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Navigon 2200T 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator

2010-04-24T12:30:00.000-07:00

Navigon 2200T 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator with Text-To-Speech and Free Traffic Alerts Reviews

(3.5/5 of 122 Reviews)

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Both portable and stylish, NAVIGON 2200T delivers a superior navigation experience unlike any other with features that are both useful and exclusive. Route around traffic jams with Free Real-Time Traffic Updates, alerting you to traffic issues ahead and providing alternative routes ¿ all free for the life of your 2200T. Never miss your exit again with Reality View Pro ¿ which automatically displays photo-realistic images of virtually every highway intersection and exit complete with sign text and lane guidance. Plus, the 2200T includes a host of other features that make navigating the road ahead easier, such as Advanced Text-to-Speech Voice Guidance, Lane Assistant Pro, Multi-Destination Trip Planning and DirectHelp.

Technical Detail

Advanced Text-to-Speech Voice Guidance. Turn-by-turn directions with street names.
Free Real-Time Traffic Updates. Coverage across 80 cities for the life of your product.
Reality View Pro. Never miss an exit with automatic 3D guidance.
Auto Day/Night Mode. Adjusts your screen for better daytime or nighttime viewing.
Auto-off Feature. Turns off your system when you turn off your car.

Customer's Reviews (All-Reviews)

Mimmo ( Long Island, NY )

--Was Great , but now not so good--

I bought this in early 2009 and should start off by saying that I had to return the first unit after a few weeks. It was taking forever to pickup satellites. Navigon tech made some attempts at hard rebooting the device but ultimately had to return the unit for a replacement. The second one worked much better but several months later it started crashing with a low memory error msg. Navigon tech suggested that I perform a software upgrade which I did and another hard reboot, lost all my saved data again. After the software upgrade the thing sometimes takes too long to acquire satellites. I no longer select a destination from "recent trips" as this seems to cause the low memory issues.

Why put up with all this you ask, well because the traffic alerts were great, spot on to the tenth of a mile. Traveling through some boroughs of New York City I knew that any alerts noting slow moving traffic was just volume and I could ignore. Whenever the alerts contained "stopped" or "stop and go" traffic I would consider taking an alternate route.

Unfortunately the traffic alerts are no longer very useful, either I don't get them at all or you get them far too late.

As a GPS unit the directions work great, the audio alerts are clear, do not confuse and are given to you in enough time so you can react. The visual display is nice too, especially when it comes to merging roads and off ramps.

I really liked it in 2009 but I would NOT recommend it for its traffic functionality anymore.

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The Shepherd ( Kalifornia )

--Great, except for what it is suppoed to do....--

I would give this 5 Stars if only it worked... sigh.

After searching reviews online and being swayed by an editors pick at LapTop magazine (which I love) I choose this nav system becasue it was affordable, had real time traffic, was good at what it was suppoed to do (navigate) and no bells and whistles I didn't need (mp3, blue tooth).

After using this device for 2 weeks I finally gave up and ordered a Garmin which works great.

Heres the deal...

Pros - easy to use, small and compact (less viewing screen, but fits nicely in any pocket), love the display easy to read, voice not annnoying, best feature is the dodge traffic icon (red flag) that pops up and with one click you are avoiding traffic nightmares. Garmin could learn something here.

Cons - It can NEVER find a signal near my house. I live right next to the ocean and maybe that has something to do with it??? It works great in other areas, but just not within 5-10 miles of home which is frustrating becasue that is where the journey always begins. So I give it one star for my location.

Ultimately I kept it as a backup but I never use it anymore.

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Anonymous ( California )

--Broken Already--

I used my GPS sparingly since I got it in October 2008. When I did use it, it worked very well and was easy to use. The traffic feature was nice, but I also rarely used this since you have to navigate around the menus to get the specific traffic updates. The only complaint I had was the time it takes to get a signal seems to be really, really long - around 3-5 minutes. I'm practically at my destination by the time I get a signal. Also, I'd like for it to come with a wall charger.

Unfortunately, the last time I tried to turn it on, I get an error saying it can't load the software, and customer service says I need to send it in for repairs. So, it seems like these are not very hardy devices.

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A. Stephan

--small, little weight, exact, good visibility of the route--

This GPS is a far better one than the older navigon model (pocket loox) that I used before in the USA. The representation of the highway lanes for instance is remarkable. What could be better is: a little LED lamp to show the state of loading the accu; the accu itself looses much power overnight; sometimes the GPS takes too long to start working. But for this low price it's an offer.

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I. Rosenberg

--doesnt work and there is no customer service--

we had the navigon for 6 months and it was great until it stopped working. The screen came up with a message that said to contact customer service. There is no customer service number, only email. I emailed them twice and never got a response at all, so the navigon became garbage. Luckily Amazon accepted it as a return, for 80% of the purchase price, but it was still a waste of money.

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Garmin nüvi 850 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator(Factory Refurbished - Silver) Review

2010-03-20T09:55:00.000-07:00

Garmin nüvi 850 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator(Factory Refurbished - Silver)

Brand : Garmin

Model : 010-N0577-20

(4.0/5 of 4 Reviews)

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Technical Detail

nüvi 850's high-sensitivity internal (non flip-up) antenna gives it a sleek, thin, making it easy to slip in your pocket or purse.
nüvi 850 comes ready to go right out of the box with preloaded City Navigator NT street maps and millions of points of interest (POIs) such as hotels, restaurants, fuel stations, ATMs and more.
nüvi 850 not only tells you where to turn but listens to your spoken commands. With nüvi's innovative speech recognition, you safely control nüvi's interface with your voice.
With nüvi 850's widescreen display, you'll always get the big picture. View map detail, driving directions, photos and more in bright, brilliant color. Its sunlight-readable, 4.3-inch display is easy to read.
Rechargeable lithium-ion battery makes it convenient for navigation by car or on foot.

Product Description

Simply speaking nüvi 850 is an advanced browser. It features speech recognition (SR), a widescreen display preloaded maps an FM transmitterand more. Like the rest of the range nüvi 800-series only speak menuoption and obeys your commands command.Speak nüvi nüvi 850 not only tells you where to turn but listens to his spokencommands. With speech recognition Nuvis innovative interface controlnüvis safely with your voice that allows you to keep your hands on thewheel. Just press the button on the remote (which attaches to the steering wheel) to activate speech recognition and begin speaking menu options. [...]

Customer's Reviews (All-Reviews)

Joseph Goslawski ( Southington, CT United States )

I bought this GPS for me, because the price was right and my GPS is a distraction to handle while I was driving. My wife would never use a GPS, because he thought were too complicated / difficult to use. After you install the Garmin Nuvi 850 to my wife and I went for a trip set up. I was having some trouble getting the GPS to understand my voice so that my wife said the locations and instructions for speech recognition enabled GPS. He did exactly what he said on the first attempt. Needless to say that this GPS is now my wife and she is happy to use it. PS I bought a Nuvi 855 two weeks later for me!

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M. Gertken ( Minnesota )

Having the voice recognition is excellent. I bought a few months ago, bought a gift for my parents, because it is so easy to use.

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Bargain Addict ( Minnesota )

I had the opportunity to learn all the features of this GPS that I bought to replace a Garmin 360 that has been lost or stolen. However, use as a browser-based, where I punch in addresses and then held in her lap and looked at him as a passenger, it seemed to work, as well as the 360, but the volume was so low that I could not hear with the radio. If you do not see him so I knew to hear the next command said it probably would have lost our time.

And this is after you set the volume to maximum. Subsequently, we decided to go through the FM radio and when the volume was ok, there was a lot of static and interference to make this a viable option. I'm going to check the manual to see if I can change the default to an FM station that is less prone to interference, but otherwise, I will probably return this unit. I also tried the voice recognition software still can not comment on its effectiveness.

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Jay Byrd ( Lexington, SC USA )

I bought this model after owning the 205 and 255 Garmin GPS unit that made me very happy. Then I moved up to this due to a larger screen and has been strongly recommended by a family member. Frankly I was disappointed with what the battery life and voice recognition. The original battery has a new and, moreover, does not hold a charge for more than a couple of days, even when turned off and turned completely off the island. I never had this problem with other models. It works on voice recognition, at times, but hates my Southern accent and I hate yelling at you while I'm driving, so just use it manually.

I had this unit about 2 months and a couple of times it froze on me and I had to disconnect and remove the battery to reboot the system. Like other smaller units that will take you to the road right in a moment, but do not count on local brands to be exact. Another disappointment was the way multi-lane. When I saw that the screen has been announced in multi-lane at an intersection, then, of course, thought the screen has always been so. This way you really see the tracks and signs, not just the triangle moves along a map. My first trip I discovered that she rarely goes to the multi-lane and only when there is more of an off-track in the same direction. Bummer! Ending on a positive note, due to a larger screen that I can read easily.

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Garmin City Navigator NT SD Card for Garmin GPS Units Review

2010-03-20T09:49:00.000-07:00

Garmin City Navigator NT SD Card for Garmin GPS Units

Brand : Garmin

Model : Europe

(4.5/5 of 108 Reviews)

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Technical Detail

Product Type - GPS Accessories
Contains updated detailed maps of major metropolitan areas throughout Western Europe
Includes detailed maps containing motorways, national and regional thoroughfares and local roads
Displays points of interest such as food and drink, lodging, border crossings, petrol stations, hospitals and more
Will automatically create point-to-point routes in MapSource and on compatible Garmin GPS units

Product Description

SD memory card preloaded with City Navigator Europe NT provides detailed maps of major metropolitan areas, coverage of rural areas, points of interest, and much more [...]

Customer's Reviews (All-Reviews)

A. Waraich ( Texas, USA )

I bought this SD card to one of my friends in Brazil. Is now very happy to use it with a Garmin 1300. It 'a really great pair. Very good value for money.

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Luciano Silva ( Brazil )

The operation is perfect for some cities in Brazil, particularly São Paulo, with the identification of radar, and many other points of interest. Installation is easy, just put in and out with the GPS. Very good! Thank you!

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FL gator ( FLorida )

Recently, he turned the grounds of the lakes of northern Italy and found the GPS an invaluable tool for us, especially since the street names are not always detectable in Europe. She not only helped us find our position, but was also useful for planning how long you allow us to reach our destination. A key to its plans for a drive on a vacation in Europe!

