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alebowgm · 2012-08-11, 03:00 PM

Looking at getting a new GPS for a second car we now have. I have an older Garmin 260w and find it works good, although maps are out dated and there is no map upgrades for free. So started researching today and the nuvi 2455LMT caught my attention. Radioworld has it on sale for $180 CDN right now. Anyone have any thoughts?

Bunkhouse · 2012-08-11, 07:43 PM

Costco has the 3760LMT for $200. slimmer, nicer screen, better battery, bluetooth.

http://www.gpscity.ca/compare/nuvi3760lmt&nuvi2455lmt

Deezeex · 2012-08-11, 07:46 PM

Buy it. It's a great deal - lots of technology for the money. Slow map rendering, but with lifetime free updates it's an amazing value.

alebowgm · 2012-08-12, 09:21 AM

Which one, the 3760LMT or the 2455LMT

57 · 2012-08-12, 12:17 PM

If you can wait for boxing week, do your research beforehand and pick one up (or order) one during boxing week. Several different Garmin LMT units were on sale last year for under $150. 4.3 and 5" screen sizes. I've had my 1350LMT for almost two years and I'm quite pleased. I download new maps about 3 times a year (usually a few weeks before I go on a vacation drive).

Note that the memory inside the unit isn't enough for downloads after a while since the downloads get bigger as information gets added. You can remove non-essential files (like voice files, etc). Discussed in the following threads, or get additional memory, or download a map with less info:

http://www.digitalhome.ca/forum/show...13#post1344113

http://www.digitalhome.ca/forum/show...=garmin&page=3

I purchase a microSD card and downloaded a Europe map onto it (Costs $ obviously) and used it on my last trip to Europe. Definitely worth it if you're driving (or walking) around there.

cooper83 · 2012-08-12, 03:15 PM

Visions Electronics consistently has refurbished Garmin units on sale for under $100. With lifetime map updates, which is a must-have these days.

I'm in a similar situation to you - I love my 255W but don't feel like paying $80? for the map update. Would rather just replace it with a newer model, preferably 5".

Deezeex · 2012-08-12, 06:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alebowgm

Which one, the 3760LMT or the 2455LMT

If the 3760LMT is available for $200, that's $100 off MSRP. It's rated 9.4/10 so that would be my choice. Beats the 2455LMT for a measly $20 extra, and is well worth it.

lima20 · 2012-08-17, 02:08 PM

Also when you download the new map, just get rid of the old one off the unit, to save space

57 · 2012-08-17, 02:53 PM

The previous map is automatically deleted and there's no room for two maps (of the original NA area) on a GPS without memory upgrade. For example, the last map I downloaded is about 1.6 GB and the GPS only has 2 GB total. Even after deleting many non-essential files, I only have a few MB left since some space is taken by essential files.

Not sure if some units come with more storage or not, may depend on the unit.

Bunkhouse · 2012-08-18, 08:28 AM

3760LMT has 4GB internal storage. also lifetime maps and very quick route calculation/recalc compared to my older garmin. Make sure you do all the system updates as there were several issues with factory firmware and led to alot of bad reviews when it was released.

It was onsale several months ago for $170 at Costco so it may hit that price again. $200 is their regular price for this unit.

2012-08-11, 03:00 PM	#1
alebowgm Veteran Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 3,918	Garmin GPS Looking at getting a new GPS for a second car we now have. I have an older Garmin 260w and find it works good, although maps are out dated and there is no map upgrades for free. So started researching today and the nuvi 2455LMT caught my attention. Radioworld has it on sale for $180 CDN right now. Anyone have any thoughts? __________________ Windsor:CM4228+4220HD to 1.Samsung LNT3242H+2.AccessHD DTA1080D [RCA DTA800+CM7775+DTB-H260F in storage] GTA:LN40B750

