Amazon.com Product Description
The Magellan Maestro 3100 Portable Auto GPS System delivers the best navigation experience at an entry-level price point. Pocket-sized, powerful, and re-engineered for easy use, its fresh graphics, intuitive interface, and friendly voice will guide you turn-by-turn as you enjoy the drive. If you don't like reading directions, you'll love the Magellan Maestro 3100. It's simple to use and ready to guide you to virtually any destination in the 48 continental United States. Just turn it on and go. Its thin, sophisticated design and attractive, intuitive touch-screen graphics make driving a pleasure. Enter an address or select from 750,000 preprogrammed points of interest (POIs) with just a few screen touches. SiRFstarIII⢠gives you the fastest GPS position accuracy in the industry.
Additional Product Features
- Turn-by-turn voice and visual guidance: Enter an address or POI and get there quickly and safely
- Graphical interactive maps: Built-in maps and destinations for the continental U.S. mean you'll always know where you are and where you're going
- Rechargeable battery: Navigate when you don't have access to power
- SmartDetourâ¢: Automatically prompts you to route around suddenly slow freeway traffic
- Auto night view: Adjusts color and contrast for easy night viewing
- 750,000 points of interest (POIs): Optimized database to easily find gas stations, restaurants, ATMs, and more, with smart location search by name, category, and region
- TrueView®: Pop-up visual of upcoming turn
- Map View: 3D bird's-eye and standard map views
- Reception: Integrated antenna for clear GPS signal
What's in the Box
Magellan Maestro 3100 Portable Auto GPS System, flexible windshield mount, dash mounting adhesive disk, cigarette lighter power adapter (12-24 watts), quick reference guide, reference manual CD, and USB cable.
Product Description
Sophisticated, simple navigation at a remarkable price! The most intuitive graphical touch-screen interface, thin stylish industrial design and hundreds of thousands of preprogrammed points of interest add pleasure to worry-free driving and navigation. Rechargeable battery - Navigate while driving without plugging the cigarette lighter adapter in SmartDetour - Customize the settings to automatically route you around sudden slow freeway traffic Auto Re-route - Never miss a turn and quickly get back on track whenever you take a detour Auto night view - Adjusts color and contrast for easy night viewing QuickSpell - Easily enter addresses with unique auto-complete feature that even corrects spelling Complete mobility - Transfer to any vehicle with no installation 750 thousand points of interest (POI) - Easily find gas stations, restaurants, ATMs, airports, parks and more with smart location search by name, category and region Interactive POI icons - Touch an onscreen icon for a nearby destination; see phone number and get an instant route Customizable route method - Shortest time, shortest distance, least use or most use of freeways, avoid toll roads Route exclusion - Select streets and freeways to avoid so you can get there on the streets, roads and highways that you prefer 4 helpful views - Map View, 3D map, TrueView 3D split screen and Maneuver List Address Book - Create and store personal points of interest for easy reoccurring trips Instant locate - One touch shows your location; quickly advise roadside assistance or emergency services Optional AC adaptor Unit Size 4.29 (l) x 1.14 (w) x 3.48 (h); Weight 6.5 oz
Customer Reviews:
Gift.......2007-12-31
I purchased this item as a Christmas gift for my husband. We recently moved to a new state and my husband was getting a little turned around. He loves the Magellan Maestro. He told me that it was easy to install and easy to use. He also told me that he would never be lost again.
Road trip down Route 66.......2007-12-31
My daughter received this for Christmas. She moved from Chicago to Las Vegas. This product guided us all the way. Was a blesing, great thing to have when moving to another area.
Exceeds expectations.......2007-12-30
First of all, map and firmware updates ARE available via the Magellan website - other reviewers have gotten this wrong. The 3100 is ready to go right out of the box, has a sensitive receiver, and ALL of its menus and features are intuitive. The display and maps are simple, yet clear, easy to work with quickly, and purposeful. There is no mess and using the unit doesn't require much toil and handling. Reroutes are fast, and instructions and tones are kept to a peaceful minimum.
One negative is that the unit comes with a car charger only, and does not charge via the USB port.
Great for the price.......2007-12-30
My wife caught this for a very good price. Even at the price tage of 150 bucks you can't go wrong. Download the update as soon as you get it and your set. I saw some people say it was short on the POI's and the update takes forever. It took less than an hour to get it from computer to gps. The added POI's and added items are fantastic. I don't think there is a better bang for the buck than this lil gem.
Just the basics.......2007-12-30
This is my first GPS. It seems to be OK so far, but I need to do the estimated 11 hour update. There are many POI that are not showing (ie gas stations and resturants). The price was great, but I hope I didn't sacrafice information just to save some money.
Product Description
Bring the ultra-cool nüvi 260 along for the ride, and arrive on time and in style. Similar to nüvi 250, nüvi 260 is attractively-priced and simple to use. Plus, this sleek, slim navigator comes with turn-by-turn voice directions that announce the name of streets as you navigate, so you can keep your eyes on the road. With nüvi 260 you're just a few screen taps away from anywhere. nüvi 260 comes ready to go right out of the box with preloaded City Navigator® NT street maps, including a hefty points of interest (POIs) database with hotels, restaurants, fuel, ATMs and more. It even announces the name of exits and streets so you never have to take your eyes off the road. Simply touch the color screen to enter a destination, and nüvi takes you there with 2D or 3D maps and turn-by-turn voice directions. In addition, nüvi 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. Nuvi 260 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. Choice of route setup (faster time, shorter distance, off road) Route avoidance (avoid highways, tolls etc.) Custom POIs (ability to add additional points of interest) Picture viewer Configurable vehicle icons (select car-shaped icons for map navigation) World travel clock, currency & measurement converter, calculator Accepts data cards - SD card (not included) Up to 500 Waypoints Unit dimensions, WxHxD - 3.8W x 2.8H x. 8D (9.7 x 7.1 x 2 cm) Display size, WxH - 2.8W x 2.1H (7.2 x 5.4 cm); 3.5 diag (8.9 cm); Display resolution, WxH - 320 x 240 pixels QVGA color antiglare TFT with white backlight Unit Weight - 5.2 ounces (147.42 g) Battery - rechargeable lithium-ion; Battery life (per full charge) up to 5 hours Preloaded maps
Amazon.com Product Description
The 260 is the first 200-series nüvi to offer text-to-speech, which allows the device to give directions with real street names (i.e. "turn right at Main Street," as opposed to "turn right"). Before the 260, the text to speech feature was only available on the 300-series and 600-series nüvis. Like the nüvi 250, it comes pre-loaded with complete, Navteq data-driven maps for the United States, Canada, Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico. If you want maps for Europe, you'll need to get the nüvi 270, which does not have the text-to-speech feature, purchase a set of European maps on SD Card or CD-Rom. Like all nüvi 200-series members, the 200W features an easy-to-use colorful touchscreen and ultra-slim design--perfect for everyday navigation.
