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That beats Newegg's price at $99.99 + shipping: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823100039

Please joine the thread already in progress: http://forums.gottadeal.com/showthread.php?t=82672 Closing this one.

Link? I'm not saying your wrong... I have to double-check myself.

Don't mind the low stars... but you have to see this movie: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0091499/ (It's campy but I love it.) This one you've probably already watched: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0085333/

Cut and paste now, people! http://s23.photobucket.com/albums/b399/Marcster2005/Smileypad/Jobs/sultan.gif You da man!

Neither do I... http://s23.photobucket.com/albums/b399/Marcster2005/Smileypad/NO/b0fe4685.gif I believe it does have the normal audio clues "Turn left at the next intersection." I'll double-check when I have the time to do all of them.

Holy smokes, I hope you feel better soon... There's one in the Staples ad for $59.99 after a $40 easy rebate. There might be one in the OD ad, we'll have to wait and see.

Folding chair for long lines?: http://dsp.imageg.net/graphics/product_images/p3635119p275w.jpg These types of chairs are available at most sporting goods stores. That stool is $20 @ Dick's Sporting Goods.

I will say that it's probably going to vary from region to region... Every so often I'll get coupons in the mail that are only good at Central Pennsylvania DDs. I know that NY has their own coupons. The BF specials are probably the same way.

The TomTom One units have voice prompts. The TomTom One XL-S @ Office Depot has text-to-speech.

One nifty thing about Mio GPS units is that they are built on the Windows CE operating system and can be modified for additional features, Red Light Camera or Speed Cameras anyone??? How about changing the "skin"? (similar to the desktop on a computer). How about watching a video file, viewing pictures, etc. on your Mio? (even though it doesn't have that feature "in the box", apparently, you can add software to it to give it additional functionality). Go here to read more: http://www.hugginsnet.com/ilovemymio/ I don't know too much about what's involved, but if you like to play around with modifying software to suite your unique needs, Mio seems like a winner.

Hey folks --- http://s23.photobucket.com/albums/b399/Marcster2005/Smileypad/Hello-Bye/hellothere.gif An important note about text-to-speach: Most (but not all!) GPS units have audible instructions, as the standard. For instance, you will hear the unit say: "Turn right at the next intersection." Text-to-speech is a step up from that. It would change that to say: "Turn right onto Oakleaf Lane." That's the basic difference. The only real benefit to text-to-speech is if they actually put street signs up at intersections near you. In a big city, that would be beneficial, if you live out in Sticksville, you may not have that many street signs for you to look at and double-check, making text-to-speech a non-issue. Whether that really matters to you is up to you, but I wouldn't have that factor determine which unit I bought.

I would think lying that would clash with heavenlyvalo's beliefs in the same way that drinking coffee would...

Go here: http://forums.gottadeal.com/showthread.php?t=80441 And while your at it, feel free to peruse our entire "Black Friday Basics" section: http://forums.gottadeal.com/forumdisplay.php?f=58 It will probably answer quite a few questions for you... and maybe even some that you hadn't thought of.

Watch out though... too much water and you'll be having to pee instead of shopping! http://s23.photobucket.com/albums/b399/Marcster2005/Smileypad/Non-Smiling/Flushed.gif