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redline9

I have my Garmin Nuvi 205W. He does very well to where I want, even if you lose only once and must be recalculated. The problem is that sometimes brings me to dead end (places that has never been a path that never!). I was taken in the wrong place at times and sometimes you just have to wait a while 'to turn much to say. Overall, though not very well and about 92% of the time is right so forth. Other 6 or 7%, looks around a bit 'too long. That extra 1 or 2% that makes you go into a strange situation (I've only had for about a month and has done 2 or 3 times). Probably more on the star 3.5 because of the price and the fact that you lose sometimes, where you turn around and that was its original location.

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2010-03-20T09:45:00.000-07:00

Delorme Earthmate PN-60W Portable GPS Navigator with SPOT Satellite Communicator

Brand : DeLorme

Model : AE-008231-201

(0/5 of 0 Reviews)

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Includes SPOT Satellite Communicator
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Meet GPS Satellite Communications - The World's First Portable GPS with SPOT Users can send text messages free, include monitoring and reporting of progress through social networking sites and transmit emergency messages if necessary. The introduction of the world's first rugged handheld GPS products and satellite communication pair DeLorme and SPOT. This innovative to offer a range of contact options output NWE, essential for communication in remote areas without cellular coverage. [...]

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2010-03-20T09:42:00.000-07:00

Magellan RoadMate 1340 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator

Brand : Magellan

Model : RoadMate 1340

(3.5/5 of 40 Reviews)

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Technical Detail

Includes maps of United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico
Text to Speech Announces street names and directions at each turn
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Product Description

The new Magellan RoadMate 1340 GPS device is a redesigned color screen and touch-sensitive 3.5-inch ultra-thin design, allowing for browsing more powerful in a compact package. This easy use gives you confidence, while on the road with the features of awards, including: AAA Tourbook, ran for help, said that the names of streets, multi-destination routing and pre-loaded maps of North America. Exclusive for Magellan OneTouch icons custom search will be easy to bookmark favorite destinations so you can access anywhere you travel. Find your favorite cafe or restaurant in a city with one touch. The navigation device RoadMate 1340 offers your favorites at your fingertips. [...]

Customer's Reviews (All-Reviews)

Dataman Bill ( Palatine IL )

Nice compact unit with built Tourbook AAA. The unit does a good job for me from point A to point B. I had a problem with a software update and had to send a unit of Magellan. They retuned another unit within a week. The update is a big improvement, with additional custom buttons, QWERTY keyboard and the automatic change time zone. It 'was very good in a recent trip I took from Chicago to Virginia. When traveling in PA, we were able to pull up restaurants in GPS when traveling to call ahead for hours and make a reservation to come down quickly. The course was good.

I thought that if one is traveling off the beaten path, not necessarily choose the best or the fastest route. For example, on a trip to Burlington, WI, GPS sent me 20 miles off the road and added an additional 1 / 2 hour to my travel time. Also, I was parked in a shopping center in Lexington, KY in search of a Starbucks, the nearest was 0.3 miles away. The GPS found me in the parking lot, so he gave me a ride on the road to get there. When we arrived, we recognize the mall throughout the game. I truly need a cup of coffee.

I also bought the connecting traffic. He saved me from traveling from Indianapolis to Chicago by re-routing me around crowded fast. However, I also received warnings that have been children. Thus, the jury is still out.

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Keith G. Collingwood ( Seattle, WA )

I can not understand the spoken instructions from this unit. I drive a Ford F250 diesel truck and when they turn up the volume loud enough to hear the sound of the engine, the instructions are incomplete and unbalanced. I have to look at the screen to find out where you want to go instead of hearing his voice. ... Becomes a bit 'dangerous while driving.

The screen is small, but you get what you pay for. This is a low end unit. I would say that if you don't have a vehicle that has a lot of engine noise, this unit is ok. But if you do have a lot of engine noise, definitely buy something else.

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Daniel N. Huse ( Woodbury, MN United States )

This is the second GPS unit I've ever had. The first is an older model with a small screen Garmin in black and white. I used a religious, probably 5 years in the United States, Canada, Hawaii and even, without any problem. In particular, I've never had my Garmin routing me crazy from point A to point B. At first power of this unit, I was impressed with the user interface pleasant. I never had to open the user manual at all. It 'was a breeze to find. However, the user interface is not the most important feature of a GPS unit. It 'important that the unit does its job - to get where you want to go. My first trip - a trip of 20 miles across the city - I met the problem immediately. Mind you, I was not in a new area with new roads.

I started in a city that has more than 100 years, and Magellan GPS made me go the way I knew I turned right, then turn right onto the street right next to each other, then turn left onto I crossed the street. There were no problems just by turning on the right the right way, but the Magellan took me away, "Overview", in a residential neighborhood. I was so fascinated by where I was routing followed me like an idiot, but I knew that I had missed my turn. Let's just say you do not want that to happen in a bad part of town, where the scenic route, which could mean driving in a dark alleyway or street when you could be on a main road. I used this disk, maybe 4-5 times after the first experience, and it worked. However, first impressions are lasting, and it will take time to put this experience behind us and believing in this unity. Again, my Garmin was a trusted co-pilot for many years. I even named her--Carmen my Garmin. Then, I kicked her to the curb when a better looking co-pilot came along. If Maggie my Magellan turns out to be a dimwit, I still have Carmen in her pouch.

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2010-03-17T06:29:00.000-07:00

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Turn-by-turn directions with spoken street names--"Turn right on Main Street"
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Magellan Maestro 3225 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator (Factory Refurbished) Review

2010-03-17T06:26:00.000-07:00

Magellan Maestro 3225 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator (Factory Refurbished)

Brand : Magellan

Model : Maestro 3225 Refurb

Overall Rating :

From : 36 Reviews

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Technical Detail

Magellan Maestro 3225 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator (Factory Refurbished)
Pre-loaded with North American maps enabling you to travel all 50 United States, Puerto Rico, and Canada.
SmartDetour automatically prompts you to route around sudden slow freeway traffic.
Rechargeable battery lets you Navigate for up to 3 hours when power is unavailable.
1.3 million pre-programmed POIs make it easy to find gas stations, restaurants, ATMs, coffee and more.

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Customer's Reviews (All-Reviews)

irishlassie ( uss )

I recently received this item for Christmas and i've found it easy to learn. I have used it on 3 occasions and can't imagine being without it ! I do wish it came with updated maps ! Amazon has been very helpful too !!
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Wanda Lee Smith

I received the Magellan Maestro GPS today and tried it out and I just love it !!! Amazon is an awesome place to buy your needs and wants. Super fast shipping and such great deals. I am very happy with everything I have bought from them.

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Oluwole Onadeji ( Luisville, KY )

This item is working great and is perfect for me. I am using it and its working great for me.

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Ritchie Robertson ( Dickinson, TX )

For 1/2 the price of other GPS units (including refurbs), this unit does what it is supposed to do. It won't give you the quickest route if you already know where you are traveling (like to your home as one reviewer mentioned), but that's not the purpose of a GPS as I see it.

If you are traveling in an area you do not know or trying to find an address, then this does what it is supposed to do.

The fact that it speaks the street names and exits is an extra plus that was not on some of the other comparable units.

The maps may be two years old, but so are most of the roads, so not a big deal.

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Magellan RoadMate 1445T 4.3-Inch Widescreen GPS Navigator with Traffic Link Receiver Review

2010-03-15T08:41:00.001-07:00

Magellan RoadMate 1445T 4.3-Inch Widescreen GPS Navigator with Traffic Link Receiver

Brand : Magellan

Model : 1445T

Overall Rating :

From : 5 Reviews

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Technical Detail

Personalize OneTouch search icons with your favorite places
Announces street names and directions at each turn
Access AAA TourBook guide and Roadside Assistance menu
Traffic Link delivers free, real-time traffic alerts for life
Highway lane assist helps you navigate the interstate

Product Description

The new Magellan RoadMate 1445T GPS device boasts a large 4.3-Inch color touch screen and ultra-thin design, delivering powerful navigation in a compact package. This easy-to-use device gives you confidence while on the road with premium features including: AAA TourBook, highway lane assist, spoken street names, multi-destination routing, and preloaded maps of North America. The Magellan RoadMate 1445T also comes complete with Traffic Link, helping you avoid upcoming road delays and save time by delivering real-time, subscription-free traffic alerts. The exclusive Magellan OneTouch personalized search icons let you easily bookmark favorite destinations so you can find themanywhere you travel. Find your favorite café or restaurant in any city with a single touch. The RoadMate 1445T device delivers your favorites at your fingertips. [...]

Customer's Reviews (All-Reviews)

C. York ( Georgia )

We've had ours less than a month and was very satisfied with it and how it told you the exact name of the roads that you needed to go but then it stopped working. Dead. It was a big price to pay for such a short time of use. I would have recommended it up until this happened.

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Ed Turney ( DFW )

I thought I would spend a little more and get the traffic option. It works, but here's the catch. You have to endure advertisements. Little advertisements for banks, drugstores, etc. scroll across the screen at different times during your route. 5 stars would have been my rating except for this invasion.

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B. Bowman ( Indiana )

This GPS is great and the Amazon price was unbeatable. It also gives names of hotels and restaurants at upcoming exits. Very user friendly. I would definitely recommend.

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Richard F. Eggleton ( Los Angeles )

Good thing Amazon provides a 30 day return policy. I bought this unit because I had great experiences with my 5 year old subscription based Magellan GPS. But right out of the box the Traffic Link did not work. I called Magellan's tech support to figure out the problem. After 90 minutes of trying to explain to someone across the globe that traffic coverage should be pretty solid in Los Angeles and I was getting no signal - only the message "acquiring signal" they agreed to replace the Traffic Link. About a week later it showed up via FedEx Ground. Once again, excited I plugged the unit in and headed for a 200 mile day trip in LA. NOT ONCE did it ever acquire the signal. I called Magellan and once again spoke to someone across the globe who apparently never heard of Los Angeles or the awful traffic here. They kicked me around for another 90 minutes to arrive at a supervisor who said I had two options - send it in to Magellan for repair - at my cost - or return it to the retailer I bought it from.
If the Traffic Link would have worked with either adapter I would have kept the unit. It's boxed and ready for drop off to return to Amazon.
Be very careful. If it doesn't work out of the box then return it immediately to Amazon. Do NOT mess with Magellan. I wasted 2.5 weeks of waiting and 3 hours on the phone with them. Don't you have better things to do?

