GPS for Auto or Handheld - opinions / experiences

UnConfused

My son is driving across country and I think a GPS for driving would be a good xmas present. Should I go with a Magellan / Tom Tom / or the one that starts with G?
Needed for driving
Thanks folks!
Justitia Themis

My husband loves the Garmin.
What-A-Coincidence

Garmin seems to be the overall "name" in GPS. Personally, I would not spend over $200 for a unit.
Check out reviews at newegg.com
http://www.newegg.com/ProductSort/SubCategory.asp?SubCategory=357&Tpk=gps
greenhornet

If he has a lap top, you can get map soft ware and an antenna. Of course a cheap 12 volt to 110 volt converter is handy so the lap top has power. I have a kit from a company that starts with a D and is located in Maine. The moving map is far superior than any hand held unit.
Black Sheep

I am only familiar with Garmin and they are very good.
I tried a laptop once, but it was too much of a distraction on the road. Great for the boat though. Get a really good quality 12-110v inverter or you run the risk of cooking your laptop.
Cheers
Chris
UnConfused

Thanks everyone - I got a garmin c330 for $99 - seems like it gets good reviews
What-A-Coincidence

$99??????? where??????
UnConfused

Sam's Club had them for $127 and this was the last one out of the box, so they put in back in the box for $99