Garmin nüvi 350 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator (Factory Refurbished) Review

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(More customer reviews)This unit comes with V7 maps for North America. Those maps are from 2004. V8 software contains maps from 2006. V9 (due out Aug 2007) will contain 2007 maps. Cost to upgrade maps is $75.

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This is a refurbished GPS. Refurbished generally means that the unit has been returned to the manufacturer, who brings the navigator back to like new conditions. Some GPS may contain cosmetic blemishes.What if one device could help you navigate anywhere in the U.S. andCanada, while offering travel tips, storing your favorite tunes and photos, providing translation assistance, and more? That device is here, and it's not much bigger than a deck of cards. The Garmin nuvi 350 is set to revolutionize what we expect from a GPS navigation device, or from any device for that matter.
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Design With a total weight of 5.1 ounces and slim measurements of 3.87 x 2.91 x 0.87 inches (WxHxD), the nuvi 350 is just right for the pocket or purse. A bright, 64,000-color display dominates the front of the device and a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels means that there's plenty of room for displaying map data and other elements of the device's interface. An SD memory card slot is provided for expansion software, such as a points of interest database, media files and electronic guides (see below). The flip-up antenna includes an MCX-type connector for connecting the unit to an external GPS antenna. Meanwhile, a powerful built-in speaker resides on the back of device. A built-in lithium ion battery will give you for to eight hours of battery life, depending on use. In addition to an AC charger, the unit also ships with a 12-volt power adapter for vehicle charging, as well as a windshield suction cup mount.
Fortunately, Garmin has made it easy to interface with the nuvi 350's 700 megabytes of onboard memory, thanks to "plug-and-play" USB mass storage support. Just plug the device into your computer's USB port and you've got instantaneous access to all the audio books, music, photos, supplemental maps and other data on the nuvi 350's internal and SD card memory.

Navigation The nuvi 350 is first and foremost a personal GPS device. Wherever you go -- in your car or on foot-- the device offers extremely accurate position data, thanks to a high-sensitivity integrated GPS receiver by SiRF and WAAS-enabled, 12-satellite reception. Combined with detailed maps of the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico the nuvi 350 provides automatic routing, turn-by-turn voice directions, and touchscreen control-- making it easy to find your way anywhere. Plus, the unique "text-to-speech" feature calls out turns by street name, and you can choose from either 2D or 3D mapping perspectives when you're viewing your route on the display. Additionally, the nuvi 350 is compatible with Garmin's GTM 10 FM TMC traffic receiver*, which allows users to avoid traffic tie-ups by simply pushing a button that will calculate a new route.

As mentioned, the nuvi 350 comes packed with mapping data for North America, but you can can also load up your custom points of interest. Set up proximity alerts for school zones, safety cameras, and more using Garmin's free POI (points of interest) loader program (available from garmin.com).

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 do need a map update, you can purchase one from Amazon.com at our Garmin Store.

Tools for the Journey Navigation is just part of the journey, and the nuvi 350 is one of the first devices to recognize that. The built-in "Travel Kit" offers an MP3 player, an audio book player from Audible.com, a jpeg-format picture viewer, a world travel clock with time zones, a currency converter, a measurement converter, and a calculator.

In addition to the included travel tools, additional software add-ons are available, such as the Garmin Language Guide, with data provided by Oxford University Press. This software suite contains a multilingual word bank, phrase bank, and five bilingual dictionaries. The multilingual word bank and phrase bank supports nine languages and dialects, including American English, British English, French, German, Italian, Brazilian Portuguese, European Portuguese, European Spanish, and Latin American Spanish. Now you can look up and translate more than 17,000 words or 20,000 phrases per language -- right in the palm of your hand. Through the unit's text-to-speech interface, users can get a spoken pronunciation of each entry in the word bank, along with gender and part of speech information.

Another useful add-on software package, the Garmin Travel Guide, is loaded with information provided by Marco Polo. These guides put in-depth travel information such as reviews and recommendations for restaurants, tourist attractions, and more at your fingertips. The software allows you to navigate to an address or search points of interest-- places like hotels, restaurants, shopping, and tourist attractions. The nuvi 350 automatically calculates the fastest route and provides voice-prompted turn-by-turn directions along the way. The unit also audibly announces the name of upcoming streets-- letting you keep your eyes on the road while navigating through busy traffic and tricky roadways. And if you stray off course, the nuvi 350 automatically calculates the quickest way to get back on track.


*Traffic services available only in select cities where RDS-TMC coverage exists. Requires the GTM 10 FM TMC traffic receiver and subscription fee to enable traffic capability.
What's in the Box nuvi 350, Preloaded City Navigator NT for North America and Puerto Rico, Vehicle suction cup mount, AC charger, Vehicle power cable, Dashboard disc, USB cable, Carrying case, Quick reference guide

Which nuvi is Best for You? For a slightly higher pricepoint, Garmin's nuvi 600 and 700 series devices have richer feature sets including: MP3 players, JPEG photo viewers, the ability to receive traffic and weather information, bluetooth for hands-free calling, FM transmitters that deliver audio through your cars own stereo system, and multi-destination routing that will tell you the best way to make a trip that involves several destinations.