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K. Preston ( Montclair, CA )

I recently purchased one of these units and this past weekend tried it out on a trip from the Pomona, CA area to Fresno, CA and back. All the features worked perfectly. I was really impressed with the "lane assist" feature. It not only alerted me of the proper lane to be in in the LA area, but also in Fresno. Although the integrated "traffic alert" didn't advise me of any traffic issues, (there weren't any on this trip) I did see the "advertisement" displayed on the screen. It is so small and well positioned, it is not a problem at all.

All in all, I think this is a fantastic GPS with a lot of great features for the money.

I also have a Garmin Nuvi 260W that works great also, for a few more dollars, you get a lot more features with the Magellan 1445T.

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2010-03-15T08:40:00.000-07:00

Garmin MapSource City Navigator, North America DVD-ROM for Garmin StreetPilot GPS Units

Brand : Garmin

Model : 010-10474-00

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From : 130 Reviews

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Technical Detail

GPS mapping DVD-ROM with fully routable, detailed maps of U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico
Premium maps cover metropolitan areas, rural areas, highways, interstates, residential roads, and more
Automatically creates point-to-point routes in MapSource or on compatible Garmin GPS navigators
Includes more than 6 million points of interest; intuitive trip and waypoint management feature
Designed for Garmin's StreetPilot III, StreetPilot 2610, 2620, 2650 and 2660; 1-year warranty

Product Description

A GPS navigator is only as good as the maps it employs. Enter MapSource City Navigator North America, which comes with fully routable maps of U.S., Canadian, and Puerto Rican metropolitan areas. The detailed maps offer the perfect way to get around almost any North American city (and some countrysides, too), while offering more than six million points of interest, including restaurants, bars, hotels, attractions, movie theaters, gas stations, shopping malls, campgrounds, and more. Need a good back-seat driver for your next city-hopping road trip? Look no further than this DVD-ROM. Designed specifically for Garmin's StreetPilot III, StreetPilot 2610, and StreetPilot 2650 vehicle GPS navigators, the disc also boasts detailed information on highways, interstates, business roads, and residential roads, with such attributes as turn restrictions, roundabout guidance, speed categories, and other navigation details. In addition, each DVD offers automatic routing, so you can easily generate point-to-point routes in MapSource or on the compatible navigators. And thanks to the trip and waypoint management feature, you can also transfer waypoints, routes, and tracks between your Garmin GPS and PC.
Other details include supplemental coverage of Hawaii (using unverified government data) and an Unlock Wizard that guides you through the unlocking process (required when downloading data to a data card or Garmin GPS). As with all Garmin Products, City Navigator North America comes with a one-year warranty. Important Note about Map Updates: Due to our high volume of sales, almost every Garmin portable GPS navigator sold by Amazon.com will come with the most recent map version. If you ever need a map update, you can get one from Garmin at http://www8.garmin.com/unlock/update.jsp. You will need to have your device's serial number ready.
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Customer's Reviews (All-Reviews)

S. Emmons

Works great with turn-by-turn routing on my Garmin GPSMap 76CSx. My only complaint is the cost - not only initially, but then early updates. Garmin keeps getting stricter in terms of how many units you can use with maps too, which is annoying. Overall a great product, just on the expensive side...

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James B. Besaw ( Surprise Az. USA )

The item north american map for garmin unit street pilot lll is o k for one unit but if you own 2 you need to SPEND about 80.00 more to get a NEW CODE to program other unit. I personaly think this is eccessive. I have the disc which I paid over 80.00 to program my units which I have 2 one in my truck and one in my car. No reason for more codes.

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Stephen ( Boston, MA )

Garmin has established an Unlock procedure that is so byzantine that I frequently am denied use of my rightfully owned software. Whether the error is missing unlock code, no customer code found, unable to recognize device, or customer support is currently closed, I find it virtually impossible to install the maps on my device. I understand that Garmin wants to prevent piracy, but they really need to beta test their anti-piracy protocols before dumping their wares on the public. If Garmin doesn't respect the hours upon hours of my time that I spend trying to unlock their software, they do not deserve repeat business.

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Want the best

Great software and update for Garmin unit. Pretty accurate, but few error in locations. Still great buy for the price.

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Model : OREGON 300

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High-sensitivity GPS receiver with barometric altimeter, electronic compass, microSD card slot, and picture viewer
Sunlight-readable, 3-inch diagonal color touchscreen display
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Features built-in base map with shaded relief
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Customer's Reviews (All-Reviews)

John Muir ( Montreal, Qc Canada )

HARDWARE
Oregon series feels sturdy yet light.
It is a beautiful device from a hardware standpoint.

SOFTWARE
We expect a modern GPS to do more than provide GPS or UTM coordinates. In 2010, there is a high expectation of convenient map management. Unfortunately, despite years of user criticism on numerous websites, the company still fails to improve its portfolio of applications to install (MapInstall and MapManager), navigate topographic maps (BaseCamp), route planning (RoadTrip) and training software (AntAgent). Will someone please stop this madness and integrate these features into a comprehensive Garmin application?

A typical outdoor enthusiast will purchase several topographic and road maps from different DVDs or MicroSD card.

NUMEROUS HURDLES:
-frustrating map unlocking system which fails to recognize purchased maps once some software component is upgraded.
-requires arcane Unit ID, Serial Number and Product Key/Coupon Code.
-USB map transfer is excrutiatingly slow, therefore, most efficient method is MicroSD card management...
-However, this faster alternative method requires micromanagement of filenames with arcane syntax conventions (gmapbmp.img, gmpapprom.img, gmapsupp.img) described on semi-obscure wikipedia websites.

BOTTOMLINE
-Garmin designed a beautiful GPS device that fail to live to its potential because of poor map management software.
-If all you need are coordinates to pinpoint your location on a paper map, this device is good yet way overpriced for its intended purpose.
-If you travel a lot and plan to install numerous topographic and road maps, expect to waste several hours managing maps, googling and contacting customer support.

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P Desenex ( Eugene, Or USA )

I have owned this device, my first gps unit, for 3 months. It is a rock-solid device and has a very nice feel to it, a sort of tacky-rubberized band around the outside edge , which keeps the unit from slipping around in your hand. It has a crazy number of features and abilities, most of which I will never use. I bought it for off-trail hiking and it works very well for this purpose. I have read many of the reviews from other people and am a little surprised at all the moaning and groaning about having to change screens too often etc. People, this machine can point you to your car if you're in bumfreak Egypt from anywhere on the freaking planet! Get over the incredibly laborious step of pushing the touch screen a few times. On the annoying side I don't like the little paper "manual" that comes with the device. The actual manual is a cd. Good luck reading that in the field. I have called the Garmin help people and they answered numerous questions I had-they were very friendly to deal with. Also, I have noticed that the compass readings don't seem accurate unless you go through the compass calibration steps each day you decide to use the device. Again it only takes a minute or 2 to do so but, for the price of this unit you would think that the compass would ALWAYS be spot-on.

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J. Hannon

A good little hiking GPS with a nice feature set.
PROS
- relatively accurate barometric altimeter
- small footprint
- adequate touchscreen (better than Colorado rocker wheel)
- quick GPS signal seek
- multipurpose: Hiking, biking, motorcycle, and skiing

CONS
- screen brightness is very dim even at full brightness
- lack of any decent maps included. Why on earth can you get full driving maps with a bargain basement car GPS and not this hiking GPS?
- battery life, you have to buy a good set of rechargeables
- screen gets scratched (requires a screen protector)

Once you have a good set of street and topo maps this thing is a gem. It ends all arguments about how many miles and what your total elevation was. It doesn't really substitute for a real car GPS but can be used in a pinch in the car to direct you to your destination. Overall I've been very pleased with the purchase and if you're looking for a hiking GPS they're aren't a whole lot of options that are far and away better than this.

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Joseph Doll

I've had the Oregon 300 for a few months and am very happy with it. I mainly use my GPS to record track logs on hikes and then use the data to geotag my photos. Signal quality is fine and battery life is about 16 hours. The backlight is weak, and you will have trouble seeing the screen if the sun is overhead. This is annoying but doesn't affect the usefulness of the device too much. If you're upgrading from a GPS more than a few years old you'll probably be quite happy with this GPS.

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TomTom Fast Charging Home Dock for 720, 920, 630, 730, 930 GPS Navigators Review

2010-03-15T08:37:00.000-07:00

TomTom Fast Charging Home Dock for 720, 920, 630, 730, 930 GPS Navigators

Brand : TomTom

Model : 9M00.005

Overall Rating :

From : 6 Reviews

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Technical Detail

Holds device upright while it charges
Neat and tidy storage solution
Charges device in two hours
Includes world adaptors
Transfer music, photos, maps, voices etc from your computer to your device

Product Description

The Fast Charger has your GO 720 fully charged and ready to hit the road again in just two hours. Holding your device in an upright position with the cable neatly routed, the Fast Charger is simply the quickest and easiest way to re-charge your TomTom. This charger plugs straight into the wall, and comes with plug adaptors that work in the US and Canada, continental Europe, the UK, and Australia so your battery charged before any journey [...]

Customer's Reviews (All-Reviews)

Ted de Castro

This is an item that Tom Tom should have included with the GPS! Having the ability to charge the batteries from a wall outlet without a computer available and an is essential.

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domino ( Prescott AZ )

This item should have been included with the tomtom 920. If your on a trip and are not driving, (We will be hiking and touristing without a car.)you can't charge it. Works fine.

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Stanley Sim ( San Francisco, CA USA )

This is a good product for TOM TOM, I am using this in Europe and I am very content!

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Shaindel ( Indiana )

I am very disappointed. I have the Tom Tom 920. I ordered this charger and returned it twice because I was sent the charger for the 520/720 both times. I am asking for a refund.

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Victor O. Shumate ( Auburndale, Fl 33823 )

This item was never in stock. It was never received! Order was cancelled!

