GPS/Sat Nav

[OTGav]

I have some friends on their way over to the States from Australia - they are doing a load of driving around while they are there.

Rather than getting lost all the time they are thinking of buying a Sat Nav.

Can someone give me a bit of advice on buying Sat Navs in the US.

1. Where is a good "bricks and mortar" place to go buy one?
2. Do they come with all US states loaded?
3. How easy / cheap is it to load up Australin maps when they bring it home?

Any brands/models that fit the bill for use on holdiay in the US and then back here in Australia would be great. Prices to excpect would be handy too.

Thanks

Gav

[Coastie6]

I'd recommend you look at Garmin, they are a top notch company with an outstanding reputation in marine, aviation, trail and automotive use. I currently own several Garmin units and find them easy to use and reliable. And Garmin's customer service is very good.

You might consider the Garmin nüvi® there are a number of different models. Walmart is probably the most prolific "brick & mortar" you can get them from. Here's a list of models the sell ranging from just over $100USD to over $500USD. Walmart.com: Electronics: GPS & Navigation: Garmin

Below is a link to the add-on maps for Australia. Make sure that whatever unit you choose, they are compatible with the add-on map. The Garmin site will assist in what units will work with the Australian maps.
https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?pID=11033

[OTGav]

Excellent - thanks for that.

[Defman]

+1 on the Garmin. Good company with good global maps & support.