Very Very Good For the MONEY
By Gravy from Milton PA on 5/5/2008
Describe Yourself:
Bad With Directions, Cant read map while drivi
How long have you owned it:
One-to-three months
Pros:
Acquires Satellites Quickly, Compact, Easy Menus, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Reliable Performance, Simple Controls
Best Uses:
Faster Routes, Finding Specific Address, Planning Trips, Rural Navigation, Urban Navigation
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
It was very easy to use and set up. it did do everything that i expected it to do then a little extra!!!! The only thing i wish that it would have is showing how many lanes the highway is. that would be helpful at some points. It guided me 1500 miles with no problems. but the one time that i didnt listen to it cause i thought i knew where i was going. yeah should have, cause i went an hour out of my way so i went back to not turning it off!!! AA++++
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By chip b from spartanburg south carolina on 4/30/2008
Describe Yourself:
Frequent Traveler
How long have you owned it:
A month or less
Pros:
Acquires Satellites Quickly, Compact, Easy Menus, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Reliable Performance, Simple Controls
Best Uses:
Faster Routes, Finding Specific Address, Geocaching, Planning Trips, Rural Navigation, Urban Navigation
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
This gps is great. I work for a emergency medical service as a paramedic and this device is truly a life saver.Its very easy to program and very accurate. Mins are critical in our business and this unit handles the job.
By BULL RIDER
from WASHINGTON, N.C. on 4/27/2008
Describe Yourself:
Frequent Traveler
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Pros:
Acquires Satellites Quickly, Compact, Easy Menus, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Reliable Performance, Simple Controls
Cons:
NEED MORE MOUNT OPTION
Best Uses:
Faster Routes, Finding Specific Address, Geocaching, Planning Trips, Rural Navigation, Urban Navigation
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
CON: NEED TO COME UP WITH MORE TYPES OF SUCTION WINDOW MOUNTS. FOR CARS WITH A LONG WINDSHIELD PUTS MR TOM MORE THAN A ARMS REACH AWAY.
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By Tony from Tampa Florida on 4/17/2008
Describe Yourself:
Frequent Traveler
How long have you owned it:
A month or less
Pros:
Acquires Satellites Quickly, Compact, Easy Menus, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up
Cons:
Inaccurate, Short Battery Life
Best Uses:
Faster Routes, Finding Specific Address, Planning Trips
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
This thing is junk for example
It tells me to stay in right lane to make a left hand turn
Then I gave it a simple test take me to the post office I followed the insructions to the letter it took me to someones driveway about 3 miles from the post office well there was a mail box so I think it thought that was good enough
Outside of looking cool in my truck it was money not well spent
I will not throw out my paper maps just yet
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By Traveler from MD on 4/6/2008
Describe Yourself:
Frequent Traveler, Gearhead
How long have you owned it:
Three-to-six months
Pros:
Acquires Satellites Quickly, Compact, Easy Menus, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Simple Controls
Best Uses:
Faster Routes, Planning Trips, Rural Navigation, Urban Navigation
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Only complaint is some times it takes me right to the address I entered and some times I'm two blocks away. Right street just wrong address. Very satisfied other wise especially when I don't have to travel back to a main road to get to my new destination. Takes me across country roads I would have avoided before. Saves me time and money. Can't go wrong with this one.
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By Vthockeydad from Burlington, VT on 4/4/2008
Describe Yourself:
Frequent Traveler
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Pros:
Acquires Satellites Quickly, Easy Menus, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Reliable Performance, Simple Controls
Best Uses:
Finding Specific Address, Planning Trips, Rural Navigation, Urban Navigation
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Love it. Very simple to use and while there are times it does not pick the best route, it has been very helpful. For the money, I find it a great buy. I highly recommend it.
Only complaint is the suction cup does not work well in very cold weather. Keeps falling off the windshield.