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Tom Tom Navigator 6 Software with Maps of the US and Canada (DVD) and Bluetooth GPS Receiver Review

2010-03-10T08:59:00.000-08:00

Tom Tom Navigator 6 Software with Maps of the US and Canada (DVD) and Bluetooth GPS Receiver

Brand : TomTom

Model : 1T50.080

Overall Rating :

From : 17 Reviews

$24.75 (March 10, 2010)

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Technical Detail

Navigator 6 application software with complete maps of the US and Canada on DVD, and Bluetooth GPS receiver
Crystal clear 2D and 3D graphics with 65,000 colors and Nightview for optimized viewing
Features touch-screen menu, phone-function compatibility, real-time information (with Plus service), and 37 different spoken languages
Compatible with most popular brands and models of PDAs, including the Palm Treo
Requires a PDA with Bluetooth capability, and a PC or Mac for updates and synchronization

Product Description

TomTom NAVIGATOR 6 is the ideal solution for customers who need their PDA or smartphone and navigation system integrated in one personal device.Users of NAVIGATOR 6 can also take advantage of TomTom's innovative desktop software application TomTom HOME, which enables users to easily manage, download, store and transfer content and services to their device. TomTom HOME is compatible with both a PC and Mac.TomTom NAVIGATOR 6 also includes TomTom's innovative TomTom Buddies service, enabling authorized TomTom users to locate each other and send instant messages. [...]

Customer's Reviews (All-Reviews)

Kuo Yu Chieh ( USA )

Can seller tell me if this software could be download to Dopod cell phone (Model : CHT9000)?
If so, I will consider to buy it . Pls reply me soon. Tks!

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Johnash in Spain ( Spain )

I've been using this software for a number of years and love it.

Via the PC "TomTom Home" program, TomTom will offer you an updated map to buy. Beware, this dates from 2007. There are no newer maps available, nor will there be as TomTom have ceased all support for this version.

There is no new version that will run on my HP IPAQ so I have to buy a new SatNav or put up with old maps.

Thank you TomTom!

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Angel D. ( Orlando, Fl USA )

Hi!

I started using my Trusted IPAQ 4155 (Running Pocket PC2003) with the Navigator 5 back in January 2006. Back then it came in six Cd's. I got so used to it that I transferred it to my AT&T phone HTC8525 (that ran Windows mobile 5). I kept using the Tom Tom Navigator 5, Ver 5.1 for three years in a row without a hitch. "Tom Tom home" is not compatible as it was not available back then and it is not needed to install Navigator 5. This installation software is the only problem that i have found.The installation Cd that came with the NAV5 package helped with the installation on the IPAQ and the HTC8525. The big problem came when I changed to a Verizon/Audiovox XV6700 that runs WM5. This is basically the same phone as the HTC 8525, the phones look almost identical, but I found out too late that Tom Tom and HTC were partners and that my Navigator software was not "designed" nor "approved " to work with the Verizon/ Audiovox XV6700. In order to make it work, You have to manually load the maps into the new Memory card, find the .CAB file on the installation files, then load it to the phone memory and from within the phone, install the .cab file, once it loads the setup program in the phone, it's just a matter of telling the Tom Tom Navigator program where the maps are located. You have to keep the same folder structure as you had in the IPAQ and the 8525 and it works Ok. You have to "rip"(copy and paste) the maps from the CD's to the Computer Desktop, then transfer them to the memory card, then put the memory card on the phone. The only thing that only works sometimes is the "Navigate To" feature. Originally in the IPAQ and the 8525 you can open your Outlook Contacts, select any contact, then open the "Menu" tab and there is an option there that you can "Navigate to", once selected, the Tom Tom programs (both NAV 5 and 6 ) opens automatically, shows the address on the map, turns on the bluetooth connection (it's looking for the GPS transmitter that you have to turn on yourself) and calculates the route. This feature only works intermittently on the XV6700, but i can live with that. I bought the navigator 6 just for fun (and it was a cheap way to get my hands on a brand new bluetooth receiver!), I wanted to use the Tom Tom Home feature, but it's quite unstable in Windows Vista. I had to try it at least 5 times to install it correctly, and it takes FOREVER to load the DVD maps onto a clean and new Ipaq Memory card.
You are off the reservation with this software. You need to understand the phone you have, join into a discussion group related to your phone and be able to tinker with it with no fear(google your phone model# and "hack"), what's the worst that can happen? a hard reset? that's why you have the CD's/DVD. Reload it and move on. If you do a hard reset the maps stay on the card, so all you have to do is reload the installer software, re enter the installation key and move on.

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Nomad ( LA, CA, USA )

Tom Tom Navigator 6 Software with Maps of the US and Canada (DVD) and Bluetooth GPS Receiver. Loaded the DVD software onto a computer running XP with no problems. Selected maps of areas of the USA I needed most and sync with HTC Kaiser phone placing program and maps onto phone storage card section. Received an error message at first that software could not locate map, but resolved on second attempt. I have not used software whilst driving yet so cannot review that important aspect.I was satisifed with ease of installation.

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A. Felson ( Scottsdale, A )

While it is very cool having my palm centro act as a GPS map aid using a keychain bluetooth GPS receiver, I have to give this product the lowest rating for one major reason: tom tom doesn't provide map updates. Even if they did, updates for four regions would end up costing 150% more than the this software which includes dozens of maps.

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Navigon 2100 max 4.3-Inch Portable GPS Navigator with Text-to-Speech Review

2010-03-10T08:57:00.000-08:00

Navigon 2100 max 4.3-Inch Portable GPS Navigator with Text-to-Speech

Brand : Navigon

Model : 2100MAX

Overall Rating :

From : 67 Reviews

$149.99 (March 10, 2010)

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Technical Detail

4.3-Inch Touchscreen in an ultra-slim design
Speaks real street names via text to speech; route planning feature
DirectHelp Information that Helps You Find Emergency and Roadside Services
Lane Assistant and Reality View Features that Simplify Your Drive
Easy Add-on Services--Lifetime Traffic, FreshMaps (3 years of map updates for one low price), and Zagat Ratings for 70 metropolitan areas

Product Description

Ultra-slim and with a stunning 4.3-inch touchscreen display, the NAVIGON 2100 Max earns its name with a long list of advanced features. Exclusive Reality View provides extra 3D guidance when you need it most at complex interchanges, exits and entryways. Spoken driving directions and street names let you keep your eyes on the road. Lane Assistant alerts you to oncoming lane changes. DirectHelp helps you find emergency and roadside services—and helps them find you. Navigon also let's you seamlessly purchase and activate a number of optional services as accessories that can save you time and money. FreshMaps gives you up to 12 regular, trusted map updates for three years. Lifetime Traffic gives you traffic flow and incident information and alternate route suggestion for the life of your unit. ZAGAT Ratings and Reviews Service gives you over 21,000 ZAGAT ratings and reviews covering more than 70 cities in the U.S. and Canada. [...]

Customer's Reviews (All-Reviews)

Lee B ( Franklin, TN United States )

Don't buy this GPS. Navigon has withdrawn from the US market and new maps are sparse and likely to become completely unavailable.

It's a shame because its a very good GPS and I would otherwise rate it 4 stars. It's been reliable and the traffic feature is inexpensive and has kept me out of trouble more than once.

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Zee ( Silicon Valley )

I bought this the 2100 max just about a year ago. Its screen and features are more than adequate for my needs. When I am in the city, it always gets me where I want to go. But I don't recommend it when in rural areas. It also doesn't work at all in Hawaii. When I first bought the unit, I could get technical help over the phone. Now, I cannot even get them to answer emails. I don't know about the other vendors, but if you think you will ever need help with the product, don't expect any. Once you have purchased Navigon, you are on-your-own.

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Niladri Chatterjee ( ELLSWORTH, KS USA )

I had this GPS for last one year until stolen from my vehicle on last 27th Nov (Black Friday). I ordered the same model on the same day online....! (Imagine I am in love with my GPS). I have used and compared TomTom, Germin and many others with this Navigon 2100 Max GPS Navigation - 4.3 but this GPS is on the Top of the Food Chain...!
Any true 3D GPS (most people confuse a 2D as 3D GPS) usually cost a lot like Germin Nuvi or the New Model of Tom Tom just arrived. it is $350 ~ $450. But this 2100 max is only $109 (I paid on last Black Friday). But my first one I bought at $176 from Amazon, years before.
Only complain is 4.3 inch is too small for me. I wish it would like 5" screen size. The bigger the GPS the easier to view at crowded road.
P.S. Map update works just fine. I read one review who cannot update new map. I did my Map update Q3 just yesterday and week before. Works like a dream..

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Alfred Zampieri ( Millsboro ,De. )

Used unit twice,then screen froze up.E mailed Navigon support.They were supposed to get back to me within 48 hours.It has been 7 days and never heard from them.Tried to call them...impossible ,long waits many messages.Couldn't reach anyone.Mailed unit back to Tiger Direct and they gave full refund including shipping.Wouldn't consider Navigon again.Buying a Garmin instead.

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Garmin City Navigator for Detailed Maps of Italy and Greece (microSD/SD Card) Review

2010-03-07T07:41:00.001-08:00

Garmin City Navigator for Detailed Maps of Italy and Greece (microSD/SD Card) Review

Brand : Garmin

Model : 010-10691-05

Overall Rating :

From : 8 Reviews

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Technical Detail

Micro SD City Navigator NT with Preloaded Italy and Greece Maps
Contains Full Detailed Coverage of Italy and Athens Greece
Detailed Coverage Of Motorways/ National and Regional Thoroughfares and Local Roads
Contains Navigational Features Such As Turn Restrictions and Speed Categories
Automatically Create Point to Point Routes On NT Compatible Garmin GPS

Product Description

GARMIN 010-10691-05 Micro SD City Navigator NT with Preloaded Italy and Greece Maps. MicroSD memory card, City Navigator NT, Italy. Contains full detailed coverage of Italy and Athens, Greece including motorways, national and regional thoroughfares and local roads. Contains navigational features such as turn restrictions and speed categories. Points of interest such as: food and drink, lodging, border crossings, petrol stations, hospitals and more. Will automatically create point to point routes on your NT compatible Garmin GPS. [...]

