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Okay, I guess it's gotta be a "Fanboy" contest.

Garmin v.s. TomTom.

I feel like writing a novel here but, I'll try and keep it short and sweet. Garmin ripped off TomTom? What about the nuvi is ripped from TomTom? TomTom's form factor is completely different. The UI is different (much better on the Garmin I think), screens are better, etc. etc. One thing I might add, TomTom doesn't do much in the way of producing their own stuff. Almost everything TomTom does is outsource. The only thing they do (and do well) in-house is advertise. Clever advertising doesn't make a good product.

If you read the earlier post about all the returns v.s. the Garmin units, you'd understand what good advertising gets you. It gets you to buy the product. But, if you don't have the quality to back it up, it's going to get returned.

Another thing to consider, TomTom makes only a handful of units in what, two markets? Last time I checked, Garmin covers everything from mobile to aviation. Alot of experience going into those units don't ya think?

Okay, so why the supposed "Fanboy" post about all this? Why would I take the time to write it? From what I've seen and heard from others, the TomTom looks like a great buy at first glance. Once they start using it they run into problems and end up returning it only to buy a Garmin. Why go through all the hassle? Go with the Garmin instead. Costs a little more but, you get what you pay for.

Garmin n�vi 360 reviewed

Aug 2nd 2006 5:18PM on Engadget

nimro:
Garmin 360 also has Bluetooth you can use with your phone. Specs and info on the site here: http://www.garmin.com/products/nuvi360/

Garmin's Zumo GPS receiver for motorcycles

Jul 24th 2006 11:01PM on Engadget

Heads up, there's a few event pics that'll give you a better idea of the unit size over at http://garmin.blogs.com there are two posts one at:
http://garmin.blogs.com/my_weblog/2006/07/wrapup_from_lag.html
and the other here:
http://garmin.blogs.com/my_weblog/2006/07/ride_to_garmin_.html

Doesn't really look all that bulky to me. Heck, they even have a contest you can enter to win one. Gotta love the free stuff!

Garmin intros c510/530, C550 and screenless Mobile 20 with Bluetooth

Mar 9th 2006 9:51AM on Engadget

Great post. Seems they'll have even more news from CeBit on the Garmin blog http://garmin.blogs.com throughout the rest of the week.

Let the hive mind of Engadget get that for you.

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