Garmin Dezlcam 785 LMT-S or Toyota GPS Navigation System for Camry Ateva 2009?

vchar on 14/07/2019 - 22:50
Last edited 14/07/2019 - 23:31 by 1 other user

Hi folks,

Just now I want to take a trip from Melbourne to Darwin with my Camry Ateva 2009 (sounds crazy, right?). The car doesn't have GPS Navigation so I want to get one for the car instead of using Google Map on my iStone.

I don't have enough knowledge in Car GPS Navigation System and with some research, I found that either Garmin Dezlcam 785 LMT-S or Toyota GPS Navigation System is suitable Camry Ateva 2009 but I'm not sure which one is better and to choose. I don't know much about the Toyota GPS Navigation System as I have never used before. Do you have any ideas to share with me? If you have any other suggestions, I'm interested to know.

Cheers,

Automotive Garmin GPS

Comments

  • spackbace on 14/07/2019 - 23:28
    +4

    Just buy a portable. Garmin or whatever has lifetime map updates. Simple

    • vchar on 15/07/2019 - 02:45

      I think so too, Spackbace

      • whooah1979 on 15/07/2019 - 06:47
        +1

        Google maps also have lifetime maps and its free.

  • altomic on 15/07/2019 - 00:05
    +1

    use your phone.

    • vchar on 15/07/2019 - 02:46

      I doubt it works given my circumstance above. Cheers

      • Presence on 15/07/2019 - 13:08

        Yes it does. There are dozens of apps both paid free that work completely offline. OsmAnd is one. It's not even 1GB to store all of Australia.

        Garmin devices are so outdated. They are very slow and have terrible screens and very limited battery. Unless you've got a street address they really suck finding destinations. Lifetime maps might only be a few years. Don't waste your money.

        You can't possibly get lost on sealed roads to Darwin. It's literally a highway the whole way.

        Get a paper map for $10, cause it will help you plan tourist stops, fuel stops etc.

  • bobbified on 15/07/2019 - 00:46

    I found that either Garmin Dezlcam 785 LMT-S or Toyota GPS Navigation System is suitable Camry Ateva 2009

    What do you mean by "suitable"?

    Any portable GPS system would be "suitable" for your Camry. A portable Tomtom has a simple user interface and can be bought for less than $200

    • vchar on 15/07/2019 - 02:44

      Thank you for answering my question. Given my circumstance in which I will take a trip between Melb to Darwin, the two options will give me a lot more information I need on navigation than Google map. That’s why I use the term suitable. Cheers

      • npc on 15/07/2019 - 10:20

        What is so wrong/unusual in the trip between "Melb" and Darwin?

      • Presence on 15/07/2019 - 13:09

        What do you want the device to do that Google map doesn't do?

  • Cheeper on 15/07/2019 - 00:52
    +1

    Genuine toyota will cost a mint for map updates… forget that.
    Just buy a dedicated nav unit or best option, use an android phone and one of the many free gps apps available.

    • vchar on 15/07/2019 - 02:44

      Xywolap, how much does it cost for an update? Regards

      • Kangal on 15/07/2019 - 09:12

        A new car
        *ba dum tshhh

        (Just get a midrange, stand-alone GPS. You'll need your phone for emergencies)

  • ShortyX on 15/07/2019 - 20:08
    +1

    Sorry, why can’t you use your phone?

    Putting your phone on a Rock phone holder with the cable plugged in and running Waze would work well.

    • altomic on 15/07/2019 - 23:38

      exactly, OP you driving a Camry.

      you're not taking some Leyland brothers-esque 4WDing adventure over mountains, through streams and across desert plains.

      you're taking one of the 2 paved highways to Darwin. it's basically "head north"

      (sounds crazy, right?).

      no, it doesn't sound crazy at all. it's just a long drive. a very very long drive.

      • vchar on 16/07/2019 - 15:44

        hi Altomic,

        it appears to me that you have that experience. I just want to try at least once in my life to drive across the central land of Australia. it would be great if you can share with me some thoughts.

        Cheers,

        • altomic on 16/07/2019 - 17:12
          +1

          Driving in Australia is pretty straight forward. especially when going to Darwin. It literally is "follow the highway".

          when I drove around NT I just used a NT road map.

          it's literally sticking to the major roads/highways.

          you're throwing away money and over complicating things by trying to update your car system.

          and your phone will work fine. or get an elcheapo android and use that as a dedicated GPS. but honestly you don't need it.

          my tip is - go to an OP shop and buy an Australian road atlas.

          • vchar on 16/07/2019 - 20:19

            @altomic: Thank you, Altomic.

            I was a bit worry due to the long distance. I thought I will not have access to the internet so my phone gps becomes useless. I thought a portal GPS navigator will help.

            After doing my research, as you said, it is quite straightforward to get to NT.

            Do you know if there are rest houses along the way?

            Regards,

            • altomic on 16/07/2019 - 21:38

              @vchar: your phone GPS does not need internet.

              yes, rest houses. towns. hotels/pubs. etc. you'll be right.

    • vchar on 16/07/2019 - 15:45

      HI ShortyX, I'm wondering if I will have internet access throughout my trip. :D

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