Customer's Reviews (All-Reviews)

JEF

It was great to have a GPS in Italy and the price of the SD card was fine. I was using a Garmin 760 GPS unit that works very well in the US. Nevertheless, I discovered that you should not expect it to work as well as it does with your US map. Too often, I found myself passing the exit before I could identify it from the GPS instructions. Probably, that was sometimes my own fault in trying to understand the mispronounced Italian street names that were identified with too much information--sort of like trying to read the overhead route directions that contained directions to several places, all in a foreign language.
The quirkiness of the guidance was annoying. For example, on one occasion I was on on a major road (comparable to an interstate road in the US) and the GPS said to drive on it for 60 miles. I knew that to be correct, having been on the road before. I drove about 10 miles at about 80 miles an hour (yet being passed by the other drivers). Suddenly, the GPS started telling me to "go 500 yards and make a legal U-turn." I knew I had another 50 miles to go so I ignored that instruction (and it was a physical impossibility to make a U-turn on such a road). For another 5 minutes, it kept telling me to make that U-turn, after which it stopped doing so and reflected the fact that I had another 45 miles to go to my destination.
Despite these issues, I recommend the SD card for anyone driving in Italy. Overall, it did its job, and if you realize it is quirky, you will be OK. It is not perfect, but it is better than trying to read foreign maps and asking for directions when there is a language barrier. If nothing else, its pronunciation of Italian street names will keep you amused.

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Matt ( Albany, NY )

I bought this for a trip to italy and wish i didnt waste the money. The maps were outdated. It tried sending us on roads that didnt exist and didnt have many of the paved public roads that we were driving on.

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L. M. Trotta

I just received this product and it took 3 hours to get it to work on a 60csx. The manual consists of 1 3"x 3" page in English of which 1/3 is a warning and 1/3 is a legal disclaimer.

I'm still in the States but from what I can see the maps are very good, with plenty of useful POI's. This chip did not work with Garmin Mapsource or Garmin Map installer. Insert the chip into the unit and figure it out from there. Meaning as far as I can tell, no PC tie in.

In my opinion Garmin makes the best mapping product on the market. Which is a shame because they are consistently overpriced with minimal support. It takes hours on line to see how useful their products can be. Which can be a little scary when you can't get on line.

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Martin B. Paul ( Forney, Texas )

Great item! I don't know how I would have gotten though Northern Italy without it! I stayed at some smaller hotels on little streets and it was no problem. The only reason I did not give it a five star is because it included no written instructions.

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Gary ( Hawaii )

It was exactly as expected and helped me get all around Athens. I did not use it around other areas of Greece or at all in Italy (yet). With it's network of roads downtown it was able to get me from point A to point B knowing the one-way streets. The only drawback was that it doesn't react as quickly as I hoped as it has to read from the SD card so there are slight delays.

I think it's great because you can go off the beaten path and know you can get to your destination.

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Motorola Motonav TN565T 4.3-Inch Widescreen Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator with Lifetime Traffic Review

2010-03-07T07:40:00.000-08:00

Motorola Motonav TN565T 4.3-Inch Widescreen Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator with Lifetime Traffic

Brand : Motorola

Model : TN565T

0 Reviews

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Technical Detail

4.3 Display
2 Watt Hands-free speakerphone with noise cancellation technology
Live traffic with re-routing options
3 months free MotoExtras service package (Google Search, Weather, Fuel Prices, Flight Status)
Voice Recognition

Product Description

MOTONAV TN565t personal navigation device keep you on the while you discover the world around you. Access info then one tape returns you to the map. Spoken directions streaming traffic lane guidance voice recognition hand free calling EasySearch more. [...]

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Navigon 2000S 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator Review

2010-03-07T07:39:00.000-08:00

Navigon 2000S 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator

Brand : Navigon

Model : 10000320

27 Reviews

Color : Black

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Technical Detail

Advanced Text-to-Speech Voice Guidance. Turn-by-turn directions with street names.
Lane Assistant Pro. Never miss your turn with lane map guidance.
Multi-Destination Trip Planning. Plan your entire trip at one time.
Auto Day/Night Mode. Adjusts your screen for better daytime or nighttime viewing.
Reality View Pro. Never miss an exit with automatic 3D guidance.

Product Description

Slim and ultra-portable, the NAVIGON 2000S goes beyond the basics with a bundle of premium, useful features that are unmatched in its class. Never miss your exit again with Reality View Pro ¿ which automatically displays photo-realistic images of virtually every highway intersection and exit complete with sign text and lane guidance. Advanced Text-to-Speech Voice Guidance provides accurate turn-by-turn directions with full street names so you can confidently make your turn. The NAVIGON 2000S also includes a host of useful features that will help guide you through your travels, such as Lane Assistant Pro, DirectHelp and Multi-Destination Trip Planning. [...]

Customer's Reviews (All-Reviews)

K. Blizzard ( Columbus, OH )

I never really thought I needed a GPS, especially when I needed to justify spending money for such a device. After getting this GPS, I'm sold. I haven't had much experience with other GPS devices but this one seems to be top of the line. Its easy to use for a beginner. My girlfriend has one from another brand that I have used and it isn't nearly as good as this one.

This thing is so helpful. I love how accurate the maps are and how accurate each turn is. It always knows exactly where I need to turn and tells me so that there's no confusion. A lot of times there are 2 roads close together and I may be unsure which one to take, especially if I used my girlfriend's GPS. This Navigon always makes it clear which one I need to take. The same goes for on the highway and which exit and even which lane to be in as you pass merging highways! I was on a recently renamed highway and even though the highway name was incorrect, every turn and lane change was still exact and got me to my destination with ease. It also helped me change lanes to switch between highways over a congested bridge just by listening to it. There was way too much to watch for so I couldn't look at the GPS. So it was very helpful that the GPS and voice were so accurate.

I highly recommend this Navigon and would do so to my family and friends.

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Jonathan Birge ( Cambridge, MA )

I bought my Navigon a little over a year ago. It's performance has been mixed, in line with much of the reviews here, but I've generally been happy with it.

However, I can unequivocally state that you should NOT buy this product. Navigon has abruptly left the North American market, leaving customers, even those who purchased a device and map updates within the year, almost completely without support. If you buy one of these, you're buying a dead device with no hope of updates.

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J. Stewart ( Germany )

Piece of junk. It broke 3 times and now they won't fix it. NOt a good model. Cheaply built. Spend the money and get the more expensive one. That's what I did.

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L. Judson ( Sebastopol, CA )

We purchased this GPS unit based on reviews and price. But we were not impressed when put to the road test. The route it took us to get to the turnpike was complicated and confusing. Plugging in new destinations or different trip parameters seemed equally complicated.On the whole, this GPS did not seem to be at all intuitive in its use as compared to a Garmin I had previously. It got to the point that I wanted to consult an old fashioned map before relying on the GPS directions. I would not recommend this model to anyone.

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BSA492 ( Wisconsin, USA )

I purchased a Navigon 2000s from [...[ about 5 months ago, for about $100. I knew I was buying an entry-level device, with a cheap price. It has some really nice features: turn-by-turn audible instructions with street and road names; lane instructions. With the right option turned on, it will warn you when you exceed the speed limits (assuming it has the right speed limit), but this gets annoying if you go through a lot of school zones, because it will yell "caution" if you are going faster than the conditional speed limit of the school zone.

It lacks some features, too. When it picks a route you know is not where you want to go, it is not easy to force it to use the route you want. You have to pick an arbitrary intermediate stop. You can look at a map and pick a location to add to the route, instead of using an address, but it is not intuitive or direct. You must save your current route plan, exit route planning, and display the map, which starts by showing the entire U.S. After zooming in by pressing the + many times or dragging a rectangle around the area you want to zoom to, find the location and add to your locations list. Then go back to your route plan (which you saved or start a new one) and add your new location and re-order your stops to get the right sequence.

What I didn't know is that the maps were out-of-date and an update of the maps is NOT included with the purchase from TigerDirect. The update for the map data for this device is $80, so to get this device with the current maps is $180... not so cheap!!! For a little more, I could have had a Garmin with a wide screen (and at least the initial updates to bring the device up-to-date).

Next item I discovered is that although the maps were out-of-date, they were also the most-current maps available. I found myself being told to turn right onto a one-way street to go around the block to arrive at a location 3 doors up the street to the left... but it is NOW a two-way street and has been for two years.

I found several Interstate highways in the MO, AR, LA, TN, MS, and AL area with significant errors. At one interchange in MS, I was directed to take an exit, then the on-ramp, for no apparent reason.

The Points-of-Interest are unreliable for major fast-food chains. I was directed to a Subway Restaurant which was not there and, when I inquired about it locally, I was told it had been gone for 5 years.

My most-recent issue is that I discovered that there is an update to the software on the 2000s. I attempted to load it and received a series of cryptic errors, such as "the directory is corrupted", when trying to back up the device (with no indication as to the identity or location of the corrupted directory), and "undefined", when trying to download and update the device. There does not appear to be any information to help with this.

I would NOT recommend purchase of this device, unless you want to experiment with GPS before buying a real one or are looking for a nifty-looking paper-weight.

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CaseCrown Double Memory Foam Case For Garmin Nuvi 780 Portable GPS Automobile Navigator Review

2010-03-07T07:37:00.001-08:00

CaseCrown Double Memory Foam Case For Garmin Nuvi 780 Portable GPS Automobile Navigator

Brand : CaseCrown

Overall Rating :

From : 7 Reviews

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Technical Detail

Protection for Cobra GPSM 2100 Portable GPS Automobile Navigator.
Premium Quality Shock Absorbing Memory Foam Pouch
Ultra-light and Slim Compact Design For Comfort
Interior Pocket And The Elastic Band To Securely Hold Your GPS And Accessories
Durable Poly Exterior Material

Product Description

CaseCrown Double Memory Foam Case provides a perfect protection for your Garmin Nuvi 780 Portable GPS Automobile Navigator or any other GPS device. It features a premium quality shock-absorbing foam layers to protect your GPS wherever you go. Its compact and slim design enables you to put it anywhere you want. [...]

Customer's Reviews (All-Reviews)

Donna M. Hodo ( Sledge, MS )

I purchased this case for my Garmin Nuvi 780 gps and it is firm and sturdy. Great buy if you need a case for your gps.

