Mike Russell wrote:
> On Sun, 08 Jun 2008 13:27:15 -0500, Happy Trails <(E-Mail Removed)>
> wrote (with clarity & insight):
>
>> Just which reliable, useable portable navigation system can one get
>> for $99.
>
> Buy.com just sent me an ad for the nextar X31 - 3.5 inch touch screen,
> maps, voice prompts, mp3. 89 bucks.
>
> I think we have to concede that the car GPS market is imploding, price
> wise. It could be a shakeout within the industry. Not to mention a
> soft economy and high gas prices. Less disposable income, and you
> can't get lost if you can't afford gas for the trip.
>
> OTOH, I'll stick with my assertaion that, today and now, phones are
> not yet robust enough for navigation in a strange land.
> --
> Mike Russell - http://www.curvemeister.com
the buying peak was last xmas....
now they all have become commodities.
http://finance.yahoo.com/q/bc?s=TOM2.AS&t=2y&l=on&z=m&q=l&c=grmn,^IXIC