Originally Posted by lydia (Post 8859719)

The 650 does have the option to avoid highways.

Originally Posted by EXLEFTSEAT (Post 8862473)

I have looked at many places but cannot find
info which unit to consider when I want "dual-
continent", North America and Europe. Ideas?

Originally Posted by dtsm (Post 8861782)

Costco has special $299 special going right now....i think lowest price around

Originally Posted by CessnaJock (Post 8860281)

You might also want to consider an all-in-one solution like a Wing or iPAQ rather than adding another two pieces (unit and charger) to your travel gear.

The major advantage of these, like the Tilt mentioned above and many others, is that you aren't locked into one manufacturer's interface AND maps AND features AND software forever. The fact that the same device will also contain your surfing/email terminal and all your contacts and schedules and itineraries and books and guides and music and travel applications is just gravy.

Dedicated devices tend to become obsolete. Software solutions are infinitely more future-proof.

I use Microsoft Streets & Trips on a laptop in the car, and move the maps to a Pocket PC when I'm on foot. One software and one map base. The S&T program can be bought with a "GPS Locator" (receiver) that plugs into a USB port. MSRP is $99, but they're easy to find for $80 or less. Microsoft also sells S&T with "Connected Services" like detours, delays, and even the cheapest fuel near your route. It's $149 MSRP, with subscription services sold separately.

Originally Posted by 3Cforme (Post 8862531)

A Garmin Nuvi 270 has both Europe and NA maps loaded. Or, just buy one one-continent version and the map set SD card for the other.

Originally Posted by Mikey likes it (Post 8862201)

Any PDAs with good GPS/map capabilities? Specifically looking for Outlook contacts/calendar sync plus location and route calculation.

Originally Posted by CessnaJock (Post 8865720)