By rjb
from West Covina CA on 4/2/2008
Describe Yourself:
Frequent Traveler
How long have you owned it:
One-to-three months
Pros:
Compact, Easy Menus, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Reliable Performance, Simple Controls
Cons:
Acquires Satellites Slowly, Short Battery Life
Best Uses:
Faster Routes, Finding Specific Address, Urban Navigation
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
I found it useful to practice with device on known routes, to learn its little quirks. I've used it several times to get to places I didn't know, and it lead me right to the door. All of the points of interest, however, aren't shown. For example, there's a fire station less than a mile from my home which doesn't show up on the instrument's maps. Great for finding 7-11s and Starbucks.
By Big Al from Kennewick, Washington on 4/1/2008
Describe Yourself:
Technically Challenged
How long have you owned it:
One-to-three months
Pros:
Acquires Satellites Quickly, Compact, Easy Menus, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Reliable Performance
Best Uses:
Faster Routes, Finding Specific Address, Planning Trips, Rural Navigation, Urban Navigation
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Great item would purchase again.
By Ashley from Miami, FL on 3/19/2008
Describe Yourself:
Bad With Directions
How long have you owned it:
A month or less
Pros:
Acquires Satellites Quickly, Compact, Easy Menus, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Simple Controls
Best Uses:
Finding Specific Address
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Use to find places i am not familiar with!
By Susie from Washington DC on 3/15/2008
Describe Yourself:
Frequent Traveler
How long have you owned it:
A month or less
Pros:
Acquires Satellites Quickly, Compact, Easy Menus, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Reliable Performance, Simple Controls
Cons:
Sometimes takes long way
Best Uses:
Finding Specific Address
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
It's not bulky
Great product user friendly
By pearl from al on 3/15/2008
Describe Yourself:
Frequent Traveler
How long have you owned it:
One-to-three months
Pros:
Acquires Satellites Quickly, Compact, Easy Menus, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Reliable Performance, Simple Controls
Best Uses:
Faster Routes, Finding Specific Address, Geocaching, Planning Trips, Rural Navigation, Urban Navigation
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Product is user friendly, quick directions. Makes business travel much easier.
Excellent GPS, very easy to use.
By Joe from Wilmington Delaware on 3/10/2008
Describe Yourself:
Bad With Directions, Frequent Traveler
How long have you owned it:
A month or less
Pros:
Acquires Satellites Quickly, Compact, Easy Menus, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Reliable Performance
Best Uses:
Faster Routes, Finding Specific Address
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Very simple to use, is set up right out of the box, map updates online. I bought this for my 17 year old son to use. The only product I have found that is better, is the Tom Tom GO 720, that I use myself. It has more features.
another windows vista problem child
By sorry i have a computer with vista from wenatchee wa on 3/10/2008
Describe Yourself:
Frequent Traveler
How long have you owned it:
A month or less
Pros:
Acquires Satellites Quickly, Compact
Cons:
needs update to vista
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Tom Tom seems to work but you cannot do anything online with tomtom.com because it is not compatible with windows vista. one or the other needs to be updated to make this product a success in my house.
By Ross the Boss from Elizabeth, PA on 3/9/2008
Describe Yourself:
Bad With Directions
How long have you owned it:
A month or less
Pros:
Acquires Satellites Quickly, Compact, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Simple Controls
Best Uses:
Faster Routes, Finding Specific Address, Planning Trips
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Nice GPS for the buck, simple set-up. Started using it the same day of purchase... Navigation menu is a little confusing...
So much more than we hoped for. Fabulous
By Squab from Newfield, NJ on 3/9/2008
Describe Yourself:
Frequent Traveler
How long have you owned it:
One-to-three months
Pros:
Acquires Satellites Quickly, Compact, Easy Menus, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Reliable Performance, Simple Controls, Vary- makecorrected turn
Best Uses:
Faster Routes, Finding Specific Address, Rural Navigation
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
When we travel to Medical appointments,or, look for specialty stores within a 50 mile area it refreshes our memory for less traveeled routes. And traveling to nearby states to visit family, it is a good companion.
Not so great- figuring out how to keep the battery up between trips.