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nuvi 205 3.5 Inch Portable GPS Navigator (Factory Refurbished) Review

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(More customer reviews)I have read several positive reviews on this unit . My question was weather to buy new or refurb.
The unit that i received looked brand new
I happy with it
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Portable and affordable, nuvi 205 is your personal travel assistant for life on the go. This navigator leads the way with turn-by-turn directions and optional MSN Direct services to get you there on time and keep you informed. It's packed with millions of destinations and maps for the contiguous U.S., Hawaii, & Puerto Rico (no Alaska). Like the rest of the compact nuvi 2x5-series, the 205 is priced right and ultra-easy to use. Navigate With Easenuvi 205 comes preloaded with City Navigator NT map data for the contiguous U.S., Hawaii & Puerto Rico (no Alaska). Simply touch the color screen to enter a destination, and nuvi takes you there with turn-by-turn voice directions, 2-D or 3-D maps and smooth map updates as you navigate. Its digital elevation maps show you shaded contours at higher loom levels, giving you a big picture of the surrounding terrain. In addition, nuvi 205 accepts custom points of interest (POIs), such as school zones and safety cameras and lets you set proximity alerts to warn you of upcoming POIs. With HotFix satellite prediction, nuvi calculates your position faster to get you there quicker. Take It With YouLike the rest of the nuvi 2x5-series, nuvi 205 sports a sleek, slim design and fits comfortably in your pocket or purse. Its rechargeable lithium-ion battery makes it convenient for navigation by car or foot. With its "Where Am I?" emergency locator, you always know your location. Simply tap the screen to get your exact latitude and longitude coordinates, the nearest address and intersection, and the closest hospitals, police stations and fuel stations.Go Beyond NavigationNavigation is just the beginning. nuvi 205 includes many travel tools including JPEG picture viewer, world travel clock with time zones, currency converter, measurement converter, calculator and more. With photo navigation, you can download Google Panoramic pictures via our Garmin Connect Photos website and navigate to

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Garmin nüvi 1690 4.3-Inch Portable Bluetooth Navigator with nüLink Services (Factory Refurbished) Review

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(More customer reviews)The connected services are great, but the routing engine is terrible. Route calculations slow to a crawl when the vehicle is moving. In order to calculate even the simplest of routes, I have to pull over and stop the car.
Garmin's telephone customer support is so overloaded; I was forced to send an e-mail. Three days later, I got a response with an RMA number and instructions to send it back (at my cost) for an exchange. The replacement exhibits the same slow routing. I used to be impressed with Garmin (I've owned seven), but the last two (including a 765T) have been mediocre at best. Garmin is clearly cutting corners to cut costs. Garmin needs to stop rushing poorly tested models out every few months, and focus on regaining the quality and customer service they used to have.

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This is a refurbished GPS. Refurbished generally means that the unit has been returned to the manufacturer, who brings the navigator back to like new conditions.
The Garmin 1690 GPS navigator--with Bluetooth and included Traffic Receiver--features an enhanced user interface, ecoRoute, public transit mode, and text-to-speech. Plus, pedestrian navigation capability is enabled through optional CityXplorer maps, which are available for select tourist destinations in North America and Europe and can be downloaded easily directly to the nuvi. The device's enhanced user interface features improved graphics and a slide control for menu operation, while ecoRoute suggests fuel-efficient routes to save drivers money and fuel. Also, Garmin's public transit mode allows you to navigate using buses, tramway, metro, and suburban rail systems. Pre-loaded with City Navigator North America NT.


Bluetooth Wireless Technology The 1690 enables calling with a compatible phone, giving you a completely hands-free mobile phone experience by broadcasting navigation and phone calls through your car stereo.

See More With nuvi 1690'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--from any direction.

Easy-to-Use Touchscreen Interface One of Garmin's core beliefs is to continually enhance the simplicity of the user experience. The nuvi on-screen menus are logically arranged, with clearly labeled, colorful icons, making it easy to enter data and get to the information you need quickly.

Navigate with Ease nuvi 1690 comes ready to go right out of the box with preloaded City Navigator North America NT street maps and millions of points of interest (POIs) such as hotels, restaurants, fuel stations, ATMs and more, with map data provided by NAVTEQ, a world leader in premium-quality mapping. Enter a destination on the touch screen, and nuvi takes you there with 2-D or 3-D maps and turn-by-turn voice directions. Text to speech enhances standard sat-nav voice guidance by speaking the names of places and roads. It even announces the name of exits and streets so you never have to take your eyes off the road. In addition, nuvi 1690 accepts custom points of interest, such as school zones and safety cameras and lets you set proximity alerts to warn you of upcoming POIs.

Travel North America With nearly 6 million points of interest and detailed road coverage for the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico, City Navigator North America NT delivers all the data you need to navigate North America.

