Reviews about GPS Devices

hardcase1946 says "The TomTom One is extreamly accurate and helpful." about TomTom - TomTom One

hardcase1946 — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:27:58 GMT

I have used the Tom Tom One on lots of short trips and two very long trips. The short trips have been to Salt Lake City, Utah. In navigating around Salt Lake City, the Tom Tom One has been very accurate in getting me to the places I need or would like to go. I have also used the Tom Tom One to go to and navigate in some smaller towns here in Wyoming. The longer trips have been to Texas. I have found that the Tom Tom One is accurate in 99.9% of all directions, I don't think that any GPS will be 100% accurate all the time, that I needed.

I really like the way that the Tom Tom One computer interface works. The required software downloaded from the Tom Tom site fast and it was easy to installed on my XP system. It is very easy to update the maps to current availablity. The free available voices from the Tom Tom web site are a nice feature.

Overall, I am very happh with my choice of a GPS and I can recomend it to anyone looking for a totally portable system.

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DENNY56 says "i love my tom tom one 130 gps" about TomTom - One 130 GPS Device

DENNY56 — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 10:28:30 GMT

Only a few months ago I had to get on the computer to find directions to wherever i was planning to go. But then my firend turned me on to my tomtom and i haven't been the same since. I can go anywhere i want to. It is so easy to use and my wife loves it and i have to go in her car to find it when i need it cause she thinks it is hers. The tomtom is straight up and forward about getting you there in the shorest time possible. I love being able to change the car symbols to whatever i am driving or riding in and the voices crack me up. I mean George W telling you directions- what can you say about that. I would recommend the tomtom one 130 gps to everyone. You can't even begin to realize the fun you can have with it. It attachs easily to whatever you want to put it on and it will get you right at the door with no mistakes. It is so much easier using the tomtom instead of have to read written direction on paper while trying to drive, and it makes your trip much more safe that reading directions...

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bricktopchic says "Voice choices are limited and female voice is annoying." about TomTom - one140s

bricktopchic — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 06:25:26 GMT

All in all I like this GPS. Bought it to move from Florida to Tennessee. It made the trip effortless. Now that I use it to navigate here in local Tennessee, I find it not as reliable. It took me the (long) wrong way on two occasions, but the correct way on the return trip. What's up with that? Another occasion, I went 1/4 mile past my destination before "she" announced you have arrived at your location! Most of the time I get printed driving instructions to back up the GPS before I leave home. I am going to try out another voice because some of the voiced streets are not clear, but I guess OK for phonetics. Streets are badly marked , if at all here in Knoxville, so newcomers need help navigating. My TomTom is a basic model, not the most expensive model, and I will say that most of the time it does OK. I would like more advance voice interaction for direction before 1/4 mile prior to destination. Updates are available via computer .

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bgrubbs says "Couldn't live without my Magellon" about Magellan - Maestro 4250 GPS Device

bgrubbs — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 05:25:51 GMT

The Magellan 4250 is the best device I have ever used. I go no were without it. I have used it numerous times and it took me straight to my destination each time. I am very directionally challenged and with the device I can go anywhere with no fear of ever getting lost. It is so easy to use a child could use it. I also like the advantage of finding someplace to eat once I get to my destination. The 4250 has just about everything you need to find a good restaurant or something to do to keep you busy. Thank you who ever invented the piece of wonderful technology.

All you need to do is type in your address to your destination and the voice will tell you exactly how to get there. Once in awhile it will get a little confused but it will catch up with itself in no time and get you to your destination. Then when you are ready to go home just type in home and it will mao you all the way home. Its that wasy to use I love it.

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anneb65 says "The live traffic udpates have changed my life!" about Garmin - nuvi 265t

anneb65 — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 04:41:33 GMT

I couldn't decide if I needed an Iphone to access live traffic updates and maps on my way to work or a GPS. Everyone I know who has an Iphone complains about the cost per month and the poor quality of AT&T. So I decided to go for the Garmin. And I'm not disappointed.

This is the perfect tool for me. Not only can I chart my course for each of my destinations, I can also see if there's traffic on the route and how bad it is. Then I can decide to request a detour to save some time.

I can also search for local restaurants, grocery stores, parking structures, ATMs and gas stations. Today we found our way to a neighborhood library without knowing the address. Plus, all of this information is free! No subscription fees!

It can either be used in your car or in your hand as you walk around. This would have come in mighty handy when we were in New York City a few summers ago. I bet we wouldn't have wasted as much time getting lost!

