how about Garmin nuvi FREE

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Another recommendation for the Garmin Nuvi line.

I would add that I find text-to-speech (TTS) an invaluable feature. With TTS, instead of the unit saying "Turn right in 500 feet," it will say "Turn right in 500 feet onto Washington Road." This helps me know where to turn if there's a Jefferson Avenue coming up in 425 feet, Washington Road in 500 feet, and an Adams St. in 595 feet. True, the unit mispronounces names at times (so do I), but it's almost always close enough to the correct pronunciation that it's easily recognizable.

The least expensive Garmin Nuvi with TTS is probably the model 260. If you want a wide screen model, there's the 260W, although I find that I'd rather keep my eyes on the road and be guided by voice prompts, so the wider screen wouldn't be all that important to me.

And while I appreciate that you don't care about music, video, currency converters, language translators, etc. (nor do I care about these features), you may wish to consider whether it's worth getting a unit capable of receiving traffic reports. Until recently, I dismissed this feature as being of highly limited value, but I admit I've enabled it a few times recently, and it's actually warned me of traffic delays sufficiently far in advance to permit me to re-route, and avoid getting stuck in 45 minute long back-ups. I only mention this because you indicate you're in the Boston area, where traffic isn't exactly unknown. I'm not pushing this feature, just pointing out that although I didn't think it was worth much to me, I'm now beginning to re-evalulate that belief (even if the traffic information is sometimes a little inaccurate or delayed). I figure if it keeps me from showing up late to one meeting, it's earned its keep.

A chart comparing the features of the various Garmin Nuvi models may be found here.

Just an FYI, in Boston, streets are fairly close together (at least in a lot of parts of it). If you drive too fast, you WILL miss your prompt to turn. Pay attention to where your next turn it or you'll miss it. When my dad complained about this I thought it was because he drove too fast. But after using it myself through Boston when my mom was in the hospital, I see what he meant.

Yugster has a Refurb Garmin Nuvi 350 for $149.95 + $6.95 shipping today until supplies last.

As an update, I decided on the nuvi 260W. Has text to speech and 4.3 inch screen. I don't care about the Bluetooth and other feature on higher end units anyway. Final price: $187 (new unit, not refurb). Ordered from AJ Prindle for $299 with $113 MS CashBack.

Mio C520 at Best Buy, on sale now for $150.