We just have a car charger. How do I make sure it is charged when we're going to use it?
By Pete from Cleveland, Ohio on 3/9/2008
Describe Yourself:
Bad With Directions, Frequent Traveler
How long have you owned it:
One-to-three months
Pros:
Acquires Satellites Quickly, Compact, Easy Menus, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Reliable Performance, Simple Controls
Best Uses:
Faster Routes, Finding Specific Address, Planning Trips, Rural Navigation, Urban Navigation
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
i use TomTom quite often, I'm very bad with directions, the best money spent this year, it's worth every penny, I'd recommend it to any frequent traveler,
Great product for the price
By sb from pa on 3/8/2008
Describe Yourself:
Bad With Directions
How long have you owned it:
A month or less
Pros:
Acquires Satellites Quickly, Compact, Easy Menus, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Reliable Performance, Simple Controls
Cons:
does not speak street nam
Best Uses:
Faster Routes, Finding Specific Address
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
I am a realtor and use to find houses
By kp from Brookfield, Massachusetts on 3/8/2008
Describe Yourself:
Frequent Traveler, Technically Challenged
How long have you owned it:
One-to-three months
Pros:
Acquires Satellites Quickly, Compact, Easy Menus, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Reliable Performance, Simple Controls
Best Uses:
Faster Routes, Finding Specific Address, Planning Trips
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
It gives you directions early enough before you have to make a turn so you can navigate safely
By Pat from Tampa, Fl. on 3/8/2008
Describe Yourself:
Bad With Directions
How long have you owned it:
A month or less
Pros:
Acquires Satellites Quickly, Compact, Easy Menus, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Reliable Performance, Simple Controls
Best Uses:
Faster Routes, Finding Specific Address, Planning Trips
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
To get directions for travel
More helpful than I expected
By Dave from Riverside,Ca on 3/8/2008
Describe Yourself:
Bad With Directions
How long have you owned it:
One-to-three months
Pros:
Acquires Satellites Quickly, Compact, Easy Menus, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Reliable Performance, Simple Controls
Best Uses:
Finding Specific Address, Urban Navigation
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
It provides reassurance in finding new destinations
By Prince from Ohaio on 3/7/2008
Describe Yourself:
Bad With Directions
How long have you owned it:
A month or less
Pros:
Acquires Satellites Quickly, Compact, Easy Menus, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Reliable Performance, Simple Controls
Best Uses:
Faster Routes, Finding Specific Address
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
I used this product with in my city it is good, I would recommend this.
Note: You can not stay on the battery. Battery life is very short.
use too much the time to run on the road
By happy from millbrae, ca on 3/7/2008
Describe Yourself:
Frequent Traveler
How long have you owned it:
A month or less
Cons:
Difficult Menus, Short Battery Life
Best Uses:
Faster Routes, Finding Specific Address
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
may be I am stupid, this GPS sometime make me angry, and use too much the time that place I need go there.
By Gabermiester from New Haven, CT on 3/7/2008
Describe Yourself:
Gearhead
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Pros:
Acquires Satellites Quickly, Compact, Easy Menus, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Reliable Performance, Simple Controls
Best Uses:
Urban Navigation
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
For [$] this is a great unit. I thought it did street announcements, but it does not and they are not necessary
By Patty from Zanesville, OH on 3/7/2008
Describe Yourself:
Frequent Traveler
How long have you owned it:
A month or less
Pros:
Acquires Satellites Quickly, Compact, Easy Menus, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Reliable Performance, Simple Controls
Best Uses:
Planning Trips, Rural Navigation, Urban Navigation
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Very good for getting close to the destination but in some rural areas the house numbers are as much as a mile off from the site located by the unit.
