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Originally Posted by Excaliber

Seems to me there is a fee associated with the GPS units when it comes to updating the maps when new maps become available (once a year or so)?

Garmin will have updates to their software that is downloaded from their site at no charge. Only major map sets will have charges.

Originally Posted by Excaliber

As to the voice I do prefer the Garmin, "Turn right on Elm St. in 200 yards" over my MIO which would say only, "Turn right in 200 yards". Another advantage of the Garmin is a better map updating service and more voice selections are possible. The MIO I have plays/stores your MP3 songs, does a Garmin do that?

It depends on which model Garmin whether it 'speaks' the street name or not.
Some Garmin models are filled with bells and whistles, if you want them.
Info on all models is on their web site.
Some are waterproof so you can also use them on a motorcycle. If you ride, they are great! You will find yourself taking roads that you never would because you thought you would get lost. With the GPS, when your ready to go home, just hit 'HOME' and it routes you there. Want to go somewhere and stay off major highways? It will do that. Best gadget I ever purchased. Now it is no longer a gadget, it became a necessity!