 "worked fine, but hard to update" | 2009-10-31 |
| - Reviewed By User: A3P91V7EY56YHX |
| This GPS has worked fine for me for a long time. But updating the maps is a real pain. No of course, new GPS are smaller and cheaper. Before I buy a new GPS, I will check on how easy or difficult it is to update the maps. |
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 "good buy" | 2009-10-11 |
| - Reviewed By User: A30M9CWDEH1NHQ |
| For under $100(refurbished) I do not think I could have made a better purchase. The device is very user freindly and easy to install.It comes with awindow mount, that works very well. The dashboard mount, however was not very effective and I would not recommend using it. As for the software, beware that it is very outdated (2005), and do not believe what you read, you will have to purchase the upgrades at around $70. As for the device itself, the voice directions are loud and clear (with 9 volume settings), and the device is very user frienldy, featuring 2d and 3d maps, with the option of spelling your address, business, destination etc. It also has a feature to save your location and that helped with the outdated map software.The battery life is excellent thus far, and a car charger was included. Home chargers have to purchased seperately. Other features include setting multiple stops before your final destinatation, menu options that seek out the closest resturants (asian, mexican, american,etc), gas stations, shopping malls, convenience stores, speciality stores etc. Further, the search option allows you to find locations in your vicinity eg. "Austin Walmart".The only real complaint besides the outdated map and the ineffective dashboard mount is the predictive text in the "enter address" field - the device does not allow you to enter the full name, but with an updated map version, I am sure it will find the address you are looking for. Overall, a good buy compared to the Tom Tom at a slightly higher price which has no voice navigation. |
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| "return on investment in one year" | 2009-09-21 |
| - Reviewed By User: AXKICTSMM7AYL |
| I must have used this for three years and still works like new , I take it for camping , snowmobiling, road trips, it never failed, this product is perfect. |
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 "Good.... but" | 2009-09-17 |
| - Reviewed By User: A63OOFE6QFOS9 |
Everything is perfect but it could not find satellite sometimes.
However, I am not sure that it is a problem from my GPS.
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| "Great for the absolute cheapest I could find" | 2009-07-18 |
| - Reviewed By User: A2I452T88P1WGY |
| This was the cheapest GPS I could find for sale. I have seen some random blow out specials slightly lower, but they are of an inferior product. I bought the refurbished version of this GPS. The maps are over a year old when you get it and even if you register you do not get a free update. I used it to travel and found it invaluable. Quick satellite communication and fast recalculations (for when you miss your turn anyway). The suction cup is amazingly strong. This is an older unit and is a little bulky. Given for $30 more you can get a thinner 4.3" unit I gave this a 4 star instead of a 5, if it were cheaper or thinner or a larger screen it would be a 5. |
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| "No problems" | 2009-06-03 |
| - Reviewed By User: A2C3HVJUK7A4K2 |
| Wow, I was surprised to see a bunch of problems on the 330 and 340. I've bought 6 of them for family members and friends of the family (2 330's and 3 or 4 340's) They range from 1 year to about 1 3/4 years old (all bought refurbished). I have never had a problem at all. Quick reception, maps are a little old but hey businesses open and close monthly anymore. Buying the update is expensive and a hassle but my maps in mine were over 3 years old and still useable but I just wanted to update it before lending it to sister for big trip. All in all, NO HASSLES OR PROBLEMS HERE!! Guess if it out of the box you'll be set. |
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