best vehicle GPS for older folks?

December 4, 2006 12:45 PM

Please help recommend a vehicle GPS unit suitable for old geezers (my parents).

I used to help sell gps units online, so I'm not clueless about them, but I'm looking for more input.

* mounting options for a deep dashboard (or a good vent mount)
* decent/loud volume
* text-to-speech
* bluetooth functions not needed
* real-time traffic data not needed
* canadian maps not really needed (since canada is, of course, irrelevant)
* other bells/whistles (mp3 player, etc.) not needed
* easy enough to be used by Old People.

I'm leaning towards the nuvi 350 (the 360 benefit is just bluetooth I think) although the nuvi 660 is nice (bigger screen, fm transmitter, but costly).

posted by gluechunk to travel & transportation (2 comments total)

I think you'd be reasonably happy with a low-end TomTom.

It sounds like your biggest issue will be ease of use, and my personal opinion is that TomTom does quite fantastic in that area.
posted by Tacos Are Pretty Great at 1:13 PM on December 4, 2006

I have a Nuvi 350. I was a bit hesitant to buy it because it is much more than other GPS systems. But, reading reviews, all were ecstatic. After getting it, I understood why. It is just awesome. The suction cup mount will work on any windshield. No regrets. I'm getting my older parents to buy one.
posted by underwater at 8:29 AM on December 5, 2006