1 comments about Garmin 010-10763-00 City Navigator Austr.

1. I traveled for a month-- got this map product and took with my Nuvi 600. That was an excellent decision. Would have been hard to make all the trips involving rural and scenic routes between Adelaide, Melbourne, Canberra, Sydney.

5 comments about Mio DigiWalker C230 Portable GPS Navigator.

1. Features I was looking for in a GPS unit that the MIO C230 has.
   1. Text to speech.
   2. Under $200.
   3. Touch screen.
   4. Updates and firmware availability (video, mp3 media player, calculator features)
   5. Pre-installed maps on the unit NOT on SD card.
   6. Maps and POIs for Hawaii, Alaska,Puerto Rico and Canada. (Try finding this on ANY of the other competitors GPS units for under $200)
   7. Flexibility to be used on foot, driving and bike.(Again try finding this on the other competitors GPS units).
   8. Traffic video camera alerts (traffic lights with video cameras)
   
   This unit may not be as easy as the Garmins and I have owned the pilot i5 and Nuvi 600 series model, but they were not as easy to update or have the flexibility as this model. The Garmin Pilot i5 was my favourite. It worked with 2 rechargeable AA batteries, but it lacked text to speech and worked with the micro SD card that brought me to getting a replacement... the MIO C230. After reviewing and trying the Tomtom One, Navigon 2100 I decided to go with the MIO, it required sitting down and spending 30mins but it was worth having these 8 features.
   
   I just hope MIO comes out with a model that works with batteries the consumer can replace. All GPS units seem to have the same problem and that is you end up replacing them just like blue tooth headsets, every 3-5yrs depending on how much you use it... when the battery dies you are better of buying a brand new GPS unit, map updates can run you between $65-100.



2. I received this device as a Christmas present, and have enjoyed it overall. The ability to dynamically find points of interest and route to them is quite useful. It also has some more advanced features, such as the ability to customize the routing method and exclude certain roads, set via points, etc. I also enjoy the text-to-speech capability of the unit. Its pronunciation of street names is a non-stop source of comedy.
   
   However, I have many issues with it. Most importantly, in my area (around Bridgeport, CT), regardless of the routing options set, it gives pretty awful routes. There must be an error in the underlying map file, as it will generally direct me to exit from the main highway on a ten-minute detour through stoplight-ridden downtown roads only to put back on the same highway a couple of exits down. Several times it has routed me across non-existent roads or the wrong way up a one-way street. Also, while the on-screen direction icons always seem to be correct, the voice will semi-regularly confuse left and right, which is mysterious and unhelpful.
   
   Even with the many problems with the routes in my area, it is still pretty useful, though, so I'm glad I got it.



3. I recently purchased a C230 as my first GPS device. I couldn't justify spending a lot of money for a GPS device with a lot of bells and whistles that I probably wouldn't use. What I wanted for my first GPS was a simple, versatile, full-featured device that I could use to gain experience and then move up to a more sophisticated device if I deide that a GPS is really useful for my purposes. The C230 met all of my requirements. It comes complete with an AC car adaptor, windshield mount, instructions that are simple to understand and CD with GPS instructions and MioMap instructions. Some of the reviews that I read about the C230 complained that the instructions were difficult to understand and that it took a couple of hours of playing with the device before it could be used. I did not find this the case. Setting up the device initially and using it is pretty intuitive and goes quickly. I was ready to road test it in about half an hour. The software is easy to navigate. What I do feel takes a little more time is exploring the software and discovering all the subtle features that aren't explained in detail in the instructions. There's a trade off here. You can either get simple set up instructions and be up and running quickly, or get bogged down with a thick user manual. I prefer simplicity and I'm willing to learn as I go. The C230 provides flexibility in the type of views you can select and the manner in which the route information is presented. I prefer the cockpit view and find it very easy to read and useful. What really impressed me was how quickly the device syncs with the satellite signals and finds its location and how quickly it recalculates a route if I deviate from the recommended route. That was a concern of mine because reviews that I read in the past cited slow sync time as a fault with other more expensive GPS devices. Not the case with the C230. The voice prompts require a little attention. In some cases it mispronounces street names or cities. For example, it pronounces the city of La Verne as "Louisiana Verne"; obviously recognizing "LA" as the state abbreviation and not a prefix. Also, in some cases the route that it recommends to a destination that I am familiar with varies with the route that I would normally take. However if I take my preferred route it will usually recalculate the new route to the destination quickly. One limitation that I would like to see corrected in future versions of the operating software is the ability to select more than two "favorite" destinations. You can store a large number of destinations and they appear in the History section. All in all, I think that the C230 offers a lot of features, ease of use and functionality in an attractive small package at an affordable cost.



4. This is the worst GPS system I have ever interacted with. It took a long time to figure out how to set the system up, and eventually I just gave up reading the manual and experimented till it worked.
   
