GPS - In dash or External?

[chemist]

The built in Navi in my wife's Acura MDX and my Lexus LS460 are WAY better than our two handheld Garmins. Faster processor and better (larger, brighter) screens.

 

[yakers]

We had our external Garmin unit stolen. Now we use DWs iphone with NAVAGON, it was $39 and works well but relies on phone links not satellite so may not work as well in remote areas, it is fine in Los Angeles.

 

[FinanceDude]

The 1490 Garmin has gotten better reviews than the 1450 LM. I am happy, and will gladly spend $40 on updated maps every other year or so. The updates on my Odyssey cost $150, and I can buy a new GPS for that!!!

 

[easysurfer]

The #1 reason I'd rather have an external is the portability when I'm not driving my own car. I can carry my gps brain with me from car to car. Yet, the cons are that the portability, a pro can become a con too (theives, external cords to untangle).