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nüvi 260 accepts custom points of interest (POIs). View larger. |
Smart, Powerful Design
The nüvi 260 is built with a high-sensitivity WAAS-enabled 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 3.8 x 2.8 x .8 inches (W x H x D) and weighs just 5.2 ounces. The nüvi 260's 3.5-inch (diagonal) 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.
Navigate with Ease
nüvi 260 comes ready to go right out of the box with preloaded City Navigator NT street maps, including a hefty points of interest (POIs) database with hotels, restaurants, fuel, ATMs and more. Simply touch the color screen to enter a destination, and nüvi takes you there with 2D or 3D maps and turn-by-turn voice directions. In addition, nüvi 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.
Go Beyond Navigation
Navigation is just the beginning. nüvi 260 features many travel tools including JPEG picture viewer, world travel clock with time zones, currency converter, measurement converter, calculator and more. It also comes with Garmin Lock, an anti-theft feature, and configurable vehicle icons that let you select car-shaped graphics to show your location on the map. Optional plug-in SD cards for our line of Garmin Travel Guides and Garmin SaversGuide provide detailed data for attractions and information on nearby merchants offering discounts, so you can customize nüvi for your travel needs.
Note: Like most USB Mass Storage Devices, the nüvi is not compatible with Windows 95, Windows 98 or Windows Me.
What's in the Box
nüvi 260, preloaded City Navigator NT for the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico (no Alaska or Canada detail), vehicle suction cup mount, vehicle power cable, dashboard disk, and set up and go guide.
Want more?
For a slightly higher pricepoint, Garmin's nüvi 300-series and widescreen 600-series devices have a richer feature set including: MP3 players, JPEG photo viewers, the ability to receive traffic and weather information, and bluetooth for hands-free calling (on the nüvi 360 and nüvi 660).
Customer Reviews:
Great GPS .......2008-01-02
I purchased this item as a christmas gift for my husband who is sooo not techno savy. He took a 2 hour trip with it a couple of days after and absolutely loved it. He had also gotten directions from mapquest and he said he would have gotten lost without the gps. It took him straight to where he needed to go. I'm so glad I researched this product and everyone's review was very helpful in making my decision to purchase this garmin gps.
Great basic GPS with text-to-speech.......2007-12-31
This GPS might not have all those fancy features like mp3 and traffic update of the high end models, but it does very well the basic functions of a GPS, with what I consider as the essential Text-To-Speech function.
I've had this unit for about a month and a half now, and here are some pros and cons I've discovered:
Pros:
Excellent route mapping. Nearly always plots the route I'd plot myself.
Clear warnings well ahead of time (I think it adjusts when it gives the warning depending on your speed).
Also tells me to which side the next next turn will be on right before I make my next (upcoming) turn, so I know which side of the road to keep onto (good for traffic heavy roads).
Recalculations are fast: Driving downtown with those really short distances between intersections, this GPS manages to recalculate a new route if I missed a turn.
Bright screen, good, large graphics, nice day-time contrast, auto color switch for night time driving, intuitive interface for setting ur destinations
Cons:
Slow boot up, satellite acquisition can take a while in places with lots of tall buildings (up to 5-8min!) when boot up for first time (fast acquisition after that)
Alphabetically listed keyboard, no way to switch!!(bad for geeks like me)
POI search a bit slow if u're searching by spelling (search by pre-defined categories are fairly fast)
If you've set in a security code, u have to reboot the GPS if u misentered it (or go to your preset security location)
Overall, this GPS is great, performs all the functions of a GPS to near-perfection. So if you're just looking for a hassle free GPS that you can rely on to guide you everywhere you go, this is the unit for you.
A map problem eroded my trust in it........2007-12-31
I've had my Nuvi 260 for a month now. The unit is small, good-looking, very easy to set up, came with the latest version of their maps but... if I followed its direction I'd never get out of my neighborhood.
Driving from my home on GA SRXX I need to turn right on Hwy YYY. My nuvi260 tells me to first turn left on ZZZ Rd. about 200 ft from the Hwy, and then make a right U-turn on HwyYYY. The problem is that ZZZ Rd. DEAD ENDS in bushes and there is no way to get to the Hwy from there. This problem makes me wonder where else my nuvi will send me to when I'm in a location I do not know.
Garmin's customer support was very apologetic about this snafu and directed me to the web site where you can report such map deficiencies. But that was it, no patches offered. I guess I'll have to wait until they have a new version released and pay another $70 to get it.
Aside from this one dead-end trap (that I've discovered), my nuvi260 has been giving me generally good directions in my everyday driving within ~100 miles from my home. I'm yet to test it on an out-of state trip.
Overall, I like having a "live" map in front of me with my location clearly marked, particularly when driving at night in a city. The voice prompts about upcoming turns, often with "funny" pronunciations of street names, are very useful in locations you do not know, and they can be muted if you find them distracting. The display of the distance to the next turn is particularly useful for me and saved me several times already from making turns too soon. For the price Nuvis can now be purchased for(~$260), it is a good driving aid to have in your car. But do not trust it completely...!!
Garmin Nuvi 260.......2007-12-30
So far we have used this product three times - it is very easy to program, visuals are clear and voice prompts very helpful - as with all GPS systems, you should check a map as it has sent us a long way to a destination, when we knew a shorter route. We also purchased the friction mount for the Nuvi 260 and found it very useful.
A must have for home health.......2007-12-30
I have really put my Garmin Nuvi 260 to the test and am very pleased.
I work in home health in a fairly rural area and search for several locations every day. So far I've been able to locate every address in the GPS, but sometimes it has taken a bit of trial and error. For instance, the location city in the GPS is not always the same as the postal address. You can enter 'search all cities' but I usually start with the closest small town and find it pretty quicklly. If the search gives me more than one similar address, I check out the map to see which one sounds similar to the clues my patient has given me. When entering an address on a hwy, you just enter the number of the hwy. With streets with multiple names, you enter the first name (except North etc) then it gives you a list of roads to choose from.