Displays nearly 6 million points of interest--hotels, restaurants, parking, entertainment, fuel, shopping and more.
Includes highways, interstates, business and residential roads in metropolitan and rural areas.
Includes detailed information such as turn restrictions, roundabout guidance, speed categories and other navigation features.
Gives turn-by-turn directions on your compatible Garmin device.
Includes postal code support for Canada.
Enhances pronunciation data for compatible Garmin devices that speak street names (example: "Turn right on Main Street").

Know the Lane Before It's Too Late No more guessing which lane you need to be in to make an upcoming turn. Lane assist guides you to the correct lane for an approaching turn or exit, making unfamiliar intersections and exits easy to navigate. It realistically displays road signs and junctions on your route along with arrows that indicate the proper lane for navigation.

Junction View takes it a step further, giving you a photo-realistic screen that shows you both the road detail as well as the signs as you will see them on the road.

Multi-Point Routing The 1690 automatically sorts multiple destinations to provide an efficient route for errands or deliveries.

Pedestrian Navigation New to the nuvi series is Public Transit--navigate using buses, tramway, metro and suburban rail systems with optional CityXplorer content. Downloadable CityXplorer data and city guides are available for purchase and download from garmin.com for many cities.

Where Am I? Keep track of yourself and your car with nuvi 1690. Just tap "Where Am I?" to find the closest hospitals, police stations, fuel stations, nearest address and intersection. Also see your exact latitude and longitude coordinates. nuvi 1690 even remembers where you parked. It automatically marks your position when you remove it from the windshield mount, so you can navigate with nuvi on foot and find your way back to your vehicle. Perfect for unfamiliar spots and crowded lots such as amusement parks, stadiums and malls.

HotFix Satellite Prediciton Garmin's HotFix capability automatically calculates and stores satellite locations, greatly reducing satellite acquisition time so that you can turn the unit on and get going. With HotFix, your nuvi remembers the position of all satellites it is tracking when you turn it off, and calculates their movements in order to predict where they should be the next time you turn it on. HotFix can predict satellite positions for up to 3 days after the device was last turned off.

Garmin nuLink!

With Garmin nuLink! Services you know the local area, even if you\'re from out of town. Accurate real-time information about the area you\'re traveling in is delivered directly to nuvi 1690 via a built-in wireless module. The 1690 currently comes with a free 2-year Garmin nuLink! Subscription, which include services that can make every day more enjoyable.



ecoRoute With this feature, drivers can view suggestions for fuel-efficient navigation, conserving both money and fuel:

Save Gas and MoneyNow more than ever, we're all looking for ways to conserve both money and fuel. Whether we're taking fewer trips or carpooling with family and friends, saving resources is a top priority. It was that thinking that led to the creation of ecoRoute--our free software update for compatible nuvi products that allows users to find more fuel efficient routes when navigating and even track their fuel usage. With ecoRoute, you may be able to save gas and money by adopting smarter driving habits and finding more fuel-efficient routes.
Select Fuel-efficient RoutesWith ecoRoute, users will have a "less fuel" option as a routing preference. When selected, nuvi will determine if more fuel efficient routes exist based upon road speed data and vehicle acceleration data for a given route.
Get Fuel and Mileage ReportsThrough ecoRoute's Fuel Report and Mileage Report, drivers can focus on their habits even when they're not behind the wheel. Fuel Report tracks fuel usage over time, and Mileage Report monitors mileage and fuel usage on a per-trip basis. In addition, Mileage Report makes it easy for business travelers to keep track of distance traveled for company reimbursements. You'll have a detailed report for each trip and the miles driven. You can also customize your nuvi by entering your car's fuel economy and the current price of gas.

Navigate by Photo with Garmin Connect Photos Using Garmin's Connect Photos Web site, you can choose from millions of geo-located photos provided by Google's Panoramio photo sharing community and download them to the nuvi for a richer navigation experience using pictures as a guide.

Choose from Panoramio's collection of photos from around the world.
Easy to use interface displays photos on Google Maps.
Search for photos by location name or map area boundary.
Transfer photos directly from Garmin Connect to device with the Garmin Communicator.
View photos in Google Earth.
Supports Internet Explorer 6+, Firefox 2+, Safari 3+ on Windows and Mac.

Take It With You The nuvi 1690 sports a sleek, slim design and fits comfortably in your pocket or purse. Its rechargeable lithium-ion battery makes it convenient for navigation by car or foot.

