December 29, 2006

GPS Steals and Deals

So, didn't get that GPS like you wanted? There are still some good deals out there on popular models. A lot of rebates are coming to a close in the next few weeks, Garmin's $50 rebate on Handhelds (below) and the TomTom GiveGive rebate program (also below) are two that have been popular.

Our Holiday GPS Shopping Guide is still a good point of reference for shoppers post-holidays.

The Nuvi 350 - Best Selling GPS at Amazon - Nuvi's are selling hard with the recent price drops, Flat is in and these prices are way down from a few weeks ago:

Garmin Nuvi 350– recent price drops put it around $460; Down $200 in a couple of months.

Garmin Nuvi 360 is now around $530; a few weeks ago this was over $600.

Mio C310x - Fry's is still running this at $198. Know what you are buying - Check out our Review of the Mio C310x.

Other Deals on GPS's. Here’s a quick rundown:

Garmin Nuvi 660 - Price hovering around $735 or so at Amazon, Very dynamic. Anything under $760 is a good price. See our review - Also check out the GPSNow site for what has been often a lower price ($729 this morning), and FAST same day, FREE shipping.

Garmin StreetPilot C330 – Now below $325 for this very capable, maps pre-loaded device. Earlier this year this was selling for the mid-to upper $400’s.

Garmin StreetPilot C340 – Skip it and buy the Garmin C530 whose price is down to $399. Better chipset, and better screen for about the same price.

Remember the TomTom GiveGive program is still running - TomTom Extending GiveGive to January, and upping the deal to $100.

TomTom ONE for $290 after $100 GiveGive rebate, plus shipping at TheNerds.

Amazon has already dropped prices on the whole TomTom line! How about the TomTom ONE for $390! See our Review of the TomTom ONE.

More after the jump including the Garmin Handheld Rebate items....

Lowrance iWay 350C – $100 rebate right now. Net price around $270. Mid Tier model that we reviewed earlier this year. Highly configurable. Rebate now extended through 1/15.

Handheld GPS
New "x" series GPS Units with the better SiRF star III Chipset. All $50 Rebates, all run through 12/31/06.

Garmin GPSMap 60Cx - VERY capable GPSMAP handhelds, excellent performers.

Garmin GPSMap 60CSx - Adds Altimeter and Electronic Compass.

Garmin eTrex Venture Cx - Entry level color handheld with Mapping. Net Cost is within about $30 of the Monochrome Legend - DEFINITELY worth the upgrade - Color, Memory Card, USB Connectivity, 32 hour battery life..... consider at least the Venture Cx.

Garmin eTrex Legend Cx - adds a 64MB micro SD card.

Garmin eTrex Vista Cx - Adds Altimeter and Electronic Compass.

New Rebate on Garmin MetroGuide V8 Upgrade - $30 back now through March 1, 2007. See Form (PDF)