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Kathy Brockdorf ( Carney, Michigan, US )

Great addition for the Garmin for those planning to remove it from their vehicle. Protection is important when you pay so much for an item!!

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N. Reynolds

Got it to protect my Dad's Garmin Christmas present. Haven't heard any complaints yet. That's gotta be worth 4 stars.

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Dr. Abhijit Datir ( Bristol, UK )

This is a good GPS case and I've been using it for almost a month now. It snuggly holds my 4.3"GPS. I would strongly recommend it. But do remember, that there is no space to store GPS cable, if you're using 4.3" GPS. Thanks.

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Antonio Gilberto

It is a very small bag and is possible put In only the GPS, but not their cords.
Es una bolsa demasiado pequeña y sólo cabe el GPS, pero no sus cables

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Garmin nüvi 750 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator with Portable Dashboard Mount Included Review

2010-03-05T07:37:00.001-08:00

Garmin nüvi 750 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator with Portable Dashboard Mount Included

Brand : Garmin

Model : GRM0065720KIT

Overall Rating :

From : 107 Reviews

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Technical Detail

4.3-Inch Diagonal Touch Screen Color Display
Speed Limit Indicator Display Speed Limits for Highways and Interstates
PC Connectivity Using USB Mass Storage
Built in Rechargeable LI-ION Battery with upto 5 Hours Battery Life

Product Description

Garmin nüvi 750 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator with Portable Dash Mount [...]

Customer's Reviews (All-Reviews)

Janice Kirkpatrick ( Fredericksburg, VA USA )

I bought this for my son-in-law's birthday. He had had a different GPS and was not happy. He loves his new Garmin nuvi 750 and the portable dashboard mount. His wife loves that he now knows where he's going because she gets to put in the address. It's so user friendly.

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Patricia Robinson

This is the 3rd portable GPS I have purchased. The 1st was a Gamin Street pilot. It was a good product. I gave that one to my daughter when I upgraded to a Tom Tom. The Tom Tom was no where near as good, and the sound became so garbled that I could not understand what it was saying. I missed an important meeting because of it. I tossed that and purchased this Garmin. I recommend Garmin over the Tom Tom.. The sound is clear and loud enough, but my favorite feature is, upon reaching your destination, it will also tell you what side ot the street it is on.

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morpheus ( Nashville, TN )

I was so excited when i got this Garmin nuvi 750 last christmas. It worked great within my city and i actually loved it. Of course the portable dashboard mount is not a very good thing. The suction cup doesn't stay put and keeps falling off the base. So, minus points for that.
I went to Italy for my honeymoon and bought Garmin City Navigator NT SD Data Card for Garmin GPS Units, Europe (010-10680-00) from Amazon. It was a little SD card and i slipped it in my GPS unit and we headed off to Rome.
Once we were there, it was very difficult to figure out how to make Garmin use the new card instead of trying to use the US map. Man! it took me several minutes to figure out how to trick garmin to make it use the darn Europe map and finally i was able to make it work. So, lack of user friendly interface is a big minus.
Once i got it to work, it was good except that you need to be in an open space for the GPS to capture satellites. We were in the downtown of Rome and with all those buildings and narrow streets, it took at least a good 30 minutes for Garmin to find a satellite as it kept going out of satellite range! One day my wife was sick and i had to go find a chinese restaurant to get some soup for her and Garmin, after 30 minutes of my patience, took me right to the restaurant and back to our hotel. For that one reason alone, it was worth the money that i spent on the European map.
After we got back home, it took a few minutes to make Garmin use the US map. It is not very intuitive.
If you don't switch maps and use the factory installed map, it is great. if not it is a little pain to figure things out and their website sucks if you try to get some help.

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Charles H. Fitch ( Dallas, OR USA )

I am amazed and plesed with the detailed listings available on the program as well as the touch method of selection. One of the outstanding features of this equipment is it's geographic accuracy in pinpointing my exact location at all times

I am however frustrated by my inability to obtain a copy of an operating manual, either by Email or written request to the Garmin compny.I purchased my present GPS in early June and to date have received no response to my request for a manual even though I am willing and able to pay for same.

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James K. Edelen ( Kentucky )

I am disappointed in the 750 GPS. Although it will take me to the addresses I request, it often has a strange way of routing me there. Although I have it set to find the fastest route, it often ignores the interstates and puts me off on curvy 2 lane country roads, slowing my trip considerably.

Also, the Nuvi 750 seems to be unable or unwilling to see roads built within the past 2-3 years. Even when driving on them, it cannot identify them. It cannot even find my home, although it has been there for almost 20 years. In case you are wondering, I downloaded the latest 2010 map updates a week ago, and am still experiencing problems.

I live in a rural area, and it seems to do better in urban city areas.

For the money I paid for this thing (close to $200.00) I expected much more. I would not recommend a Garvin GPS to anybody.

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Garmin City Navigator Europe NT for Detailed Maps of Eastern and Western Europe (DVD) Review

2010-03-05T07:36:00.000-08:00

Garmin City Navigator Europe NT for Detailed Maps of Eastern and Western Europe (DVD)

Brand : Garmin

Model : 0101088700

31 Reviews

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* Now with full country coverage for Greece * With over 8.5 million kilometers of road network across 41 countries in Eastern and Western Europe * Including 1.7 million points of interest and over 1.1 million city, town and village destin

Product Description

SOFTWARE, MAPSOURCE CITY NAVIGATOR, Manufacturer: GARMIN USA INC, Model Number: 0101088700 Garmin City Navigator Europe NT for Detailed Maps of Eastern and Western Europe (DVD) [...]

Customer's Reviews (All-Reviews)

Anthony Tessier ( Reston, VA USA )

While the process of installation was simple enough, getting the application to actually work on a Nuvi with US maps already installed has so far proved impossible. The instructions provided are entirely inadequate.

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Huzski

Just came back from Europe...could not have made the trips around Italy and Monaco without this product....the only problem we had was when we went to install, our Garmin did not have the adequate memory. After holding for Garmin support for 1 hr. (not a very nice customer service rep.), we were told we had to go and buy a memory card ($12)...then no problems.

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drbobo ( Delaware, USA )

1. Horrible packaging. Need strong scissors or shears to open.

2. Works with Mac OS X and Windows; archaic Garmin software is not intuitive and difficult but not impossible to use. Not a pleasurable experience (the Map App on my iPhone is much more fun.)

3. This version (City Navigator Europe NT 2010) is up-to-date as of April, 2009. Garmin offers additional updates for only $129 (should be free), which can be done online (I did not bite on this).

4. Make sure you get an SD card to go with this program as you'll need a fair amount of space if you want to download a reasonable sample of maps in preparation for your travels (I would suggest a minimum of 500 mb - more is better).

5. Be prepared to wait. It takes forever (hours) to download content, even with a fast SD card.

6. You have to register your Garmin GPS device online and can only use this map with that device. The digital rights management on this software is onerous and dumb (especially considering what you can get online these days for free!)

Once maps installed, unit works with additional maps transparently without problems (may revise when I get back from Europe!)

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Aneel Nazareth ( San Francisco, CA USA )

I'm going on a trip to Turkey, and checked out the City Navigator NT Europe information at the Garmin website, which promised detailed maps of major cities and intercity roads. Those are absent from the DVD. The Turkey information is in version 2010.20, and the latest version available on DVD seems to be 2010.10. I had to contact Garmin support and request a download of the update in order to get the advertised maps.

Installing the maps from the DVD was straightforward. Installing the maps from the update was not.

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Traveling_Goddess ( Los Angeles, USA )

Bought this disc, jumped hoops to install it, then finally thought I had installed it went on my trip. Could not use it in France because the nuvi 760 could not find the satellite the entire trip which was 4 days then we went to Spain... yeah, it found the satellite but then Barcelona had no streets listed... only streets that it found were 5 miles out of the main Barcelona city... ok lets move on... it was ok for Granada, Sevilla, Cordoba and Madrid... then we went to Italy... well again the city was on the map but not streets were loading... what the f_? It was a complete and utter disappointment. The other problem was the navigation unit has been starting very slowly ever since I loaded the selected cities and countries that we were going to travel. I think it would have been cheaper and more reliable to have bought a new navigation unit already set-up for Europe.... do not recommend this product at all. Oh, did I mention that the Garmin folks were not very helpful when I emailed them about the problems. The product is great for US use other than that it is not.

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Garmin City Navigator North America NT (microSD Card) Review

2010-03-05T07:35:00.003-08:00

Garmin City Navigator North America NT (microSD Card)

Brand : Garmin

Model : 0101067950

Overall Rating :

From : 19 Reviews

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Technical Detail

Micro Securedigital(Tm) North America Map Card

Product Description

preloaded microSD card with detailed road maps of the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico,includes points of interest plus key roads,works with many Garmin navigators -- SD card adapter included [...]

Customer's Reviews (All-Reviews)

C. J. Mcginnis ( Port of Green Bay )

I purchased the Garmin City Navigator North America NT "chip" to be used in my Garmin GPSmap 76 CSx. It is fantastic. I originally purchased the hand-held device to be used in navigating my sailboat over the Great Lakes. Then purchased the City Navigator to extend the use of the device on land during the winter months. My winter job takes me all over the state of Wisconsin and the "land chip" gets me there. I am ready to tackle any trip - on land or sea.

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JCD ( Bettendorf, IA United States )

I updated my Garmin Nuvi which had a 2008 NA map using the SD card version, no problems loading. However, I was disappointed to find this map has marginal updates. My home address in a subdivision that is 5+ years old is still not available on the map. Mapquest, Google, even Tomtom all have my street address but not Garmin.Likewise, points of interest that have been around 1 to 2 years were not always found. Again, I checked a 2010 Tomtom GPS and it had the hotels, restaurants I was looking for. With the price of GPS' dropping fast and Garmins lack of most current updates, I probably avoid buying updates from Garmin again.

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S. Johnston

This micro SD card by Garmin really expands the capabilities of my Vista Hcx. I've used it on trips to Canada as well as the Northeast and Southwest United States, and it's been almost infallible. The street maps were up to date, even with recent street name changes. The alerts for turns could come a little sooner--if the speed limit is 45 or higher, sometimes the alert sounds when you should already be in the turning lane. Overall, though, a really good and useful product.