I have programed it for the fastest route and, with the exception of a bridge being out, have agreed with the route it has taken me.
I disable the Avoidances for dirt roads when using the GPS for work and enable the Avoidances for U-turns when using it in our truck when pulling the horse trailer.
Twice, when leaving a driveway or parking lot, the voice has prompted me to turn right when the screen showed the arrow correctly turning to the left. Once, the destination was some 200 yards beyond where the GPS said it would be. Other than that, I've had no problems.
I have not lost my satelite link for more than a second, even during a nasty thunderstorm.
I set the unit in map mode when not using the location finder so that I can see the names of approaching roads, especially at night.
I chose this particular unit because Garmin gets such good reviews, and because of the text-to-speech feature. I no longer have to fumble for directions in my laptop that may not be correct. I get to my destinations a lot faster and I'm a whole lot less frustrated when I arrive. It's a great investment.
Product Description
Feeling lost? Are you wandering aimlessly on ever winding roads? Achieve a sense of direction with the MIO C220. Designed for people looking for simple, straightforward GPS navigation, the Mio DigiWalker C220 is a stylish, affordable and easy to use solution. Featuring full road maps of the U.S. preloaded on SD card, the C220 delivers incredible performance on its 3.5" bright LCD screen with voiced instructions. Built-in map has over 1 million points of interest. Ensuring that you are ready to hit the road in seconds, the C220 comes complete with all accessories for mobile use. It's a valuable travel companion whenever you're away from home. It may even speak your language. 20-channel GPS Receiver - The latest SiRFstarIII GPS receiver provides accurate navigation in challenging environments. Whether in a busy urban center or in the countryside, trust SiRFstarIII to keep track of your location Bright 3.5 LCD color display provides navigation information at a glance, even in dimly lit environments - non-glare screen for when sun shines brightly Built-in speaker Earphone jack Rechargeable battery Memory / ROM 256MB~2GB; Memory / RAM 32MB Memory Slot SD/MMC (Compatible) Resolution 320 x 240 Pixels (QVGA) Display Orientation Landscape Battery Un-swappable rechargeable Lithium battery cell; Battery Capacity 1200mAh; Battery Life 3.5 ~ 4.0 Hours approcimate per charge Has USB port for transferring maps over PC Depth 108 mm (4.25) Width 81 mm (3.19) Height 24 mm (0.94) Weight (grams and ounces needed) 110 g (3.88 oz)
Amazon.com Product Description
Perfect for any road trip, the Mio Digiwalker C220 Portable Car Navigation System is an easy-to-use, portable GPS navigator. Both affordable and stylish, the Mio C220 makes it easier than ever to get where you are going, even when you aren't quite sure where that might be. Boasting fast and accurate GPS reception, top-notch mapping, and a comprehensive POI (Points of Interest) database, this GPS navigator helps make sure that every journey you take is a good one.
Ready to go straight out of the box, the Digiwalker C220 comes complete with full TeleAtlas maps of the US preloaded on an included SD card. All you have to do is power the navigator on, insert the SD card, clip it on to the included car mount and you are ready to go anywhere. Larger menu icons combine with a brighter user-friendly display to make navigating the intuitive user interface a breeze. Clear voice instructions are provided in up to 16 languages including English, French and Spanish, giving you turn-by-turn guidance so you can keep your eyes on the road while you drive.
Designed to be completely portable, the C220 easily travels from car to car, pocket to bag, or suitcase to briefcase. For this purpose, this unit is constructed with an internal GPS antenna that will not catch or snag, and has a semi-gloss finish that resists wear so your navigator stays looking as good as it performs. Containing over 3.5-million POIs such as restaurants, hotels, gas stations and more, you are never more than a few keystrokes away from your destination. Simply select the category of your desired location, make your choice from the provided list, and you are ready to find just about anything you are looking for, giving you a local expert as a traveling companion.
The Mio Digiwalker C220 utilizes a 3.5-inch TFT LCD touch-screen display with 65,000 colors and 320 x 240 pixels of resolution for easy at-a-glance information. This unit includes 256 MB of on-board flash memory, with an additional 1 GB of memory provided by the included SD card, and infinitely expandable memory via the built-in SD/MMC card slot. The GPS receiver is a high-sensitivity, 20-channel SiRFstar III with complete accuracy and quick refresh times. The C220 includes a USB 1.1 connector, a built-in speaker, a 3.5-millimeter headphone jack, and an internal rechargeable 1,200 mAh lithium-ion battery. The Mio Digiwalker C220 portable car navigator weighs 3.88 ounces, measures 4.21 x 3.15 x 0.91 inches (W x H x D), and is backed by a manufacturer's one-year warranty.
What's in the Box
Mio Digiwalker C220 portable navigator, device holder, windshield mount, DC in-vehicle power adapter, DVD with software and documentation, SD card with complete US map, user's guide and warranty information.
Customer Reviews:
Great item and price!.......2007-12-31
Great beginner's GPS. I have a high end Garmin and needed another one for my second car. Rather than getting another high end one, I decided on the Mio b/c of features and price.
Good product, have had no problems and it's pretty accurate. I'd recommend it for the low hundred dollar range. Amazon's price was the best that I had found at the time.
Thanks and happy new year!
Not bad.......2007-12-31
Got this as a gift. Works very well. Only problem I have found is that it can take several minutes to acquire the GPS sats. Beyond that, the interface is easy to use, the maps are stored on a removable card, so if you need to update you dont have to worry about attaching the device to your PC and installing drivers. Very useful device!
Mio C220 GPS.......2007-12-31
This product is everything the ad says it is and more. For the money you can not beat it anywhere.
Great and accurate GPS navigation system for the price.......2007-12-28
I have owned Mio C220 for more than a month. I have no major complains on this device so far. It is very easy to use and the route calculation was faster than Garmin or TomTom according to my observations. The C220 was able to recalculate the route when you miss the original planned route, this feature is a major plus point. The LCD touch screen is fast and responsive and I like the QWERTY keyboard format to input address while the Garmin has ABCD telephone format which is difficult to input. You can drag or move the 2D map using your fingers easiely. The device is light weight and it can fit in most of the pockets. The LCD screen bright enough for mounting on the windscreen/dashboard for navigation. I found the navigation was very accurate and dead on. It comes with a car charger but no home or wall charger. I have been using my Motorola RAZR wall charger to charge my C220 at home and it works. My only complain is that not too many accessories are available for C220 and lack of full support to its update software for Macs. Otherwise C220 scores much higher than TomTom.
