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Re: TomTom 7 vs Garmin XT....which is better and why???

I have used just about all of the packages that are out there and I prefer GarminXT 5+ by far.

The maps look better, it doesnt look like something from an 80's computer game
The interface is layed out better
Google Local Search makes it way better than TomTom's POI system
The routes are great
Weather, Traffic, a link to Panoramio (helps when looking for specific buildings and places), Fuels Prices... make it way more connected than other packages, and make it more rounded.
Multi-Stop routes are easier to build with Garmin
Proximity Points
The ability to send your exact position in real-time to contacts from within the software
Ability to control how much of the maps are actually loaded

As far as TomTom goes with customization.... other than changing the voices, and icons.... I mean really, what functionality does that add?
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