Which is better, a Tom Tom or a Garmin?

Answer by  TaxiDriver (9)

I'm a taxi driver, used both tomtom and garmin for 5 years, both are great, but lemme tell you something, with the tomtom i feel so much comfortable that i turn off the sound and drive just by looking on its arrows.

Answer by  Anonymous

Tom Tom! I repeat....Tom Tom! Garmins give you the turn instructions too late and this is FRUSTRATING. Tom Tom is now offering units with lifetime map updates included. Tom Tom.

Answer by  dwmarkel (142)

I prefer the TomTom. I recently purchased a Garmin and could not see the screen in direct sunlight. I returned it to the store and got a TomTom. It is intuitive to use and I have used it ever since.

Answer by  fransois (37)

TomTom and Garmin are top of the ranges GPS. If beauty is what you want I'd suggest you go for TomTom but when it comes to ruggedness and functionality, well Garmin is the name. Garmin range of products offer user friendly interface and ready to go out of box devices. There are many products you can choose from.

Answer by  andaman (240)

Garmins typically get higher reviews and is the current industry leader. Its probably safer to stick with them because they have the best chance of sticking around and providing updates in the future. If you choose a less stable company, they might not be around for support in the future.

Answer by  LankyLongbean (18)

I recently went on a road trip from Massachusetts to Washington DC, and for the trip we used a Tom Tom. While using it we did not once get lost, and found it to be extremely useful. Granted, I have not used a Garmin, but I would STRONGLY suggest Tom Tom from my experience with it.

Answer by  Anonymous

I have been using GPS for about 15 years now starting with the Hertz neverlost when it came out first and then in the acura. Garmin although usable and gets the job done - it's user interface is horrible - no front display of total miles remaining is unforgivable!!

Answer by  Dindian (37)

Garmin's hands down, have had both but the Garmins UI is much easier to use.

Answer by  Cocoa (32)

TOM TOM is better and less expensive than Garmin. TOM TOM is ready to use right out of the box and requires no computer map downloads.

Answer by  eriksalteau (17)

Tom Tom = da Bomb - at least here in Europe.

Answer by  ni33cole (20)

Garmin hands down!!!

Answer by  lita (135)

I prefer Garmin. I have used garmin on trips to Florida at least twice. Its true it did take me out of the way, but I ended up home sooner than I expected. A friend of mine uses Tom Tom, and I think it gives you a lot less options.

Answer by  SammyScooter (136)

I think currently Garmin is the more preferred at the moment. I have friends that have Tom Tom and I personally have Garmin. I have found that Garmin also has a better support telephone number in the event that you'll need general customer service or technical problems. I definitely recommend Garmin.

Answer by  asoka (26)

I recommend Garmin.The Gps is much better than TomTom with respect to clarity and maps.I personally researched a lot to find Garmin as the best one .

Answer by  Anonymous

have had Tomtom 920 T for 6 years, still working very well, occasionally 'locks up', but use reset and it is back again, traffic reciever wire round windscreen is a pain, but don't know if more modern one incorporated in the charger will work with 920 T, any ideas ?

Answer by  Anonymous

TomTom has a more convenient interface for entering city names. Matching cities are sorted by *distance* instead of in alphabetical order. This makes it easier to enter addresses. Also, Garmin gives me inefficient routings with unneeded ventures into city streets.

Answer by  jrtu (0)

Tomtom has to improve backlight screen and the built in mount syste