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A GPS for an elderly gent!
BML
181 Points
I have an elderly like ten year old Garmin Quest GPS which I've not used for some time and its time to go modern. I have three requirements:
1. I would like a large screen.
2. I would like to be able to build a route on my computer and transfer it to the GPS.
3. I am very hard of hearing and if possible I would welcome an induction loop fitting for my hearing aid.
1. I would like a large screen.
2. I would like to be able to build a route on my computer and transfer it to the GPS.
3. I am very hard of hearing and if possible I would welcome an induction loop fitting for my hearing aid.
Comments
https://buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/on-the-trail/handhelds/montana-600/prod75226.html
Sorry, I don't know what an induction loop is. But the Montana has a standard 1/8" earphone jack so perhaps there would be a plug-in accessory that you could use? If you want to use it in the car, you would also need one of the automotive mounts:
https://buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/prod89574.html
https://buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/prod97692.html
And you would also need the City Navigator map:
https://buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/maps/on-the-road-maps/city-navigator-nt/city-navigator-north-america-nt/prod1456.html
Note that Garmin charges list price if you purchase directly from them, so like anything else you need to shop around. You may be able to find a factory refurbished Montana. They carry the same warranty as new. But the total bundle will be over $500. Of course, I'm sure you paid much more than that for you Quest. :)
There are many other versions of the Montana, some of them include a camera and/or pre-installed topo map (that isn't very good), but these are more expensive. There is also a newly released version that can receive additional satellites (GLONASS system). I don't know if it is actually shipping yet, but it's also more expensive.
Now there are many models in the Garmin Nuvi automotive series that would be considerably cheaper and have even larger screens. I will leave it to someone else to suggest specific ones though. None of them offer a way to connect an external speaker or hearing device however, so you would be dependent on the built-in speaker. And they are really only designed for automotive use.