Gps

[Regal]

I tried searching forums for GPS and Navigation but keep comming up with no matches. May be doing something wrong.
Any way, I have been comparing Garmin / Magellan / TomTom and some other less known brands. The one that I feel will suit me better is the Magellan 4210. (On sale for $199 right now) Most units have many of the same features but the Magellans have a "Least use" or "Most use" of freeways. Does any one know if this feature really works???
Had the opportunity to try out a Garmin the other day and it would not use any two lane roads if an interstate was available. Could only select "Avoid Toll Roads" as an option and it would still run you down the interstate.(At least for the trip out and back)
I am planning a trip to the Black Hills area for early June and would like the convenience of GPS in place of folding and unfolding my map while riding.(Plus--I think it would be kind of fun) Also, I ride an '02 1500 LC. As anyone who has experience with this bike knows that Iv'e gotta get gas about every 100 miles. so the help of finding stations in the area would be great.
I know that this unit is not water proof and may not hold up to vibration on the bike but can't see spending $450 and up for a few times a year use. Most use will be in the car anyhow.
Can anyone tell me if I'm going wrong here??

[Regal]

WOW !! I feel dumb now. Had not seen this forum until my post was moved here. How come the search feature didn't route me here??
Anyway, would still like feed back.
Thanks

[Easy Rider]

Originally Posted by Regal

The one that I feel will suit me better is the Magellan 4210. (On sale for $199 right now) Most units have many of the same features but the Magellans have a "Least use" or "Most use" of freeways. Does any one know if this feature really works???

I have recently bought a Magellan Maestro 4000. Here's my take:
$199 is a really good price........if you consider it a "throw away" in a couple of years.

Magellan has a HORRIBLE reputation for (NO) support.
Their "help line" is in India.

I like my 4000 but probably wouldn't get a Magellan again. Knowing what I know now, I would have studied the market a LOT more before getting anything.

Sorry, haven't tried the "no freeways" feature yet.

I doubt I'll ever use it on the bike either. I don't do freeways but don't do roads without a number either.......so a laminated, two sided "regional" map serves me just fine......and it IS waterproof!