5 comments about Garmin 010-10723-01 Usb Mass Storage Pc.

1. Great USB cable for the garmin GPSs. Works great. A little expensive though.



2. Granddad forgot to bring his cable with him when he came for a visit. This is the replacement part. It does what it's supposed to do.



3. I can't believe the retailer I bought my GPS from didn't stock this item. Thank you Amazon.com for having those hard to find accessories.



4. Always shop around for things like this, but monoprice.com has the best quality and prices for all cables and more. I got this GPS cable for 73 cents and an hdmi 1.3 cable for like $9.



5. This cord works just as advertised. Plug it into both the computer and GPS system and you're done. Nothing to install, no hassles. Quick and efficient data transfer. Easy as pie to use.

5 comments about Garmin GPSMAP 76CSx Mapping Handheld GPS.

1. I bought this GPS to replace a GPSMAP 76cs that I dropped overboard on a sailboat race. I had to watch it float away as we sailed away from it. Anyhow, this GPS is a nice improvement. It acquires a signal faster and the map display updates much more quickly. I like that I can put a 2GB memory card in it and load lots of maps and change cards quickly. I have the City Navigator NT product, Lake Michigan and Lake Huron on the 2GB card with room to spare. The battery life is great. I can get more than a day out of a set of alkaline batteries. Navigation mode works very well for sailboat racing. I have used this to navigate very complex courses and it works well. I plan to upload tracks to MotionBased and analyze my racing performance. Now I just have to hold onto this one better and not lose it overboard.



2. This GPS is a bit big, but it is accurate and ez to use. Good value for the money. I would recommend this to anyone.



3. Battery terminals break easy.. Quite a few owners have complained about this problem on the 76csx forum..If it wasn't for the battery terminal problem, the 76csx would be a great unit.



4. I own several Garmin GPS units and am very happy with all of them. The only unit not worth the Garmin brand is the GPS 76CSX. Since I have several units, I can compare accuracies. The 6CSX is normally off by 10 to 20%. Garmin has replaced the unit three times and finally they told me that this unit is so sensitive it can be off a "bit". A "bit" in my book is not 10%, much less 20%. I bought the 76CSX to replace a Forerunner 305 and have since gone back to the 305.
   
   I would not recommend. Those that say it is very accurate have nothing to compare it to. I have compared to a Nuvi 660, and Edge 705, and a Forerunner 305 with the results being not very good for the 76CSX. For example, a 24 mile ride on my bike had the following: Edge 705 - 24..1, Forerunner 305 - 24.2, and the CSX - 29.6 miles. I walked 3 miles at a high school track and the 76CSX recorded 4.3 miles.



5. Leaves a breadcrumb trail showing you where you've been. Great for exploring and getting back safely.

1 comments about Garmin Nuvi 600 610 650 660 670 680 710 750 760 770, StreetPilot C510 C530 C550 C580 Zumo 450 550 12V Vehicle DC Cigarette Lighter Adapter Power Cable Charger - Comparable to Garmin 010-10747-03.

1. After about 15 uses, the car adapter that came with my Garmin Nuvi 660 broke. It was cheaply made, so I didn't want to spend the money on postage costs to have it repaired/replaced under the warranty. This Gilsson adapter is better made (heavier plastic), shorter in length (so it fits in my compact carrying case better, & it doesn't get in the way of my car's coin compartment like the Garmin did), easier to grip (unlike the Garmin, it has finger indentations & a tapered design), makes better contact with the power source, & costs less! Garmin users should note that the Gilsson adapter does not have the FM receiver that the Garmin has. I tried the Gilsson adapter in a car that has only a wire (in the window) antenna; that antenna, as you might imagine, gives lousy radio reception, so almost every FM station is considered by the Garmin to be am empty spot on the dial, even in a metropolitan area. This Gilsson adapter worked wonderfully in my particular situation--the Garmin's voice directions came through the FM radio loud & clear. For those of you needing a replacement (or second, as a back-up) adapter, I highly recommend this unit.

5 comments about Garmin Suction Cup Mount with 12-Volt Adapter for Nuvi 660 (010-10935-02).

1. I wanted an adapter for my second vehicle. It worked as well as the original.



2. After 8 months of using it (removing and reattaching) to my windshield, it starting to keep on falling off the windshield of my 2004 Toyota Sienna. It seems to be happening similar to the original suction cup that came with my NUVI 660.



