GPS recommendation for senior citizens?

My inlaws want a GPS for their car. They want it to give them spoken directions as they're driving. So, I'm looking for a pretty simple GPS, something without a lot of bells and whistles that they won't use, and something that is very user-friendly.

Anyone know of a GPS that fits those criteria? Thanks! Asked by What_A_Card 50 months ago Similar questions: GPS recommendation senior citizens Consumer Electronics > Car Electronics & GPS.

Similar questions: GPS recommendation senior citizens.

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GPS Ya know, what_a_card, as far as I've seen none of them are very complicated. My mom (a senior, of course! ) just got the Garmin 660.It's very nice, and very easy to use.

They just used it on their annual trip from Michigan to Florida for the winter, and were thrilled with it. I have the Garmin c550, and I love it! It's pretty much use-right-out-of-the box.

The Garmins are touch-screen, so there isn't a lot of set up to do. You can touch the screen to type in a specific address you are going to, or just view the map of the area you are in, or ask for a list of restaurants, gas stations, school, entertainment, and much more that you can then select with a touch. The spoken directions are loud and clear (volume is adjustable) and it also shows on the screen in large letters.

The background color of the maps change from day to night for better viewing. If they take a wrong turn or change their mind on how they want to get somewhere, the GPS automatically re-calculates as they drive and gives the new directions.It's just awesome! I'm sure they can do this!

Even my husband, who hates anything technology based, loves ours! You can even carry them in your pocket or purse while walking for directions. I wish I had one when I first started going to Washington DC!

They are simple to mount in the car with the window attachment they have. You can charge them in the car, or if they have a computer, by plugging them into the computer, or you can get the optional wall charger. I can highly recommend Garmin!

*Poppet*'s Recommendations Garmin C550 Streetpilot GPS Receiver Amazon List Price: $857.13 Average Customer Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (based on 176 reviews) Garmin nüvi 660 Pocket Vehicle GPS Navigator with Maps for North America Amazon List Price: $684.99 Average Customer Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (based on 422 reviews) .

Sure Tom Tom might be what you're looking for. It doesn't have all of the bells and whistles that some of the GPS units like the Garmin models have, but it's pretty handy. As a matter of fact, my technology challenged husband and father can use them with ease.

Tom Tom talks you through the directions. Just plug in an address or point of interest (restaurants, golf courses, national parks, museums, gas stations, etc) and Tom Tom maps your route in seconds. You can choose options like most scenic route, fastest route, no tolls, etc.When you hit the road, Tom Tom tells you when to anticipate a turn or exit and reminds you as you get closer.

As you are driving along and decide you need to fill up with gas or get something to eat, just hit advanced planning, point of interest, along route and pick what you're looking for. Tom Tom gives you a list of options, distance to each and directions.It's all touch screen and you can't destroy it. My 3 year old and my 1 year old love to play with it and it holds up beautifully.

Also, if you decide on a different route on your own, Tom Tom automatically adjusts.It has a memory, so if you hit a wrong button and change your destination, you can quickly change it back. My only issue with the Tom Tom is a personal one. There are several voice options and my husband chose the sexiest female voice it had.

He teases me and answers Tom Tom's directions with "yes dear. " I usually respond with "Tom Tom, you're a B*****! " ; ) We used ours on our recent RV trip around the west.

Tom Tom didn't let us down even in remote areas where we couldn't get a cell signal and on dirt roads that weren't on our map. It's easy to use and significantly less expensive than some of the other models out there.

Garmin C340 I bought the Garmin C340 last December on the strength of Amazon's hundreds of recommendations. The most convincing was from a 76-year-old who said it was his best purchase ever. It is perfect, with pronounced street names, touch-screen, and built-in battery.

The size of the screen is plenty large enough. All my riders just love it, from teens to older relatives. The price is down a lot from last season, too.It is great in both metropolitan and extremely rural areas.

Hooley's Recommendations Garmin StreetPilot c340 Traffic-Ready Vehicle GPS Navigator Amazon List Price: $857.99 Average Customer Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (based on 826 reviews) Garmin Dashboard Mount for StreetPilot c310, c320, c330 and c340 (010-10613-00) Amazon List Price: $43.99 Used from: $115.50 Average Customer Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (based on 305 reviews) The real prices for these, at Amazon, are MUCH less than these suggested. The extra mount is not necessary--it comes with a different one, but this one is very nice!.

1 It's Max from Eldergadget.com. I would like to chime in on this debate. It's goes without saying that Global Positioning Systems (commonly known as GPS) can work wonders for certain senior drivers.

One might have diminished eye site or compromised motor reflexes. The safe driver shouldn't be distracted with trying to decipher handwriting from a piece of scratch paper, he/she should be focused on getting to the destination as quickly as possible. So what's the best GPS system for seniors?

At Eldergadget. Com, there are two we think are particular standouts. 1.

Garmin StreetPilot c330 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator - Save space on your dashboard for this Garmin model. The interface is quite intuitive; just punch in your destination and you are on your way. The voices are crisp and clear, even for those with hard hearing.

And don't be put off by the 3.5 inch screen; while it might be a bit small, the letters are large enough to read and the 3D view is easy to follow.2. TomTom ONE 125 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator - CNET's editor's say it best, "The TomTom One 125 isn't the newest or flashiest portable navigation device on the market, but that's OK. " And we agree.

The TomTom is a solid, entry-level GPS system and it will reliably get you from destination A to destination B and back. The tracking is impressively accurate and the sound is sufficiently crisp. From more tips on Elder-friendly gadgets, feel free to visit us at ElderGadget.Com!

Best regards,Max B. From Eldergadget.com .

It's Max from Eldergadget.com. I would like to chime in on this debate. It's goes without saying that Global Positioning Systems (commonly known as GPS) can work wonders for certain senior drivers.

One might have diminished eye site or compromised motor reflexes. The safe driver shouldn't be distracted with trying to decipher handwriting from a piece of scratch paper, he/she should be focused on getting to the destination as quickly as possible. So what's the best GPS system for seniors?

At Eldergadget. Com, there are two we think are particular standouts. 1.

Garmin StreetPilot c330 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator - Save space on your dashboard for this Garmin model. The interface is quite intuitive; just punch in your destination and you are on your way. The voices are crisp and clear, even for those with hard hearing.

And don't be put off by the 3.5 inch screen; while it might be a bit small, the letters are large enough to read and the 3D view is easy to follow.2. TomTom ONE 125 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator - CNET's editor's say it best, "The TomTom One 125 isn't the newest or flashiest portable navigation device on the market, but that's OK. " And we agree.

The TomTom is a solid, entry-level GPS system and it will reliably get you from destination A to destination B and back. The tracking is impressively accurate and the sound is sufficiently crisp. From more tips on Elder-friendly gadgets, feel free to visit us at ElderGadget.Com!

Best regards,Max B. From Eldergadget.com.

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