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| 852 GPS POS 4 good gp . pro big screen display loud and clear voice . even street name be clear Quick satellite connection con bit convoluted menu Poor touch sensitivity for screen very poor mount . come of easily -lrb- the unit from mount not the mount from dashboard -rrb- overall good gp with no major issue . Update : the mount become really worse . I drop the GPS many time while mount or operate when it be mount . start dislike a good gp for very poor mount ! | |
| 760 GPS POS 5 I have have a Garmin nuvi 255W 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator however , the power cable that come with the unit from the factory in the last few week before I get this amazonbasic model have be act weird . the old power supply do not work right 100 % of the time , that could be from a couple of year of in\/out - in\/out in the power adapter slot . anyways , the timing of this AmazonBasics unit be fortuitous . I pick one of these amazonbasic power cord up , and it work perfectly . this be one of those device where it be hard to do a `` big '' review , because it either work or it do not . this work . a few cosmetic difference between this and the factory model be all I can talk about , really . 1 -rrb- the AmazonBasics unit have a smaller cord than the factory unit . inside a car , this should be a non issue , but it do have a somewhat smaller cord . 2 -rrb- the blue power light on the AmazonBasics unit be MUCH brighter than the red light that be on my factory unit . these be both very minor nit , the thing work great , and if you need one of these for you Nuvi , I would say go for it . | |
| 946 GPS NEG 1 TomTom support supervisor first tell I that I have a defective example so I exchange it . two week and several hour of my time later , I be tell by TomTom support that the problem be that this model be incompatible with Mac computer . who know and frankly I do not care at this point . nothing in TomTom 's manual or Amazon 's sale material to indicate map and firmware can only be download through a pc . I be just irritated that TomTom apparently have a license through Amazon to waste my time . this be the first and last TomTom product for I . | |
| 8 GPS POS 5 I get the product very fast and it be what I order . I need this product for marine research in Mexico . | |
| 61 GPS NEG 2 we purchase the Magellan RoadMate 6000T for a trip cross country . we arrive with only one misdirection , which Magellan quickly recalculate and send we in the right direction . we love this unit , but it will not backup we information . I try 3 different sd card and have Magellan customer Service walk I through the process several time . finally on the third call to customer support , while they put I on hold I research this problem on the internet and find it to be a common one . customer support could only advise I to send it back to be service ; they never admit this can be a issue . to make the call to customer service even more challenging , each time I call the person on the other end of the phone , have difficulty understand I , and I to , have difficulty understand they . we currently live in a very high traffic area , and never leave home without it , but we be plan to return it after we new Garmin arrive . | |
| 718 GPS NEU 3 this be revolutionary 3-4 year ago , but with new handheld device like the iPhone , etc show how a handheld interface should work , this begin to feel ancient . + Great reception + rugged -lrb- get a screen protector -rrb- + reliable - hard to remove memory card , which make the next negative even worse . - for the US Topo Mapsource CD set , you can only can transfer 2026 of the 7000 US map segment per memory card . this mean you can not simply load the entire US -lrb- 7000 segment -rrb- on a memory card . you need 3 512mb memory card . - the Mapsource datum be OLD . the 2003 Mapsource Topo CD set be miss street that be 20 year old in southern St Louis . the new 2008 Mapsource dvd be miss street that be 15 year old . Google\/Yahoo\/MapQuest find these street easily . do not surprise if the forest you be hike thru lead to a undocumented megamall . - Poor UI for drive direction , etc. . this be a hike boat device , DO NOT buy for exclusive use with you car . - searching for pous be very difficult . - map management be terrible . if you have multiple map , good luck figure out how to change the map in use . a example , if you install City Navigator , you topo will disappear bc the City Navigator cover the topo map . you have to turn off City Navigator , but it be bury deep in the menu system . - worst design bike attachment mechanism ever . it be too small for almost all handlebars . : -lrb- overall , I love it for hike , find it occasionally useful for biking -lrb- preven I from get lose -rrb- , and dislike it for car use , city exploration . Google Maps on a iPhone or Windows Mobile be much better . | |
| 9 GPS POS 5 I have have this gp for almost two year and use it every day . it work exactly as it be suppose to work . I use the weighted dash holder - not the windshield mount . I also add a sd card to backup my address , but I have never have to resort to this . it be very user friendly , and everyone in the family have no trouble use it . one time I have a problem get get reception . I contact tech support and quickly receive some advice that work right away . -lrb- it turn out that dust can collect in the antenna attachment - I be tell to just pull it off , blow on the connection , and replace it . Voila - satellite connection be restore ! -rrb- other than that , I have have no problem with my unit . the only two issue that would make this gp better would be to have it smaller and to have a internal battery . however , even with these drawback , it be a great gp , and my entire family have be very happy with it . | |
| 79 GPS POS 5 how can people slam the Legend when it can be pick up for less than $ more than the basic etrex ? I use the basic model for over a year , love it , then buy the Legend . I be delighted with all the extra option . the high re screen , much better than the original etrex . I love that I can upload my waypoint and track from my old e-trex and download back to the new one . the pan map be a nice addition as be the calculator and calender . I think some people want it to perform like a $ 1000 unit but only pay $ 150 - do not listen to they . my only complaint be that the click-stick be not on the right side . | |
| 441 GPS POS 5 purchase for my parent -lrb- 80 year old -rrb- . they love it . Easy to use , and so far seem to be very accurate . | |
| 881 GPS POS 5 I just get to use it , and it work great . the screen could be a little brighter in the shade . | |
| 515 GPS POS 4 the combo pack for $ 199 be great . it doesnt come with a ac adapter for home , only for the car . the case be good and the Magellan software -lrb- my third Magellan product -rrb- be easy to use . the button could have be improve with lighting but all in all a great value for the price , especially compare with over price Garmin , etc. . | |
| 592 GPS POS 5 it be a great product - just a couple of thing . there be address that it do not recognize , and sometimes it default to South Elgin when I put in Elgin , send one to the wrong part of town . and occasionally it refuse to believe that a intersection exist . but by in large it be a fabulous product . | |
| 434 GPS POS 5 a excellent device for marathon training . I be run my first marathon in October and in a sort of weird way , this device be key to keep I on target . I use it for the entire week , against my set training plan -lrb- 32 mile this week -rrb- without charge it . at the end of the week , I pop it in the dock to download datum and recharge . I use it primarily to track my mileage , time , and pace . I also look at heart rate and elevation to determine improvement . the real beauty of this device be the ability to run ANY route you want , without even think about the distance before hand . the garmin Training Center software be so-so . I would really like to do more with the datum in term of analysis and graphing , but it be a pain with the raw datum -lrb- export function -rrb- . I understand you can use the web software -lrb- motionbased or connect -rrb- to do more , but I have not experiment yet with the web software . as for size , some have complain about it , BUT I do not have any problem with the size . I do not have big wrist either . it be certainly larger than a watch and it do take up a good portion of the top and side of the wrist . look at it this way , you look like a serious runner with it ! it \* may \* be a problem for a petite female with very small wrist . the heart monitor be also no big deal . I wear it all the time , and barely know it be there . sometimes when I sweat a lot , it start to slip down a little . you can either tighten it or occasionally re-adjust as you run . I do not like it tight , to ease my breathing . as for reliability ... no issue . Works flawlessly . it do take a couple of minute to acquire satellite signal prior to run . I be glad I do not buy the newer 405 base on its review . -lrb- but the new 310xt look very nice -rrb- in my opinion , you can not go wrong with the 305 . | |
| 216 GPS POS 4 I buy this gp for my honeymoon trip on a cruise liner . I take it on the top deck and plot the ship 's position relative to its sailing along the eastern US Coast -lrb- we sail from NYC to pr , and St Thomas -rrb- . I be able to track we speed and course the entire time . the battery last as long as the box say , about 12 hour straight . the screen be easy to read and the device be simple enough to use . I be impressed . | |
| 660 GPS POS 5 I really like they , and this model be slightly improve over previous one . it have a additional screen that conveniently display additional information . it be easy to use and accurate . the first one I own fail due to a software glitch , but Garmin provide I with a patch . I especially like the ability to download waypoint from my topographical program . get the carry case so the screen do not get scratch up . | |
| 707 GPS NEG 1 the device break down in 8 month . it take a 30 min wait time with Garmin customer service , and the representative tell I that in this situation there be nothing they can do . I have to ship the device back with my own expense and they offer I a `` refurbish '' device with 3 month warranty on it . I do not know what be the future of this refurbish device , but I be not so confident . also if something go wrong , the charge to fix a issue be $ 110 + ~ $ 10 for shipping . wonderful ! $ 120 to fix a $ 149 device . this be what happen when there be no competition in the market . I hope someone rise to stop this . | |
| 951 GPS POS 4 a big feature for this unit be the lifetime traffic and map . more and more manufacturer be do this and it be great for we the consumer . make life a lot easier and we will hook the unit up to the computer to get the map . while do that we will update the software too , which might not happen as often otherwise . I have use various tomtom before as well as many other gp unit . this unit have a great screen . big and easy to see . unless you be get sun on it . screen get wash out in sunlight . the menu be fairly easy to use and maneuver , but can get confuse at time try to figure out where to go . IQ route be great . nice to have that in calculate route . but cancel a route be too complicate . Satellite lock be quick and solid . Lane guidance and exit sign be great . in fact TomTom seem to have more of they than other unit I have use . I like the flash green arrow to show you what lane you should be in . nice , visual feature . big complaint I have be the mount . it be way too hard to attach to the windshield and the GPS have fall off more than once . give I the traditional mount please ... these ez mount be anything but ez . not a bad gp with some nice feature . but ultimately , I need to be assure the unit will stay put and be able to see it in the sun . | |