Additional Features

Speed limit indicator--unit displays speed limits for most major roads
DEM maps show you shaded terrain contours at zoom levels of five miles and above
Auto time zone--nuvi will automatically adjust your time zone while navigating
Trip computer records mileage, max speed, total time and more
Built-in travel kit includes features such as picture viewer, world clock, currency and measurement converters and calculator
microSD memory card expansion slot for optional mapping and data storage
Includes Garmin Lock anti-theft feature
Configurable vehicle icons--allows users to select fun, customized car-shaped icons; download additional choices from www.garmingarage.com
Offers a 3-D mapping perspective, or 2-D overhead view
Built-in lithium-ion battery--lasts up to three hours depending on usage
Includes sturdy suction cup mount that allows for easy adjustment and quick release
Simplified PC connectivity, using USB mass storage, access either the microSD card slot or the unit's internal memory directly from your PC desktop
POI loader program--set up proximity alerts for school zones, create custom POIs and more

What's in the Box nuvi 1690 preloaded with City Navigator North America NT, Vehicle suction cup mount, FM traffic receiver/vehicle power cable, Dashboard disc, Quick start manual



Which nuvi is Best for You? Note: All nuvis come with detailed NAVTEQ maps containing more than 6 million pre-loaded point of interest locations.
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Magellan RoadMate 1340 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator. Review

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(More customer reviews)Recently picked this unit up for a very reasonable price of $40.00 for the refurbished unit.
It arrived quickly and after fully charging it. I went to their website, and registered the unit. They offer 30 days updated map. It is a 2gb download though. I let it run for an hour and I now have the latest map. This is the way to go, just buy a replacement GPS every year. why pay $80-99 dollars for a map update?
In case you're worried about it being free, it is. They do not care if the unit purchased is new or refurbished.
I did have to call the 1-800 number to get them to activate the free map update, but the guy was nice and didn't require me to fax or mail in the receipt.
This models LCD screen isn't nearly as bright as my older maestro 3225. But it's adequate. I don't use this on my windshield because you're not suppose to in California. I find that with the mount attached, it fits neatly in my cup holder, and I can hear the girl giving directions. Good enough for the money and I love the small size. The spoken streets isn't bad either. It's not as fancy as some Tom Toms where you can get Mr.T's voice navigation, but those audio packs cost nearly as much as the unit itself. I like these portable gps better than the one built into my car, those are DVD based and a little slow to respond, also you can't use them while the car is driving(locked out). The cost to replace the Map DVD in my Prius is $250 dollars. Ouch. Interestingly the DVD map update they sell is over 8GBs of data, where as the portable unit here is only 2GB. This one does have a built in micro-SD card. you can "back up" your address book but maybe in the future when the map data is larger it's useful. These units get lower cost every year, because most phones now have some kind of gps built in, like my iphone 4. Still I like having a separate GPS, the phone does compliment it nicely when you have to google something. The display refresh feels faster than my older 3225 Magellan.

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This is a refurbished GPS. Refurbished generally means that the unit has been returned to the manufacturer, who brings the navigator back to like new conditions. Some GPS may contain cosmetic blemishes.

The Magellan RoadMate 1340 device boasts the acclaimed OneTouch menu, a 3.5-inch color touchscreen, and an ultra-thin design. Preloaded maps and points of interest for the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico make the RoadMate 1340 ideal for both business trips and vacations. Easy-to-use premium features give you confidence on the road and deliver a powerful navigation experience.

The Magellan RoadMate 1340 includes many premier features, starting with Magellan's exclusive OneTouch favorites menu, QuickSpell with SmartCity search, and highway exit point of interest (POI) search, to name a few. Magellan's attention to detail delivers a superior user experience.
Intuitive and Robust Navigation The RoadMate 1340 lets you bookmark your favorite destinations and searches with the OneTouch favorites menu so you can access them anywhere you travel. With a single touch, find your favorite cafe or restaurant when you're traveling within any city.
QuickSpell with SmartCity search help you quickly enter addresses and narrow your address and city searches, making destination entry easy. Multi-destination routing with route optimization lets you plan your trip with multiple stops in the order you want. Or, have the device optimize your trip for the most efficient route, helping you save time and money.
Safety First on the Road You can keep your eyes on the road as you drive, because spoken street name guidance announces the street name along with audible turning cues. Highway lane assist offers visual aids to point you in the right direction and ensure that you'll choose the correct lane well before your next turn.
Should your vehicle unfortunately break down as you travel, the AAA locate screen provides your location so help will know where to find you. Get support fast with the AAA Member Roadside Assistance phone number and your location displayed on the RoadMate 1340 screen.
Ready to Roll You're ready to travel with pre-loaded maps and points of interest for the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico that make the Magellan RoadMate 1340 ideal for both business trips and vacations. (Mexico map activation available for purchase on www.MagellanGPS.com.)
With millions of points of interest at your command, you can easily locate gas stations, restaurants, ATMs, coffee shops, and much more. If you need more information or you want to save money, select the AAA search menu after your search entry. AAA TourBook provides ratings and descriptions on AAA-approved places to stay, play, dine, and save.
When you're traveling down the interstate and need to find gas, food, or lodging in a hurry, touch the highway exit POI icon to see which upcoming highway exits have the services you need.
Do you often find yourself tied up in traffic? The RoadMate 1340 is Traffic Link-compatible, offering live onscreen traffic-incident reports. (The Traffic Link accessory is sold separately.)
Turn It on and Go! The Magellan RoadMate 1340 is loaded with premier features you'll need to get you where you want to go.