3. I ordered a replacement for my suction-cup and A/C adapter in hopes that it would fix the periodic power-losses I am seeing with my Nuvi 660. I had my previous cable strung underneath my dashboard and up to the lower left-hand corner of my windshield which resulted in just a little bit of slack. However, when I went to replace the cable, I found that the A/C adapter cable that comes with this product is about 6 inches shorter than the stock cable that came with my Nuvi. It's not long enough to work with my current configuration...and I will now have to find an alternate means of mounting my Nuvi.



4. Wouldn't stick on my 2 vehicle ('95 4runner and 2000 Jetta), maybe because of the curved windshield. Bought the bean bag and am very happy with that. It's the way to go IMHO. You can than hide it when you leave the car leaving no telltale apparatus to tempt thieves.



5. We left our plug at a hotel who said no one ever turned it in, so we bought this and had no trouble at all with it. It came quickly and works great.

5 comments about Garmin Beanbag for Portable Friction Mount for Garmin GPS Units (Beanbag Only - Mount not Included).

1. Be sure you want only the beanbag without the mount-- Unless you've lost only the bag, this is not much use without the appropriate mount.



2. I have the 7200 Street Pilot with the 7" screen. The mount that came with this unit was for dash only, and it used adhesive for this purpose. I later had to pull the mount off when I needed to move the unit temporarily to another vehicle, and I cringed as I peeled it off, hoping I wouldn't damage the dashboard.
   
   The problem is in the past now with this beanbag mount. It works very well, even with this relatively large unit 7200 unit. I saw some reviews that said the beanbag would slide in some cases. My beanbag unit's friction is so good that it NEVER slides, but if my vehicle pitches wildly, such as on a rutty road, the beanbag mount will tip over. This is rarely a problem since one would not normally be navigating on such a road surface.
   
   I AM VERY PLEASED WITH THIS BEANBAG MOUNT



3. The base of the c530 mount is 2.5 inches. The docking station of this beanbag is less than 2 inches. Doesn't fit. Now I notice that the description has changed...no longer mentions my garmin model.



4. As you'd expect, this unit does exactly what you'd expect of it, no more, no less...BUT...MAKE SURE YOU ORDER THE BEANBAG SPECIFIC TO YOUR GARMIN. These are not interchangeable. I suggest you go to the Garmin website and make sure you are ordering the correct model Beanbag for your GPS unit.
   When our beanbag arrived, the mount included with our StreetPilot c550 would not fit. I had read a review by another poster who said Garmin provided him with the proper mount at no charge.
   I went to the Garmin site and submitted an email stating my mount wouldn't fit. After three days, when I didn't get a reply, I called their 800 number. The woman who responded was fairly snippy, telling me I should have purchased the beanbag directly from Garmin (price was 25% higher than Amazon) and suggested I return my beanbag to Amazon and order the proper one on the site.
   Amazon issued a return authorization immediately (as usual...even crediting me for my return freight charges!) and as soon as I returned it, got a response to my initial Garmin email, from a very nice, supportive gentleman in customer service, who told me a replacement mount was being sent to me free of charge.
   Draw your own conclusion...or better yet, just take the time to make sure you're ordering the right unit.



5. I already have one and liked it so much I bought one for my husbands Garmin GPS also.

5 comments about Garmin Nuvi 255 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator.

1. Let me set the scene for you: I arrive in Los Angeles at the airport, turn on my GPS system and instantly am ready to navigate. I then spend two days driving around Los Angeles not knowing where anything is located and haven't gotten lost once...
   
   The nuvi 255, as in my review title, is everything you need. Don't spend more because you think you'll need to talk for navigation or that you want to connect to some navigation service or whatever else they're selling. This is a small, FAST, device that you can easily carry with you when it isn't in your car. And folks, that's part of a portable GPS system: you can take it with you so it doesn't get stolen.
   
   I will give the following heads-up. The first time you calibrate the GPS system, it may take up to 10 MINUTES. Be patient, stand in a large open field, and don't move the device. Just let it sit. After that initial setup, you'll be walking on sunshine. Second, charging the device is easy. All you need is a standard USB cable that is used for most electronics. The downside, it doesn't show a progress bar on the screen as to when a charge is complete. Third, when you turn it on, make sure you have clear views of the sky from all directions. Otherwise, the system may not initialize properly. Plus, if you're in a city with tall buildings, you may be out of luck for getting signal (i.e. NYC, Philadelphia, Chicago). Normally, the difficultly comes from initially turning it on. After that, it's great.
   