| 605 GPS NEG 2 bought my e-trek Legend in March 2002 for geocach ; initially it do ok , track well but lose signal often when under leafcover in the wood . start notice power shutoff problem when first turn it on ; think it be the battery connection , I be begin now to think it be poor\/thin soldering in the manufacture . now the click stick will only work in two of four direction . for what I pay for it , and as little as I use it , I doubt if I 'll replace it with another Garmin e-Trek , they just do not seem substantial enough for hike -lrb- to think , I cradle that thing like a baby in the wood , be careful with it ! -rrb- . | |
| 542 GPS POS 4 I be very pleased with my Garmin Nuvi 1450 purchase . I have be use it for about a month and have have no problem with it . recently , I download and install the software patch that be cause some Nuvi 's to freeze up . I be look forward to take it on my trip to Boston at the end of the month . | |
| 7 GPS POS 4 I have be debate get this item for month . it be a great price for a great item . only small hiccup be when leave house it take I around block instead of straight through . but it recalculate very very quickly when I go off route . I love the fact that it have pous already available for you to search for and get direction too . the lighting and even mount be work great . | |
| 285 GPS POS 5 I have get my i3 for six month now . other than the occasional hard-freeze -lrb- require the removal of car adapter power and open the battery compartment door to kill power and restart -rrb- and also some inaccuracy in the map datum -lrb- I do not attribute this issue to the unit per se but the datum provider -rrb- , the unit have be well worth every cent I pay for it . I live in Seattle , but I take my i3 along with I to Cabo San Lucas in Mexico -lrb- about 2000 mile away -rrb- , and also to Singapore -lrb- over 8000 mile away ! -rrb- , and in both case , the unit be able to figure out where it be after it take well over 10 minute acquire satellite . it just do not have the correct datum to work in those place . Thought that be something fun to know . | |
| 225 GPS POS 5 Garmin out rank they all . I buy the GPS as a gift , it be so great , I buy one for myself . could not ask for a better product and the price be great ! | |
| 470 GPS POS 4 I purchase Magellan map 330x two year ago . that one be work really fine . but because its design be not as cute as I would expect , I sell it off eBay one year ago . then I be search for a replacement one , and it be find to be Garmin eTrex Vista . so I purchase it and use it during the 2002 Christmas vacation in California . to my much disappointment , it be really quite inferior to map330 . the only reason I buy it be it it look cute , easy to fit my pocket . however , on technically side , there be many problem . after make painfully decision , I decide to sell it and buy back the map300 again . First , Garmin 's gp do not come with the detailed city map , which be sell separately for $ 99 + . it be quite expensive . Magellan 's city map come with map330x . -lrb- Garmin 's GPS be already sell higher than comparable Magellan 's -rrb- . second , Vista 's map on the screen be not float . for example , if the street name be `` Main St. '' , and the first two character `` Ma '' be happen to be cutoff on the left side , the screen only display `` in St. '' . very bad , be not it ? map330x 's text name be float to fit in the screen . Third , very very bad , Vista be very slow and difficult to lock the satellite signal . and once it do lock , it be quite easy to get lose -lrb- see other review for any Magellan GPS -rrb- . this be the main problem that make I abandon it finally , even though I like its stylish design so much . fourth , once it lose the satellite signal , it display the message on the bottom of all screen and just will not go , which block the necessary information -lrb- such as elevator , distance , street name , etc. -rrb- that I will like to see even though the signal be off . Fifth , it be quite difficult to navigate the map to left , right , up or down . in map330x , you just move the cursor , use one hand only , can do it , whilea same functionality in Vista need two step and need two hand . it be not likely to do it during drive . Sixth , although Vista outside design be quite cute , its button location be very bad . it be very difficult to manipulate they use one hand during the driving . you may say it be not suppose to use it during drive . but use it during drive , so what , it be just a quite look on the screen , just like drink a soda or eat a bite of mcdonald . it do not cause any problem when use probably . plus , it be only useful during the drive when one need to figure out if he\/she be in the right direction on highway , or if miss a exit , and how far it be need to get the destination . without the proper use of it with one hand , you bet how many people will be buy a gp . Seventh , when Vista be first turn on , it lock the screen to scan the satellite frequency -lrb- which be already quite long compare with map330x -rrb- and do not allow you to go to any other screen further . this be also very bad feature . sometime I just want to see the map of last location , I do not really need to track the current location ; or I just want to setup configuration , why should I have to wait the satellite signal ? there be also other major issue such as not show what be the version number of the firmware , how much memory be leave , what kind of external map be load , etc. . in this deflationary world , I make purchase carefully on high-tech gadget . I understand the price will drop quickly . so if I do buy it , I really expect to own it and consider the money be discard . if a company do not provide a good product , it can not expect to sell it too many , because nowadays there be on-line auction and trading site everywhere . if a customer do not like the product generally after use it , he\/she will sell it , say , at eBay . therefore , the used one get circulate again and again in the secondary trading market , make the new one difficult to be mass sell . | |
| 763 GPS POS 5 I have a old Street pilot . I buy a new car and be unable to find my old dashboard mount . in my last vehicle I use a purchase bean bag mount and lose the dashboard mount that originally come with my Street pilot . so , I be a little hesitant to order this dashboard mount . I be quite pleased to find it be exactly what I need and even come with mount instruction -lrb- which I also lose with the old one -rrb- . | |
| 137 GPS NEU 3 just get my Edge 800 a couple of week ago , and until now I be pretty satisfied , all though there be some small annoying thing and that be why I only rate it 3 star , but that might not influence you product . 1 . I have have 3 freeze so far and that be a little to much within the short time I have have it , so I have have to reboot it . 2 . the mount be not fit for my MTB , it simply do not work well with the handlebar and not at all on the stem , so if you have a short stem , be prepare , it might not mount at all . 3 . you might need to turn up for the background light to see you datum while biking . about the mount , I do have a Edge 705 the mount for that fitted fine for my mtb with short stem , so I figure this one would as well . I ask Garmin about it and the only answer they could come up with be : `` you may be able to purchase larger band for the mount '' ... Dah , what do that help , well I figure that be a typical Garmin answer , so what I do be to cut some rubber from a use inner tube tie it with a ziplock and put the Edge 800 mount on top of that ... so now I can use it , but be not proud of my setup : - -rrb- come down to the digital part , it be great , just notice that the screen be not at all crystal clear and sharp , but it be work ok , the touchscreen be easy to use and do work with biking glove . the setup possibility be great , you can tune it almost 100 % into the computer and info you want in front of you , and that be some great feature . I use it for interval , and set that up be a little time consuming , but the workout you have when you be do be perfect and 100 % yours , the little `` info '' beep be not loud enough , so I overhear it and mess up my interval , but I guess I need to make more attention , the Edge 705 be way louder . I 'll post a image of my homemade mtb mount . | |
| 670 GPS POS 5 the Garmin 76 CSx GPS this as good as it get for now . it have every thing a outdoors person need they even put a jump master on this thing . I love it | |
| 299 GPS POS 5 I have about 15 run on it so far . I use it at lease 3 time a week . almost everyone everyone in my run group -lrb- desert dash -rrb- have on . will not go wrong with this one . | |
| 925 GPS POS 5 drive through down town dc with this be a breeze . I love garmin software , it actually get I through some of the more confusing exit that be not really exit like near the kennedy center . small and easy to use ! | |
| 467 GPS NEG 1 I buy this Garmin because it seem like it would be easy to use . my daughter have a 350 and she love it . but I do not love mine . it only hold a charge for about 2 hour , it do not come with any external battery charge except a vehicle power outlet cord and when I plug the GPU unit in it immediately go into charge mode and will not operate . same thing when I plug it into my desktop comptuter at home -lrb- with a usb cord from my camera , since one be not supply with the Garmin . -rrb- when it be charge , I can not do anything else : no naviagaion , no download waypoint , nothing . plus , it doen ' t know where anything be ! it send I way out of my way or onto dead end street try to get anywhere ! I do not know anything about other GPS unit , but if they be all like this , who need it ?? I 'll just go back to my old way : highway map and print out from Google map -- they be more accurate anyway ... | |
| 922 GPS POS 4 decent beginner level gp for geocach only . prior to purchase this item I be use a iPhone for Geocaching . the battery on the iPhone drain rapidly when Geocaching . the eXplorist gc have a excellent battery life . it be accurate at get to the coordinate . it can store quite a few cache with all the necessary datum and hint , waypoint , etc. . price point be 50 to 75 % less than other gp device . instruction that come with the unit be useless . you must download the manual from the Magellan website . even then I have to go to some forum to get some answer about the unit . biggest con about the device : it do not have a internal compass ; use gp reading to plot you direction . if you be not move , there be no way to tell what direction you need to go . as a result , it be easy to start in the wrong direction until the directional indicator get enough reading from the satellite . also , you can display the long\/lat coordinate of the cache , but you can not do a side by side with you current coordinate vs cache coordinate . accuracy be about 10 to 12 foot of cache -lrb- iPhone can be 100 foot off -rrb- . paired with a hiker compass this unit work quite well . | |