Magellan RoadMate 1340 Features
OneTouch favorites menu affords instant access to your personalized bookmarks of favorite places and searches anywhere you travel. With a single touch, find your favorite cafe or restaurant when you're traveling within any city.
3.5-inch color touchscreen provides powerful navigation that's easy to view and use.
AAA TourBook provides ratings and descriptions on AAA-approved places to stay, play, dine, and save.
AAA Member Roadside Assistance gets you help fast with a toll-free member services number to assist you in finding an AAA-approved tow truck or repair shop. The menu also shows your exact GPS location so you can provide precise information about your location.
Highway lane assist signs show highway signs to point you in the right direction when approaching interchanges and exits, and ensure that you'll choose the correct lane well before your next turn.
Spoken street names and directions so you can hear and see where you need to turn next.
QuickSpell with SmartCity search narrows your address and city searches, making destination entry easy.
Multi-destination routing with route optimization lets you plan your trip with multiple stops in the order you want. Or, you can have the device optimize your trip for the most efficient route, saving you time and money.
Pre-loaded maps give you information and directions as you travel the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. (Mexico map activation available for purchase on www.MagellanGPS.com.)
Millions of points of interest (POIs) help you easily find gas stations, restaurants, ATMs, coffee shops, and much more.
Highway exit POI search shows you gas stations, restaurants, hotels, and more near upcoming highway exits.
Branded POIs display your favorite coffee shops, restaurants, and more by their respective logos.
Traffic Link provides live onscreen traffic notification updates. (This accessory is sold separately.)
Customizable route method lets you select the shortest distance, fastest time, most use of freeways, or least use of freeways to customize your route.
Address book enables you to create and store contact information.
Auto night view adjusts your screen's color and contrast for easy night viewing.
Automatic re-route lets you quickly get back on track in case you missed a turn.
Plan route on map by simply touching a destination on the map screen and then directly routing to it.
Rechargeable battery gives you the freedom to drive wirelessly or plan your trip when your vehicle's engine is turned off.

What's in the Box RoadMate 1340 GPS receiver; pre-loaded maps of the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico; windshield mount; adhesive disc for dash mounting; vehicle power adapter; user handbook; USB cable; and user's manual on CD-ROM.

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Navigon 7200T 4.3-Inch Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigation (Factory Refurbished) Review

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(More customer reviews)In general, I am pretty good with navigation by myself, using only printed directions from Mapquest. I bought this unit mostly for my wife that has a lot of traveling this summer. It is our first GPS.
Of note - my unit had in the box a small cardboard with a sticker on it, that said it has Win CE 6.0 installed.
I previously had a chance to "lay my hands" on Nuvi 750. Pretty decent and very simple device. It was actually too simple for me. I then started looking for something that has more navigation options. All I cared about was navigation - I didn't take into account things like mp3, photo viewer, FM transmitter, bluetooth, nor even the speech recognition.
So we selected the Navigon 7200T, and for about $160 it was a very good deal, a lot cheaper than Garmins. Once it arrived, I disabled bluetooth and started testing it by letting it direct me to locations that I know well.
I live near Springfield, PA. First trip was to the PHL airport - I quickly figured, that the best route is calculated using "fast" profile. It took me the correct way out of the parking lot at the airport - unlike Nuvi. Then IKEA in Conshohocken, Port Richmond district in Phila, etc - the device was showing me routes that I would normally take. Best surprise was our recent trip to Staten Island, NY. Instead of my normal route: I95 to I76, through the Franklin bridge to NJ turnpike, it took us the other way to I476 and then I276 to NJ turnpike. It was truly the fastest route. Along the way it was *correctly* and *right on time* displaying traffic information about the jams on NJ turnpike. We got a little confused at the I476 to I276 intersection and took I276W instead of I276E - the unit immediately took us back on the right way.
On the "not so good" part - when we were approaching exits on the turnpike, the unit was displaying the lane guidance (very nice feature), but it was constantly telling us to "keep left", when we were supposed to pass the exit. It should be saying "keep straight" instead - gets a little used to. Another instance: we decided to take a break and have a coffee at Starbucks. Navigon nicely directed us to Starbucks at Exit 7 from NJ turnpike, but... there was Dunkin Donuts instead. Unfortunately we hate coffee from DD. And finally - a stressful moment was when we were going back home from SI, NY and we were to enter the I278. The main road we were on was turning left, and the ramp to I278 was straight ahead of us. The unit was silent - it didn't tell us to keep straight, nor to take the ramp. I had to look at the screen to find out where to go.
What I like about Navigon 7200T:
- Features (navigation) for the price - unbeatable for me
- Routing using "fast" profile is excellent
- Live traffic info - very helpful
- Nice screen showing POIs with brand icons
- Multitude of options and satisfactory level of complication - I hate overly simple stuff
- You can select which roads NOT to take when creating your route
- Making detour allows you to select what distance of your route is to be avoided.
- You can look up POIs in the upcoming exits on Interstates, or near your current location, and make a "stopover".
- Spoken directions (gets a little used to)
- Big buttons - easier to hit in a riding car, and a responsive touchscreen.
- Estimated arrival time is razor sharp.
What I like less:
- The unit sometimes doesn't tell you what it should (recalculating, keep straight, etc)
- It tells you to keep left on a highway instead of "keep straight"
- Navigon is gone from USA (not a big deal for me)
- Maps are from 2008. "Please Touch Museum" in Phila is in the wrong (old) location. Some stores in my neighborhood are shown with incorrect address (Oak Ave N instead of Oak Ave S).
- Battery life (even with bluetooth off) is less than 2h.
- Limited language and voice selection. There is only one English TTS voice (+ one French and one Spanish). Garmin had menu in Polish and a voice in Polish (not TTS though).
- No calculator nor unit converter (not a big deal also)
What I really don't like:
- You can't download POIs from internet, unless you buy "POI Warner" for 20 euro. On the other hand, that is an excellent application, but others have some of this features for free.