   This device is FAST in recalculating routes. Mere seconds and boom, you're back on track. No downtime whatsoever. This is really amazing.
   
   You are given the option of navigation as a pedestrian or in a car. That is really great if you're on foot. You can easily switch between the two.
   
   NOW... my word of advice. SPEND THE MONEY to get the 255 with the "text-to-speech." When you're driving in traffic in an unfamiliar place, you don't want to have to constantly look over to read the street names on the device then find them on the street. It is worth the extra cash.
   
   All-in-all, I would recommend this to anyone and everyone. As I said to a friend today, it isn't often that I buy a piece of electronics equipment and have my expectations met and surpassed. As I continue to use it, new things continue to amaze me.



2. I literally hooked this product up in my car right as I got in for a 6 day trip visiting new and old accounts in Salt Lake City/Ogden/Provo/Logan (I live in the Denver area). I had NEVER used a GPS before. Once I got used to how I needed to input adresses (took about 2 minutes with the funky grid system SLC uses inputting E/W/N/S for streets)I was guided to all the new accoutns by voice/map without a problem.....I will never travel to new places without one of these again. This was way easy to use, just glanced at the quick start and was on my way.



3. This is the fourth GPS that I have tried. Initially I had the VZ Navigator system from verizon. It's a phone GPS and works very well. However, I had to discard that after I moved from Verizon.
   
   Then I got the top rated Nuvi Garmin 350. Garmin nüvi 350 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator with Text-to-Speech When I started using it, I realized that its navigation features where inferior to VZ navigator. I was surprised that a dedicated GPS had less features than a phone GPS. Few things that annoyed me with nuvi 350.
   1) It wouldn't show the distance or direction of next turn. I had to press the turn list, everytime I needed to check the distance to next turn. Also, since the direction of turn is not shown in advance, you could endup on the wrong lane before the turn.
   2) The arrival time shown on the display would not take into account the time zone. If you travel a lot between time zones, you are always forced to calculate the actual arrival time using the time shown on the display.
   3) It wouldn't remember the last entered city. You have to re-enter the city, everytime you enter an address.
   
   The only thing 350 had better than the phone gps was the bigger display. Anyway, my 350 got stolen recently. I was half happy that I could get a new GPS. I researched a little bit and figured that the Tomtom One 130S TomTom ONE 130S 3.5-Inch Touchscreen Portable GPS Navigator did not have any of the annoyances of nuvi 350. It would always display the direction and distance to the next turn. I liked the compact mounting setup of Tomtom very much. Also, the voice instructions were very clear although many reviewers had complained about voice quality. However, I was forced to return the GPS due to one major flaw. The voice instructions and the directions were not correct!!! When I had to go westbound, the GPS would instruct me to take the ramp to Eastbound direction. This happened on two instances and I decided enough is enough.
   
   Doing some further research, I figured that garmin has introduced a new model that fixes all of the shortcomings of nuvi 350. I have used it for about 2 weeks and I am very happy with the purchase. Although some reviewers have complained about the voice quality, I havn't had any difficulty in understanding the voice instructions. Apart from fixing the annoyances mentioned above, it also has some nice additional features.
   1) Faster GPS lock
   2) Speed limit display
   3) Internal antenna and slimmer profile; so easy to store in pocket.
   
   Overall nuvi 255 is the ideal GPS, atleast for now :-)



4. Works well and is accurate. Finds initial location quickly. Voices can be a little weird sounding (especially on street names) but can be understood. The biggest issue is about the keyboard, no qwerty option. Quite surprising.



5. Purchased to supplement the GPA in the car. Now my spouse can plan a trip at home in a relaxed atmosphere and then get into the car relaxed and focused on the road

5 comments about GARMIN Forerunner 405 Black GPS Enabled Sports Watch/ HRM.

1. I love the GPS feature that tracks the distance I have run. I travel a lot, and I enjoy the watch because I always know exactly how far I have run even when I am not on familiar paths. And the Training Center program does a great job of tracking progress. It's nice to be able to compare week to week how fast I am running and see how much further I am running. I was worried that the watch would feel big on my arm, but it does not bother me at all.