| 153 GPS NEG 1 my holder break after use for a month . it have a design problem . there be a very strong spring inside the holder ' four screw be place in each side of the holder to place two plastic part together . there be nothing to support the two plastic part together in the middle where they place the spring at . what happen to my holder be that the plastic deform due to the strong tension inside . I be very disappointed at this product , since I be plane to drive one of my friend to the airport that day . | |
| 479 GPS POS 4 great product , essential training aid , work well and datum be reliable . only downfall be that it be a little bulky . | |
| 56 GPS NEU 3 I do not purchase this item from Amazon as the Red version be not my first choice . my unit be purchase directly from TomTom . this be not my first TomTom PND . from my previous dealings with TomTom and TomTom Home I know that you need to create a new account for each TomTom device that you own . strange that the company design they product support expect that a customer will only ever buy one of they device . that be say , even a new account do not help with register and use the ease with the pc software . when I try to register my ease I receive a error message the say that there be a invalid version of the TomTom application on my device . the company website be no help . a call to they support line give the excuse that the ease be ` too new ' and that TomTom be work on fix the Home application to recognize this unrecognized device . this should have be do before the product release . the ease work well as a pnd out of the box and I like the attach folding suction cup mount . until the ease be support by the Home application and the customer support telephone menu it do not have anything else go for it . | |
| 59 GPS POS 4 price come down the day after I receive it . not sure how to return it as it have be a while since I get it . the product be good though . | |
| 284 GPS NEU 3 I recently purchase a Magellan 3030-LM from Amazon which , as the model number imply , include Lifetime Map update . unfortunately for I , I could not read the `` fine print '' on the product box , as no where on the Amazon product page or product description do it say that I must use m Windows VISTA or Windows 7 base pc to get Lifetime Map update . so , if you use any flavor of Linux or Mac you be out of luck get the update , unless you want to hike to the nearest friend , relative , library , or other place where you can borrow a m Windows VISTA or Windows 7 computer to do you map update . the product as a whole seem to be good . I be impress with the screen size , the touch screen function and clarity . the unit seem to function well , hard to really say after only 3 hour , but I be dismay when I begin the recommend immediate update only to find that I could not without jump through hoop . I contact Magellan 800 # technical support and while they apologize , they be all but helpful . I do get to speak to a manager , who again apologize , but only lead I to believe that Magellan know this problem exist with non-windows user , and could only say that she would report my concern . 12\/20\/2010 Update : I drag my Magellan 3030-LM to a windoze base system , be able to log in and find that while I should run update , no update be available as my gp already have the most recent version -lrb- actually newest available -rrb- already install . other than the windoze requirement , the gp seem to work well . I only have a couple issue that concern I . the map datum list road that should not be travel -lrb- 4th class or lower -rrb- and some road that do not exist or have not exist for year . I live in rural Vermont and we have many 4th class road , that be accessible maybe during some summer month and then only with a 4wd vehicle . other road have be `` throw up '' or discontinue . the map still show they , 30 plus year later . no wonder people stop by my house ask how to get to certain road . they be follow they gp . I specifically test my unit where I know it might tell I to go on a non existent road , and sure enough , it do . my warning to you be , if the road look like it be get rougher and narrower , turn around now ! another issue with the map be there have be road change here in Vermont , as elsewhere , where the road bed no longer follow the path show on the map . I travel a road yesterday , that be change nearly 15 year ago , and the GPS think I be off the road somewhere , dance around look for a way to return to a normal path , tell I to make a legal u-turn as soon as I could . while I be sure the map folk be do a fine job , there do not seem to be a way to report to they that they map have some bug . lastly , there be one irritating issue I have . I do not like the sound on when I be on known road , and I be just try to locate a address . I can see well enough so I mute the sound . well , for some odd reason , while the speaker show that it be muted , every now and then I will get annoying verbal instruction . this also happen yesterday , as I be travel home . I end up turn the GPS off . 12\/27\/2010 receive a microsd -lrb- sandisk -rrb- 2gb card as a gift . the Magellan Roadmate 3030 seem to know it be there , as each time I turn the gp on it warn `` Supplementary Content Detected - to access content , a restart be require '' ... but a restart will not cause it to remember that the sd card be add . also , there do not seem to be a way to access the card once install ... read and re-read download `` user manual '' from Magellan and find no useful sd information or instruction . 08\/09\/2011 Magellan Content Manager tell I that there be update available for my unit with Lifetime Maps . I connect and Content Manger tell I there be a software and a map update from 41 to 43 available . I tell Content Manager to update , and it proceed to download and install a software update to the unit . I be then instruct by Content Manager to unplug my unit and it would automatically reboot , which it do and it appear to have install a update . I then connect my unit back to the pc and rerun Content Manager and it tell I there be a `` Free '' no cost -rrb- map update from 41 to 43 . I tell Content Manager to update which it start to download . somewhere in the process it come up `` fail '' and I be instruct that I must reinstall old update , which appear to happen automatically as my system say that it have map 41 . however , when I try to connect and update the map , which be available , it now tell I I must `` buy '' they , which be ludicrous as I have a Lifetime map unit . somewhere in the process Magellan record or they Content Manager be mess up . I have try to contact Magellan , but they be only available 6am to 5pm pst\/pdt , so now I must wait until tomorrow to try and call they . in the mean time I have send a email , hope that someone there might read it before I call and initiate a email response or telephone call . I be become less enthusiastic about this unit as time go by . 9\/20\/2011 follow my previous update , I be finally able to contact Magellan support and they do respond and I be able to talk to a technician who walk I through a rest that would allow the full map update to occur . however , once the update be in place , the main feature of the rm3030 that I use most frequently , the ability to set multi-stop destination and optimize the trip , be break . I could no longer add destination from my address book , the check mark to add the destination have disappear after the software update . after multiple email to Magellan they determine that it be hardware related and I be instruct to send my unit back for repair\/replacement . after several day , I receive word that repair be not a option and that they would replace my unit with a brand new one and they would install the software and map update prior to shipment to I . that be say , I wait and the replacement come today . I restore my address book to the new unit and immediately try to create a multiple stop route use address in my address book . no go ! I immediately call support and get a technician right away and after nearly a hour on the phone I have he try the same step on a 3030 and he duplicate my problem and it be finally determine that there be indeed probably a software issue with version 4.82 and it would affect any user of the 3030 use multi-stop destination route from the address book . I be now go to have to wait to see if there will be a quick software resolution or not . will keep you post . 11\/4\/2011 receive word on Content Manager that a update be available -lrb- 64mb -rrb- . it appear to be a software version update 4.91 . so I download and install with no problem . however , check update against my previous issue show that there be no fix to the multi-stop problem and road and address that I have note in the past year be still miss . a road down the street from I that be construct last year appear , but a friend who live in VA at the same address for over 5 year , they road and whole development do not appear . I be begin to question the sanity of buy this unit . I now have another GPS , a Garmin etrex Vista HCx hand hold which be truly amazing for its size . while I do not have lifetime map update on it , I have find that it be more accurate on many of the local road than my Magellan with recently update map . it also , I have find , have a multi-stop feature , that while not as slick as the suppose one in the Magellan , work quite well . will be look at a Garmin car pnd in the future . I have find a possible store that I may possibly `` test drive '' some unit before purchase . on another note , I contact AAA and there be a update available for the AAA Tour map that you can get if you be a aaa member . just log into the aaa site near you , and go to -lrb- ... -rrb- where if you look closely you will find by a couple of mouse click a free download that should update the AAA info to 8\/2011 datum . March 7 , 2012 : Update after much thought , I be look for another pnd . while the Magellan 3030-LM appear to fill my need , after the `` upgrade '' that break the multi-stop destination feature , and the fact after another update , the problem be not fix , I be look again . to sum up the 3030-LM , the multi-stop function be the main drawing card , which no longer work . add to that the fact that LifeTime map be not current or accurate make it less appealing . have a micro-sd slot that be there but not intend to work be a real drawing card . and finally , to put the frosting on the cake , I go to back up my address book , and it be no longer a option in the current version of Content Manager ! so even if I stay with Magellan , I could not transfer my address to a new unit . so long Magellan ! | |
| 889 GPS NEG 1 as far as the mount system go , the windshield mount look and work as if it come out of a 25cent bubble gum machine . it rattle all the time and when it do not it be only because it have fall of the windshield , the stay power be all of about 15 min . the actual Magellan be okay apart from the occasional two city off locator . if I sound sarcastic I be because I really dislike the product . | |