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biotrucker says "A good system overall" about Magellan - Roadmate 1340 GPS Device

biotrucker — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 03:39:22 GMT

The new Magellan series of Roadmate GPS systems are very nice. It is all touch screen, you can create a route with several stops and calculate which ones to go to first, second, and so on. The really nice parts are the highway exit ramps that show up on the screen, so you don't accidently get in the wrong lane. It speaks the street names, and is much more accurate than the older systems were. The 1340 has a 3" screen. Even better is the 1470 which features a 5" screen, it's easy to read and loud enough to be heard over the radio. My only complaint is the USB power cord. They are not the greatest quality. The usb connector end that connects to the GPS itself tends to pull out of the cord socket. A piece of scotch tape over it will keep it tightly held in place though. The prices are also much cheaper than the Garmin and Tom Toms. You can buy map updates and easily flash them onto the unit. I use them in commercial vehicles, and although not specifically designed for truck drivers, I've yet......

southernbred says "I love my TomTom" about TomTom - TomTom One 125 Portable GPS with 3.5" Touch Screen

southernbred — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 03:25:19 GMT

I purchased my TomTom at a Radio Shack because I kept getting lost trying to navigate between Pine Mountain and LaGrange. The streets, roads and directions from people living there were very confusing. I simply turned on my TomTom, typed in the addresses I need to go to and the TomTom put me directly at the person's door and also the businesses. I was absolutely amazed. It also showed the number of miles I had to go to reach my destination. When I travel through big towns like Atlanta, I travel "worry free" because I know when to change lanes to get on the correct roads and have plenty of time to get into the correct lane to exit. Before I got my TomTom, going through Atlanta made me a nervous wreck but now it is a breeze. I only wish I had known about the product sooner. I learned about the TomTom by word of mouth and was told it was a great product. I was skeptical but purchased it with the guarantee that I could return it if not satisfied. I have nothing negative to say about it.

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radius611 says "This spectacular and cheap GPS is well worth your money" about Navigon - 2200

radius611 — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 03:18:05 GMT

This is a Spectacular GPS. Granted it can be slow first aquiring signal, the price (I bought it for $70) was well worth it. The good news though, is that as long as you turn it o every time, it usually keeps tracck of the signal aslong as you dont drive off without turning it back on - then it has to relocate the satellites. This GPS speaks for every turn on time. It has an option that you can set it to alert you when you are speeding on regular roads and highways - therefore, it knows the speed limits on many roads.This comes in handy if you have a defective speedometer. You can also save your own points of interests, including a home location, so you can make it easy to navigate to specific spots. It has a micro SD card slot so you can update your maps too. You can also register with navigon for certain things too.

It's handy that the GPS is pretty loud when it comes to the GPS telling you where to turn, especially if you like listening to music. It also comes with the dock...

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trishkamp says "Takes You There!" about VERIZON - navigator

trishkamp — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 02:57:16 GMT

I have the LG an older LG handed down from my hubby. I love it!! The easy texting and the great pictures are very nice. but the nav. ROCKS! When i need to find a Birthday Party that my kids were invited to it takes me right there. When my girls and I are trying to find the bargins of the week and we have to leave town to get them, I am the rock star because my nav. takes us right there... I am so due for a new phone contract has been up on the phone for a while now. just not sure if I an ready to part with this LG. We have gone and looked at the new one and it will probably be what I get. Just want to say that I will miss this one. Also, the really cool thing about Verison is when you get a new phone they will transfer all you contacts to you new phone of choice. We have been verison wireless customers for about 10 years now and I am very pleased with the service they offer with the phones and the service they provide with customer service. thanks Verison..

trishkamp

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allzippedup says "Garmin Nuvi 255 is the best investment I've made in a long time!" about Garmin - Nuvi 255

allzippedup — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 02:52:47 GMT

MapQuest, Google Earth, Magellan, etc. All ways of finding your way somewhere. I have NEVER been able to read a map and have NEVER been able to decipher what on earth half the directions are to setting up my navigation systems or portable GPS units. The Gamin Nuvi is SO incredibly easy to set up. Theres no going through 70 registration prompts, theres no trying to figure out what you need in order to start finding your way, it's so easy. I've taken my Garmin Nuvi everything from inside my car to finding my way around Cancun Mexico for a vacation. Whenever I need to find the closest bank from one of my kids' soccer games or I need the closest resturaunt after they win a game...I can use my Garmin Nuvi to find my way to anything. You just look through the categories, find what your looking for, and let it know you want to go there from your exact location...next thing you know, your there. It doesn't wait until last minute to let you know your supposed to be making a left hand turn...it tells...