It knows the roads the locals know..........2007-12-28
We bought the system in Summer, had it for 6 months now and used it everywhere. We used it to find train stations in NJ, Used it to find points of interest in New York City (pedestrian mode), We gave it to guests to find their hotel (beats giving directions), used it all over Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, system is solid, maps are accurate. It reroutes quickly if you miss a turn/detour. If you have a RAZR or blackberry or any other USB powered device you can charge the MIO with the same charger. Best of all its cheap! Downfalls: volume could be louder, it doesn't say street name when turning, but does show it on the screen.
Amazon.com Product Description
Coming to the United States after making a splash across Europe, the TomTom ONE is a complete portable GPS vehicle navigation device with an incredible range of features. A sleek design, comprehensive wireless capabilities, and a sharp display combine to make the TomTom ONE a vital companion on the road. Like TomTom's other navigation systems, ONE gives you coverage in all fifty of the United States.
The TomTom ONE's 3D driving view offers a clear picture of the road and maneuvers ahead. See the ONE in detail.
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TomTom PLUS services give you the latest traffic and weather conditions. You can also download additional city maps, voices, points of interest, and much more.
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The device's icon-driven menu system makes using the ONE a snap. View larger. |
Once you've input your destination, the ONE quickly calculates the best route. View larger. |
You can even change your route to avoid traffic and roadblocks. View larger. |
But it's not just the broad geographical coverage that makes the TomTom ONE special. The user-friendly design also puts it a step above other navigation systems. The crystal-clear multicolor display makes for exceptionally easy viewing of maps, routes, driving directions, and other traveling information, such as mileage and distance. Measuring 3.5 inches, the TFT display offers a resolution of 320 x 240 to provide brilliant two- and three-dimensional graphics. The device also features 32 MB RAM and 380 MHz CPU, making it responsive and zippy. Using the USB port and the provided cable, you can use your PC to add your own points of interest.
ONE provides clear and accurate turn-by-turn voice instructions, so that you don't have to take your eyes off the road while your vehicle is on the move. Voice instructions are issued at a speed-sensitive volume, so as your vehicle's engine becomes louder or quieter as your speed changes, the volume adjusts itself accordingly, guaranteeing clear and easy listening. And because voice instructions are available in over 30 languages, just about anyone will find the TomTom ONE to be an invaluable system.
With its touch-sensitive screen, the TomTom ONE puts programming and operation literally at your fingertips to make sophisticated technology simple. The built-in database offers thousands of points of interest for you to use as destinations or reference points as you plan your trip. ONE will also provide a selection of available routes, giving you the option of avoiding toll roads or choosing between the quickest or the most scenic routes. The database includes zip codes to simplify your route selection, and for extra convenience, the TomTom ONE lets you save the addresses of frequent destinations, making route planning easier and faster than ever. Other display features include a compass mode to assist you with directional orientation, and an anti-glare screen for optimal viewing even in direct sunlight.
For additional navigational features to assist with trip planning, the built-in Bluetooth connection provides access to TomTom PLUS subscription-based services, so that you can tune in to the latest traffic and weather conditions, as well as download additional city maps, voices, points of interest, and much more.
Weighing less than 10 ounces and measuring 4.33 x 3.5 x 1.34 inches, the TomTom ONE can be easily installed in any vehicle. An included windshield suction mount holds it in place. Plus, with an operating temperature range of an icy -10 degrees to a sweltering 55 degrees Celsius (14 to 131 degrees Fahrenheit), the navigator is durable enough for New England winters or Arizona summers. The TomTom ONE is powered by an internal lithium ion battery that can be charged from your vehicle's cigarette lighter with the included 12-24V adapter.
What's in the Box
TomTom ONE device, suction mount, car charger, USB 2.0 data cable, and installation CD with connection software and manual.
Customer Reviews:
IMHO Better than Garmin Nuvi 350!.......2007-12-30
Ok, since there's already so many reviews I doubt mine will get read, however I just wanted to add a few points for those considering this and the Garmin Nuvi 350.
My experience with navigation units includes OEM GUI based navs in Lexus, BMW & Mercedes, the text-based Becker Traffic Pro (used in Porsche's, BMW's, Ferrari, etc.) and now the TomTom One and Garmin Nuvi 350.
I purchased two TomTom's as gifts because of the Best Buy rating by Consumer Reports. I really wanted to get the Garmin Nuvi 350 based on advice from a friend who has done a lot of research and said it was the best for the money, but that would be too expensive.
Let me tell you, after driving using both units I prefer the One to the Nuvi 350. The Nuvi has more features, great battery life, better voice directions and faster calculation, but the One is clearer/easier to drive to, updates faster in tight areas where there are many turns and can be found for less than half the price.
The Nuvi 350 has some nice features; it can play MP3's, it has a long battery life without being plugged in, thus can be used for walking directions, slightly easier to use interface, blue tooth interface for phone and auto dimming. Maybe others... however, most of those features aren't needed in a navigation unit--better save the money and put it towards an unlocked iPhone instead :)). It all boils down to which unit is easier to drive to.
When you're in a big city with one turn after another, when you approach an "X" or "Y" intersection instead of "+", when the highways split funny, etc. in those cases I prefer the One. I don't recall once making a wrong turn with the One, however when my friend and I went to New York City (following Nuvi 350 directions), he made 3-wrong turns (didn't get on the correct highway) and lost 15-minutes, according to calculations, before he let me drive his car to actually get us to where we were going. Driving to his Nuvi 350 was a chore compared to the One. I almost took a few wrong turns myself... constantly had to read what's coming up next on the screen (it's TINY); It's dangerous and I'm sure the people driving behind us weren't very happy with the way we were driving.
Sorry for the run-ons, but if anyone is considering the Garmin Nuvi 350 over the TomTom One, I seriously hope that you try both before making your decision. I feel that the One is much easier to drive to, which to me is the point of having a GPS navigation unit. TomTom One certainly has some drawbacks to the 350, however given that the One can be found for hundreds cheaper, it's definitely the best buy. Two other friends have also purchased TomTom One's since.