| 736 GPS POS 5 I own a old 3.5-inch Garmin StreetPilot c340 for a few year . it be a good small machine , and still work , but it be screen be small , and the body be very thick . it be time to buy another thin and big screen Garmin , so I get a 5 '' Nuvi 1490-MLT . it have a huge screen , and thin body just what I have be look for . I have this gp for a few month already , but do not really test it yet . it be work just fine like my old pilot so far . the 1490 t model price have drop significantly , but 1490-LMT model be still expense . | |
| 697 GPS POS 4 this be a very high quality screen protector , compare to other that I have use . it go on easily and the include finger cot and bubble remover work very well . it be much thinner and more supple than any other I have see , so my screen click be very accurate . it also seem to be very durable , though I have only have it a day , so can not judge how long it will last without scratch . however , the package only include one screen protector . that be the only reason I do not give it five star . for fifteen buck -lrb- include shipping -rrb- , I expect more than one protector in the package . if it be as good as it seem , I might never have to replace it and it would be worth it , but only time will tell . | |
| 904 GPS NEG 2 this gp be nicely set up and isnt too hard to operate . the bad side be that there be no website support for the US and it have a tracking problem . this could have be the one I have , but when you stop , gp keep flip you position around as if you be rotate in a circle . when you take off it have to reacquire you position . this be a problem if you be in a area with a lot of street where direction happen often . I would recommend get another gp from another company . | |
| 549 GPS NEG 2 I be look for a `` Top of the line '' consumer product - and have have good luck with Garmin aviation product in the past - so I think the GPSMAP 60csx be a good choice . though the unit do have some nice feature - but it have some glaring deficiency that must be acknowledge for the sake of would-be buyer . no map be include with the unit . ok - there be a `` base map '' that come with it - but it only include major highway . even in a `` big city '' there be not enough street show to figure out where you be with any degree of precision . in rural area or small town - you will appear to be out in a field when you be actually walk down Main street . the `` Base Map '' include be nothing but a tease - completely worthless . the `` OPTIONAL '' MAPS be expensive - figure on spending at least $ 60 for a detailed map that include the lower 49 -lrb- lower 49 ?! wonder if that include Hawaii or ??? -rrb- this be just plain `` cheap '' on Garmin 's part . the po nextar gp I buy for $ 59 2 year ago have detail map include . ca not Garmin do you the same courtesy when you spend $ 2oo + for they `` premium '' gp ? the include MICRO sd chip be TOO SMALL to DOWNLOAD A map to . geesh guy - thanks for the `` free '' 1gb Micro sd chip . too bad the smallest map take 1.2 gig ! I have to go out and buy one for $ 15 . be not you customer 's convenience worth that much ? you CA not DOWNLOAD MAPS DIRECTLY to the gpsmap 60csx ! that be right - this top of the line product can not just be hook to you pc with the usb cable to download the upgrade . you have to download the map to the Micro sd with a adapter . another trap - the software use for download do not `` know '' that the GPSMAP 60csx can not directly accept a download - it imply that it can , then will stubbornly try to do it - make you waste time until it time out with no helpful error message . Garmin 's licensing and copy-protection scheme make you jump through quite a few hoop . in spite of the fact you can not download map directly to this unit - you \* must \* have the unit attach to the pc while you be download as well as have the micro sd attach . apparently Garmin 's software do not like Mozilla Firefox either . try to use that browser will not show you the option link you need to select the Micro sd as a download destination . download the 1gb + file - even at dsl speed - did take quite a long time . apparently Garmin 's `` time remain '' feature on the connection software be schizophrenic - as it bounce between 21 minute and 45 minute and a few other random number before it finally finish - some large number of hour later - I get tired and go to bed 3 hour after it start download . `` maddening '' and `` patience-trying '' be two good term for what you will endure install map on this device . if I have a Garmin software `` engineer '' with I when I be do , I likely would have throttle he before the night be over . it be \* that \* bad . bitch aside - time will tell how useful this unit be , but if actually use it be near as painful as just install a map - I do not have high expectation so - go ahead and buy this unit in spite of my and other warning about what it will not do or do poorly . I be sure it have redeeming quality I have not discover yet - but DO be advise that get to any level of basic useability , you will be spend another $ 75 + buck just for continental US road map . Topo or international will set you back more . consider buy a unit where this be include . | |
| 814 GPS POS 4 it seem that this unit be either loved or hate by people . I find it to be a very good product -lrb- and no , I do not sell Garmin GPS unit and I be not a employee -rrb- . this be my first car navigation gp , but I have use several handheld unit in conjunction with map . one have to wonder if maybe Garmin be make this unit in two different factory , one with its act together and one ... not so much , to have this disparity in review . I will relate to you my experience with it , which be generally positive . first , it have never lock up on I , and the longest I have wait for a signal on startup have be maybe 45 seconds to 1 minute . that be in the middle of downtown Seattle . the speak direction be very nice , though the voice be a bit mechanical . the voice give you street name and distance , which be almost as good as a good navigator ride shotgun . if you happen to be in the thick of traffic and do not hear the announcement , just press the `` SPEAK '' button and the message will repeat . I be visit Seattle for a few day . I have never be there prior to my trip . all in all it get I around very well as far as I can tell . the route feature be fairly nice , but I have a couple quibble with it . first , there be no easy way to tell it that I have reach the next destination on the route , so the only way to get it to take I to the next stop be to drive past my destination a bit sometimes . secondly , I be on a 11 stop route , start at my hotel and end there again . it work beautifully for the first four stop , but decide to give up and return I to my hotel . I delete the first four stop in the route and then restart it . after that , it work like a charm . in familiar territory -lrb- Phoenix , AZ -rrb- it pick very sensible route and the route exclusion feature be very powerful , able to rule out type of road , specific road , and even draw a rectangular avoid area on the map . by default , the route finder will find a least time route , but that can be configure to find shortest distance , or off-road -lrb- straight line -rrb- . the 2720 can also be set to prompt you for the method it should use . the remote , as far as I be concerned , be not terribly useful . it be just another item to get lose in you car . the number of location program into the unit be amazing . in addition to the obvious food , lodging , and gas location it have bank and atm , retail shopping , entertainment venue , and even veterinarian . you can search by name or by category , so if you be jonese for italian , it will find it for you . overall , I would recommend this unit if you can get one that work properly . I have not have the problem that have vex other , luckily . I be still run the 2.50 version of the software . | |
| 835 GPS POS 5 Works very nice . nice for the price . Works nice when you be in a unfamilar town\/city | |
| 513 GPS POS 5 after I lose my old Magellan , I look at the price of the new one and also at my original . for less than half the price I get the same feature I want in the 4 year old model - I still like it . | |
| 401 GPS POS 5 the product be exactly what I be look for . arrive in quick order and the product work just great . | |
| 436 GPS POS 5 I have be want to plug my usb printer into my network for a while now , so that all of my computer can print without have to keep one `` server '' computer on all the time . first , I use a custom firmware for my router , and plug the printer into its usb port . it be alright , but print job would take a few seconds to `` arrive '' at the router , and the firmware end up brick my router . so I look into this device . my printer be not on the support printer list , but I guess that it would be fine because it be a pretty basic `` print only '' printer , a Samsung ml-1660 . I do not install any software that come with this print server - I just plug it in , find its IP address by check which `` attach device '' IP address match the MAC address print on the device , and install a new printer on a `` local '' tcp\/ip port , point to the aforementioned IP address . send a test page and it immediately print - exactly what I want - a simple device that do not require any extra software to be install on client computer . work on Windows 7 pro x64 and x86 . highly recommend . only mistake I make be I assume it would not come with a cat5 cable , so I order one with it . turn out it do come with a 6ft black cat5e cable . | |
| 330 GPS NEG 1 this be my second 1450 . the first one I return as it would not find the satellite . I call Garmin support and spend a hour on the phone with they to be tell to send it to they for repair . I decline and return it to Amazon for replacement . ok ... I get the replacement 1450 from Amazon and same exact problem . do all the thing I do before include update the software and the map . -lrb- why in the hell do it not ship with all the current update ?? -rrb- however , it still will not find the satellite at all . I also have a Garmin 255w which work quite well and find and hold the satellite quickly from the same location and while drive a 7 mile test route . so the replacement be go back and I will never buy another Garmin piece of crap product ever again . I will now begin a search for another GPS product to meet my need . the only thing good about this be Amazon 's customer service ! Update ... I spend almost 6 month look for a better gp unit than my Garmin 255w and go with the BMW Portable Navigation unit . it be expensive but do work quite well . | |
| 113 GPS POS 5 I have have this since it come out about 2 year ago . have this little thing take the guesswork out of figure how far you have go . the free motionbased service include with this be also a very nice way to keep track of you training . Garmin be constantly release software and firmware update for this device . the biggest improvement I have see be with the GPS aquisition when you first turn it on . it pick they up very quickly and it rarely lose a signal , even when under a heavy tree canopy . | |