2. I had one of the first generation, oblong rectangular Forerunners. It was useless. It was uncomfortable to wear, took a long time to acquire location, and lost the satellite with any tree cover.
   This one is wearable in public without looking too geeky. It picks up the satellites very quickly (about a minute). Finally, it can handle tree cover well. The battery does not last a whole week, but I can live with that as the price of smaller size. The touch wheel is erratic but usable. My real issues are with data transfer. They went with wireless data transfer for some silly geeky reason. I suppose it would be useful if it somehow used the Bluetooth my laptop already has, but, drat, it uses some USB dongle as the wireless transmitter. So, when I want to download data to my laptop, I have to fish through my drawers to find the dongle, set a couple fiddly settings on the watch, and make sacrifices to the wireless vodoo god to bring the data over. So, if I have to hunt for the dongle, where is the advantage over hunting for a cable? Am I missing something? Basically wireless is cool but has no advantage for a laptop user (IMHO).
   There is no MacOSX wireless driver yet. They promise it within weeks. It does work with XP on a MacBook running under VMWare 2. Too bad they didn't just ditch the wireless data transfer. A driver for USB wireless transfer would probably be easier to write (not that they would have considered developing the Mac driver at the same time as the Windows driver....).



3. Overall I like the watch. Like anyone who has spent $350 on a gadget, I went through a period of buyer's remorse when the negative reviews on this watch weighed heavily in my mind. But I've gotten used to the foibles, and am now preparing to buy a second one of these watches for my wife. The thoughtful negative reviews I've read are generally true, and the question you must face is: will you be ok with it.
   
   I use the watch 3x-4x weekly for running & heart rate training, following a metabolic test and training routine suggested by the pro at my gym. My wife began this program first, and got set up on workout routines that are like 2 minutes at one heart rate, followed by 1 minute at another heart rate, etc. She was using a Nike heart rate monitor that didn't allow such programming, so she started wearing a second watch so that she could keep track of times and heart rate more easily.
   
   The Garmin software for setting up such a workout is EASY, and using it during a run is as simple as it ought to be. I run Windows XP and have had very little trouble with the sync; when I walk in the door with my gym bag, the computer and watch find eachother like long-lost lovers, and exchange information without being prompted. By the time you set your bag down, the computer pulls up data on your run. Really slick.
   
   I also like looking over the data that comes out at the end. It's been rewarding to see how my pace is improving and heart rate is recovering more quickly after intense bursts. I'd like to get my 5k below 20 minutes, and I can watch my progress toward that goal. A weakness of the PC-based software is the map. The built-in basemap is so coarse as to be almost useless. Don't expect to use this map to plan routes.
   
   You can transfer up to 25 workout routines to the watch, customized for pace, heart rate, distance, calories, whatever. The watch displays are also customizable, showing the data that I want to see at a glance while running (like how long until this interval is over!).
   
   I had some initial trouble getting used to the touch screen. I seriously question the wisdom of that design "feature." But I can always get the watch to do what I want it to. Note to Garmin: there is a reason why the Timex Ironman was a popular watch for so long; it's easy to USE!
   
   I have experienced some GPS issues. You have to get the watch fired up a few minutes before you begin your run. You can program a warmup period at the beginning of your run so that the watch is finding satellites while you get yourself going. GPS elevation "measures" are notoriously poor, and I think it would have been wiser of Garmin to leave that data off. I live in Colorado and have used the watch to log a bike trip up into the foothills. Even over significant elevation changes (100's of feet) the elevation data were noisier than the hills I was climbing. Another user noted trouble with bias in tree-lined areas. I've seen very little of that in my neighborhood, though the pace estimate does get wonky when I go through an underpass along our bike trail. You can check the watch's "satellites" screen to see the strength of signal. In general, I don't trust the instantaneous pace readouts, but instead rely on the results on the computer when I return home. There I trust data averaged over >2 minutes.
   
   As for battery, it hasn't been a problem. One guy described the horror of the buttons getting pushed when he travels. I just put the watch inside my running shoe (face toward the sole) and stuff a sock in behind. I've had no problem there.
   
   Garmin support has been good. Apparently the watch I bought (local running store for about the same price as Amazon) had been registered to another user (a return?). Garmin responded to my email request about it within 36 hours. They also helped when my watch got hung up and wouldn't sync. Also, Garmin has released a new operating system for the watch that you can easily download and transfer via the wireless connection.
   
   Again, I'm happy with the watch. If you're the type whose glass is generally half full, then my bet is that you will too.



4. My last running watch was a Suunto S4 and now I'm using a Garmin 405. This review highlights my experience with both watches.
   
