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2 comments about Garmin 32MB Memory Cartridge for Street Pilot or eMap.

1. The memory upgrade lets me add alot more info to my GPS unit, not more counties, more states worth!



2. Garmin stuff just works. I have it to add detailed map info to my GPSMAP 178C GPS/Sounder. It works as advertised. What more can you ask for?

5 comments about Garmin eTrex Legend C Color Handheld GPS.

1. This was my first GPS. I did my homework and checked out the various features I was looking for. I'm very happy with this product and it has exceeded my expectations. Nice bright screen and good battery life.



2. I've had the Legend C for 3+ years and love it. By now you can buy it with a memory card which is much better for street software. For just topo software, the older style is fine (but 8 MB in the basic legend is not).
   
   First off, Garmin is an outstanding company. After 2 years of hard travel all over the world, the rubber surround was coming loose so I sent it in to get repaired fully willing to pay (even with the loose rubber surround, it never faltered in heavy rain). Rather, Garmin sent me a brand new one free of charge (despite clear signs of hard use including large scratches on the screen).
   
   Second, this is for hobbyist- if you're doing serious wilderness work, get a higher end one (and for what it is worth, Magellan's hand held works better in heavy rain forest canopy cover).
   
   With that said, I love my Legend C and only wish I had the Vista with built in compass. Without the compass, it won't give you bearing unless you're moving. I have a mount for my mountain bike (and my dash board which also works with a Garmin StreetPilot) and I don't bike without it. Get a case with the belt clip and you can put it on your pack while hiking or geocaching.
   
   Color screen is worth the extra cost. Just wish I knew how to get rid of all the nautical markings!
   
   Finally, you'll want the topo software which has all streets and is fine unless you're doing address mapping. Free software is fine but for $20 you can get Google Earth Plus and upload your way points and tracks there!



3. I concur with the positive reviews for this product--this is one fantastic little invention that really makes for smooth navigation of new cycling routes!
   
   I give it 3 stars because it's not Mac compatible.
   
   BEFORE you buy this product, get the book "Outdoor Navigation with GPS". This is VERY helpful for understanding how GPS works, will help you select an appropriate GPS unit, and includes many helpful suggestions for saving battery power, etc... I imagine that many people who have issues with their GPSr's, don't really understand how GPS works, and expect miracles. The manual that comes with it does NOT explain a number of things that you should know.
   
   I also recommend that you buy NiMH rechargeable batteries (do your research! get a good charger, understand how your batteries work!) and take a freshly charged spare set with you for those lo-o-ong rides, or if in any doubt. So far, the battery life in this unit is very long, and I haven't had problems even in the cold weather.
   
   For you cyclists, I recommend that you label waypoints (in a route) like you would cues on a cue-sheet: 1R-BRI would mean first turn, go right onto Bridge St. Maybe that's just obvious, but I didn't do it for my first ride, and it makes navigation much Smoother and without confusion.
   
   Also, I think a more basic model without map capability would be fine as long as it has long battery life, and spd/distance/time information.
   
   Later. Some new notes:
   1. My batteries appear to last 22+ hrs, at temps around freezing. (plus or minus a few degrees). I chose this model primarily because it had the longest battery life.
   
   2. I think it is an advantage NOT to have the full maps feature, haven't needed it, and have heard from other cyclists that it either clutters the screen, or re-routes you onto freeways (However, I think that it might be possible to turn off the automatic routing) .
   
   3. It can take a long time to program a route manually if you only have a MAC--I'm unemployed right now, so I have lots of time to spare (another reason why I'm even writing this damned review). if you don't have a PC, It will be a sad thing if you can't archive this route and have to delete it to make room for other routes.
   
   4. I love the tracback feature, this has turned out to be helpful a few times.
   
   5. this makes a great bike computer! many features that I love to use! okay, I've said enough, but I hope this review is helpful to someone out there.



