Garmin or Tom Tom ?

[triplethreat]

If you use google on your phone and want to get a good phone holder and use it that is fine. Pros and cons to everything. But it will work fine if that's what you like. I have a Garmin that has a bigger screen and more glove friendly then a phone.

Another huge advantage to using GPS vs. cellphone and Google, beside the things mentioned above. Google requires cell service to constantly keep the maps updating as you travel (unless you download the area to your phone before travel). If you don't download AND you travel in a place that has sketchy cell service or a weak signal or something less than 4G....you will lose the ability to keep getting your location and travel directions.

 

[troop]

Another huge advantage to using GPS vs. cellphone and Google, beside the things mentioned above. Google requires cell service to constantly keep the maps updating as you travel (unless you download the area to your phone before travel). If you don't download AND you travel in a place that has sketchy cell service or a weak signal or something less than 4G....you will lose the ability to keep getting your location and travel directions.

TT, do you know the answer to my question in post #12 ? Thanks

** Got my answer from Garmin. The included USB/mini USB cable is data read only. Any prior Garmin automotive 12V plug/cable will power it up on the bike. You need the traffic type cord for traffic updates. **

 

[Farm23]

Ok I can see a bigger screen and easier to use with gloves worthwhile.

 

[triplethreat]

TT, do you know the answer to my question in post #12 ? Thanks

** Got my answer from Garmin. The included USB/mini USB cable is data read only. Any prior Garmin automotive 12V plug/cable will power it up on the bike. You need the traffic type cord for traffic updates. **

Oops.....I missed that question in #12! I plan on doing one of two things. 1. Remove the left side panel and tap into the provided accessory wiring that comes off of Fuse#6 and then on to the base of the provided mount...or... 2. Buy an Anker 15,000 maH USB battery pack to provide either charging power or operating power to the XT. More than likely I will go the route of running power up to the base and leave it setup to that the power is switched on when the key is on.

 

[Gator37]

have one of each, prefer the Garmin.