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TomTom One Third Edition Auto Navigation System (Factory Refurbished) Review

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(More customer reviews)I haven't used many GPS systems before so this is more of a review of this individual system as it stands on its own and not comparing it to other systems. Living in a large city, I don't own a car, but recently I needed to make a trip that entailed visiting 7 or 8 locations all within a few hours of each other (in a rental car). I knew that I might have to change the order of when I would get to each location or possibly not go to them all. Not being very familiar with the area I figured that it might be a good idea to get a GPS. This unit worked perfectly for the whole trip. I programed in each address before leaving and saved it as a favorite location which made picking a new destination really easy while driving. All of the directions accurate, and the computer voice was easy to understand (and you have a choice of a few voices as well). I'm not sure how many 'favorite' locations you can put in but I had in over 10 so you can enter at least that many.
Here's a list of other features that I liked:
- It came with a lighter/power cord for the car.
- Came with a USB cable to charge on the computer.
- You can update maps on the computer and backup your maps/info.
- It actually came with Macintosh software!! (as well as Windows of course)
- It came with a very useful suction cup holder to attach to the front windshield (it worked very well and never came off)
- This is a refurbished unit but it looked brand new. I didn't even see a small scratch on the unit.
- I liked the night mode that had darker colors.
- There is an option to have the volume adjust based on your car speed.
- It is small enough to put into a pocket or bag when you leave the car.
- I didn't use them but it has a bicycle mode and a walking mode.
- You can buy updates to maps or other map locations online.
Some features that you may not like:
- It doesn't say the name of the street you need to turn onto. (I didn't really mind that, though)
- The screen is pretty small. I actually liked it this way though, as I didn't want it to take up too much of my view out the front window. But if you have trouble reading small text it might be hard to see what the exit is, etc. Some elements, like your speed or arrival time are pretty small.
- When you first turn it on it can take 4 or 5 minutes to locate the GPS satellites. (not sure how this compares to other units)
- It would probably be hard to enter a new address while you're driving as the screen is pretty small. That's why I pre-entered them before hand.
- You have to go through a few menus to change the volume. Not too bad if your parked but if you're driving it can be a little tricky. (Don't crash)
I think that's about it. Again, I'm not sure how this compared to other portable units or other built in units but for what I wanted this was perfect, especially for the price and as of this writing there is a rebate as well.

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TomTom ONE Auto Navigation System. The latest version of the popular TomTom ONE GPS navigation unit includes an improved user interface with new options for customizing the navigation screen and more information with easier access to other functions. The MapShare feature allows you to edit maps instantly on your device and report map errors easily using your device with TomTom HOME. The Help Me Main menu option allows the user to navigate to and find information on assistance hospitals, gas stations, etc. Available as an optional accessory not included, is the RDS-TMC Traffic Receiver as a Plug and go traffic solution with traffic incident data available in 68 markets. Previously Road Tested.

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Garmin nüvi 260 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator (Factory Refurbished) Review

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(More customer reviews)I received the nuvi 260 today. It was every bit as I expected. Not a scratch on it, protective film over the touch screen. I powered it up, connected it to my laptop and went through the registration process. In doing so, Garmin pushed the updated software to the unit. It also came with 2009 maps. I then took it out for a test drive and it performed flawlessly. It says refurbished product, but it looks and acts like new. No regrets here, I would buy a Garmin refurbished unit again. I saved lots of money vs a new product.