4. Purchased eTrex Legend Cx on April 6, 2008. Received the unit SN:15P013699 on 4/20. After extensive trouble shooting with Garmin Tech Support, I sent the unit back to Garmin on 4/26. My complaint was with the accuracy of cache/waypoints particularly in the longitude readings when over a known waypoint with exact coordinates, I found the unit to register as much as 25-35 feet away.
   Garmin sent a replacement unit without giving any explaination of checking the one I had returned. I tested the replacement unit, SN:76968064, on numerous cache waypoints and obtained about the same accuracy results; 40-50feet off of the exact waypoint locations. Next, after another frustrating conversation with Garmin Tech Support, I was given another RMA # for return of the second unit, which was then returned on 6/20. As of the time of writing this review, I have not received any correspondence from Garmin with regards to the status on the GPS repair. Garmin repair turn around is terrible and so is their email correspondence. If the next unit I receive operates the same as the first two, I intend to return the unit to Garmin and ask for a refund so I can purchase another GPS with better accuracy.
   EB Prescott, AZ



5. I have owned the legend c for about 4 or five years and it has been a awesome little work horse. I have used it to kayak rivers and bays to a 5 day hike on the Appalachian trail to finding my way around a new city.
   It has performed very well in those situations.
   I would definitely not reccomend using this for routing out a long trip, I tried this when I first purchased it and lets just say it was a painful experience! However it can be a great tool for figuring out where things are in a car and for figuring out your arrival time it is spot on.
   There are cons:
   The little joy stick can be very sluggish and the pressor speed is very sluggish, together it can get annoying waiting for things to load when trying to scroll around looking for something.
   At times it has trouble getting a decent signal while inside the car or driving under a thick canopy of trees, although this is probably true of most hand helds.
   My biggest gripe would be the the black rubber surround that seperated from the unit after leaving it the sun a little too long. The glue heated up and now the rubber just slides around and won't stay put.
   I have heard that you can fix this by cleaning the parts with alchohol and then using clear silicone caulk to reattach it but haven't tried it yet.
   After five years of frequent use its still going strong and I have to say all-in-all this is a great little device.

5 comments about GARMIN 010-00447-00 Edge 305 Bicycle Monitor With GPS.

1. Computer Brain sent the wrong product right before Xmas so the present that I intended had to be shipped back and it is Jan. 16 and I am still awaiting the right one. So I don't even know what the product is actually like yet.



2. Overall:
   This is a clever and easy to use little device, but it comes with very poor mounting hardware. This is my first GPS.
   
   Pros:
   The GPS has helped me find me way when I've gotten off course. Since it doesn't have street maps, it works by tracking your course then guiding you back to the course. There's also a homing feature to guide you back to a home location.
   
   The altimeter is very accurate, relying on GPS and barometric pressure to measure elevation gain/loss.
   
   It's nice to be able to download the data onto a desktop computer for viewing and archiving.
   
   Lots of third parties offer software to help you view the data online and/or share it with friends (i.e., motionbased and trimble-outdoors).
   
   The unit is highly customizable, and the screens can be set up with any number of bits of information (up to 8 pieces of information a time per screen). There are several "views" including ones that shows just a course map. The software is relatively easy to use.
   
   It's fun to find or make a route worth exploring using a route toaster, then going to the new place with the help of the Garmin 305's course map as a turn-by-turn guide.
   
   Cons:
   My only real complaint is the mounting hardware. For a $300 bike computer - the mounting hardware is the worst. The unit comes with two mounts (one for the handlebar, another for mounting on the stem). Both of my mounts started to crack after two weeks, and were broken within 60 days. I emailed Garmin and they emailed me back saying the mounts are not in stock, check amazon for prices. I've been carrying the unit in my pocket and looking at data after my ride.



