Question

I have never owned any kind of GPS system before. So as you could imagine I was pretty clueless, but I've been doing some research on the Garmin Nuvi models. There's so many different nuvi models, it was a little overwhelming at first.

Some of the Features I Want
-4.3"+ Screen
-Portable
-Voice-activated navigation (operate device with spoken commands):
-Turn-by-turn directions with voice guidance.
-Lifetime map updates for free.

So the nuvi models that fit my needs are 3790LMT [4.3" Screen]($399), 2460LMT [5" Screen]($299), & 2360LMT [4.3" Screen]($260).

Today I noticed that Best Buy had the 3790T on sale for $219.

If I get the 3790T can I not use it until I purchase the maps? How exactly does that wok?

How often do I have to pay for the maps? Do I pay monthly, yearly is it a one time payment?

I read this in a review on Best Buy.com

How many other nuvi models have that feature and what's the feature called?


Thanks in advance.

And also for anybody that has a nuvi model with a 5" screen is it small enough that you can put it in your pocket?