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ken0042 · 12-02-2014, 12:24 PM

Hard to tell if we have an existing thread on this, with 3 character searches.

I am looking to buy a stand alone GPS. I know there are some great options for apps on a smartphone, but I'd rather have something I can permanently mount in the vehicle and always have it there.

I would love to have something as robust as Google Maps; especially for the live traffic. More often than not I wouldn't be using the GPS for directions, I would be using it for an active map that shows me any trouble spots ahead.

I've been looking at these two:
http://www.gpscity.ca/garmin-nuvi-2595lmt.html
http://www.gpscity.ca/garmin-nuvi-2597lmt.html

I don't really see any difference between the two models. I am also concerned as one online review said the live traffic only shows highways and not side streets. If it will only show me Deerfoot and not Barlow, it isn't much use.

I'd appreciate any advice or personal experiences.
Thanks!

12-02-2014, 12:24 PM	#1
ken0042 Playboy Mansion Poolboy Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Close enough to make a beer run during a TV timeout Exp:	Stand alone auto GPS Hard to tell if we have an existing thread on this, with 3 character searches. I am looking to buy a stand alone GPS. I know there are some great options for apps on a smartphone, but I'd rather have something I can permanently mount in the vehicle and always have it there. I would love to have something as robust as Google Maps; especially for the live traffic. More often than not I wouldn't be using the GPS for directions, I would be using it for an active map that shows me any trouble spots ahead. I've been looking at these two: http://www.gpscity.ca/garmin-nuvi-2595lmt.html http://www.gpscity.ca/garmin-nuvi-2597lmt.html I don't really see any difference between the two models. I am also concerned as one online review said the live traffic only shows highways and not side streets. If it will only show me Deerfoot and not Barlow, it isn't much use. I'd appreciate any advice or personal experiences. Thanks!