I am currently considering buying a GPS unit for some road trips and other travel, but unfortunately I don't know much about them, and really don't have a whole lot of time to get myself to the status of "expert gps person". SO, I figured I would throw it out to you guys and see what was suggested.

My ideal unit:
- portable, I would like to use it in places besides the car.
- bluetooth. I saw one that would act as a caller ID and I think even maybe speakerphone for your bluetooth phone. My inner geek got giddy.
- Mountable in the S without having to use the suction cup on the window, and preferably without having to drill into the console.
- I would like to be able to put custom destinations in it, or even custom trips (i.e.: being able to program in a certain drive, and be able to say, take me to that route or road.)
- would like it to be user friendly


I would like to not spend more than 500, but am open to suggestions.

 

Look into the Garmin Nuvi.

 

The Garmin nuvi 360 looks AWESOME but for battery life and cost.


do you know if it has a decent way to mount it?

Any other suggestions?

 

I have a Magellan 700. Nice unit. Many places are closing them out under $500 right now. No bluetooth though

 

I have been searching also and there is one unit from PIONEER
It is like the NUVI 360 with blue tooth. the model is AVIC S1 and you can get it for $500.00

 

Also you can check the TOMTOM ONE, not in the market yet but will be soon.