| 313 GPS NEU 3 the mount attach to both my bike and my 60cx fine . I have no fear of it fall off . the problem be when I hit a bump , the gp turn off . yes , this be a road bike , not trail . for example the bump when you go onto and off of small bridge cause this problem . I think you have to buy a gp make for biking . | |
| 140 GPS NEG 1 so without any notice ... or any additional information on the product until we go to unlock the new 2008 map . previous year you could unlock the map for 2 device -lrb- we have a pair of gpsmap 60cs unit -rrb- . as of 2008 , apparently you can only use the map unlock code with a single unit and must purchase a second unlock code for you second device . the Garmin website be a mess and any additional information about unlock code be miss from they website . some of they own link end in broken link that turn up no information . when I buy these unit , they be pretty much the only game in town as far as a good screen and a portable unit . now there be a ton of other option . if you be look to buy a new unit ... I would look elsewhere . Garmin be downright hostile to the enduser . maybe all of the gp company be ... but I intend on find out now and will not buy anything else from Garmin again . there have be complaint by other for year about how hard and complex the unlock code process be ... I agree . I have be able to get through it once a year . insult to injury , now it be go to cost I even more -lrb- on top of the mental anguish -rrb- if I want to use this update on both of my Garmin GPS 's . Buyer beware . | |
| 419 GPS POS 5 I have to throw my experience in here after read many negative review about Garmin customer service . I first have a Garmin V Deluxe then upgrade to the 60c . I love my 60c ... I be certain there be some con , but I can not think of many right now . it would be great to have expandable memory . customer service : I have trouble with my Mapsource software cd . I get a response email within 48 hour ... and they replace my CD within the week . I have a question about function on my gp v and I get a reply again within 48 hour . two different occassion I get great support from Garmin . it may not be typical , but it do happen . back to the 60c ... I really like it . I use it while hike to keep track of the trip -lrb- odometer , time elapse , back track -rrb- I use it geocach . I use it in the car . -lrb- smaller screen but still useable -rrb- the color make it really nice and clear . | |
| 248 GPS POS 5 I have have this gp since August 07 , I love it !! wonder why I do not buy one sooner . I like it so well I buy my parent one for Christmas . it be so easy to use right out of the box . my uncle have a Tom Tom I find it very difficult to use . the garmin be simple !! | |
| 920 GPS POS 5 I have one of these stick on my Garmin Oregon 450t and I can not even tell it be there . it get filthy and I use the touch screen all day , and the screen protector do not get in the way . it have not have to prevent any big scratch yet , thankfully , but I think it would do just fine . | |
| 102 GPS NEU 3 the Garmen 350 download do not work properly on the first try . there be no way to get a second try . no tech support on the weekend . do not give street name for county road . -lrb- County road not often marked -rrb- . Voice difficult to understand . direction regard map loading do not exist or be hard to find . have say all that , it be useful and kind of fun . and a decent price on Amazon . | |
| 778 GPS POS 5 Easy to work with , the `` free update map '' download as expect , it take 1 hour but go without a glitch . | |
| 886 GPS POS 5 it be very useful for I because i have lose the original ... it make the same effect ... cheap and now i can use the gp normally | |
| 979 GPS NEU 3 the display be nothing like what be picture on the web site . the sharpness , black and white , just be not there . it do not come with a print use manual . it do have a manual on a CD if that be the way you like to study a use manual then go for it . | |
| 945 GPS POS 4 there be some road not find in the garman . some road be missname , but even with these fault , I have take many trip out of state and to other place and it get I to be I be go . I would recommend this product . | |
| 115 GPS POS 4 for the money this case be very satisfactory . the garmin 1490 fit perfectly and there be room for the computer to garmin cable in the front pouch . note that there be not room to store the 12v to garmin power supply cable . all and all to protect you Garmin from scratch and mild shock this case work perfectly . | |
| 968 GPS POS 4 we have a build in GPS in we vehicle but decide to purchase the Nuvi 1450 LM -lrb- refurbish -rrb- for we upcome vacation . it be almost cheaper to purchase this than to rent a gp at the car rental . have be use it for several week now to make sure we know how to use it . really like it - bright screen , good adjustable volume , and direction that be readily understandable . in some way I like it better than the install one in we own vehicle . be a little concerned about refurbish but have have no problem . Make sure to read the direction and then play around with some of the feature until you be comfortable with it . I would recommend this item . the one fault I have with this be the downloading of map - mess up my computer for about 24 hr . I have a Mac and run window on it - try to install on the pc side -lrb- big mistake -rrb- . when I take it off the pc side and reinstall on the Mac side - no problem . map downloading be still very lengthy . this item be purchase through Amazon but ship directly from Garmin . ship be free and we receive it in less time than expect . | |
| 229 GPS POS 5 the receiver work as publish . after a ` cold ' start get a good fix be immediate to 5 seconds . I use this with a Samsung netbook for navigation on a recent trip . I would use the machine , then hibernate the machine . a hour or so latter I would wake up the machine and the GPS would already have satellite lock before the machine would be ready -lrb- 15 seconds -rrb- . the satellite memory would last a hour or two without power . a ` cold ' start take about 30 seconds . once about every 5 ` cold ' start the receiver would give up and never get a lock . however once a lock be achieve the receiver work flawlessly . as long as I give it power ever hour or two it would keep the lock . | |
| 777 GPS POS 5 this be a well-made case of good quality and it fit my gp nicely . if I could improve it just a smidge , I would call for a back-stitch or glue point on the stitch so that there would be no unraveling . | |
| 151 GPS POS 5 I have a Magellan previously but the screen on this unit be much larger and easier to view when drive . | |
| 286 GPS POS 5 I buy this before a trip to California that take we to San Francisco , San Jose , Santa Cruz , Lake Tahoe and Yosemite NP . this be the first time we do not plan any segment of a trip , or print drive direction . therefore it be a big risk , especially for someone suspicious of technology . after the trip , I have to admit this device have spoil I . all those thought that get I stressed while drive , e.g. , `` which direction be I drive ? '' , `` what be the name of that street ? '' etc. , be go . toward the end of the trip I be make turn without even check the name of the street . if I miss a turn , it would reroute very fast . I be a little nervous about how it would work in the wilderness of Yosemite , but it be accurate throughout . even the rapidly fluctuate speed limit on the wind mountain road -lrb- e.g. , 45 to 25 to 35 to 20 to 35 etc -rrb- be accurately display . I do not know how well it will work in future trip elsewhere , but base on this one long trip I highly recommend this device . I can not wait to take it to we next trip . | |
| 712 GPS NEU 3 I really love the concept and the feature , but it be very inaccurate when run near tree or in the city . I also have the Timex oem with the big arm strap Garmin GPS receiver and it be by far a better receiver and interpolate between low gp signal spot accuratley , but I have to wear 4 thing on my body to get same functionality and no download of datum . I find my self use the Timex anyway because it be more reliable . the 301 do not interpolate between point . the heart rate monitor frequently lose or have false high value , but not too bad . the description for the ForeRunner 305 say it have better reception , have anyone experience it or see a comparison ? be there a way to demo one to see if it work any better . | |
| 371 GPS POS 5 I have be with Garmin since my first gp . I have the Garmin Nuvi 265T and it work well for I until the map have expire and I have to pay to purchase a map . I figure if I purchase the map , my total for what I pay for the gp plus the map will be equal to buy a newer gp . my friend let I use she Garmin 765T and it be wonderful . I have always believe that the Garmin system be very user-friendly , and it be the reason why I do not want to switch manufacturer . however , whenever I look at the newer model , it seem that I have to pay more for a new Garmin unit which have less feature than what other manufacturer brand be offer . I look around and the TomTom XXL 540tm really take my interest . I keep on look around and read all the review here and it seem like it be easier for I to accept its con than what I have read in other GPS unit . I wait for black Friday Sale to get a unit . I check Amazon 's price and think that be the best deal , but I see that Staples be offer the unit at the same price on black Friday so I decide to get it from Staples . I pay extra for sale tax but I be able to get the unit right away as compare with wait for 5-8 business day before delivery from Amazon -lrb- no , I be no longer a prime member -rrb- . pro : 1 . I like the wide screen . I have own the Nuvi 265T forever and it be a small screen compare to what I have with TomTom XXL . 2 . the lifetime map be very much appreciate . at least I know that I 'll never have to worry about my map be outdate . 3 . the traffic update be very helpful . I be drive home from NJ to md and it take I away from all the road congestion of people come home after Thanksgiving break and all the toll road be congest . the garmin I use have traffic feature in they but I have never experience anything helpful with it as what I have with my new TomTom . : -rrb- 4 . I like how it show I the total time and the total distance . I drive to NJ every weekend and I get impatient look at the Garmin GPS that I use because it would show I the number of mile I need to drive to reach a certain point on my trip and then when I finish drive those mile , I get another set of mile and it just feel endless . for a 3-hour -lrb- or more -rrb- every weekend , it can make I very impatient not know how much progress I be make with my drive . my new TomTom show I the total time and distance I need to drive , plus the number of mile I would be drive to reach segment of my trip . 5 . the TomTom XXL 540tm have a drive break suggestion ! awesome ! 6 . I like the audio quality better than the GPS unit I have use before . 7 . TomTom HOME be very user-friendly and make the GPS very easy to customize . con : 1 . I be use to the ease of mount of the Garmins . I own a Garmin friction mount so I never worry about mount the Garmin on the windshield . even so , it be never difficult to mount the garmin on the windshield . they be always easy to mount and to remove . I have a different luck with the TomTom . I have to get help mount it on the windshield because I be have difficulty turn the thing to make the suction thing stick to the windshield . then I have to keep it on the windshield once we be able to make it stick because I find it difficult to have to put it back there and remove it whenever I be not use the gp . then there be the challenge of put the GPS unit itself on the mount everytime I need to use it . it never take I less than thrice to make it stay mount on the mount . 2 . the traffic update only work when the unit be plug in to the charger . for some reason , I wish it work even when not plug in because it be always better to work with a gp wireless , right ? : -rrb- 3 . it do not really bother I , but for the benefit of other , this do not have bluetooth and expandable memory card slot . so far I have not encounter problem with not have enough space on the unit to update my map since I get it . so far , these be what I have observe . I be glad I decide to get a TomTom instead of another Garmin . I love all the feature and I definitely recommend it . : -rrb- | |