   Suunto S4 experience (used for 2+ years):
   
   I purchased a Suunto S4 a few years ago. It was cutting edge at the time. However, I had to return it to Suunto three different times because it stopped working each time I had to change the battery. My conclusion each time this happened was that the watch had great technology... but it was built with cheap material with poor quality testing. I didn't purchase the PC pod... so, I was unable to transfer my workout data to my computer. I did have a heart rate monitor and a foot pod. The watch worked good when I didn't have to replace the battery. I needed to read the manual several times before getting a good grasp of all the features. I felt that the built in Suunto Coach feature was pretty much useless... it consistently recommended a schedule that was too light for me. Overall feeling of the Suunto S4:
   * Great watch for runners a few years ago
   * Still good technology in the watch
   * Made with cheap material (lifespan of watch was very short in my opinion)
   * Worked well on a treadmill and outdoors.
   
   
   Garmin 405 experience (after 1 month):
   
   I've had the Garmin 405 for a month now. It rocks! It took me one run to get used to the Garmin 405. After one more run I had it configured just right for my needs. I know there are features I still have not taken advantage of... but it works just the way I want it to with the right information displayed during my run. I occasionally use the Heart Rate Monitor to get a feel for my average heart rate on different types of runs. I never installed the software to track my running on my computer. Instead I setup an account with Garmin Connect and it is excellent!!!!! The ability to track my exact course on the map, elevation, distance, heart rate, peaks and low points for each measurement, etc. is incredible. Plus, it's there on the web for me to pull up anytime and anywhere. I've run against the virtual trainer on a few occasions. However, I prefer to monitor my running time, speed and distance (or current HR if I'm wearing the Heart Rate monitor). There is a ton of data you can use to monitor when you run. I can't comment on the longevity of the watch since mine is only a month old (I hope it lasts for at least 2 years). I sometimes wear the watch when I'm not running. Often I'll just snap on the charging clip after a run and leave it until my next run. The ant technology has worked perfect for me to load my runs online. I just snapped in the ant stick this evening and 6 runs loaded off my watch to the internet for my review. One tip that has worked well for me is to lock the watch after I start the run and set the training screen to my preferred view. This will prevent me from changing something by accident and is something I learned to do after running in the rain once. I have not tested the 405 on a treadmill since I have not purchased the footpod. Regarding the GPS signal, it seems to work very well... even with trees overhead. It's cool when the watch tells me there's a sharp turn ahead... and it's right. Also, I like how the watch tells me when my run is half over. In both of these cases, it tells you with a message box and a little sound that prompts me to look at my watch since I wear an IPod when I run. I always strive to complete my workout goal because I get a nice success message at the end with an sound indicating my workout has completed.
   
   Overall recommendation: Buy the Garmin 405 and use it with Garmin Connect. If you are a runner that likes to analyze the details of your runs... you will love it.



5. This product has renewed my love for running. It is amazing. You are easily able to keep up with your time, pace and distance. I can run or ride my bike and come home and stick the usb stick in and see exactly what I did and where I went. It is a great product for a serious runner in training for an event or for the novice that wants positive feedback. I would highly recommend the Garmin 405 to everyone!

5 comments about Garmin GSC 10 Speed Cadence Sensor for Edge and Forerunner Series (010-10644-00).

1. Cool tool to use if you can get it to synch properly. It is verrrry sensitive and if the adjustment is not perfect your cadence will not register. After several bike rides I find that I have had to readjust it each time. My ADD is starting to kick in and I am finding this to be a pain. It is entirely possible that due to operator error I may have not installed it properly at the beginning. Once hooked up properly it sychs seemlessly with the Garmin.
   
   So if you have the patience( and good installation skills) go ahead and get it, the price makes it an easy purchase and this can be a beneficial tool in your training.



2. The mounting process for the cadence sensor is fairly weak when you consider composite/carbon fiber chainstays and tapered tubes. The zip-ties aren't tight enough to keep the unit from sliding one way or the other and it eventually moves too far away from the magnets. Strong double-stick or industrial Velcro would be a better mount.



3. Does everything as advertised. With the bicycle function, it makes me happy I bought the 305 vs. the 405. I can only kick myself for buying an actual bike computer three months earlier.



4. The GSC 10 uses two magnets to pick-up the speed (magnet on rear-wheel spoke) and cadence (magnet on the inside of the left crank). The installation is pretty straight forward, although, the illustrations in the directions were not the most useful.
   
   The system has worked well so far. I have not been over the worst 'bumpy' areas yet on my MTB but have been through some rough terrain and nothing came loose.
   
