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 Nice little GPS, 2008-09-14
This does help with finding new places, although maps/mapquest are still good to have. We found having the address helped, as looking up a restaurant meant sifting through lots of little ones and two defunct ones were at the same location as a new restaurant that didn't come up; the address got us there though. I also wondered at how some of the entries were put in, cryptic entries, initials, etc. that had me wondering if the unit had been returned or reconditioned, but I couldn't erase them so I guess not.
We got ours at Office Depot for a special price of $129 plus tax. We had no trouble getting the 2009 downloads for free online after registration, although we had to have the right cable to connect to the laptop (thanks to Dad, who'd salted away a useful phone cord). Trying to get a free mailed upgrade from a customer service rep might be subject to their individual knowledge.
It does not come with a case but we found the black slipin with pink inside at Walmart, great and I think they have it here for less, or the all-black version. We also bought a dashboard holder for $45 (also cheaper here I think) because we live in CA and they don't let you put it on the windshield. Easily transferable to our other vehicles using the holder.
I like it, but it can lead you astray and also take your attention from the road. It will recalculate if you go off course. We practiced using it some places we go to see what it would do (like taking us on three right turns instead of left to the Posey tube in Alameda) so we pretty much know what to expect. I'd recommend doing that to see how good it is. We were pleasantly surprised to have it navigate a new complicated interchange in Milpitas where mere humans often can't figure out which exit to take / lane to stay in. In the boonies it might be more interesting, but there you should have a map and a clue. And supplies.
We now put it in the mode where we see the next turn on the left side of the screen, but can read the next three on the right side - in big enough print to see & far enough in advance - otherwise we were told to turn left when we were stuck in the straight lane, we must have missed the small memo at the top which is hard to see while looking where you are going.
Overall good, but I like maps for exploring or trip travel, or detours - which it will do, but I'd like to see on a map. This little guy will keep you pointed in the right direction on a trip and come up with food, gas stations, etc. along the way, which is pretty cool. Also very handy when you know where the hotel is, but you're coming from a completely different direction.
Be sure you do not leave it in the car, or leave the holder, cord or suction cup/mark on the window visible; it's a target for thieves.
 Love My GPS, 2008-09-07
Although I am usually not directionally challenged I got this just to make finding new addresses easier. The set-up is so simple it is hardly a "set-up". Took it to look at colleges in LA. Never got lost and never felt nervous being in a strange (unfamiliar - lol) land.
good model if you're on a budget, 2008-09-06
If you're not looking to spend a lot of money on a GPS unit and you just want the basics this will perform well for you.
My first trip with this unit was a 550 mile drive from the Carolinas to Pennsylvania. I jumped in the car in the morning plugged in the address and away I went. It calculated the route within a reasonable amount of time and only lost the satellite signal when going through tunnels. There was one point in the trip when the unit went crazy "recalculating" over and over. Apparently, this unit ships with some out-of-date maps.
Overall though, it's a solid buy for the money providing basic GPS functionality.
Simple, complete solution, 2008-09-05
This, the most basic of Garmin GPS units, quickly navigates me to my destination. I don't miss turns, I don't get lost, I don't get frustrated. I bought this unit for $150 and it's some of the best money I've ever spent. Buy this unit if .... you've got another brand and it's hard to use, you don't need Bluetooth enabled speakerphone (noisy), you don't need the unit to speak street names (talks too much), you don't need maps that aren't included (Europe, Canada, Mexico, etc..), or you don't need live traffic updates (a subscription service).
 Convenient product, 2008-09-04
This is our first GPS so I do not have any others to compare it to. It's so fun to be able to put in a destination and have "someone" tell you exactly how to get there. I love it especially when I'm by myself and I don't have someone to read the map or directions for me. However there have been several times that I was on my way somewhere and got the message, "lost satellite". I don't know if this is a problem with this product or what but it was very inconvenient, to say the least. Now I always make sure I print out directions to bring with me in case my GPS goes off again.
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