Some newer roads are not on the map.
great product for the price
By joe the mover from blackwood, nj on 3/7/2008
How long have you owned it:
One-to-three months
Pros:
Acquires Satellites Quickly, Compact, Easy Menus, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Reliable Performance, Simple Controls
Cons:
Truck routes not availabl
Best Uses:
Faster Routes, Planning Trips
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
great gps
Not satisfied with the product
By Raj from Lakeland, Fl on 3/7/2008
Describe Yourself:
Frequent Traveler
How long have you owned it:
A month or less
Pros:
Compact, Easy Menus, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Simple Controls
Cons:
Acquires Satellites Slowly, Inaccurate
I tried in getting routes to popular airports like Orlando Airport (TX) and Brownsville Airport (TX). Some how it navigated me to back of the airport.. I might missed the flight in Brownsville, but my goodness the boarding was not closed when I drive on my own by inquiring the route in a AutoZone.
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By julz from maine on 3/7/2008
Describe Yourself:
Frequent Traveler
How long have you owned it:
A month or less
Cons:
Complicated Controls, Difficult Menus, Inaccurate
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
I will be returning the GPS as it is inaccurate and very hard to work.
By Pat from Harrisburg PA on 3/7/2008
Describe Yourself:
Bad With Directions
How long have you owned it:
A month or less
Pros:
Acquires Satellites Quickly, Compact, Easy Menus, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Reliable Performance, Simple Controls
Best Uses:
Finding Specific Address, Rural Navigation, Urban Navigation
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Easy to use, compact and portable
By M.A. from center city, east on 3/7/2008
Describe Yourself:
Frequent Traveler
How long have you owned it:
One-to-three months
Pros:
Acquires Satellites Quickly, Compact, Easy Menus, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Reliable Performance, Simple Controls
Best Uses:
Faster Routes, Finding Specific Address, Planning Trips
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
fun to use
By Tom from RI on 3/7/2008
Describe Yourself:
Frequent Traveler
How long have you owned it:
A month or less
Pros:
Acquires Satellites Quickly, Compact, Easy Menus, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Reliable Performance, Simple Controls
Best Uses:
Faster Routes, Finding Specific Address, Urban Navigation
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
My work has me traveling with many stops each day, and it has cut time off my day by getting me to my locations quickly, and on time.
By Frequent Navigator from Columbus, OH on 3/7/2008
Describe Yourself:
Frequent Traveler
How long have you owned it:
One-to-three months
Pros:
Acquires Satellites Quickly, Compact, Easy Menus, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Reliable Performance, Simple Controls
Best Uses:
Faster Routes, Finding Specific Address, Rural Navigation, Urban Navigation
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
I have owned two navigation systems prior, one by Dell, (a disaster) and a Pharos. Both required separate GPS locators and cords. This unit is all in one and there was no software that has to be loaded. A sturdier mount is my only suggestion - I love it so much I have purchased two for my elderly parents and one for my company car. I use is multiple times a day, and it is great even with rural locations.
TomTom ONE makes some mistakes
By Larry from Okoboji, IA on 3/7/2008
Describe Yourself:
Frequent Traveler, Technically Challenged
How long have you owned it:
A month or less
Pros:
Acquires Satellites Quickly, Compact, Easy Menus, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up
Cons:
Complicated Controls, Inaccurate, Very Poor Owners Manual
Best Uses:
Faster Routes, Finding Specific Address, Planning Trips, Rural Navigation, Urban Navigation
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Shortly after purchase we left on a 4,000 mile trip. For the most part my TomTom ONE did a good job. It was very helpful navigating through cities and finding a specific address. I did find on a few occassions it tried to direct me through a small town intead of around it. A couple of times it showed me a different road adjacent to the highway I was on. In summation, it certainly is not perfect, but very helpful.
I have recomended this item already
By dan dan the sewerman from Quincy IL on 3/7/2008
Describe Yourself:
Frequent Traveler
How long have you owned it:
One-to-three months
Pros:
Acquires Satellites Quickly, Compact, Easy Menus, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Reliable Performance, Simple Controls
Best Uses:
Faster Routes, Finding Specific Address
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
I have used the Tom Tom one for traveling for work it has preformed very well. Yes they all have little clitches, and it did once lead me to an incorrect location, but it was only two blockes off. The easy set up was great, it took me longer to get it out of the box. I find the windshield mount to be okay, its not as flimisy in my opinon as others think it is. This unit is great for the price, it does not have all the bells and whistles as the more expenive units have but thats what I wanted.