   The FR-305 is supposed to use the speed from the GSC 10 when it cannot get a lock on the GPS satellites. When MTB'ing, which many times involves making many small turns, the GPS mileage reading tends to be a little short. Thus it would be ideal of Garmin could somehow combine the readings from the GPS & GSC 10 to get a more accurate reading.



5. Amazon...
   
   Another good job. Exactly what I wanted, on the delivery time I needed.
   
   Thanks.

5 comments about Garmin 12-Volt Vehicle DC Power Adapter for the StreetPilot C510 and C550 (010-10747-03).

1. Nice to have an extra power cord. Mine came with the GMT-20 that has the FM traffic receiver, but I don't need that feature, so I usually use this cord.



2. While I blame Amazon for advertising "Better together" , for the reason I purchasesd the cable, I found it was an expense to return an unneeded cable as the same cable comes with the Garmin GPS. The seller wants me to pay the expense of returning it plus a restocking fee. Since my purchasing it Amazon has changed their ad. However in three E Mails to Amazon I got flowering responses saying tough.



3. Excellent replacement for the original cord that broke for my Garmin. Good price at amazon.



4. The Garmin adapter works better and is easier to use than the FM 12 volt adapter that comes with a new Garmin unit. It is smaller and fits car cigarette lighters better. The original FM 12 volt that came with the unit fell apart after the third use and had to be taped together - until if finally fell apart totally.
   
   This is a much better adapter.



5. The item purchased works perfect. The GPS will now work all the time with now power shut down. One thing to caution about is the insertion of the unit into the power socket, be careful that you are inserting it in the correct manner. Match the 3 grooves on the plug with the 3 grooves on the socket and depress the side poins before inserting. It will not fall out.

5 comments about Garmin nüvi 250W 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator.

1. My family loves our new Garmin nuvi 250w ! The minute we took it out of the box, we started using it. That's how user-friendly it is. We like several things about it: the wide, easy-touch screen, the fact that it fits into a pocket, the reliability of the directions, it's easy to read large letters, and it's fun to use! The price is great too!



2. The first Garmin 250W I received was a lemon. It would not hold an accurate position on the map, the direction of travel and speed of travel would vary widely even while stopped. The assistance provided by Garmin customer support was helpful, but could not fix it. Buy Accessories assisted me through the return process and quickly sent me another 250W. This second one has worked OK, but just OK. I expected a basic GPS based on the reviews of others, but this is really bare bones.
   
   Even with the latest map (2009) and the an upgrade to the operating system the unit is less than it should be. The 250W will get me there but it has a tendency to send me via unecessarily complicated routes. When tested on roads to destinations that I travel daily it routes me through seven turns on eight different streets when the easiest route is three turns and four streets. This doesn't change whether I have the routing preference set on fastest time or shorter distance. And it still tries to have me do U-turns even with the avoidances set to avoid U-turns.
   
   On longer trips outside my home area it has done the same thing, lots of turns using side roads. It would be great if I really wanted to take tours of residential neighborhoods instead of staying on the main road and getting to my destination. This routing issue could be a real problem going through an unfamiliar city and being routed on a winding route through a less than safe neighborhood. I've compared routes chosen by the Garmin 250W to those Google maps and Mapquest and the two web-based mapping services do the best job of routing directly and staying on main roads.
   
   Bottom line, in my experience the Garmin 250W is just OK but not worth its price. I don't trust it completely and when traveling to unfamiliar areas I double check the route on-line, take a print out with me, follow the on-line route and let the 250W recalculate as it will.



3. 
   I have had other Garmin units with smaller screens and as we all get older, so do our eyes. I started finding myself putting on glasses to set my routes. I decided to purchase this unit because of the large display and compact size. I travel extensively for business and find this unit not only easy to read but reflective of the Garmin reputation for quality. When you purchase this unit, make sure you also purchase the USB cable to hook it to your computer after you get it to download updates for your GPS. Amazon sells it for under $10 and it isn't included when you get it from Garmin. I guess these want to make the extra profit without giving it to you.



4. I'm very happy with my new GPS. I have a Garmin Street Pilot 2610 which cost about $1000 5 years ago. The maps were getting old so I looked into getting updates and they cost $79. I decided to upgrade not only my maps but my unit as well. The Nuvi doesn't have as many setting capabilities but overall I like it better than my Street Pilot.



5. Purchased for out of state trip and found Garmin unit to be very good in
   directing you to proper exits. Retrospect wished had purchased unit that call out street names, but this unit was not confusing. Excellent value at under $200 for a basic large screen unit that is easy to use.