which one are you using frequently : Smartphone vs. Dedicated Car GPS (PND) ?

igo on smartphone, and I'm very happy with it

I have a Montana 600, a little big to just put it in a pocket of my trouser so every now and then I leave it at home.
A couple of times the smartphone HTC wildfire S helped me out, using the standard google cards instantly downloaded through the phone's 3G network.
The Oregon I had previously had a display size just a bit too small to make orientation.

I have a Chinese 2 DIN aftermarket GPS system fitted in my car. UP to 2 days ago i was using Primo2.0 with a Dimka skin. This works perfectly and i am very happy with.

Previously i was using Primo2.4 ver 9.6.13.267029, which worked perfectly, but if i turned off the car without exiting from the satnav it would then freeze the next time i switched on. have now downloaded Primo2.4 ver 9.6.13.351648, from this forum and so far it is behaving itself.

So, thanks for a very good forum which i now visit very regularly.

Hi !
I began occupying a Nuvi (205W) only. Then added TomTom to my smartphone, and by now added Viago from Garmin.
Now, I use in short trips or in my town the smartphone, and on Vacation trips the Nuvi.

I use Garmin on my phone. It's easier to use the same device whether I drive, walk or cycle.

For long planned trip I use my Tomtom, for short day trip the smartphone with Waze or Sygic do the job, for the trail or Geocaching Garmin Oregon its OK.

Frequently Waze for iPhone to get routes avoiding traffic.
For travelling, Garmin nuvi.

For proffesional use a TT GO950 Live with Live Service. So I never get stuck in traffic ( I hope :D ). Also very handy as an extra carkit.
As an alternative I have a Smasung Tab with TomTom, iGO truck, Garmin, Navigon, Here and Sygic. Why six???? Just because it's possible. :D

And if everything fails, there is always an old Nokia phone with ovi maps.

I use Smartphone because for me it's easier to use then a PND and i have it with me all the time.
The only exception is on the motorcycle where i cannot replace a good PND built for motorcycles (brightness, waterproof, charging solution).

i prefer to use any Garmin Nuvi model for my city and the rest of the country, for me its better than any cellphone in general