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Dave G. ( Maryland )

I had gotten the topo map as a download but wanted the streets on my Oregon for Geocaching. I decided on the SD card. I really wasn't sure if I would lose the topo data with the streets...but I did not. I put in the card, turned on my GPS and it worked. Streets on top of the topo data. Now I only use my TomTom for long trips in the car. I use my Oregon for everything else. I never even pull out the other GPS for Geocaching. Could not be easier to install and use. My only fault with it is minor. There does not appear to be a simple way to upgrade the data...but I don't need hyper-accurate maps. If you are a geocacher...you can't beat having the actual roads on your Oregon.

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sonbossie ( USA )

I am using this SD Card on my Nuvi 710 that I bought in the UK. It works without any problems. Did take a minute or 2 to read the card and switch over, I did have to go change my time zone.

Great product

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Nextar SNAP7 Super Slim 7-Inch Portable GPS Navigator Review

2010-03-05T07:33:00.001-08:00

Nextar SNAP7 Super Slim 7-Inch Portable GPS Navigator

Brand : Nextar

Model : SNAP7

15 Reviews

Color : Black

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Technical Detail

Nextar SNAP7 In-Dash Vehicle Navigation System with 7-Inch Screen
Pre-loaded with maps of the U.S and Canada on a pre-loaded SD memory card
Plays MP3s so driver and/or passengers can listen to their favorite MP3 files while in vehicle
Text-to-Speech safety feature that allows driver to keep eyes on the road while getting directions
Touch-screen display provides interfacing capability while map is being viewed

Product Description

The Nextar SNAP7 GPS mobile navigation system assures that your days of getting lost are over. Finding an address or any one of 1.6 million points of interest such as the nearest gas station or restaurant is a snap anywhere in the U.S and Canada. Just enter information on the SNAP7 extra-large 7 inch touch screen and let the voice prompt and detailed map guide you to the destination. Large screen is highly recommended for recreational vehicles or truck drivers that can use this unit without limiting their vision through the windshield. The SNAP7 has a built in stereo speaker, high sensitive antenna, MP3 feature and photo viewer. The SNAP7 has Text-To-Speech navigation that clearly pronounces instructions including street names(English). Preloaded with Canada and USA map that includes Hawaii, Alaska and Puerto Rico on 1 GB SD card. Additional features include MP3 player and JPeg image viewer built in. Also includes AC/DC Adapter, Car Power Adapter, Suction cup, protection/carry pouch and USB cable. [...]

Customer's Reviews (All-Reviews)

Delbert J. Lewis ( Columbus, Ga. USA )

So far this unit has performed well. The major problem that I have is the volume is too low. I have it maxed out and still cannot hear it. I use it in my RV and the road noise overwhelms it. I found that by adding computer speakers and using a 12V 110V converter for power works well. That is my only real beef with it. Otherwise you need to work with it a while to find out how it works as the written instructions leave much to be desired.

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ARIAL ( NYC, USA )

1.GREAT GPS AND ATLAS FUNCTIONS.
2. SHORT AND LIMITED POI LIST - NOT VERY IMPORTANT.
3.NAVIGATION, REROUTING, VIDEO AND VOICE GUIDE VERY GOOD.
4. INTERNAL MEMORY HAS TWO PARTITIONS -HIDDEN SYSTEM AND PROGRAM WHICH EASILY ACCESSIBLE FROM USB AND HAS NO PROTECTION. I CONNECTED TO MY PC AND TO OPEN IT USED "OPEN WITH WINDOWS EXPLORER". AFTER I BACKED UP ALL AND DISCONNECTED I FOUND THAT DEVICE WON'T LOAD MENU. I CHECKED AUTORUN FILE AND FOUND THAT IT WAS REPLACED OR CREATED BY MY PC (WINOWS XP). I WAS ABLE TO CORRECT PROBLEM - .INI FILE IS START POINT AND CHANGED ATTRIBUTES TO READ ONLY FOR ALL FILES ON THE PROGRAM PARTITION. PROBABLY IT WAS MAJOR PROBLEM FOR MOST "DEFECTIVE UNITS" - CAN BE EASILY INFECTED FROM PC.
5. SIZE WORTH THE MONEY.

HIGHLY RECOMMEND FOR BIG CARS.

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L. BRACKEEN ( colorado )

It goes without saying that this unit needs a lot of space. It is about 4 times the size of a 4.3 inch screen. I have used the unit for more than 5,000 miles in a Sprinter based RV, I also use a Garmin 765 at the same time so the comparison is between these two for navigating.

The Snap7 has several outstanding features which I really love. The large screen displays more information than the Garmin, including miles and direction for the second turn as well as next turn, speed, distance and time to destination and very good lane information. In a city, it does a much better job of showing which lane to use than does the Garmin. I especially like the feature that it will zoom out to either 5 mi/in or 20 mi/in range until close to the next manuever. It does a beautiful job of showing terrain like mountains, lakes and city boundaries. Useful on a cross-country trip. It is excellent as a second unit

The negatives- The screen is hard to see in bright light, not nearly as bright as the Garmin. The voice is very poor,almost unintelligible. I use POI Factory a lot for camping areas, rest stops, favorite locations, etc and can find no way to download the POI's into the Snap7. In fact the installed POI's are awkward to use. The most important deficiency is the routing. At least a dozen times it calculated a different inferior route than the Garmin. The Garmin nearly always gave better directions no matter what settings you used on the Snap7. Only twice did the Snap7 give better routing than the Garmin.

I am happy I bought the Snap 7 and would recommend it, expecially if you have a vehicle with a large windshield and do a lot of cross-country travelling. With the low prices of GPS's now it is feasible to use two units for different purposes.

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John E. Watson ( Springfield Ohio )

The Nextar was very easy to set up and use. Very user friendly. The only drawback was it is not very dash mountable.

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dr1ft95

Don't get me wrong, this GPS is pretty sweet. Easy GUI, giant screen (just don't get pulled over becuase the officer thinks its a DVD screen), voice promts (ok, kind of quiet on the interstate), good POI lookups, all around good GPS. The only downside is the fact that the maps are slightly dated. I've looked and looked for an update to the 2009 maps and have been unsuccessful as of yet, I'll try and update. I would think it would be easy since you could just either update the files, or purchase a new Nextar flash card. Either way, it meets my needs, but could be better.

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How to choose GPS Navigator

2010-03-03T10:42:00.000-08:00

The days of using compasses and is called from a gas pump attendant is much more. With GPS navigation, now you can surf almost anywhere on Earth with the help of a global positioning system. "Here's some useful information about choosing the best portable GPS navigator for you.

1. Explore the functions. A portable GPS is normally programmed to navigate streets, land or waterways in North America. GPS Some browsers may require you to download additional information locations outside the United States. Keep in mind that your GPS navigator needs to have the functions of mapping versatile that it can show its location and various other locations on a map. Here are some other features to consider when choosing a portable GPS: * The waypoints (positions using a GPS as a marker), the more accurate their direction. Your GPS navigator must be able to at least 100 waypoints. * Choose a GPS navigator that can store multiple paths.

Make sure the portable GPS is capable of using the UTM grid data maps or maps of the local network and the common database, which is used throughout the world. Make sure the battery will operate the GPS device for your time, and remember to take additional or replacement batteries. Check the size of a portable GPS navigator and his care to make sure that you can easily fit in your pocket or backpack.

2. Deciding to use for. There are multiple uses and different classes of GPS navigators. A portable GPS can be used by backpackers trekking over vast expanses of open desert areas, where navigation can be difficult. A GPS navigator is useful if you are in the open sea, away from the coast, or the reading of letters of tide and surf beaches. If you do a lot of traveling in unfamiliar cities, a portable GPS navigator that you can get from point A to point B. You must determine if you need a portable GPS navigator to use when standing, or a GPS navigator mounted on the dashboard to the vehicle.

3. Add extras. It is advisable to get some extras that come with the GPS handset. Games, Internet access and telephone service also is not uncommon with portable GPS units. These extras can help to relieve boredom and useful for the detection of important information or go to contact someone in case of emergency.

Navigator GPS technology will revolutionize the way you navigate the world. A GPS navigator with the right features will ensure that critical information, wherever you happen to be.

Garmin GPS 60Cx Handheld GPS Navigator Review

2010-03-03T10:30:00.000-08:00

Garmin GPS 60Cx Handheld GPS Navigator

Brand : Garmin

Model : 010-00421-00

Overall Rating :

From : 91 Reviews

Color : Silver

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Technical Detail

High-sensitivity GPS receiver
Color-handheld mapping ideal for both marine and outdoor use
Bright, sunlight-readable color TFT display
64 MB microSD card for storage of optional map detail
Fast USB connectivity makes loading charts and maps quick and easy

Product Description

The venerable Garmin 60C just got a whole lot better. The 7.5-ounce GPSMap 60Cx now features an insanely accurate, high-sensitivity GPS receiver by SiRF that tracks your position even in tree cover and canyons. Plus, you get a bright, sunlight-readable color TFT display and an included a 64 MB microSD card for storage of optional map detail. Simply put, this powerful unit is ready to take you anywhere on land or sea.

Finally, the GPSMap 60Cx is packed with some extra fun features. An integrated outdoor calendar provides ideal hunting and fishing times, as well as moon rise/set/location information. There is a dedicated geocaching mode for those of you into the hot GPS community treasure hunt game. Finally, there are indoor/outdoor GPS games to help you and your friends enjoy the outdoors.
If you like the features of the 60Cx but require an electronic compass and a barometric altimeter, check out the Garmin 60CSx. [...]

Customer's Reviews (All-Reviews)

A. Hansen ( Idaho )

I did tons of homework on GPS units for my kind of use. This Garmin was the perfect choice for me. Easy to run, easy to follow, great features, works atving, and saved me once. Durable too!

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Guyana Man ( NICEVILLE, FL, US )

We had already purchased one of these units for use in Guyana, S.A. After trying the unit out for 2 months, I purchased 3 additional units. Roads are not the standard in Guyana and we have been able to map trips, mark locations of special items and areas, for ease of retracing our trips for others and ourselves.