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This is a refurbished GPS. Refurbished generally means that the unit has been returned to the manufacturer, who brings the navigator back to like new conditions. Some GPS may contain cosmetic blemishes.Garmin's nuvi 260 combines the thinprofile and attractive price point of other nuvi 200-series GPS with directions in real street names. As with all nuvis, you get Garmin reliability, the fast satellite lock of a high-sensitivity integrated receiver, a slim, pocket-sized navigator with a gorgeous display, detailed NAVTEQ maps that lets you search by name for more than 6 million points of interest like stores, restaurants or hospitals, and an easy, intuitive interface. Which nuvi is Best for You?: Click here to see a quick, simple comparison of features for all Garmin nuvi GPS navigators. Text-To-Speech The text-to-speech feature of the nuvi 260 means that device automatically calls out street names (saying "turn right on Main Street" instead of "turn right in 200 feet."). This feature lets drivers keep their eyes on the road while navigating through busy traffic and tricky roadways.
Smart, Powerful Design The nuvi 260W is built with a high-sensitivity GPS receiver for extreme accuracy, as well as an SD card slot for storing your media and additional navigation tools, and a USB interface for loading data. All this is wrapped up in a package that measures 4.8 x 2.9 x 0.8 inches (W x H x D) and weighs just 6.6 ounces. The nuvi display is touchscreen-enabled, making it a cinch to control the device with your fingertips. A rechargeable lithium-ion battery provides up to five hours of battery life depending on use.

Garmin Lock Garmin's patent pending theft prevention system that disables the unit from performing any functions until the user types in a specific 4-digit PIN or takes the unit to a predetermined secure location

Navigate with Ease The nuvi 260 comes ready to go right out of the box with preloaded City Navigator NT street maps, including a hefty POI database with hotels, restaurants, fuel, ATMs and more. Simply touch the color screen to enter a destination, and nuvi takes you there with 2D or 3D maps and turn-by-turn voice directions. In addition, the nuvi 260 accepts custom points of interest (POIs), such as school zones and safety cameras and lets you set proximity alerts to warn you of upcoming POIs.

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 do need a map update, you can purchase one from Amazon.com at our Garmin Store.

Easy To Use Interface Garmin's interface is a key to their success and one of the things that makes their devices such a pleasure to use. Simple controls and sub-screens make it easy to enter or search for destinations and get data about your trip.

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What's in the Box nuvi 260, preloaded City Navigator NT for the continental U.S., Hawaii, and Puerto Rico, Alaska, and Canada, vehicle suction cup mount, vehicle power cable, dashboard disk, and set up and go guide.

Note: Like most USB Mass Storage Devices, the nuvi is not compatible with Windows 95, Windows 98 or Windows Me.


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Note: All nuvis come with detailed NAVTEQ maps containing more than 6 million pre-loaded point of interest locations.

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TomTom GO 740 Live 4.3-Inch Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator (Factory Refurbished) Review

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(More customer reviews)The New go 740 Live is a great device from a family of easy to use GPS's.
My only issue is related to buying a refurbished one here from Amazon. The site didn't indentify that the device would not come with the 3 months of free Live Service, nor did it mention that 'Latest maps' would not be included to allow for a subscription.

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Includes three months of free access to LIVE Services such as Traffic Fuel Prices Local Search powered by Google Weather and Buddies. IQ Routes Technology gives you the fastest route every time by using actual average speeds to calculate your trip time. Voice command and control speak instructions to your GO 740 LIVE with over 130 commands enjoy hands free calling via Bluetooth Instantly modify street names street direction road speeds turn restrictions and POIs on your own device and benefit from others corrections with TomTom Map Share. Advanced Lane Guidance makes difficult junctions easy to navigate. Refurbished.

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TomTom GO 630 4.3-Inch Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator (Factory Refurbished) Review

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(More customer reviews)Have owned this model for about a month now. Started with a Refurb, then eventually returned it and got a new one. The problem with the Refurb is, it comes with maps that are a year old, and refurbs don't include the New Map guarantee. Ordinarily, this wouldn't be a problem, BUT. There is a HUGE difference with what is on the refurbs and what is on a new updated one. One of the selling points of the Go 630 is Advanced lane guidance. A feature that more clearly shows you what lane you should be in. I found, through experience that the older maps have only a SMALL fraction of roads that support this, while the update adds MANY MANY more. With the old maps, it only came up ONCE in my travels, now it comes up in many more. This GREATLY enhances the usefulness of the device.
Other considerations: If you are buying this unit for the Bluetooth, look elsewhere. It is simply NOT reliable, and TomTom CS is useless. When it DOES connect to my phone, it repeated and randomly announces it is connected throughout your drive, and then, also randomly, it just sometimes decides that it is not going to connect. You get in your car, ready to drive, and boom, it just does not connect. Doesn't even try. Just says "can not connect to your phone" A call to CS, and they tell you that your phone isn't on their list, which is Baloney. That only means they haven't taken the time to test it. They have only a small handfull of tested phones. This allows them to get away with saying it's YOUR fault. I have found that I can restore BT functionality by re-syncing it to the Home software, but of course, this doesn't help you when you are sitting in your car ready to go somewhere and it decided not to work, or if you are away from home. Just pathetic. Bluetooth is pretty standard, there is NO excuse for it to be this flakey, and it's not on my Garmin.
The on-screen buttons on this unit are ridiculously small. In fact, dangerously so. Try and hit the correct one while driving and forget it. What's amazing is, this screen is bigger than my Garmin, yet the Garmin has easier to use buttons. TTS? hahahahaha. It is ATROCIOUS. Most streets are pronounced wrong, not even CLOSE. I will say the "IQ" routing is somewhat good. It has found some interesting routes I wouldn't have thought of that have been efficient. But, as with all GPS's, this is not consistant. Some routing is not so good. I have also found that sometimes when it gets a particular route in it's mind, it locks onto it, even when you have gone a completely different way. It keeps trying to take you back to its original intention, which can include and even LONGER route. You should also note that the display washes out in daylight, and this is made worse if you use the dash mount. The mounting arm is FAR to short to make sense, and it makes the unit angle upwards, into the light. I find it hard to beleive that this flaw wasn't obvious to the designers. A longer arm is all it would take. Duh! As for the resto of the display. Colors seem to change randomly, most of the info is in letters and numbers that are difficult to see without a magnifying glass, and the mapping is a bit cartoonish. Also missing is a warning tone before turns.
In summary, there are some nice features this unit has that other brands don't, like the Map Share and IQ routes, but also a lot of flaws. If you buy it, go for a new one, not a refurb, and if BT isn't a major need, go for the cheaper 340