I would buy this product again
By I don`t have one from FL and MA on 3/7/2008
Describe Yourself:
Bad With Directions
How long have you owned it:
A month or less
Pros:
Acquires Satellites Quickly, Compact, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Reliable Performance
Best Uses:
Faster Routes, Planning Trips
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
I enjoy using it to find areas I don`t know its very helpful. Right now I don`t have anything to say bad about it.
By Chris from Milford, MA on 3/7/2008
Describe Yourself:
Bad With Directions, Frequent Traveler
How long have you owned it:
One-to-three months
Pros:
Compact, Easy Menus, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Reliable Performance, Simple Controls
Cons:
Acquires Satellites Slowly
Best Uses:
Faster Routes, Finding Specific Address
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
This product is very affordable and very useful for directions to get from poit A to Point B.
By Chris from Manchester on 3/7/2008
Describe Yourself:
Frequent Traveler
How long have you owned it:
One-to-three months
Pros:
Acquires Satellites Quickly, Compact, Easy Menus, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Reliable Performance, Simple Controls
Best Uses:
Finding Specific Address
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Great price and product
Yup...Works right outta the box!
By Floatin'fred from New Haven, CT on 2/26/2008
Describe Yourself:
Frequent Traveler, Technically Challenged
How long have you owned it:
A month or less
Pros:
Acquires Satellites Quickly, Compact, Easy Menus, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Simple Controls
Best Uses:
Finding Specific Address, Urban Navigation
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
It really does work great right out of the box...although it was really hard to get out of it's plastic package. Too bad the battery life isn't longer but it's still a great unit for the money. I couldn't get the password lock to work yet and the mounting disk I found out is not used on the windshield. (That wasn't very clear in the instructions!)
By Chem_navigator from Frederick, MD on 2/23/2008
Describe Yourself:
Bad With Directions
How long have you owned it:
A month or less
Pros:
Acquires Satellites Quickly, Compact, Easy Menus, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Reliable Performance, Simple Controls
Cons:
Flimsy Mounting, Short Battery Life
Best Uses:
Finding Specific Address, Planning Trips, Urban Navigation
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Accesories are not available in stores
By Floorguy from Charlotte, NC on 2/15/2008
Describe Yourself:
City Driver
How long have you owned it:
One-to-three months
Pros:
Compact, Easy To Read, Inexpensive basic GPS
Cons:
Acquires Satellites Slowly, Difficult to scroll maps, Short Battery Life
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
A good GPS for a great price [$]Does what a GPS is essentially for: find places. Maps need updating, but that is true for even the best Garmins. I noticed it would give me a long route for a Uturn sometimes, because it does not know a direct U turn is possible (strange). Estimated times are longer than actual ( for me that is better than if it was shorter). Free Map share is only for one year. I am very happy with this GPS especially for such a low price!
By LJ from the burg, va on 2/7/2008
Describe Yourself:
Bad With Directions, Frequent Traveler, Lazy
How long have you owned it:
One-to-three months
Pros:
Acquires Satellites Quickly, Australian Accent, Compact, Easy Menus, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Reliable Performance, Simple Controls
Best Uses:
Faster Routes, Planning Trips
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
This is the best GPS ever. My dad got it for me for christmas and i have used it ever since. i love to go away for the weekends and would always use his GPS. Tomtom proved to me that it is even better than his garmin one. It is so compact, and i love the fact you can get other voices than one standard one. *im particular to the australian accent!* go buy it
By Grammy from WV on 1/27/2008
Describe Yourself:
Frequent Traveler
How long have you owned it:
One-to-three months
Pros:
Acquires Satellites Quickly, Compact, Easy Menus, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Reliable Performance, Simple Controls
Best Uses:
Faster Routes, Finding Specific Address, Planning Trips
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Have found it to be accurate and very helpful in finding locations.