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autigernh says "I KNOW THERE ARE BETTER OUT THERE" about TomTom - TomTom

autigernh — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 01:53:36 GMT

I HAVE TO SAY I AM KIND OF DISSAPPOINTED IN MY TOMTOM. WHEN I FIRST GOT IT I THOUGHT IT WAS THE GREATEST THING CREATED EVER! IT GOT ME TO LOCAL PLACES MOST OF THE TIME BUT ONCE I STARTED TRAVELING TO UNFIMIALR PLACES IT STARTED TAKING ME IN REALLY WIERD DIRECTIONS AND NOT THE SAFEST ROADS. SOME OF THE FINAL DESTINATIONS WHERE NOT EVEN CLOASE TO WHERE IT WAS SUPPOSED TO BE. I ADJUSTED FROM THE SHORTEST TRAVEL TO QUICKEST AND THAT MADE IT EVEN WORST! I TRIED ALL KINDS OF DIFFERENT OPTIONS AND IT DIDNT HELP ME AT ALL. MOST OF THE TIME IT DOES NOT TAKE ME TO MY ACTUAL DESTINATION IT WILL LEAD ME CLOSE BUT I WILL STILL HAVE TO DRIVE A MILE OR SO . SOME OTHER ISSUES IVE HAD ARE IT WILL SHOW THAT I NEED TO TURN LEFT OR RIGHT BUT SAY THE OPPOSITE,WHICH IS VERY DANGEROUS WHEN DRIVING ON HIGHWAYS AND TRYING TO TAKE AN EXIT THAT IS COMING UP SOON. I ONLY REALIZED HOW POOR THE PREFORMANCE WAS ONLY WHEN I WAS IN THE CAR OF A FRIEND THAT HAD A GARMIN. I HATE TO SAY IT BU TIT WAS NIGHT AND DAY AND I WILL...

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sbbxcff says "ITs great i love it" about TomTom - One 130 GPS Device

sbbxcff — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:17:42 GMT

I love this GPS device. I believe its one of the best, gps devices out there. I love the navigation maps and design. Some of the feature are excellent and the screen is clear. There are many types of gps devices so it is up to the buyer which one he likes the most. The only bad thing about these devices are that they make you a target for theifs. SO you will have to hide it when you are parked. I love the color screen. I iwish I had a built in device since they are cooler but if you have to have an add on then this isn't bad. I love that you can talk to the gps and have it guide you. so this means your not distracted while driving. plus tom tom has cool commercials on tv. The screen comes in different sizes. The bigger the screen the better. I want to get another device I would get this again. be careful when you but a gps, make sure it fits your driving needs. The best place to shop for them are on ebay or online stores.

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golfingal says "Nuvii Garmin 260 - could not live without." about Garmin - Nuvii 260

golfingal — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 23:37:15 GMT

This is an easy to use navigation system. It is very accurate, although you have to update the maps periodically. We like the portability of this, as navigation systems were new to autos when we purchased our autos and do not have one in either. Also, the portability allows you to take it with you when you are traveling - great feature when you are renting a car in a place that you are unfamiliar with. There is a sound system which can be turned down or off, if needed. The price is reasonable and we are on year 3 with ours, so it is durable. Some roads may not be on it without updating over this period of time.

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lmoore1117 says "The Nuvi 765 locks up at the most inconvenient times." about Garmin - NUVI 765

lmoore1117 — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:43:46 GMT

I have had four GPS devices (three Garmin) and find this one almost useless. When not locked up, it works as advertised but when it does lock up it is trouble. To get it back online I have to move the power switch to the off postition and hold it there until the GPS reboots (this is dangerous when driving but I will admit it is better than the Magellen I had whrere one had to dismount the unit and use a paperclip to reset the unit).

The Bluetooth feature is another problem. It works for a little while and then disconnects.

The FM transmitter is OK until you reach an area where a local station is on the same frequency. There needs to be a way to reset the frequency without maneuvering through all of the menues.

Another problem I had on a recent trip was that the device would not stay connected to satalites while moving. I think this was an interference issue and not the unit since the problem ceased once I got away from the airbase and comercial airport. The good part was that...

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DaniCorkyAlleigh3 says "Why didn't I open it sooner, had it for 9 months!!" about Magellan - Maestro 4250 GPS Device

DaniCorkyAlleigh3 — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:26:31 GMT

I love this GPS, I had bought it for my husband as a Christmas gift last year, we just left it in the box until I bought a new car this year. We were going on a trip with some friends to West Virginia and I decided to finally use it. I could have kicked myself for not using it sooner. I think I was afraid that I wouldn't know how to use it. It was simple to use, it walks you through exactly step for step, We use it all the time now. I would suggest this product for anyone because you don't have to feel intimidated by this product. We use it for around town, I didn't like driving down town because of the one way streets, now I just use my GPS. What I really like about it is you can use Points of Interests and it will tell you places to stop along your route. It would make a great gift for anyone, just tell them to not be afraid to take it out of the box. The other great thing is it wasn't expensive, I bought mine for just over $100.00 on a shopping network and I was very...

