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<div>My husband and I (Both older) want to buy a GPS so we
don't get too lost when walking and driving on our trip
in February. I have been looking on Amazon.ca but all
the GPS have N. Amer. maps. If I buy one can I put an
English language Portugal/Spain map in it? ( which is
best brand for not too much money and not too difficult
to input destinations?) We have a 2008 Honda Accord
with a built in GPS and know how to use it. We have a
very old portable Nextus GPS that we use in rental cars
in Canada but don't think it could be used. </div>
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For in car use I think you want;<br>
Voice communication - from it to you .. so you don't have to look at
the screen to be aware of up coming turns.<br>
12 volt power input - so you don't have to worry about flat
batteries while in the car. <br>
An easy in car mount<br>
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For walking you want;<br>
Internal batteries with good capacity<br>
colour screen to work out where you are, the things around you and
any directions (you don't want voice directions here)<br>
Physically small<br>
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Chose a model to suit. Do go and look at it physically, and take it
out into the sun to evaluate the screen. <br>
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<div>You can load OSM maps [1] on many of Garmin's devices.
You can download all of Europe [2] or just the countries
you are interested in. I used my Garmin eTrex 20 in Costa
Rica with great results. The eTrex series has a somewhat
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<div>We don't have smart phones ( nor smart brains
anymore) so can't use an app.</div>
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I'd encourage you to get a smart phone. I find it aids my brain by
providing 'smarts' ... things like currency conversion, a small
camera, language assistance, as well as maps. Get an in car charger
for it too, saves finding power points and converters. <br>
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<div>Have you considered getting an older device from some
who has gotten something newer? You can load OSMAnd+ which
allows you to download specific countries for offline use.
I use my old Nexus S for that as well as Mapillary. You
don't need service. The gps works and you can use wifi to
download updated maps. Plus with a smartphone, even
without service you can use GoMap!! or Vespucci, to make
edits while you travel.</div>
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