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MisterBoffo
Albuquerque, NM

Never be lost again

4 star rating

impressed with this product
Pros

    Long battery life, Vocal instructions are clear, Upgrade through PC, Choice of speaking voices, Very complete maps, Wide choice of languages, Fits in your pocket or purse

Cons
    Sometimes pronounces strangely, Mount can stick to windshield, Map upgrades are expensive

NOV
17
2007
I think this is the best automotive GPS on the market. It is very accurate and has kept me from becoming hopelessly lost on many occasions. Because it talks you can keep your eyes on the road as you drive, a major safety feature. It also shows the route on the screen, automatically changing at night. The screen display can be zoomed in or out depending on your needs. The speech functions are clear and you have a choice of voices and many languages to choose from. It is programmed to tell you in advance of the next action you must take. It is so small that you can take it with you when you park the vehicle in a place where you are concerned about possible breakins. Because it is not built in it can be used with every car you drive, both your own and rentals. Garmin has provided numerous new graphics and voices at no extra charge over the internet. Many businesses, attractions and other locations are listed, but because these change so rapidly they are not complete and contain listings that have moved or quit. You can pick a location from the list, type in an address, or use GPS coordinates to program your destination. Both North American and European locations are stored in the unit, but only your home continent is available without an extra charge. The unit can also store photos.

The unit does have a few minor flaws. One is strange pronunciation of some names. The map upgrades are expensive: if you upgrade every year it will not take long before you have paid as much or more than the original price of the unit. Unless you are traveling to areas that are growing and changing rapidly, I would recommend passing on the upgrades; in a few years you could buy a new version with the money you have saved. The suction cup used to hold it to the windshield can bond to the glass if it is left on in hot weather; after you peel it off the surface becomes rougher and it does not hold vacuum as well.

Last edited on Nov 30, 2007



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