First time GPS-er.......2007-12-29
My wife has always had difficulty with knowing which way she's facing when coming out of a store or office. No, its not a 'girl' vs 'guy' thing...she just has trouble orienting herself. When she saw a friend with a TOM-TOM One she thought it was the greatest thing going. And when she's driving she has the same orientation difficulties. She received her Tom-Tom for Xmas and used it successfully within 2 days. It was easy to set up, easy and fun to use. And now she won't let me play with it. 'Nuff said?
Couldn't live without it, now........2007-12-29
I gave this to my husband for a birthday present this past summer. I can't imagine how we ever traveled without it. I'm a avid map reader and excellent navigator, so I never saw the need for a GPS. I'm sold! We love to try out new routes around the busy traffic in Atlanta. I love being able to have an ETA. It's a fabulous product and a great price. My husband downloaded John Cleese's voice for the TomTom. It's so much more fun to hear him give directions than the factory voice.
Perfect!.......2007-12-29
This was a gift for my husband....
He has used it for many trips...and has been more than pleased with the results. For the price---I couldn't be happier!
TomTom Great.......2007-12-27
Was very happy with the process of purchasing this item and the speedy delivery with which it was delivered. The navigation system itself is amazingly easy to use and transport. Love it!
Average customer rating:
- Great GPS - Exceeded expectations
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LG LN740 Portable Navigation Device
Manufacturer: LG
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics
Vehicle GPS Systems
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Product Features:
- 4-inch touch-screen LCD color display with 320 x 240 pixels of resolution, selectable 2D/3D maps, and day/night views
- Turn-by-turn voice guidance with 16 different language options and street-name announcements, and complete maps of North America
- Includes millions of POIs, text-to-speech, real-time traffic information, an MP3 music player, and a photo viewer with slideshow functionality
- Highly-accurate SiRF Star III GPS receiver, internal lithium-ion battery, 1 GB flash memory, and an SD card slot
- Weighs 0.35 pounds, measures 4.3 x 3.2 x 0.7 inches (W x H x D), and is backed by a manufacturer's 1-year warranty
ASIN: B000OUX972
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Amazon.com Product Description
The LG LN740 Portable Navigation Device is highly portable, coming in at less than 0.8 inches wide, yet is also incredibly powerful. With all the functionality you need to get you where you are going in the best possible fashion, the LN740 not only provides you with accurate GPS navigation, but includes convenience features that make your trip more enjoyable as well.
The LG LN740 features a brilliant 3.5-inch touch-screen, and selectable 2D and 3D maps that are easy to read. View larger. |
The turn-by-turn voice guidance system is pre-loaded with a map of North America. |
The navigator includes up to 1.7-million POI's (points of interest). |
The LG LN740 utilizes a brilliant, four-inch touch-screen LCD display with 320 x 240 pixels of resolution and 260,000 colors. This screen provides you with clear, selectable 2D and 3D map views and menus that are easy to read at a glance, and features auto zoom, and day and night views that you can manually switch to, ensuring you can see no matter what your lighting conditions. And not only does this navigator quickly display your routing based upon your user-selected preferences, but provides you with turn-by-turn voice guidance with 16 different language options, even announcing street names so you can keep your eyes on the road during more stressful driving circumstances. As an added convenience, the LN740 also provides you with text-to-speech voice guidance in English, Spanish or French. And especially important to the daily commuter, this unit provides you access to Traffic Information Service (comes with a free 90-day trial), so you can outsmart road delays with access to real-time traffic information in 50 North American cities.
Pre-loaded with complete maps of the United States (including Puerto Rico) and Canada, the LN740 comes ready for you to travel throughout North America right out of the box. This navigator even includes millions of POIs (points of interest) so you can quickly find restaurants, gas stations, airports, hotels, ATMs, and other important nearby services, and instantly route to them with a simple tap on the screen, giving you local expertise at your fingertips. And while you are getting there, the LN740 provides you with speed indication, estimated time of arrival, and distance to your destination. This unit also provides you with a multi-stop planner, detour options, fastest and shortest routing options, and an automatic route recalculation, as well as vehicle and pedestrian navigation modes so you can take it with you when you are out of the car and walking the last stretch.
More than just a convenient navigation device, the LN740 has a built-in MP3 music player so you can take all your favorite songs with you to listen to on the road. What's more, this unit includes a photo viewer that allows you to bring you family photos with you, or view your favorite pictures from the trip while you are still on vacation, and even play them as a digital slide-show while travel. The music player accepts both MP3 and WMA digital music formats, while the photo viewer can display either JPEG or BMP digital pictures. And though the controls and menu system are extremely simple and intuitive, if you need a bit of assistance, this unit provides a handy on-screen help system.
The LN740 achieves fast, and highly accurate mapping with a strong signal reception via its SiRF Star III GPS receiver, and provides you with up to six hours of use from its rechargeable, internal lithium-ion battery. The LN740 comes with 2 GB of internal flash memory for storing maps, POIs, MP3s, and photos, as well as including an SD card slot for unlimited memory expansion, a USB port for fast data transfers from your PC, and an FM RDS-TMC antenna jack for receiving real-time traffic information. The stylish black-on-black LG LN740 navigation device weighs only 0.44 pounds, measures just 4.5 x 3.5 x 0.7 inches (W x H x D), and is backed by a manufacturer's one-year warranty.
What's in the Box
LG LN740 portable navigator, a windshield mount, a dashboard mount disc, a 12-volt car power adapter, a home AC power adapter, FM traffic antenna, a carrying case, a USB cable, a back-up map CD, a back-up installation CD, a quick-start guide, a user's manual CD and warranty information.
