garmin vs northstar

RichP

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Feb 3, 2010
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NY
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I just upgraded my boat. Last boat had an older Garmin and the new one has a Northstar 550i.

Seems to me that the Garmin graphics and usability is better than the Northstar. Plotting a course, finding destination like restaurants and towns seems much more difficult on the Northstar. Not a big navigator so an easy to use GPS helps me get further than I would typically travel which makes allows me more stress free boating.

I am considering swapping the Northstar out unless I find that it is a user issue vs the 550i..... Thanks
 
I have never had or used either but as FYI, you can buy Smartcraft gateway to bridge the Northstar unit in to Smartcraft. That is 1 plus I guess.

Jason
 

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