Navigating your way through life with Garmin. Thoughts on purchasing an oracle (not the dbms).

In a few weeks, I will be making the big move to Atlanta, GA. Sure, Google maps says it will take me exactly 10 hours to reach my destination (647 miles) but I came to the realization that my bad sense of direction needs a life coach.

So, after hours of research at the coffee shop while my car was being repaired for some odd exhaust problem that ended up costing me over $300, I made a choice that will ultimately shape my experience in adapting to the southern way of life.

And that choice was the Garmin Nuvi 260w. (of course I wouldn’t settle for anything less than widescreen- hence the “w”).

Maybe it also answers questions like, “Garmin, what should I wear tonight?” “Should I go out with that guy?” or the ever-critical, “what is the meaning of life? Tell me, Garmin.” Once I get it I will do an engadget-like “unpacking party” complete with photos of me clutching my new friend. Maybe I should introduce the Garmin to my LanesBerry (my BlackBerry)? Sure, some may call it personification, but I call it probable truth.

  • hytekjosh

    Add a traffic subscription if you can. It stinks setting out for a long trip and getting stuck in traffic that delays you getting to your destination for hours. I have it on my Garmin and its only $60/year (came with a 90 day free trial). Even if you don’t set a specific destination but frequent heavily traveled roads, as long as you keep your Nuvi turned on it will alert you to traffic issues ahead.

  • hytekjosh

    Add a traffic subscription if you can. It stinks setting out for a long trip and getting stuck in traffic that delays you getting to your destination for hours. I have it on my Garmin and its only $60/year (came with a 90 day free trial). Even if you don’t set a specific destination but frequent heavily traveled roads, as long as you keep your Nuvi turned on it will alert you to traffic issues ahead.

  • Will

    My Magellan Maestro 4040 I got in Dec. 2007 has been invaluable since my move to D.C.
    I hope you enjoy your choice! I don’t know if my GPS has made me better with directions or so dependent that I’m actually worse! haha.

  • Will

    My Magellan Maestro 4040 I got in Dec. 2007 has been invaluable since my move to D.C.
    I hope you enjoy your choice! I don’t know if my GPS has made me better with directions or so dependent that I’m actually worse! haha.