Compare all LG Portable GPS Navigators
Model
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LN740 |
LN735 |
LN730 |
Screen Size and Type
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4-inch touchscreen LCD
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3.5-inch touchscreen LCD
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3.5-inch touchscreen LCD
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Preloaded Map Coverage
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US/Canada/Puerto Rico
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US/Canada/Puerto Rico |
US/Canada
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Preloaded Points of Interest
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Millions
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Millions
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Up to 1.7 Million
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Traffic Capability
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yes, (90 Day Free Trial) |
no
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no
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Color
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Glossy Black/Black
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Glossy Black/Black
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Silver/Black
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| Estimated Time of Arrival |
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| Distance to Destination |
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| Multi-Stop Planner |
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| Detour Options |
0.1/0.3/1/2 Mile Detours |
0.1/0.3/1/2 Mile Detours |
0.1/0.3/1/2 Mile Detours |
| Turn-by-Turn Voice Guidance |
16 Language Options |
16 Language Options |
16 Language Options |
| Speed Indicator |
· |
· |
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| Fastest Route/Shortest Route Options |
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· |
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| Auto Route Recalculate |
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· |
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| Navigation Modes |
Vehicle/Pedestrian |
Vehicle/Pedestrian |
Vehicle/Pedestrian |
| Text-to-Speech Voice Guidance |
English/Spanish/French |
English/Spanish/French |
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| Memory Type |
Internal Flash |
Internal Flash |
Internal Flash |
| GPS Positioning |
SiRFstarIII |
SiRFstarIII |
SiRFstarIII |
| Memory Capacity |
2GB |
2GB |
1GB |
| Battery Life |
Up to 6 Hours |
Up to 4 Hours |
Up to 4 Hours |
| Battery Type |
Internal Li-Ion |
Internal Li-Ion |
Internal Li-Ion |
| Music Playback |
MP3/WMA |
MP3/WMA |
MP3/WMA |
| Photo Viewer |
JPEG/BMP |
JPEG/BMP |
JPEG/BMP |
| SD Card Slot |
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| USB Port |
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| FM RDS-TMC Traffic Antenna Jack |
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| Main Unit Dimensions (W x H x D) |
4.5" x 3.5" x 0.7" |
4.3" x 3.2" x 0.7" |
4.3" x 3.2" x 0.7" |
| Main Unit Weight |
0.44 lbs |
0.35 lbs |
0.35 lbs |
| Dimensions w/Packaging (W x H x D) |
8" x 5" x 5" |
8" x 5" x 5" |
8" x 5" x 5" |
| Warranty |
1 Year Parts/90 Days Labor |
1 Year Parts/90 Days Labor |
1 Year Parts/90 Days Labor |
| Day/Night Mode Switching |
Manual/Auto |
Manual |
Manual |
| Speaker Type |
Mono |
Mono |
Mono |
| Screen Resolution |
320 x 240 |
320 x 240 |
320 x 240 |
| Colors |
260K |
260K |
260K |
| Map View Options |
2D/3D/Day/Night |
2D/3D/Day/Night |
2D/3D/Day/Night |
| Auto Zoom |
· |
· |
· |
| On-Screen Help |
· |
· |
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Product Description
GPS satellite navigation unit with built-in antenna * car/home power adapters, USB cable, carrying case and built-in rechargeable battery with up to 6 hours of life * 4 million points of interest * 2GB internal flash memory preloaded with maps of the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico * TMC traffic-info receiver kit (additional subscription fees required after free 3-month trial) *
Customer Reviews:
Great GPS - Exceeded expectations.......2007-10-21
After reading mixed reviews I decided to give this unit a try. Coming from a Lowrance Iway 500c, I was looking for the newer sirfstar III receiver as well as faster routing and quicker satellite acquisition. The LG excelled at all three.
- Great satellite acquisition times, about 5 min for the first cold start and then almost instantaneous for subsequent reconnections. The unit has a sleep feature which seems to keeps the unit on similar to that of a laptop without having to reload maps, the OS, etc.
- Quick routing takes under 5 seconds for the initial destination. If you miss a turn, the unit reroute quick enough to make the next turn. Likewise, the logic of the system is pretty good, which will take to on a different route if optimal rather than trying to get you to U-turn back.
- Very accurate location plotting compared to my old GPS. I was impressed by the system mapping me on which lane direction i was traveling (North vs South, etc) and the maps included even the small police-only paths located in the medians.
- The display and speaker both seemed lacking at first in terms of brightness and sound quality, but upon actually use on a 2 day trip in the NY/NJ/PA area and over 300 miles of driving I found that everything worked well. The screen once located about 2-3 feet away on the windshield looks more than acceptable and the speaker works great once you get used to what it sounds like and to somewhat listen for it if you are blasting your music. The layout is simple yet effective, showing your distance to next turn, and the unit doesnt annoying repeat commands from too far away (go straight for 10 miles, 5 miles, then 2 miles etc).
For the price and the features you cant go wrong. No GPS is perfect -- the garmins Nuvi's dont have multistop routing and the TomTom One still uses Teleatlas maps. Both are more expensive and dont include text-to-speech which makes it a difficult comparison. Going to their next series with advanced features adds on another $200-300 or nearly double the cost. Give the LG a chance and I think you will be pleasantly surprised.
Good and bad.......2007-05-23
I bought this unit when it first came out, because it has the TMC (FM traffic update) built in and a 4-inch screen for much less than the Garmin. Before this I bought the TOMTOM One.
Overall, this unit has been good. It does what the box says it does... But here are my improvements...
1. The map is still 2006 even though it was released in 2007. (the TOMTOM had a newer map)
2. Points of Interest (POI) - lets you find spots by category, either near destination or current location. An option for along the route would be good. Also...sometimes it is hard to figure what category something is in. there is no general search by company name. (It does however have a nice feature that I can click on say Starbucks, and it shows all the Starbucks as I drive by them - kind of nice)
3. When in the menus, you have to keep backing out to get back to the map (sometimes several clicks while driving). It would be nice to have one button to go back to the map.
4. When it calculates routes... I am not sure the logic takes into account turns. It often has me making more lefts and rights than is needed.
5. Traffic updates... it automatically recalculates routes to advoid traffic, but I get the feeling it does not advoid traffic congestion until it is with 3-5 miles. On long routes where I could take two freeways... one is closed. It has me take the closed on then, I notice it changes the route when I approach the closed part of the freeway, instead of in the beginning.
So... I am not sure how this compares to other units. I only had the TOMTOM for a day, but it needed a wireless internet connection from a PDA or something to get traffic updates. If you have a wireless connection or don't want the traffic feature, I like the TOMTOM better. Otherwise, this is a good unit for the price.
Product Description
portable GPS satellite navigation unit with built-in antenna * includes car power adapter, USB cable, carrying case, and rechargeable battery with up to 5 hours of life * 4" color (480 x 272 pixels) touchscreen control * millions of points of interest * SD card slot (supports SDHC cards) *
Amazon.com Product Description, December 12, 2007
High-end audio equipment manufacturer Harman Kardon's continues to combine solid navigation with truly superb media player function in its GPS products, creating a bar for navigator/personal entertainment system convergence devices. They've improved their models this year with a fuller feature set.