Yeah, me too! I was between Radio Shack & Staples, but I think that Staples has more stuff that I want (besides the GPS). I'll see what I can do. Some of these units have virtually no information about them on the internet (the Amcor A3900 at L-N-T, for instance), or the information is flat-out hard to find (every company has a different format for presenting their specs). Happy to help. Black Friday 2007 will be known as the "YEAR OF THE GPS", mark my words! (and maybe the "Year of the Digital Photo Frame" too). I'm glad to be a part of it. Heck, I have both this thread and the Photo Frame Thread (http://forums.gottadeal.com/showthread.php?t=87665). *Pat on the back for me* for recognizing trends! I'll have to look into it... No way that I'm going to BB though. OK, I think the Navigon has the best looking display, hands-down. The most "pretty" interface if you will. And I love the fact that it shows the speed limit for any street you are on -- around here, we could use more speed limit signs, and I love the fact that it shows you which lane you should be in, and for it's price point, it's one of the few with text-to-speech. However, I really haven't been able to find true "I own it and I love it" reviews about the Navigon 2100. Most "reviews" are just rehashes of the feature set -- great, I can get that from the box. You should take a look at these reviews for the Navigon 5100 and 7100 (the 2100's big brothers): Navigon 5100: http://reviews.cnet.com/car-gps-navigation/navigon-5100/4505-3430_7-32557478.html http://www.amazon.com/review/product/B000U5W4R2/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1_cm_cr_acr_img?%5Fencoding=UTF8&showViewpoints=1 Navigon 7100: http://reviews.cnet.com/car-gps-navigation/navigon-7100/4505-3430_7-32557477.html http://www.amazon.com/review/product/B000S11K5U/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1_cm_cr_acr_img?%5Fencoding=UTF8&showViewpoints=1 Based on those reviews, it sounds like Navigon has the right feature set, but these first edition units are a little rough around the edges (7 minutes to establish a satellite lock for the 5100 and 2 minutes on the 7100!!!) http://s23.photobucket.com/albums/b399/Marcster2005/Smileypad/Rude/raspa.gif At that rate, it could be 12 minutes for the 2100!

Cyber Monday is just a myth that was dreamed up a few years ago to sell some newspapers... Along the lines of the Loch Ness Monster and Big Foot. That being said, Newegg usually does have a nice little sale.

http://s23.photobucket.com/albums/b399/Marcster2005/Smileypad/Female/N1YouareTheWomanHL1.gif I would totally fall for that. http://s23.photobucket.com/albums/b399/Marcster2005/Smileypad/Yes/Nodding.gif

Links about Craftsman tools: http://www.inthewoodshop.org/reviews/sears.shtml ("Craftsman hand tools are really worth every penny.") http://www.epinions.com/review/Craftsman_250_pc_Mechanics_Tool_Set_33250/content_133366779524

When I sold cars, A LOT of the mechanics bought from the Snap-On truck that would come around (kinda like the ice cream truck, LOL). But Snap-On tools are ultra-expensive as far as I can tell. Since he is using these for work, I would strongly recommend Craftsman (from Sears). They come with a lifetime warranty on all hand tools. If he manages to break a socket, or whatever, he can just take it to the nearest store for free replacement. No receipt needed. I've done this three times, once for a screwdriver and twice for a measuring tape. But you might want to talk to one of his coworkers to see what your DH needs -- I am assuming that he already has some tools and you don't want to buy something he already has... Sears ad for BF is here: http://forums.gottadeal.com/showthread.php?t=82464 And stay away from stuff from Harbor Freight. While their tools are OK for a hobbyist or occasional use, that Chinese steel will not last for the kind of use your husband would put them through. Lowe's has their own in-house brand called Kobalt, and Home Depot has Husky. I'm not sure what their warranties though. He might take some ribbing from the other mechanics with Kobalt or Husky though... Snap-On or Craftsman, they're safe bets! Just my http://s23.photobucket.com/albums/b399/Marcster2005/Smileypad/Things/twocents.gif.

Oh, gotcha... I'll do that right now. http://s23.photobucket.com/albums/b399/Marcster2005/Smileypad/Bananas/borange2.gif

Optimus is Radio Shacks "in-house" brand. I'd put more faith in them than some brand I've never heard of... Be sure to let us know what you think of them.

Wyomissing, PA: http://i10.tinypic.com/6kgxkcw.jpg At least the Target has an overhang, should keep most of the rain off...

Maybe a little ultraviolence?: http://www.gonemovies.com/WWW/XsFilms/SnelPlaatjes/ActKubrickClockwork.jpg Just kidding, of course... For folks who don't know what I am talking about: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0066921

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