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shanajayes says "I'm lost without it" about Garmin - gps

shanajayes — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:28:48 GMT

We have a Garmin GPS installed in one of the cars for our household, so if I expect to go somewhere unfamiliar or confusing, I take that car! I used to question its information and get more lost-I have learned my lesson! If it needs to be updated for factual information, they are willing see it through on getting it changed-I really appreciate that. I've been impressed with the accuracy of the details of exactly where I am-even the smallest and most remote alleys! I've been in so many situations now where its been SO much more convenient than having to Mapquest it. I don't want to bother people for directions anyway, when so many of them, especially strangers, will just get me more lost and confused. It doesn't take me on strange roundabout routes either, like many websites have. I don't like to listen to a computer talk, so I keep it on the mute setting and read the screen whenever I can.

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lanchini says "Tom Tom is great for getting to your destination." about TomTom - One 130 GPS Device

lanchini — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 03:30:26 GMT

Tom Tom is great. I never get lost any more since I bought this last spring. I needed something to get me where I was going over the summer as I was traveling. I didn't want to have to print out directions every week and they are hard to read while driving. Tom Tom tells me where to go, turn by turn and I hardly every get lost. If I miss a turn, Tom Tom redirects me to get me back on track. I love it. When programming my destination, I can check the map and check which road I will be going on. If I don't wish to go on a particular road, I can recalculate the route. There are some many helpful features to this little device, from keeping track of milage to knowing which way to turn next.

This little device has been a lifesaver this year. With all the traveling I do in the summer, I didn't get lost at all this past summer as usually happens. I highly recommend this Tom Tom to anyone who is looking to get a GPS system.

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vera890 says "charter bus drivers maid" about Garmin - Nuvi 755T

vera890 — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:35:23 GMT

I bought this devise a month ago. My family moved into another city and I was last, but when I bought GPS 755T my life came back. So far I don't have to worry to last ever again.

Why GPS 755T? Because this is one of the newer versions, with this GPS you also will get maps 2010 for free. Just one thing you have to update the maps by yourself, and that will take up to four hours. But it wasn't that bad and it worse it. GPS has also all of great things, this can even calculate how much gas need to rich the destination, how much time you to arrive where you going to.

I have no trouble with this devise. My husband is a charter bus driver: however, he had never being last on his trips. I think this means all lot. Before to buy this I was searching for a cheapest pries, and I found on Amazon.com was the best deal. You don't have to order fast shipping, mine I ordered Thursday night and it was delivered on Tuesday.

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ChristyCowen says "This little divice saved me thousands." about Garmin nuvi 275T Car GPS Receiver

ChristyCowen — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:01:36 GMT

Recently I purchased A Garmin nuvi 275T Car GPS. It was worth every penny and has saved me from having an accident numerous times. It's very easy to use and has additional features like a calculator and money convertor. It talks aloud in a pleasant voice and warns you when you are about to approach a turn. The GPS also stores your total mileage, total stop time, time of arrival, and other handy things. It charges while your car is on and since I bought mine the batteries haven't had to be changed yet.

However, the GPS doesn't hold a charge for very long and often times will shyt off while I'm at a gas station or my engine is off. Besides that fact, the $150 was well worth it and now these GPS cost even less!!!!1

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nebg9 says "Pretty goo GPS" about Garmin - Nuvi 255

nebg9 — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:56:49 GMT

My 1st GPS. Being able to send destinations to it from google maps or mapquest is great. I downloaded a lot of free POI, especially the traffic ones. If this helps with one ticket, its gravy. Non advertised feature -- You can add multiple via points, i.e. locations you want to go to along the way.
The usb to mini usb cable is not included and should be, IMHO. My motorola cell phone charger works for charging it!
The routing seems to prefer keeping you on major roads. Routing to stores is imprecise, and has some difficulty in parking lots. It once told me a destination was on the wrong side of the road. Construction and road changes throw it for a loop even though some of the changes are a couple years old. Overall, I still really like it because it has helped me to get around some very confusing roads on Northern VA. Since using this, even if I or IT mess up a turn, it recovers quickly and helps get me there. Without a computer, I give it a 3 since the touchpad is so-

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