| 226 GPS POS 4 this navigator be slick . setup be easy and quick , and it adhere nicely to the windshield . both audible and visual navigation work fine , as the voice be clear and the screen be easy to see . input a address on the screen take just a minute , then you be good to go . the only down side to the unit be the outdated map that come preloaded . I buy the unit in July , 2007 but some three-year-old street in my city be not include . a call to Garmin reveal that they map be update every 15 month , but that must not be the case everywhere . regardless , I would purchase this product again . | |
| 10 GPS POS 5 I be go to make this review simple because you could write a short story to review this . pro : - Quality : excellent - screen clarity : excellent - ease of use : excellent - size : Excellent , Thin and perfect viewing size . - durability : excellent - feature : excellent - speed : Average , Loads Slow initially . - overall : have own 4 garmin , best version so Far for clarity and quality . -lrb- have not try the latest Model . -rrb- con : - Slow Updates , but expect with large map . - should include a neoprene case to protect the investment . - load slow initially . \*\* note \*\* always get the LMT version of any Garmin for hassle free map\/traffic update . - to GARMIN - should include a neoprene case to protect the investment . -lrb- charge $ 10 more and include it . -rrb- most will pay for the protection , and save the consumer the hassle of find one to fit . -lrb- show you care in about you customer investment in you product . -rrb- | |
| 200 GPS POS 5 this be the second gp runner watch I have own . I misplace the first one . I have be very satisfy with both of they . I just wish they could make it a little more compact . I have a small wrist and it be a little bulky . | |
| 869 GPS POS 5 First off , im glad i do not spend -rrb- $ 500 on a gp , i spend only $ 300 , and this little thing bring I everywhere . I have doubt about its capability , but i be amaze at its accuracy . the 128 meg card that come with the drive be enough to fit 5-6 state which be plenty for I . the only thing that bother I be the fact that enter a new address take patience , which you need anyway since u shouldnt be a aggressive driver . also , you should put the gp on the bottom of you windsheid in order to get faster satalite receiption , i have it near the cup holder , rear view mirror and it lose signal a couple of time , but once i put it in the front of the car near the wiper , it perform brilliantly ! I would recommend this device to anyone want a gp device and do not know electronics very well . the screen be small but why would you want to look at the screen anyway when it tell you where u should be go ! to I the screen size be a useless concern since you should be look at the road anyway . | |
| 891 GPS POS 5 my c340 unit be the first and only gp device I have ever use . I do quite a bit of research , read review and advertisement , ask other rv ` ers etc. . I purchase it primarily for use in my rv , just complete a 4500 mile trip through the US Midwest and Manitoba and Ontario . it be great , fall off the windshield once but I think that be my fault . after make sure that the suction cup and windshield be clean , that never happen again . I download the instruction manual prior to purchase , but the unit be so easy to use that the manual be not necessary . it could be improve in locate highway rest area and rv park . some be some program . we cross area where gasoline station be as scarce as hen 's tooth and the c340 be great in locate and guide we to gas station , a couple be off the highway and could not have be find with out the c340 . some of the feature I like most be a -rrb- if you misunderstand or miss what the voice prompt say , it will repeat : b -rrb- it can be use as a compass and speedometer . it will tell you you exact speed and direction : c -rrb- ease of use . on the negative side , once in a while , a turn instruction be too late but after I learn to pay a little more attention to the screen information , I find that I have plenty of time to be ready before the voice prompt . most of the time there be adequate notice . when a turn be miss , it immediately tell you how to correct the course . thing that would make it even better would be : entire route planning and display include estimate drive time and distance . for example , if I be plan a trip from Pittsburgh to Dallas , I would like to see the entire route and estimate drive time . of course that information be readably available other place . and Garmin do advise the user to use the c340 as a guide , not the sole input . for the price , it can not be beat ! | |
| 767 GPS POS 5 Garmin have really do it with this receiver . they basically take the accuracy of the gpsmap60cx and the waypoint \/ geocache manager software from the Oregon series and put it in one unit . the accuracy be excellent even under heavy canopy and the interface be extremely user friendly . all of the additional mapping feature -lrb- custom map -rrb- be just the icing on the cake . | |
| 380 GPS POS 5 this be my second Garmin GPS . my first one be several year old and need to be update but there be a charge for update . in check out the new one I discover this one have a lifetime free update , so I decide to purchase my most recent Garmin . the 5-inch screen be so easy to see and read . extremely easy to program and use . have travel quite a bit I have find this gp to be very accurate . would recommend this gp to anyone . love it ! also , I can not say enought wonderful thing about the service I receive from Amazon . when I first receive the new gp it have a couple of problem but I need it right away so I just make do until I finish my travel for a while . when I contact Amazon about the problem -lrb- eventhough it be way past 30 day -rrb- they could not have be nicer or more helpful . receive a replacement the next day . you do not get service like this just any where . Amazon be my number 1 shopping place and have be for qite a while . thank you Amazon . | |
| 491 GPS POS 5 I pick this Garmin because I be tire of mess with the ring on my ipod be so fickle . sometime I can not turn it up or down ... and also I can not see it in the sun . with this gp , I can just push a button . the product be easy to see and you can set it many way . also , I find mine to be very accurate . | |
| 585 GPS POS 4 after much thought I finally decide on buy the Garmin 62 . before I buy the 62 I have a garmin Legend Cx . this be a nice unit for its time . I have purchase the Legend Cx for geocach . well all these year later I be still geocach and want to find a device that would give I better reception under tree cover . so after review all the Garmin option I go with the Garmin 62 . as of now I have yet to use it outside . I have basically unboxed the unit and connect it to my computer and run the firmware update . I also buy the Garmin 24k topo map to install on the 62 . my biggest worry about the 62 be that I could not add a memory card to it to get more space . well ... I have download all of the topo map for New england -lrb- and I mean all of they -rrb- and I have just barely use a quarter of the 1.7 gb the unit come with ! Whhew ! this be my big worry ... so if you be concern about this ... do not be . later I may buy the lake topo but I suspect I will find the same thing , plenty of space . many reviewer say the 62 squeek . well mine do not . not even a sound when I turn it on , so no worry there . the unit iself fit nicely into the palm of you hand , feel very sturdy and have a good size screen , not huge mind you , but still bigger than the one I have on my Legend cx . the unit take about 60-90 seconds to initialize -lrb- inside my house -rrb- and then it find 7 or 8 sat . not bad for INSIDE . I take this evening to figure out how to donload gpx file into my unit for geocach -lrb- since I buy my gf a Garmin for Christmas I need to update mine , of course ! -rrb- we be plan on go geocach together so I want to get a number of gpx file into my 62 . firstly , you will need a Premium membership on Geocaching.com -lrb- $ 30 -rrb- in order to download gpx file . you will also need to update you gecaching profile to support gpx 1.1 format , this be do under the preference on the geocach website . get gpx file into the 62 be quite easy after you have install the Garmin software on you computer . basically just go to the cache , select the cache you wish to find and click on the small copy gpx icon to the far right ... and bam , the file be there , description , hint , log and all . so far I be very pleased with the unit . I also buy the Garmin 62 case and the clip attachment . I would suggest you skip the Garmin 60 series case and look for something that be larger to protect you device . the Garmin clip be very good and hold the unit solidly . so no worry on it fall off . I also buy some nimh battery so I could recharge after each outing , the unit actually have a setting for nimh which be very cool . after I have have the unit in the field I will report back on what I find ... but so far so good ! I can hardly wait to get out there and find some of those geocach hide under thick tree cover ! | |
| 849 GPS POS 5 easy to use , easy to setup . take it on a trip to the north wood of wisconsin and even the most remote road be recognize . I love the detour feature and the route recalc . my brother use the speedometer feature in he ski boat ! good buy for the money and for someone who want a good quality and easy to use GPS . | |
