Which Electric Scooter Should I Buy?

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Discussion Overview

The thread centers around participants sharing their experiences and preferences regarding various electric scooters and GPS devices, particularly focusing on brands like TomTom, Garmin, and Magellan. Participants discuss the functionality, reliability, and personal satisfaction with their chosen devices.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses uncertainty about which scooter to purchase and seeks input from others.
  • Another participant shares a positive experience with a TomTom device, noting its reliability.
  • Several participants mention their satisfaction with Garmin devices, highlighting features like ease of use and regular updates.
  • One participant discusses the advantages of a Magellan device, comparing it favorably to a Garmin in terms of visibility at night.
  • Another participant appreciates the TomTom for its map updating capabilities and customizable features.
  • One participant mentions a negative experience with TomTom in a specific location due to mapping inaccuracies.
  • Several participants express love for their Magellan devices, indicating a strong preference for the brand.
  • One participant discusses the potential of upgrading to a smartphone with GPS capabilities, seeking advice on options.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ among participants regarding the best GPS device, with some favoring Garmin while others prefer TomTom or Magellan. No clear consensus emerges on a single preferred brand.

Contextual Notes

Participants share personal experiences with their devices, reflecting a range of functionalities and user satisfaction. The discussion includes both GPS devices and considerations for electric scooters.

Who May Find This Useful

Readers within the consultant community who are considering purchasing a GPS device or electric scooter may find the shared experiences helpful in making their decisions.

nikki70563
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Anyone has one if so do you like it and what kind do you have? I am looking to get one just don't which one I want.
 
I have "tomtom" and he works 99% of the time. I would recommend it.
 
I have a Magellan and I LOVE it!
 
A Garmin nuvi 260, or a Street pilot one. My best friend works at Best Buy, & has learned about GPS'. The top 2 companies are Garmin & TomTom. So, anything from those 2 companies, you can't go wrong.
 
I have a Garmin - it's great!
 
I have the garmin (pink one from best buy don't remember the model #)
my middle son has a magellan maestro (I think)
 
I have a Tomtom 700 and love it
 
I have a Garmin nuvi. I LOVE IT!! I have only had two places not come up that should have (as in, the address is older than 2 years...one was a HOSPITAL! duh.) DH said they update their systems with new roads and such about every two years. So...my grandma's address (new condo 1.5 years old) didn't come up, but that made sense to me as to why.

Plus....it's a BUSINESS EXPENSE!!

 
Garmin nuvi.............can't live with out it.
 
I asked for a garmin for valentine's day and even have a friend who works for garmin to get us a discount but my boyfriend kept telling me I didn't need one. However when he was looking for lift tickets at the end of February he figured out that you can buy a chip to put in the garmin that has the trails for all of the ski resorts and so when you pull the garmin out of your pocket it shows you where you are at on the trail, etc and you don't have to mess with getting out the map. With that being said I bet I get a garmin for christmas!

JoLynn

Oh the pink garmin from best buy is a nuvi 200 but they also made it in the nuvi 250 so it could also be that one!
 
I have a tomtom I have found it works in the bigger city and not to well in Elko but then I also found out that Elko has the map system screwed up. It shows my house 2 miles away from where it really is
 
I have a Magellan and my dh has a garmin. I love them both, but I do think the Garmin 260 (his) is a little easier to see in the dark. Hello from London!!!!
 
I have a Tom Tom One Third Edition and I absolutely love it. And it comes with a program which you can go online and update new maps and make changes yourself so others get the new change on their updates as well. Such as a road name change, closed roads, non existing exits off highway (that happens quite frequently come to find out; the state will close an exit to build other roads or businesses) anyways, I swear by my Tom Tom. Oh and the best is it lets you program in any favorites like your favorite coffee stop or gas station. It will sound off when you are near so if you need to stop and not familar with area it helps :)
 
I'm looking at upgrading my cell phone service which means a new cell phone! One of the options is a Blackberry Wave which has GPS options. The service pack I'm looking at also has unlimited GPS. Anyone have ideas on that?
 
Love my Tom Tom!!!
 
TomTom :love:
 
SusanBP0129 said:
I have a Magellan and I LOVE it!

Ditto what Susan said!
 
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Thanks for the help we decided to order the Tom Tom ONE 3rd Edition GPS from Dell.
 
According to PriceGrabber, Dell is a full $50 less than Staples...which means you would not have gotten a better deal at either Max or Depot. It was a few dollars less at 6th Avenue Electronics, but not enough to worry about.
 
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  • #21
Yes I did real good because I bought a desktop in Feb/March and they sent me a $100.00 coupon to use and I bought the gps and a case for it and all I had to pay was $82.00 that's shipping & taxes included.
 

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