[QUOTE=Lainey8484,Dec 12 2006, 10:52 AM] [QUOTE=dlqo4]

 

[QUOTE=dlq04,Dec 12 2006, 03:31 PM] Yes.

 

I believe one of the differences is that the 340 will use street names. I think Amazon still sells both and you can look up the features for both.

 

[QUOTE=valentine,Dec 12 2006, 03:47 PM] Mine doesn't tell the name of the street nor does it tell about traffic delays.

 

I wonder why they're offering the V.8 maps for sale separately. That is the version that is preloaded on the new units.

 

Not as much as he must have liked you! I see your unit listed for around $800. [/QUOTE]
Look again on other sites. I know mine came from Amazon. It's the Nuvi 350. There are other Nuvi's which are more expensive, but mine seems to do everything I need.

My brother in law just bought one for around $430.00. The Nuvi does announce the street name before the turn. Since I can't find my way out of a paper bag on my own, the GPS should be a great help.

 

That c340 is a really nice unit. I looked at gpsonsale and they're offering it with the version 8 maps for $379.99. Apparently you do have to subscribe to a service for the traffic delay thing.

 

My favorite store (NOT) has some Garmin prices too.

Garmin at WalMart

 

I have that same problem, Lainey . It is incredibly nice to be able to flick a few buttons on that lovely little touch screen and arrive on time with no problem. I my little Garmin and I truly appreciate Rob for recommending Garmin to me. I'd have probably gotten a Magellan (which is probably great as well), but I lovvvvve my Garmin. We named her Betty (for . . . what else? Betty Boop). Our son loves Magellan, but after a trip he took with his dad last year he bought a new Garmin.

 

Santa & I went shopping tonight. She liked the C340; so I quess that's the one.

Update: Done. Ordered C340 from GPSonSale for $398 w/shipping. Thanks Val & everyone for all the advice. It was $19 less at BuyeRetail but I elected to use the first site.