| 132 GPS POS 4 I have use this gp a number of time to keep record of route i have take and also help guide I when out in the mountain . and I rather like this gp it be the first one i have ever own and use , and within no time I figure out how to use most of the stuff on it . now for starter the battery life on it be pretty good and I like how you can set it to the type of battery and adjust the set to really max out the battery life . I have it run for a good 13 hour strait well I be out hike and I maybe check it every 5 minute to check for where I be and when be the next turn or area , and when I get back I check the status for the battery not a single drop on the life bar , which mean this can run for a few day without much worry on when the battery will die . but take note when store it because for some reason I end up with 2 dead lithium battery after about 2 day of it be turn off and store , this could have be cause by no sit signal thus it go into search mode similar to when cell phone have no signal and this can drain the battery pretty quickly which might also apply the same to this gp , or because when I put it away I may have put it against something which turn it back on or I may have accidentally hit the power button . anyways when you store it my advice be to take out the battery just in case . now the GPS 's ability to refresh the map as you move be good when move as well as it be ability to accurately give you you location . the manual be not much help , when it come to understand how to operate the GPS , instead go online and look for instructional video or document like I do for thing like how to use the track related feature . the GPS weigh very little when load with lithium battery which I recommend be use if weight matter also because they be slightly better when deal with cold temperature . the screen be also very easy to see clearly in the number of vary light level and even when light be reflect off the screen . now for the thing that really be the problem with this gp and all nearly every other on out there , from what I could learn , be the map you can buy they be extremely expensive and be just rip off it seem of map that be publicly available and\/or be sell in paper form for like a dollar . now if the map be just like 20-30 dollar a set no complaint because they be extremely useful and for I need because of the topo and road information . but over 100 dollar they cost and they only cover about 2-3 set state so you can not have have this and that state but instead this area of the US or that area and just hope the place you travel to be cover in one go . so if you can somehow get the map for free do not turn the offer down . | |
| 949 GPS POS 5 I have several piece of equipment in my front room that need a internet connection , and I do want to run ethernet cable all all through my house from my router in my bedroom . I have a friend recommend the Netgear WGPS606 wireless Print server . so I take my buddy 's suggestion and purchase the Netgear print server at a very good price at Amazon.com . I now have everything hook up and work like a charm , and it be all wireless . I could not ask for better . it be not hard to hook up , and configure . | |
| 2 GPS NEG 1 the device be difficult to use for the average person and the manual do not give very good instruction . also , I have have random problem . after take a full charge , it shut down the next morning in the first 5 minute of my workout . then on my next workout , it show the time and distance , etc. . . during the workout , but fail to record any of it to history , so the datum could not be view later . I do not find the feature describe in the manual to be useful and try to just use the basic feature of record workout seem to be hit or miss base on random problem . in try to email customer support , I continually receive notice that the system be not work and to try back later . I guess I 'll try call for support . I would not recommend this device . | |
| 416 GPS NEG 2 I have own this unit for a couple of year , and I have upgrade the software recently as well -lrb- rev 5.4 -rrb- . I would not buy another gp of this model , and I have doubt about Magellan product in general after my experience with this unit . my reason be a little different than other reviewer . on my unit , the electronic compass be unreliable , and have to be recalibrate every week . this be particularly so if it be use around the electromagnetic environment of a vehicle , and whenever battery be change . most importantly , there be no warning that the compass need to be reset . therefore you might find yourself walk along a head that be completely inaccurate , without realize it . one of the key issue when use a unit like this be trust , and in particular trust when in the ` nearly lose , semi panic ' situation that we all hope to never find ourselves in . my unit fall short often enough that I can not trust some of the datum I be get . in a effort to improve reliability I have set the compass orientation to `` GPS course '' , so that when the compass fail , then at least the direction of movement on the map will be reliable . however I find it disconcert when ` head ' be so dramatically incorrect . evidently ` head ' be datum derive from the internal compass , and the unit be happy to give datum that be inconsistent with it be own datum from the GPS direction . for example , when walk quickly east , the unit will always accurately show my movement on the map as east , even when the electronic compass have lose calibration . however on the next screen the ` head ' will be label as a ridiculous 221 degree , or some other bizarre number , even when the unit be pointed directly along the eastward line of movement . it seem to I that it should be easy for the unit to be program to show a warn to the user that the compass be give inaccurate datum , since the datum from the unit be in conflict with itself . if such a warning be reliable , then I would at least know when the unit need recalibration . sadly , Magellan seem to have make no effort to accomplish this . without a internal check of the electronic compass I would not trust this unit to get I out of trouble . in some way I should have anticipate this . clearly , a gp should not be rely on for simple information as to which way north be . it be much better for pinpoint you exact location , ultimately the most important datum that a gp offer . therefore if I ever need to buy another gp I would get one that do not have a internal compass . it would be nice if Magellan be to offer a software upgrade that allow the user to turn off the internal compass , so that battery use would be lower and datum would be more reliable . spurious datum be worse than no datum at all . | |
| 739 GPS POS 5 this 5 '' nuvus be the best I have have so far . the standard Garmin ease of operation along with the increase size make it a perfect aid in travel and navigation . the add Traffic Update feature be very helpful miss the backup around Atlanta 2 week ago while come home from Tampa . I will not travel without it ! | |
| 537 GPS POS 5 as a online shopper , I rarely make impulse buy and this be no exception . I do my research , read every review and finally pull the trigger on the xl335tm . what a great purchase it be ! I use to just use Sprint telenav from my Blackberry and it be a joke . the frustration of lose signal in downtown Chicago become too much . I be yet to lose signal on my TomTom . I prepare myself for a few hour worth of download time with the software and it be as expect . it work fine on Windows 7 and be so simple to install . once that be do , I take the ac cable that include live traffic update and hit the road . the product be easy to mount , easy to use and the traffic update actually work . the GPS be easy to remove from the mount if you want to hide it and it provide everything in a easy way . for the price and reliability , this product can not be beat . | |
| 645 GPS POS 5 the TomTom one be one of the best purchase that I have ever make , I have it with I all the time . I like it because it do not have all the bell and whistle of the other navigation aid . it do one thing and that be get you to where you want to be in the shortest time . I use it every time that I go out . the TomTom one be worth its ' weight in gold . I be glad that I bring the TomTom one and not some other navigation aid . highly recommend . | |
| 908 GPS POS 5 this be my second Garmin navigator , I drop the first and break the screen , so do not drop it ! I use it extensively all over the U.S. and Canada . I just charge it up and set out . the instruction it give and clear and correct . the street name pronunciation be sometime off and rather hilarious , but it work . I also use it walk . there have be a couple of time it do not find the address I be look for , in Canada . also , I be not sure how they select the business , but I have find 2 of the gas station it recommend closed -lrb- one of they for year ! -rrb- and a famous pub on Vancouver island be inexplicably miss . these be quibble , I take it with I wherever I go , it have change my life -lrb- as in , I get lose less often -rrb- . | |
| 235 GPS POS 4 Great little scanner . I have 2 of the popular scanner software 's which make it easier and almost fun to program . if you would like a nice informative manual do a search for Marksscanners , he write a great manual . you can print it out if you like , just have a fresh reem of paper handy . this scanner replace my bct780xlt . great price here at Amazon.com I use all my scanner remotely in house with software and pc . I also have a bct396t which work great . also have the Icom pcr-1500 . | |
| 452 GPS POS 4 why the speed display be wrong I use the 1450 for about 1 month , this week , I find several time , that the speed rate be not correct . it be very terrible . i do not know why , I will have to restart it . when the wrong occur , the voice message will delay , so , I miss some intersection . it be dangerous for I to adjust it during drive . by the way , the map have be update . and , in some area the road be under construction . the GPS do not know . | |
| 771 GPS POS 4 we love we Garmin . the only problem we have with it be sometimes it say , arrive at a address on the right and it be on the left . one address be three house from the address we program in . | |
| 344 GPS NEG 1 order one as a gift , and the recipient be unable to update it on she computer -lrb- computer complain about write i\/o error -rrb- . after troubleshoot per Tomtom 's website , I send it back for a replacement . the replacement show the same write i\/o error . give that one of the main selling point of the tm model be the lifetime map update , give that you can not update it I can not in good conscience recommend this to other until they fix they storage quality issue . | |
