Hi. I live in Los Angeles and I'm looking for a gps device to replace
my Thomas Guide.

I'm looking for the following:

- a GPS device I can easily mount on my dashboard and take with me when
I leave the car
- the ability to tell the device to only use side streets (that is, no
highways)
- a good-sized screen (not sure how big, but bigger than an IPhone)

Other features that would be nice but not necessary:

- a display of current traffic conditions
- voice-activated controls

I'm looking to spend up to about $350, but lower prices are preferred.

Thanks,

Skylamar

On Thu, 26 Aug 2010 17:25:08 -0700, Skylamar
<(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:

>Hi. I live in Los Angeles and I'm looking for a gps device to replace
>my Thomas Guide.
>
>I'm looking for the following:
>
>- a GPS device I can easily mount on my dashboard and take with me when
>I leave the car
>- the ability to tell the device to only use side streets (that is, no
>highways)
>- a good-sized screen (not sure how big, but bigger than an IPhone)
>
>Other features that would be nice but not necessary:
>
>- a display of current traffic conditions
>- voice-activated controls
>
>I'm looking to spend up to about $350, but lower prices are preferred.
>
>Thanks,
>
>Skylamar


G to a store that sells all kinds and look. When you see what you
want come back and ask opinions. That's the easiest way.

-- The Universal Visionary

The Garmin nüvi 855 has voice recognition, traffic data, a beautiful
screen and you can use the "Avoidances" section to de-select highways.

<https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?cID=134&pID=33922>

They're available for less than $200:

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On Thu, 26 Aug 2010 17:25:08 -0700, Skylamar
<(E-Mail Removed)> wrote (with clarity & insight):

>Hi. I live in Los Angeles and I'm looking for a gps device to replace
>my Thomas Guide.
>
>I'm looking for the following:
>
>- a GPS device I can easily mount on my dashboard and take with me when
>I leave the car
>- the ability to tell the device to only use side streets (that is, no
>highways)
>- a good-sized screen (not sure how big, but bigger than an IPhone)
>
>Other features that would be nice but not necessary:
>
>- a display of current traffic conditions
>- voice-activated controls
>
>I'm looking to spend up to about $350, but lower prices are preferred.
>
>Thanks,
>
>Skylamar