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Peter Latteier ( San Diego )

I did some research before settling on the 60Cx. I wanted something that was mulit-purpose and rugged and this fit the bill. I didn't need the extra features of the CSx so it made sense to get this one.

When I first got it it took a bit to get used to how it worked. The base map is basic, at least I didn't notice all of the options for POIs and stuff. It also wasn't autorouting. I am not sure if the base map is supposed to do that or not or I just didn't upload the maps from MapSource to it.

I got the unit for a motorcycle trip through Mexico into Guatemala and back. I purchased a Mexico map from BiciMapas and loaded it up through MapSource (another option was to get the maps on SD cards but I did not try that method). After playing around with it things got easier to use and I was able to do most of the things while riding with gloves on. It was a little difficult to move the cursor to the right with gloves on, and even without gloves on occasion.

I liked the features that it provided. It had the elevation, compass (you have to be moving to use both) odometer, speed... I really like that it would follow your track, it was a great way to see how far I had come and various points along the route. A lot of the time I used the tracks from a end that I uploaded to the device instead of the autorouting. The autorouting will take you the wrong way on one way streets but that is more due to the maps and not the device.

I really liked the unit and plan to take it camping and use it more. It worked well, batteries last a couple days of having the device on for 10 hours a day. I am very happy with it.

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Oscar Moseley III

This is my second Garmin unit. The first was a GPS Map 76 which served me very well both on the water and on the road. Unfortunately, I believe I damaged the unit by using an inferior power adapter (word to the wise- buy the Garmin accessories). I decided to replace the 76 with the 60CX and am I ever glad that I did! Although the basemap is crap and you have to spend money on Garmin maps, I can't be mad at them as this is their business model. Fortunately, the fishing hotspots map set that I have for the 76 works beautifully on the 60CX which is saving me from buying another map set (for a while at least). The 60 CX does everything I could ever want in a GPS. It receives satellite connections super fast and it works everywhere in the house- even the basement! The unit is very easy to operate right out of the box and the battery life is superb ( and I did buy Garmin's power adapter for the truck)! I've been using the unit for hours over the past 4 days and still have plenty of power remaining! I really like the fact the you can get turn by turn directions (although it's always best to verify those directions ahead of time). I've also been able to load thousands of points of interest using Garmin's POI loader. I could not be happier with this purchase and look forward to using the 60 CX for years to come!

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K. Ruitenberg ( usa )

I just recieved this for christmas, works right out of the box, ready to use. very simple. i just plug it into my laptop, tell google earth to import waypoints and track log and thats it. then you can follow the paths you have taken. it came with a 1 gb micro sd card, belt clip, its own software(i recommend google earth).
Pros: easy to use, ease of computer connection, usb power option, color screen, long battery life, hunt/fish calendars, etc
Cons: a little bit too thick, garmin maps and topo software its a little pricey at 100$ each

i recommend this to anyone who wants a great trail gps with roadmap capability that uses it with google earth.

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Garmin nuvi 465/465T 4.3-Inch Widescreen Bluetooth Truck GPS Navigator Review

2010-03-03T10:27:00.000-08:00

Garmin nuvi 465/465T 4.3-Inch Widescreen Bluetooth Truck GPS Navigator

Brand : Garmin

Model : 010-00786-00

28 Reviews

Color : Gray

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Technical Detail

Garmin's first navigator designed for the trucking industry - navigate routes based on your truck's type, load, and physical restrictions
Pre-loaded with detailed, street-level maps of the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico; speaks street names so drivers will receive turn-by-turn
Lane Assist guides users to the right lane at the right time, built-in FM traffic receiver gives free alerts about traffic delays and road construction, hands-free calling with Bluetooth and built-in mic/speaker
Specialized routing to support truck-related restrictions, customizable by height, weight, length, width, and hazardous materials
NOTE: Model number on the box is 465T because the traffic receiver is included; however, the model number on the device itself is 465 as the "T" in 465T refers to the additional component

Product Description

Ease your way down the highway with the nüvi 465T--Garmin's first nüvi designed specifically for the over-the-road trucking industry. Featuring a preloaded NTTS Breakdown Directory, specialized routing options throughout the lower 48 states, and truck-friendly points of interest, this full-featured navigator was made for life on the road. The nüvi 465T also lets you create custom vehicle profiles tailored to what you're driving and what you're hauling. It's convenience created with over-the-road drivers in mind. [...]

Customer's Reviews (All-Reviews)

R. Taylor

When comparing this to a less expensive older GPS model (not truck specific), I found the new one lacking. There were 'no-truck' routes that were not announced, there are conflicting times and miles... the older GPS being more accurate. Maybe I need to get used to the new, more expensive to know if it is really worth all the money.
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Arnold ( USA )

For truck drivers: this is NOT a GPS for you. It is a regular car GPS with some extras.
It will calculate your route from point A to point B and then there will be an icon (inveriably so) that says it's not preferable truck route.That's all it does.That is the only difference between car gps and truck gps.There is no truck specific route that the gps calculates.It just tells you that you are on "non-preferable" route.LMAO (Why,that's precisely why I got the GPS so it will give me the preferable truck route!) In other words,you will get the same car GPS (for a lot more money) but cluttered with useless warnings...There shouldn't be warnings, Garmin! There should be DIRECTIONS not warnings! And then you won't need them warnings! Everything backwards...
This thing has absolutely no use for truck drivers. And god forbid you happened to drive in no truck area,it will stop navigating altogether!!! So you'd be on your own! Ha ha! It's not even gonna be a car gps! So,you make your own decision. Garmin refuses to allow us to customise our own routes.At least we can avoid certain high ways,certain roads,especially those with zillion traffic lights or heavily traveled ones.There was no thought whatsoever put into this unit when they were making it.No understanding of drivers needs. And as far as extras concerned,they too very useless.At least what they could do add a feature where garmin tracks miles in each state,so it would be easy for us to figure out high way taxes...It just astounding to me,that they would not consult professionals on this and just put out this product...And at what cost! The main point is: don't be a fool like me,do not get this one.Just get regular garmin (the same thing) (for A LOT LESS)
P.S. Even the basic information about truck stops and rest areas that available on the internet is missing on this unit. So many truck stops (major truck stops) are not there.They have the audacity to call this a truck gps! It crashes a lot too. I gave it two stars just for starting making truck gps.At least it's a start...

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R. Nardone ( MI/USA )

I purchased this unit and have had nothing but problems from the start. As I traveled on US highways the unit says I'm on a
non-preferred truck route. It also says the same as I entered rest areas and exit ramps. Software is constantly needi ng updateing.
Maps are okay for the most part. Unit doesn't give you the option of changing routes. Was it worth the money? Not in my opinion.
Customer support is ridiculous. Wait time is upwards of 35 minutes and then you get very little help. Representatives seem to
always past the buck to something else, ie, software needs update, maps needs to be updated, etc.

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Vladislav Vesselov

You do not wanna know from which unknown places this GPS helped me out!!! I am FedEx Ground Double Trailer SemiTruck driver and i tryed many other GPS-es. 100% satisfied.

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Leif Jernstad ( kilnya )

While I agree this may be the best truck gps out their currently that by no means its a great or even a very good unit.
Pros:
Give me a minute im still thinking of something...
yea I got nothin......
Well Garmin maps for life maby.

Cons:
Read other reviews I have not listed things that others have already listed such as the speed and weigh station and rest area issues, PLUS.
NO miles to destination
NO general destination arrow pointing to the direction of your stop.
NO accurate routing.
In one day it told me I was on a truck restricted road when I CLEARLY WAS NOT.
In tha same day it tried to tell me to turn onto a 5 ton weight restricted road and told me the road ahead had a weight rating to low for the truck I was in (the road in question was a main road I travel constantly and also goes through an industrial park full of trucks!
Keep in mind im a local driver in the Chicagoland area, these oversights and more was discovered in one 1 night of driving imagin how many errors are in the whole country, millions?
NO THANKS
For $455.00 you would think Id be given accurate directions and a h*nd job on the way to the delivery but no...
MABY? the best unit out their but what does that mean?

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TomTom One 130S 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator (Factory Refurbished) Review

2010-03-03T10:25:00.001-08:00

TomTom One 130S 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator (Factory Refurbished)

Brand : TomTom

Model : ONE

Overall Rating :

From : 83 Reviews

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3.5 inch Color Touchscreen Control
Turn-by-Turn Directions
Preloaded Map of US and Canada
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Product Description

TomTom ONE 130 TTS Refurb Auto Navigation System. TomTom ONE 130's distinctive design puts a full-size touchscreen and the power of GPS in a slim, lightweight device. Switch on and go right out of the box. The crystal-clear display, 3D graphics and turn-by-turn spoken instructions help you find your way to any address in the US and Canada - all with just a few taps of the screen. Foldable EasyPortTM mount makes it easy to take it with you from car to car. TomTom has the most accurate maps and with TomTom Map ShareTM technology you can instantly modify street names, street direction, and POIs on your own device. And now, there are added safety features so you can easily access local emergency providers. No activation, no monthly fees. Refurbished. [...]

Customer's Reviews (All-Reviews)

Kyle Skrinak ( North Carolina )

Briefly, I love the help the GPS brings, but the cost for map updates is too high. It's nearly the cost for the refurbished device. I've never had to spend $200 on maps before; I'm not sure the benefits of a GPS is that high.

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P. Buckley

the TOM TOM 130S is a great GPS. very small and compact, easy to use, easy to personalize. Once i updated the map (free), it worked great. Excellent GPS

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Arin Abed ( LA,CA )

First of all I have to say that I bought it as factory refurbished and seen no different with the brand new one.
The map was easily updated and in order to use the S function you have to use the computer voice not the human voices.(This issue made me confused for awhile)

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Thomas B. Showalter

In the city the maps seem to be good so far but I live in a more spread out rural area with about 70,000 people surrounding Wasilla, Alaska and the maps need serious improvements. Many roads on there that do not exist and many that are there but not on the map. putting an address in to find the destination is usually a lost cause, sends you to the wrong place. Not at all impressed with the local maps. Mostly just sits on my desk at home now because it is useless here.

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Philip J. Szot ( new jersey )

a great value for the money. still learning how to program and it made a great low cost gift.

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