2012-08-11, 07:46 PM	#3
Deezeex Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: On The Pond, Calgary Posts: 310	Buy it. It's a great deal - lots of technology for the money. Slow map rendering, but with lifetime free updates it's an amazing value. __________________ Samsung LN52B750 \| Pioneer VSX-919H-K \| Energy TC 5.1's \| Samsung BD-4600 \| Shaw HD PVR

2012-08-12, 09:21 AM	#4
alebowgm Veteran Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 3,918	Which one, the 3760LMT or the 2455LMT __________________ Windsor:CM4228+4220HD to 1.Samsung LNT3242H+2.AccessHD DTA1080D [RCA DTA800+CM7775+DTB-H260F in storage] GTA:LN40B750

2012-08-12, 12:17 PM	#5
57 Moderator Join Date: May 2002 Location: Toronto, Rogers, 8300HD, eHDD, Panasonic TCP65S1, Denon AVR4310Ci; 8300HD, eHDD & Sony KDL40W3000 Posts: 50,289	If you can wait for boxing week, do your research beforehand and pick one up (or order) one during boxing week. Several different Garmin LMT units were on sale last year for under $150. 4.3 and 5" screen sizes. I've had my 1350LMT for almost two years and I'm quite pleased. I download new maps about 3 times a year (usually a few weeks before I go on a vacation drive). Note that the memory inside the unit isn't enough for downloads after a while since the downloads get bigger as information gets added. You can remove non-essential files (like voice files, etc). Discussed in the following threads, or get additional memory, or download a map with less info: http://www.digitalhome.ca/forum/show...13#post1344113 http://www.digitalhome.ca/forum/show...=garmin&page=3 I purchase a microSD card and downloaded a Europe map onto it (Costs $ obviously) and used it on my last trip to Europe. Definitely worth it if you're driving (or walking) around there. __________________ 57's Home Theatre (Latest equipment & photos) 57's Optimization Services (Home Theatre Optimization)

2012-08-12, 03:15 PM	#6
cooper83 Veteran Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Victoria, BC Posts: 2,537	Visions Electronics consistently has refurbished Garmin units on sale for under $100. With lifetime map updates, which is a must-have these days. I'm in a similar situation to you - I love my 255W but don't feel like paying $80? for the map update. Would rather just replace it with a newer model, preferably 5". __________________ Panasonic TH-42PE7U plasma, Toshiba HD-D3, PS3, Shaw DCX3400, Yamaha HTR-6160, Polk 6.1, Belkin PF30, Harmony 700

2012-08-11, 07:43 PM	#2
Bunkhouse Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Winnipeg Posts: 489	Costco has the 3760LMT for $200. slimmer, nicer screen, better battery, bluetooth. http://www.gpscity.ca/compare/nuvi3760lmt&nuvi2455lmt

2012-08-17, 02:08 PM	#8
lima20 Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 659	Also when you download the new map, just get rid of the old one off the unit, to save space

2012-08-17, 02:53 PM	#9
57 Moderator Join Date: May 2002 Location: Toronto, Rogers, 8300HD, eHDD, Panasonic TCP65S1, Denon AVR4310Ci; 8300HD, eHDD & Sony KDL40W3000 Posts: 50,289	The previous map is automatically deleted and there's no room for two maps (of the original NA area) on a GPS without memory upgrade. For example, the last map I downloaded is about 1.6 GB and the GPS only has 2 GB total. Even after deleting many non-essential files, I only have a few MB left since some space is taken by essential files. Not sure if some units come with more storage or not, may depend on the unit. __________________ 57's Home Theatre (Latest equipment & photos) 57's Optimization Services (Home Theatre Optimization)

2012-08-18, 08:28 AM	#10
Bunkhouse Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Winnipeg Posts: 489	3760LMT has 4GB internal storage. also lifetime maps and very quick route calculation/recalc compared to my older garmin. Make sure you do all the system updates as there were several issues with factory firmware and led to alot of bad reviews when it was released. It was onsale several months ago for $170 at Costco so it may hit that price again. $200 is their regular price for this unit.

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