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This is quite simply......AWESOME !!
By Omar Patel - Pro Electronics Enthusiast from FL, USA on 1/27/2008
Describe Yourself:
Bad With Directions, Frequent Traveler, Gearhead
How long have you owned it:
Three-to-six months
Pros:
Acquires Satellites Quickly, Compact, Easy Menus, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Reliable Performance, Simple Controls
Best Uses:
Faster Routes, Finding Specific Address, Planning Trips, Rural Navigation, Urban Navigation
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
I have been a daily GPS user since 1999 when the first Garmin GPS' were $599 and didn't include any type of street level maps and auto routing. I have used them all including GPS software on laptops, on PDA's with bluetooth GPS receivers etc etc and this is handsdown one of the best I have used yet. I even owned the "better" Tom Tom ONE XL and got rid of it and kept this version because it is so small and compact. You DO NOT want to leave ANY GPS mounted on your dash or windscreen if you leave your car for even 5 minutes. I ALWAYS for years remove mine as soon as I get out of car and I have never had a break-in. You WILL get your car window broken eventually if you leave it mounted. Guaranteed...This one is so convenient to unclip and throw into the glove box or even slip into your pants pocket and use while walking around a new city. TIP. To protect it for cheap, buy a pair of babies socks in whatever cool color or design you want and slip the GPS into the sock for protective covering while not in use so you save the screen from scratches and dust.
Bottom Line.....Go buy this GPS now....
By Anthony from Leominster, MA on 1/25/2008
Describe Yourself:
Bad With Directions
How long have you owned it:
One-to-three months
Pros:
Acquires Satellites Quickly, Compact, Easy Menus, Easy To Read, Extremely Simplistic, Reliable Performance, Simple Controls
Best Uses:
Finding Specific Address, Planning Trips, Urban Navigation
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
This unit was purchased for my technically challenged father. With this in mind, for a cost effective, simple, reliable, and a well rounded GPS this is my #1 choice. My father has loved this unit from day one for its accuracy and simplicity. Anyone can use this unit with ease.
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You want a good product - get this !
By Bevy - I Drive for a living from Rochester Hills, Mi on 1/25/2008
Describe Yourself:
Bad With Directions, Frequent Traveler, Technically Challenged
How long have you owned it:
Three-to-six months
Pros:
Acquires Satellites Quickly, Compact, Easy Menus, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Reliable Performance, Simple Controls
Best Uses:
Faster Routes, Finding Specific Address, Geocaching, Planning Trips, Rural Navigation, Urban Navigation
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
What a great product. I use this for both personal and work related trips. It is so easy to set up and use. I hear it well and the screen can be seen easily. I am highly recommending this for anyone that is thinking about getting one.
By Traveling Mom from Rhode Island on 1/24/2008
Describe Yourself:
Frequent Traveler
How long have you owned it:
One-to-three months
Pros:
Acquires Satellites Quickly, Compact, Easy Menus, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Reliable Performance, Simple Controls
Best Uses:
Faster Routes, Finding Specific Address, Planning Trips
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
The only problem I had was with the windshield mount. In cold weather, it doesn't stay attached to the windshield very well.
By TR from OH on 1/24/2008
Describe Yourself:
Bad With Directions, Frequent Traveler, Gearhead
How long have you owned it:
A month or less
Pros:
Acquires Satellites Quickly, Compact, Easy Menus, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Reliable Performance, Simple Controls
Best Uses:
Faster Routes, Finding Specific Address, Geocaching, Planning Trips, Rural Navigation, Urban Navigation
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
It's a smart choice! I purchased two GPS units at Christmas. I gave the other brand to my brother, and kept the TomTom I got from Staples for myself! It's a wonderful and reliable unit! : )
I am a little disappointed so far
By Sandy from Blue Ridge, GA on 1/22/2008
Describe Yourself:
Frequent Traveler
How long have you owned it:
One-to-three months
Pros:
Acquires Satellites Quickly, Compact
Cons:
Inaccurate, Incomplete data base
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
I wish the data base were more complete. Many roads where I live in north Georgia are not in the data base (or are in error). Also the ETA is usually wrong (over estimates the length of time). The algorisim for speed must be too basic for accurate time estimates.