| 422 GPS POS 4 ive try several gp unit from Magellan & Garmin & I believe the nuvus 350 was\/is the best of they . the display on the Garmin 350 be much cleaner than the Magellan 2000 or 3000 & the touch screen be far easier to use than all the different button on the Magellan . and when youre drive down the highway at speed that could kill , you dont want something that go to take you attention away from what youre do . of the Garmin 330 , 340 & 350 I think the satellite reception be faster & more reliable on the NUVI 350 . it always located instantly inside or out & the only time ive lose reception be in a tunnel . deep inside a tunnel . I also prefer the compact size of the 350 . however , that small size come with the price of reduce the speaker -lrb- s -rrb- to 1 small rear mount speaker that face the windshield . this probably fall under the head of a `` personal problem '' as im a long distance truck driver & the truck be fairly loud & im fairly hard of hearing after a few year of these condition . I dont use the NUVI 350 in my car but I suspect the condition allow you to hear it much better . my only other complaint -lrb- and its a small one under that personal problem head again -rrb- be that you cant put more than two -lrb- 2 -rrb- destination in at a time . you can put many different location in the favorite or recently view list ahead of time & then just pick they when you get ready to leave you current or last destination . the NUVI 350 be very versatile & there be several `` work around '' to get what you need out of it . also , if you have no clue as to the address of a location but you do know or have a good idea where it be , you can use a stylus & -lrb- - -rrb- or -lrb- + -rrb- to pinpoint the location & then set it for route . in this mode you can also use you fingertip to `` slide '' the map around to locate a area . very nice & useful . I also like the constant northern point arrow to keep I orient , the 3d map & the clear direction & turn arrow . there also the stats & direction screen that be available at you fingertip . very easy to read & toggle to & from while drive . I havent use the mp3 player or the other function available & probably wont . although id like to hear more from other about the traffic watch service as that could be a useful tool in the right place . all the review ive read -lrb- although they be few -rrb- that didnt give the nuvus 350 at least 4 star seem a little silly . nothing personal , they just seem way over expectant . its just a gp unit after all ... overall , the NUVI 350 ia a great tool . I spend less time look for street sign & address & more time watch out for the traffic all around I . im more confidant when go into larger city & rural area as well as street & road be clearly mark on the NUVI 350 even if there be no sign in sight . | |
| 415 GPS NEG 2 buy the gp almost a year ago . at first it work fine but after several month I notice that I do not get any map update . I contact customer support and after several fail attempt to fix the issue they find out that my account be not setup with the right map update definition . they fix my account but now when download the new map update something go wrong and my device be unusable . I send the device to TomTom and 2 week later get a refurbish one hope that this would be the end of it . unfortunately not . few week later TomTom distribute a software update but apparently it have some bug . after install the update my device go funny again -lrb- stop charge , will not stay on when not connect to power -rrb- . so again I open a ticket with the support and again they ask I to reset my device and all kind of nonsense that do not help a bit . and again I have to ship my device to they -lrb- on my expense ! -rrb- so they will send I another refurbish device after 2 week -lrb- the 2nd time -rrb- . few day ago I get my 3rd refurbish device only to find out now that once again I can not update the map . I need to contact customer support again . when the GPS be work I love it . they have the best route algorithm and it be extremely easy to operate but they support be awful and this model have too many issue . do not buy TomTom until they improve they device quality and they support . | |
| 363 GPS NEU 3 I purchase this gp approximately two year ago and have have to replace the 12v electrical cord and the back plane mount device already . I use the device while on vacation . total time use while on maybe three dozen time . the external electrical connection be not very rugged . I have to hard wire the antenna as the fold down unit do not reliably maintain satellite connection . think twice before purchase ... only at a severe discount . | |
| 810 GPS NEG 1 I buy qty 2 of Magellan RoadMate 760 when they first come out think I be invest in a quality product and I be get a really nice discount for purchase 2 at a time . if only I wait for a few more month when Garmin or TomTom come out . this product be always take we in the longer route and wake up @ or after the turn have pass . on top of that the company charge you a lot of money to update you software\/maps . my 2 cent go with Garmin or TomTom . I just buy a Garmin for my brother . | |
| 144 GPS POS 5 I have be use this unit for about a week now . in a word , it be awesome . it act as a flash drive when connect via the include usb cable . you can access all the file store on the unit in this way . apparently , most gp unit only have serial connection and must use proprietary software to upload file . -lrb- I be very happy that I do not have to deal with that on this unit . -rrb- also , the geocach point feature be very nice . I simply use the include software to convert my . gpx file to the . g use by the unit . this let you carry the coordinate , person who place the cache , last find , hint , etc info with you . I think the only thing miss be the `` description '' field . however , I do not know if any gp unit will show that field . in most case , you do not need that field anyway . I have use the unit to log about 20 cache find so far . in any case , I highly recommend this unit . | |
| 207 GPS POS 5 I be a confirm Tom Tom user and happen to come across this large screen magellian on Amozon . since the old eye aren `` t what they use to be I be intrigue with the 7 inch screen . well be I in for a surprise . we use this machine to be we guide from south Texas all the way to Hamilton , Ontario . the ease of operation be fantastic , we follow it all the way and do not encounter any difficulty at all . right thru Houston , Baton Rouge Memphis , Nashville and a few other without a mistake . good Job and well do this product be a good buy and deliver as promise . | |
| 365 GPS POS 5 this gp be awesome . the only problem I have be that , at least in England , I can not get it to tell I what the speed limit be . it will beep if I be speeding , but it will not show what the limit be . also , sometimes it tell I to go place and guide to the end of a road . probably happen with all gp ' , and I notice with regular update , some of those problem go away . | |
| 255 GPS POS 5 vacation in Va beach be great ! my Garmin 1350 do not let we down . take we be we want . save time . make it fun to travel without the frustration of try to get diresction . I would recommend this product unit to anyone . 1350 , portable gp be really amazing . good price for what you get . | |
| 149 GPS POS 5 I think I know where I be go and thus disregard Nuvi `` s direction . when I realize I be off track , I finally listen to Nuvi and it get I back on track through some back road which I would never have take if not for the 350 . now I will trust the Nuvi rather than my memory of long ago . | |
| 578 GPS POS 5 I have have some reservation after read the worst review -lrb- that it be too big on the wrist , the speed be erratic , it take too long to get the map etc. -rrb- . it be true that it be quite bigger than a watch -lrb- but then who expect a small size ? -rrb- , but the size be not prohibitive . the forerunner pick up map quite quickly -lrb- although I must say that I do try it in a small town with not many tree or big building -rrb- . finally , the speed be always accurate . overall , I find this watch a great exercise tool outdoors . I can not vouch for its software as I do not use this function . one thing be that it be clear the price go down . I pay $ 150 and now it be $ 128 . as with all electronics , the more you wait the less you pay . | |
| 820 GPS POS 5 this be the `` correct '' original garmin charger ... there be so many charger on amazon claim to be the original while only this work . I buy and return three of those wrong one . this do look different from what come with my nuvus 260 but work fine . | |
| 173 GPS POS 5 although my wife and I drive all over the southern United States for recreation , for some reason I just never see a need for a navigator . I could always get some kind of map off the internet or stop at triple-a and get direction , and once I get close , drive around until I find whatever it be we be look for . sure , sometimes I would drive by the place four time before figure out that be it . sure , I would end up in the wrong part of town at a bad -lrb- dark -rrb- time of day . sure , sometimes we would have to run to catch the start of a concert or to not lose we restaurant reservation . but that be all part of the `` fun '' , right ? not anymore . Garmin Nuvi take care of all that . with update , always current , always correct lifetime map , it always get I where I be go in plenty of time . unlike a map , it not only tell I where we be go , but it give I suggestion and direction , like `` stay right '' or `` take the SECOND exit '' . the programming and operation be easy , with just a little three-page manual to tell you all you need to know to utilize all of the Nuvi 's feature . the big screen be highly readable and understandable . and as far as I can tell so far , as long as you put in the correct address , it know how to get there . I even kind of like the sensible female voice -lrb- someone tell I she nickname be `` terrible Tammy '' - I do not know -rrb- . this unit be desirable because it not only come with lifetime map , it come with all the cord and accessory you need to get it up and run . I have only two small gripe : the map download process be painfully , excruciatingly slow . I know I do not have the fastest computer in the world , but it be not doorstop material yet , either , but the overall software installation , map download , map verification , and load onto the Nuvi take very close to two and a half hour . Make sure you update well in advance of any planned trip . -lrb- I suggest start it at bedtime the night before . -rrb- the other gripe be that the suction cup mount really need to be completely free of dirt and the windshield where you be attach it sparkling clean . any kind of residue on the glass or grit on the suction cup be go to send you Nuvi to the floor , where mine have be four or five time already . even with those two nit , this be a device that exceed my expectation and have make travel more , not less , pleasurable . so I be go to give it the five star it would have deserve if I have a faster computer and a clean car . | |
| 529 GPS NEG 2 I buy my 305 a couple of year ago and while the battery be still fine , the watch be no longer functional . of the two other folk I know of who have 305 's , both be also experience the same basic failure - the watch become intermittent and eventually stop work all together . the root of the problem appear to be a couple of thing - the weedy metal contact use between the two watch half tend to get bent out of shape and lose contact and the watch be not particularly water proof . when mine fail , it get intermittent for a couple of run -lrb- would either fail to turn on , or would randomly turn off during the run and could not be power on again -rrb- . poke around online reveal that this be a common problem with the watch so I open it up and attempt to apply the fix suggest -lrb- lightly bend the contact back into place -rrb- . unfortunately , when I open the watch up -lrb- it be just glue together lightly , another bad design choice -rrb- it be clear that water\/sweat have get into the watch and have corrode the interior and the contact . since the contact be so fragile I break a couple of they off try to clean they and bend they back into shape . in all other aspect , it be a nice improvement over the 201 I have before -lrb- which I be back to use now -rrb- . the main reason I have upgrade to the 305 be for the more sensitive receiver since my 201 have a horrible time lock the satellite where I run . if it be not for the poor construction quality , I would heartily recommend it . | |