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replacing old GPS

i have a gps from 2005- more bulky than the recent ones i see..

do you recommend switching to the newer thin ones, for any reason other than they are saving space.. is there more technology in the consumer gps in the recent years?

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anushahanna

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i meant something like TomTom. (plug into the charger)

by superior maps- do you mean higher resolution? and also is it faster in the newer tomtom's to connect to the satellites ?

anushahanna

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thanks for the new features.. helps to decide now..

Frosty555

>>by superior maps- do you mean higher resolution? and also is it faster in the newer tomtom's to connect to the satellites ?

Not really higher resolution, but just more recent and updated with more information about the streets (e.g. speed limits, one way roads, special circumstances etc.). Also some navigation devices have more information about the surrounding landmarks like surrounding buildings, some of them have 3D projections of the buildings which can make navigating a bit easier.

As far as acquisition times go I can't really say. There might be a small difference but like I said I don't think it would be a very big difference - on average it takes my TomTom about 15-20 seconds to get a GPS lock.