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By KosherPig from Port St. Lucie, FL on 1/22/2008
Describe Yourself:
Frequent Traveler, Gearhead
How long have you owned it:
One-to-three months
Pros:
Acquires Satellites Quickly, Compact, Easy Menus, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Reliable Performance, Simple Controls
Best Uses:
Finding Specific Address, Planning Trips
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Great value for the money. It is precise with directions and speed. Because of this, I was able to determine my speedometer is broken by 4mph as I tested it in other cars which matched it precisely. Used it on a trip from Florida to Kentucky and not only did it make the trip that much easier, it took me through some backroads to cut time.. roads I would never had ventured without the unit and roads that took me right through the beautiful Kentucky Thoroughbred Horse county. Ironically, on the local side, I found it does not always find the fastest routes, but does a great job on keep you on the main roads. For example, was in Orlando this weekend staying on I-Drive and played Golf just north of Disney. It wanted to take me through Disney to Hwy 192 rather than I-4 to 192, I-4 being the clear faster route. On occasion, it is off by 200-300 feet when turning onto private roads, but quickly adapts as in the case of my development. Would recommend this unit to anyone looking for a great value and unit!
By muhammad from Woburn on 1/22/2008
Describe Yourself:
Frequent Traveler
How long have you owned it:
Three-to-six months
Pros:
Acquires Satellites Quickly, Compact, Easy Menus, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Reliable Performance, Simple Controls
Best Uses:
Faster Routes, Finding Specific Address, Planning Trips
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
I find it very useful.Now I dont have to look at the maps.Great.
By Kim from Florida on 1/22/2008
How long have you owned it:
One-to-three months
Pros:
Acquires Satellites Quickly, Easy Menus, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Reliable Performance, Simple Controls
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Great for the price very accurate!
By Gerard from Atlantic Highlands, NJ on 1/22/2008
Describe Yourself:
Frequent Traveler
How long have you owned it:
One-to-three months
Pros:
Acquires Satellites Quickly, Compact, Easy Menus, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Reliable Performance, Simple Controls
Best Uses:
Faster Routes, Finding Specific Address, Planning Trips
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
This is a very nice, basic GPS. Would be nice if it had an SD slot for addional memory like its sibling TomTom One (per website). I thought this version also had an SD slot - my mistake for assuming, but still a very nice GPS for the money.
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By Wester from Forestville, MD on 1/22/2008
Describe Yourself:
Bad With Directions, Technically Challenged
How long have you owned it:
One-to-three months
Pros:
Acquires Satellites Quickly, Compact, Easy Menus, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Reliable Performance, Simple Controls
Best Uses:
Faster Routes, Finding Specific Address
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
This is the best device for anyone who can't follow directions. It talks to you as well as redirects you when you don't make the appropriate turn. I would HIGHLY recommend this product to everybody.
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See Places You Wouldnt See Without It
By Daniel S from Phoenix, AZ on 1/22/2008
Describe Yourself:
Gearhead
How long have you owned it:
One-to-three months
Pros:
Acquires Satellites Quickly, Compact, Easy Menus, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Reliable Performance, Simple Controls
Best Uses:
Faster Routes, Finding Specific Address, Planning Trips
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
We went on a trip from Phoenix, AZ to Austin TX. We were able to find resturants, hotels, and our bank in parts of town that we never would have went to without the GPS. It would take us right to the resturant and when we were done, right back to the interstate. No more paying premium prices from the roadside gas and food places that gouge travelers. I highly recommend this product! Con:It should remain plugged in as the battery life would not be good for using on a bike or a hike. Estimate internal battery life at about 5-7 hours.
Easy to use - Would reccomend
By Dude from Hilliard, Ohio on 1/22/2008
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