3. I recently purchased the Garmin Edge 305, w/cadence, plus I added the heart monitor a couple weeks later. I commute daily on my bike and I do 350 - 450 miles per week, with weekend centuries. This is a great tool for anyone who wants to have a better understanding of their effort and cadence. I have found very quickly that by focusing on my cadence and heart rate, I have improved my overall times and have become even more efficient on my bike. The ability to, customize the display, set up interval trainings, upload rides to the computer, analyze the ride as a whole or part and compare to other days is outstanding. I would recommend the Garmin to anyone who wants to become serious about cycling, get the most out of their time on the bike, and improve their performance. A little expensive but worth every cent. It has even helped me find my way home when I have gotten out in an area I am not as familiar with. Must have for anyone who really wants to track results, understand effort, maintain data and improve performance. One negative is the battery life is truly only about 6 -6.5 hours, so for the longer rides I have left my Cateye on my bike so I have some reference for speed, mileage etc... another is the unit will go to "sleep" if left for more than a couple of days, but by holding both the Mode and Reset button for 30 seconds it will "wake" the unit back up. Still awesome!!! Ride Strong!!!



4. I returned to cycling after a 20-year hiatus last year. Being a dyed-in-the-wool sucker for gadgets, I had to get the Garmin 305 as my bike computer. Cyclist friends of mine made fun of its size, made fun of my desire to map my rides afterward, and generally mocked the device. I ignored them, and I'm glad I did.
   
   The 305 has been a great training partner. Thanks to its data recording ability, I can really easily correlate perceived effort on a day's ride with my actual performance in terms of speed, heart rate, and cadence.
   
   Setting up all of the sensors on the bike was relatively straighforward (though the combined wheelspeed and cadence sensor setup was somewhat novel), and the directions were clear. You charge the 305 through its USB port. It comes with a separate power supply so that you can either charge it from a wall outlet, or from the USB cable connected to your computer.
   
   On the bike, the display is large and clear. I've found it readable in any of the lighting conditions in which I'd be willing to ride the bike. The interface is relatively easy to navigate, though a bit puzzling to set up. Garmin's origins in navigation show in a couple of funny places. One of them is the default data fields displayed on the device: your heading is shown by default in the five data field configuration that I prefer, but your heart rate isn't. I was able to reconfigure it to display the fields that I watned to see, but I found the choice surprising in a product that is ostensibly aimed at athletes.
   
   In use, I found that the GPS reception was generally good even in tree-shaded areas, but the startup process can sometimes be irritatingly slow. Data reception for the heart rate and cadence sensors has been glitch free.
   
   In terms of durability, I've banged the 305 around quite a bit and ridden it in conditions that left other electronics begging for mercy (don't ride in the driving rain without putting your mobile phone in a plastic bag). The 305 still performs like a champ thousands of miles later.
   
   As a Mac user, I found the Mac support lame at first, but it has been steadily improving with Garmin's release of their Training Center software for the Mac, a Mac version of their Web Updater tool, and improvements they've made to Mac support [...]. It's still not perfect, but it's very useful.
   
   The ultimate endorsement of the 305 is that I'll be replacing it soon. Garmin has announced their upcoming new generation of Edge cycling units, and the 705 looks too good to pass up. I'm hooked on the capabilities and insight that the 305 has given me, and I'm looking forward to even more with Garmin's next generation.



5. Product arrived on-time. Excellent price on Amazon (through Warehouse Deals versus current market price). Fairly easy to install. Have used on aggressive mountain bike trails (mounting method is solid) and on the road. Have also used it to navigate with - this is not going to give you Car GPS functionality. Any route you want to follow you will need to pre-load and use BikeRouteToaster or other application to make a .crs file - some fiddling required - the result is a black line you will need to follow (no map / other roads shown). I used it for Bike to Work week and followed a route through the center of Baltimore on quiet back streets - no problem - 1st time I used the unit out of the box. Happy so far.

No comments about HQRP Internal Battery Replacement for Garmin Ique 3200 , 3600 , 3600a GPS PDA + HQRP PDA Screen Protector.

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1 comments about RAM Mounting Systems Suction Cup Mount for Magellan eXplorist XL.

1. This is a good mount, very sturdy and can pivot in miltiple places. It is kind of big and that is the only reason I did not give it 5 stars.