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

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(More customer reviews)This is my first GPS purchase. I researched various products at wildly different pricepoints on the web before choosing the refurbished TomTom One-130-S. While it may not have all of the bells and whistles of the more expensive models, it is very functional. I was somewhat disappointed that TomTom's "Latest Map Guarantee" does not apply to refurbs, but a call to customer service led me to find that the unit's map was only about six months old...so no problem. I've tested the unit on destinations that I normally travel and found that when I deviate from the suggested route, the TomTom quickly recalculates wihout insisting on making a U-Turn. I've also used it on trips to unfamiliar areas and was very pleased with the quality of the direction.The feature of having the voice identification of street names is definately worth the few extra bucks over the standard One-130. I am very pleased with this product.

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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.

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

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(More customer reviews)Here is the latest in TomTom technology. The TomTom 130. This latest development from TomTom will be perfect for first time GPS buyers who are looking for something simple, compact, and accurate. For previous owners of the TomTom One however, this is no reason to upgrade.
The product itself is as close to perfection as I've seen in a basic GPS device, hence the five star rating, but then again so is the TomTom One 3rd edition that was released late last year. The TomTom 130 model is basically the TomTom One with a few minor upgrades. The most notable would be the new flip and fold mounting capability. Instead of the standard suction cup mount that TomTom owners are used to owning as a separate component (one that slides in and out of the back custom grooves of the TomTom itself) there is now an attached mount that folds into the unit for easy storage. This is convenient but in my opinion and like the other minor upgrades, no reason to toss out your old TomTom One in exchange.
iPod has set the standard for a lot of electronic thresholds, none being more noticeable than the size and depth of its products. To some it up...slim is in and the TomTom 130 is even slimmer than its big brother the TomTom One weighing in at a 6.1 ounces and only 1 inch in depth. Here are the some minor specs:
Unit Size: 3.8"H x 3.2"W x 1"D
Display Size: 3.5" (Diagonal)
Weight: 6.1 oz
Also worth noting is the TomTom 130 now boasts a 3 hour battery charge instead of the paltry 2 hour that left TomTom One owners completely dependent on the cigarette chargers in their cars. 3 hours isn't exactly a wealth of time but it is an improvement and a little more realistic.
Also included with the product is TomTom's exclusive Map Share feature that allows users to make their own map corrections and share them with other TomTom customers through their online connection using the TomTom Home software on their PC. This service is free of charge.
This has been the subject of some confusion among TomTom users and should be pointed out. Some customers mistakenly think the Map Share updates they receive are entire map upgrades. This is not so. Although TomTom does provide its customers with Map Share updates free of charge these only include minor map modifications, such as dead end streets that weren't marked properly or points-of-interest that were marked out of place. These Map Share updates do not include the miles of new roads being built every year across America & Canada. In order to receive these major map updates customers will have to pay for them.
Of course the TomTom 130 will already come included with the latest Tele Atlas which is now version 720.1802, and although TomTom has major map upgrades throughout the year most customers (including myself) will be content with just paying for an upgrade once a year. This guarantees that you will always have the latest maps with the newest roads.
Like the TomTom One 3rd Edition the TomTom 130 comes with a "Help Me" button which when pressed opens features such as "Phone For Help" which displays emergency numbers for the current location (such as and typically 911) "Drive To Help" which show you the quickest way to the nearest police station or hospital and a "First Aid Guide" which is provided by the British Red Cross.
Also included in the safety features is an option to sound a custom alarm if any of the following occur:
1. When approaching a school or church
2. When driving faster than a set speed
3. When driving faster than allowed
The 130 still uses the same TomTom touch screen user-interface so prior TomTom users will already be familiar with the controls but with such a user friendly design even new customers will have the hang of it in no time. The screen is a bright 3.5 inch full TFT color LCD with 320 x 240 pixels that supports 64K colors.
For first time GPS buyers this unit is perfect because of its price, portability, latest maps, outstanding user-interface, and simplicity. For someone looking to upgrade to something a little more advanced try the TomTom 130S with text-to-speech capability (verbal pronunciation of street names).

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