This Year's Models
With their first line of GPS navigators released last year, H-K wisely stuck to the basics with their navigation. Perhaps that was the reason navigation worked so much better on Harman Kardon's devices than on some other navigators produced by manufactuer's whose core business was not GPS.
With basic nav nailed down however, Harman Kardon added a full feature set into this year's models. All of the new models -- the GPS-310, GPS-510, and GPS-810, -- come with text-to-speech for spoken directions with real street names, a photo viewer and MP3 player. The GPS-510 adds a video player and traffic data capability (from TMC Clear Channel). The GPS-810 has the same features you'd get on the top-end model from any manufacturer, and some you may not expect, including Bluetooth connectivity, traffic data, an FM transmitter that will deliver both directions and music through an open channel on your car's stereo system, and a nifty little Bluetooth remote.
4-inch WQVGA 480px x 272px high-resolution widescreen touch screen (actual size) |
Navigation
The main purpose of any car GPS device is to take you reliably from point A to B. Here the GPS-310 performs nicely indeed, providing several options for finding your destination. To get going you can select either a street address, a specific point of interest such as a gas station or restaurant, a recent or saved destination, a postal code, or an intersection (if you're not sure of the exact address). To speed up text entry, the unit employs an intelligent auto-completion feature that displays only the letters that spell an item in its database. This greatly reduces the letters from which you have to choose to tell it where you want to go.
Once it knows where you are headed, the device offers you the choice of shortest distance or most use of freeways or other high-speed arterials. You'll also find a trip planner that lets you lay out and save multiple destinations, as well as avoidance choices for routing your trip away from borders, toll roads, unpaved roads, ferries, and more. If you take a wrong turn or need to use a detour, the GPS-310 will automatically re-route you and get you back on your way.
And how did the GPS-310 perform out on the road? In a word, admirably. The responsiveness of the device and excellent user interface make it a joy to use. The GPS-310 also has an extremely fast and accurate GPS signal processor, so it locks, calculates and recalculates routes, and responds to commands quickly. One of the hardest things for a manufacturer without a long history in building GPS navigators is getting the routing algorithms correct, so it was nice to see that Harman Kardon seems to have gotten this right. In most cases, the device decided on logical and efficient routes, too--something that can't be said of all GPS devices out there.
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Intuitive interface is easy to operate.
See route planning details. |
Setup and Interface
Setup is as easy as turning the device on, since it comes loaded with maps of the U.S. and Canada. On first bootup, choose from English, Spanish, or French language options for the spoken directions and interface menus.
Interacting with the GPS-310's touchscreen is delightfully intuitive and reliable; there's really no need for a stylus or navigation buttons, which simplifies things on the road. The division of the main interface into four main quadrants is a helpful touch, and it's refreshing to see manufacturers moving away from awkward icon-based menus. Instead of drilling down through lists of icons, all of the GPS-310's options are presented on simple, color-coded shapes. That said, we were a little puzzled by the use of the "Source" menu key, which takes the user back to the main menu from any point in the interface. It's a useful feature, but why not call this the "Home" button instead?
The screen itself is sharp and clear, offering great resolution and clarity in all driving conditions. The map screen is a sight to behold, offering delightfully crisp 3D images, as well as excellent responsiveness when zoomed and panned. Likewise, the interface for music playback ispleasantly uncluttered, responsive, and well thought-out. One problem in our unit, though, was the lack of a sleep mode. The device's screen will stay on at full illumination when it's left idle--even when running on battery power. There's also no sleep button on the device. |
Accurate, detailed 3D navigation, and turn-by-turn directions. |
Use the unit's touch screen to enter address locations. |
An intuitive menu lets you switch quickly between music, video, and navigation options. | |
Multimedia
The GPS-310 strives to be much more than just another GPS device in a crowded market, and that's likely why Harman Kardon has polished the multimedia features of the device so well. With support for MP3 and WMA music files, the music player has a refreshingly intuitive user interface and good sound quality. It's a cinch to browse music on your SD card by artist, album, genre, playlist, and song. Another nice touch is that you can keep the music playing while the unit is in navigation mode.
Design
The GPS-310 is solidly built--something we expect from Harman Kardon--and it instills a sense of confidence that it can survive the bumps of bruises that come with the mobile lifestyle. Measuring approximately 4.5 inches wide by 3.5 inches high, and a little over half an inch thick, the device is only a little chunkier than your average PDA or Smartphone. The clean lines of the GPS-310 are enhanced by a complete lack of buttons; all interaction with the device happens between the touchscreen and your finger. In the interest of simplicity, there is not even a stylus that can fall to the floor and roll under the seat of your car.
The only button you'll find on the device is the recessed power button on the top, right next to the SD card slot. The slot accepts cards with up to 4 GB of capacity. There's also a small jog wheel on the right side for volume and display brightness control. Below this dial you'll also find a mini-USB port that serves double duty for both charging and PC-to-device data transfers, as well as a standard 3.5-millimeter headphone jack. Meanwhile, you'll find a pinhole reset button on the bottom, as well as a hold switch on the left side for deactivating the touchscreen. Lastly, the back of the unit sports a small audio speaker and a port for an optional GPS signal booster antenna.
Pros
Excellent user interface
Fast, accurate GPS performance; good mapping capabilities
Polished, user-friendly music playback
Cons
Minor lag during some operations
No sleep or low power standby function
What's in the Box
GPS-310NA portable navigator, 5-hour lithium-polymer battery, USB 2.0 cable, carrying case, fold-flat windshield/dashboard mounting bracket, car charger, quick-start guide
Customer Reviews:
4.3" widescreen display w/TTS for $300.......2007-12-20
Pros:
. 4.3" (480x272) screen with text-to-speech for $300.
. Integrated antenna
. Clean, uncluttered, and mostly intuitive interface
. Destinations easy to enter - more on this feature below
. Large "buttons"
. Touch screen requires only a light touch
. Nicely contoured case with a high quality feel
. Suction cup mount nicely designed
. Unit clips in and removes from the mount very easily
. Charges via the USB cable (undocumented)
. Boots instantly
. Volume dial
. Bright screen
. Built-in MP3 player
. A nice compact slipcover is included
Cons:
. It takes awhile to lock on to the satellites. I haven't timed it, but it's much slower than my Garmin Street Pilot 2720.
