McNally Points of Interest (POI) database, and can suggest vacation itineraries, restaurants, tourist-friendly attractions, and shops selected by Rand McNally's editorial staff.
The Rand McNally GPS Navigator is available for purchase via Rand McNally's website.
I'm new to the GPS world, so bare with me. I am first shopping for a good GPS street navigator for my daughter, who travels a lot. I'd like to stay below $600. I see Rand McNally has a new one out.
Without all the techno stuff, what would be the top 3-5 units for the money?
Dan -
I haven't tested the Rand McNally, so I'm not comfortable recommending it. For your desired price range, I'd go with the Magellan RoadMate 2200T. The TomTom ONE is also a decent unit. The best GPS I'd recommend for close to that price is the Garmin StreetPilot c550, but its closet to $700. Hope that helps.
--Fletch
Have you had a chance to test this out? Would like to buy a trucker gps but reviews have made me change my mind several times. Don't know what one to purchase, please advise. Thanks.