Garmin nuvi 350 Personal Travel Assistant GPS Navigator  

Many Realtors® in Weston Florida who show property rely on finding there way around the neighborhood... either with a map in hand or through map-quest. The ones who can afford the luxuries in life will take it a step further and purchase a GPS or Global Positioning Systems which virtually eliminates the use of paper.......and they are pretty cool as well. The problem with them is if you are going to purchase one...I suggest a small portable one and not the built in kind. Why do you ask? Because thieves love to steal anything from your automobile. They normally go for the big stuff like the stereo receiver. Because of many people forgetting to take these items out of the car they are looking for trouble. Another item that fits the bill are the portable compact disc players. Now that technology has reached different levels...most people are purchasing them ...but they leave them in their cars in plain view for the thieves to break in and are gone within seconds without a trail.

This was in an article in todays Sun Sentinel and not directly quoted but I thought that if it was missed.... people in Weston Florida would want to be aware of it possibly happening to them.

Police and local authorities in three different areas of Broward County have said that these GPS systens have replaced the above as the hottest items to steal. Being that they are portable ...they are easily pawned off. 

So next time you want to use your GPS system...you should remember to remove both the mounting part as well as the GPS itself...why be a victim. It is an investment and a convenience for us.

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19 Comments on Realtors in Weston Florida-I want my GPS...so does everyone else

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30
2007
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Missy,

You see that model? That is mine..you can carry the flat screen in your pocket.

1:15pm • #2
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I could certainly use one of these, considering I'm as directionless as they come.
2:33pm • #3
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Hi Neal, I purchased the portable Garmin 350 at Christmas time and like it. The directions are a bit questionable sometimes as to the route, mostly very good though. I did not purchase the traffic service option and that may have prevented the questionable route dilemma.
I had the clamp stuck on the window and read that it is not a good idea to have it plain view on the windshield even if the GPS is not on it. Thieves figuring you put the GPS under the seat or somewhere else in the car. So I tried to remove it and the black rubber suction cup had fused to the glass. It has been  a hot summer. I was able to remove the residue but it rendered the suction cup useless. The best idea is not leaving it there long term in the first place, as I did. Hope others with the portable device will learn this error before it wrecks the holder.
3:20pm • #4
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Jason,

When you are looking for the local watering hole you use one right?:)

William,

Yes ...I know about the traffic software...I only had trouble with directions 2 times...that was because I have not updated mine ...just too lazy...but I never leave it in the car and do not attach it for those other reasons you mentioned.

3:44pm • #5
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Neal - Thanks for the warning! We have had cell phones taken in broad daylight. It doesn't take long for a thief when they want something.
7:07pm • #6
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Paula,

My freind recently had his stolen out of his car on his driveway

7:17pm • #7
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They just nailed a guy  here who had broken into over 100 cars... GPS devices, computers and cell phones were the hot items..not to mention purses, briefcases and PDA's
7:18pm • #8
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Very wise tips....I want a GPS.....I hoping Santa reads my comment and gets me one for Christmas
7:34pm • #10
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Neal, I don't have a GPS, but I am planning on getting one and these are good tip for when I do.  Who knows maybe Santa Dan will get me and Sandra one :)
8:38pm • #11
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haven't thought about getting one of these yet. it's rather concentrated up here... in two general areas with 40 neighborhoods or so. use a map every now and then...

so did you see what the mets did, didn't do to themselves today? dammit!

 

9:40pm • #12
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01
2007
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My GPS is one of the best investments I've ever made.  I DO NOT leave it in plain sight for anyone to steal.  I don't even use the mounting part.  I plug it in and sit it in a cup holder in my console so I can see it.  When I'm done, it goes back in the....    the secret place that I hide it.  :-)
3:43am • #13
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Interesting how many people are interested in this subject...never though this would get much attention from members....hopefully the public read the article.
6:39am • #14
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Neal- It's on display at the local police station...
9:47pm • #15
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02
2007
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Hi Neal,
I have heard that these are hot in pawn shops.  I do not have one but my Mom has one in her car (built in) and we have made good use of it in some of our travels.  She and I could get lost in a 2 street town!
7:03am • #17
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Neal Don't leave that GPS around my parents house!  I may just pick it up!  Great post and thanks for commenting on mine.
10:41am • #18
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Cynthia,

Anything to make a quick buck:)

Midori,

I brought it the first time I went there just to make sure I knew the way.Don't need it now:)

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