. I haven't figured out how to save the "current location" to a favorite. Please tell me how to do this as this could be a deal breaker!
. Screen brightness doesn't automatically adjust to the conditions. It switches between Day and Night modes automatically, but not the brightness. Fortunately changing the brightness requires only a few touches.
. Screen can be hard to read in bright daylight.
. Only one choice of female voice. I like the Australian English voice on my Garmin.
. The spoken directions are not as concise as my Garmin, and the unit tends to repeat itself, which is either helpful or annoying depending on my mood.
. No option to prompt the unit to repeat itself, such as if you don't hear the directions over a loud stereo. In fairness, I don't know of any portable GPS units that offer this feature.
. The map is missing some streets vs. my Garmin
. A few options are non-intuitive to reach. This isn't a major problem since there aren't that many options vs. some of the more high-end GPS units, but that makes these few occasions all the more vexing.
. Does not display speed. I like this feature of my Garmin. There also is no "trip computer" although I don't use this feature much.
Top three features:
1. Large high resolution wide screen.
2. Text-to-Speech.
3. Destination entry feature:
As you enter letters in a city or street name, any letters that aren't possible are grayed out. For example, maybe you enter a city name beginning with H. You might then see all letters except A,E,I,O,U,Y grayed out because there are no cities with any other character following the H. This makes entry easier because (A) the next key is easier to find because there are fewer letters to choose from, and (B) touching the wrong key is less likely.
If I were buying a new GPS for myself, it would probably be a Garmin 750 for half again the price, but at the $300 price-point, the mostly minor compromises are acceptable.
Good unit but not perfect.......2007-12-06
I wanted a portable GPS unit with at least 4" display and text-to-speech feature. This is my first GPS. I would say the text-to-speech feature is a MUST; otherwise, you may get confused.
A 4" Garmin was too expensive and it didn't look very attractive.
I like Navigon because it made GPS for European cars, it had photo images of the streets, and it looked really good but I need to get the expensive high-end model for the 4" display (the free lifetime traffic info was very attractive too). However, it didn't have any audio and/or video features and several reviews indicated problems with navigation and the text-to-speech.
I could pick TomTom but I liked HK. I picked it has mp3 feature. I wanted the GPS 510 video one but that costed more than I expected. Anyway, I guess I expected too much from HK.
As a basic GPS unit, it's great, especially with the large screen and text-to-speech feature. The display will adjust day/night automatically.
Pro:
1. 4" display, looks beautiful, solid built.
2. It's very easy to use.
3. Speech is clear.
4. Re-routing is very quick (usually takes 5-6 seconds).
5. You can do navigation and listen to music at the same time.
6. It's not too difficult to learn all the features.
7. Long battery life (I think it's 5 hours).
Con:
1. The initial search for GPS signal is very slow, up to several minutes.
2. I turned on all the POI but I don't see them all the time. Most of the time, the unit will tell me turn on which street and then tell me to turn right or left to a ramp but sometimes it tells me to turn left/right after 200 ft. If I set my routing priority to shortest time instead of shortest distance, it will try to get me on the highway even though it is a much longer route.
3. I don't know how to get the most updated map...I am sure it does not
have some of the 2007 constructions.
4. As someone commented on the older model, GPS-300, the speaker was not good for music. I used the unit to play mp3 songs on a SD card (not included) and it didn't sound good. Yes, it's a HK! It may be good for radio programs or sermons.
5. The "quick user guide" and the owner's manual on the HK website are the same. They are way too simple. You need to explore the unit for different features. The guide scared me. I thought I need to charge the unit in my car all the time but someone mentioned you can use the USB cable to charge it from a PC. Yes, I tried it but it didn't tell me when it was fully charged.
I bought the dash mount unit but this GPS unit cannot be sticked to it tight. The unit will move a little bit at a time but it will not fall out from the dash mount.
I am still ok with the unit but I didn't focus too much on the mp3 feature and tried TomTom.
Easy to use. Great value........2007-12-02
The unit gets amazingly quick GPS locks. Typically less than 15 seconds, and often just a few. The UI is extermely easy to use. Very snappy graphics and operation. No owner's manual is necessary. Has all the features you would expect from a unit this price. Even has 12M POI which is 2x to 9x the number that other units have. I played with the unit a little at BestBuy before buying it. What sold me is the TTS feature that announces street names in the directions (Turn on Lincoln Ave instead of just Turn Left). It was the cheapest one there that had this feature. When I compared the TTS quality with that of the more expensive units, the h/k GPS-310 won hands down. The others sounded like robots. This unit sounds much more natural. Easy decision. Great product. Fantastic price.
A CLEAN unit, very nice........2007-11-30
I have used both the Tom Tom and the garman Nuvi and I find the GPS-310 to be superior in many ways.
The onscreen display is very intuitive and I really like the widescreen look on such an inexpensive unit. My wife loved it and it has the look and feel of a much more expensive unit. The trip information is shown on the left and is very clear about upcoming turns, distances and the like.
The windshield mount is especially nice and allows a great degree of adjustment and is much smaller and cleaner than my others I have. I don't like such a big block of stuff stuck to my windshield. The unit itself is very thin and just has a very clean look to the whole unit. It is much easier to use that the TomTom as well with fewer menus needed to be accessed to do all of the basic stuff.
The music player works well with artist search, playlists, etc. I synch a few SD cards with my PC and I use it on trips, very slick
Product Description
GPS NAV ONE 5000 5" TOUCHSCREEN
Customer Reviews:
Great Nav System.......2007-12-23
For the price this is probably the best nav system you can get. The only hitch is it does have a fatal error screen every now and then but you just turn it off and back on and it is ok.
Cobra GPS NavOne 5000.......2007-11-28
THE GOOD:
The unit's 5" screen is incredibly clear; spoken street names are loud and clear; menu is so easy to understand the unit could be figured out just by navigating through screens. The "Go Home" button is great. If you're lost ... click "Go Home" and the unit directs you to any location set as "Home". Lots of great features, millions of points of interest; the Real-Time Traffic Information can be accessed with separate purchase of a Traffic Data Receiver. I'm not disappointed that I did not have to pay for something I did not need/want right now.
The unit should be fantastic once the software bugs are worked out. Cobra has been extremely responsive to questions/issues
Nav-Mat Portable GPS Dash Mount
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Scosche CL3 adapter Converts a cigarette lighter into two power plugs
Magellan 980824 Universal Floor Mount