   Other issues:
   
   -Computerized voice is sometimes unintelligible
   -Doesn't provide street names in audio directions, instead gives instructions like "turn left in 400 feet." Unless you've got a tape-measure on-hand, good luck. "Turn down Main Street" would be more helpful!
   -Frequently gives inaccurate directions. Has told me repeatedly to turn (the wrong way) onto one-way streets, dead-end streets, and no-turn intersections.
   -Takes forever to orient. Expect to wait 5 minutes while it figures out where the heck you are. In addition, it doesn't give immediate directions after you input your destination. You have to choose a direction, start driving in it, and wait for it to figure out you're moving and tell you what to do next (which may be to turn around at the earliest possible opportunity).
   -Often gives contradictory directions, seconds apart. This almost lead me to throw the C230 out of my car window. Twice. Turn left in 50 feet. Turn right in 50 feet. Turn left in 50 feet. Literally 3 seconds apart. Have frequently followed the directions given, only to get either contradictory directions when I'm already en-route, or the "turn back" command seconds later. Not only is this a frustrating and confusing flaw, but it's also dangerous, as being commanded to change direction unexpectedly can be a bit jarring when you're driving.
   -Turns off at random when driving. This has happened both while I've had it connected to the charger and not. I will be en-route, and after what feels like an unusual long silence, look over to discover it has turned itself off. Powering on and re-orienting takes a few additional minutes, during which necessary directions are missed.
   -As another reviewer mentioned, if you frequent a certain business repeatedly, you can't simply save that location in the system if the business is already in the system's directory. You have to search, for example, for a McDonalds, input the city and state, every time, rather than easily access it in a favorites list.
   -i live in Boston, and the system is really lacking in its business directory. i have had to look up addresses for popular businesses (restaurants, supermarkets, etc.) ahead of time, then bring them to my car and input them in, since the GPS was unable to find them using its search function.
   -no way to edit information! the GPS consistently tells me to turn down one particular dead end street, and i would really like to edit the system to reflect that the street is, in fact, a dead end. but there's no way to.
   -plenty other issues to speak of, but the point is, there are better systems out there. Opt for one of those. Or buy this one and leave it on the freeway after a month.



5. I bought the Mio DigiWalker C230 after not getting any new updates from Dell. Dell's maps are old (2006) and I wanted to have an updated GPS system in my car because I do a lot of driving around as a local locksmith, Mark's Locksmith, here in Beaverton, Oregon. The only thing that I didn't like about this Mio C230 is that it does not tell you whitch side of the street the house is on, and that you are unable to change the time in the system after it was entered once. I wanted to change the time after having this for about a few months now but could not find a way to do it so I have to leave it as it is. This is a GREAT GPS unit for the price. I'm glad a long-hauler truck driver got locked out of his SUV because he showed me his GPS system, Mio C220, and I liked it, so I bought one the very next day.

5 comments about Magellan RoadMate 800 Portable GPS Navigator.

1. The good: This GPS will get you where you're going (eventually); an extensive points of interest database; maps of north america preloaded.
   
   The bad: Directions take you throught slow center of towns rather than finding bypasses, etc.; battery doesn't stay charged for more than about a half hour; pre-loaded maps of Europe cost over $250 to unlock; maps and points of interest are well out of date.
   
   The ugly: After slightly more than a year of use my system frequently freezes and now will not keep a charge; even when plugged in the system flashes low battery and shuts itself off (even though the battery light indicates "green" for full charge); NO MAP UPDATES - the website occasionally talked about releasing them (for a price) but to my knowledge never has; poor customer service for the price.
   
   Conclusion: It was handy and better than nothing while it worked, but save your money and buy something from a company that's more reliable and will let you update your investment for free.



2. I bought this for 599.00 and it works fine but manufacturing quality is really bad. Insertion pin for AC/DC adapter completely fell apart into pieces. This happened after a month of usage. It can not be even fixed.



3. I bought this GPS Magellan Roadmate 800 in June 2006 for $600 and in next 6 months the battery stopped working and unit is only works if my car is running and I am able to charge the battery, but it don't operate the unit.I called magellan ant they told me that it will cost me $130 to fix this, so I decided not to send it to them.Now when I turn it on in my car, it takes around 45 minutes for this unit to find the GPS location and by the time you already reach some where and lost, I take mapquest directions along with this. I will never but any Magellan GPS in future.



4. Maps were not perfect. I needed European maps and was appaled at the price tag of dowload. It would be cheaper to buy a new device with European maps than downloading them. Works well mostly but can freeze if you press a few commands in a row. Good screen and battery life. I never used the storage capacity for pictures or music.



5. I used to have Magellan Roadmate 800 and a few weeks ago I purchased Magellan Roadmate 1412 then I found a coupon for Navigon 2100 max. And here is the comparison chart; some of the entires are my personal opinions and might not reflect everyone's opinion... here it is:
   
   M08- Magellan Roadmate 800
   M14- Magellan Roadmate 1412
   N21- Navigon 2100 max
   
   Device specific features
   M08- Heavy; can play mp3s; can store JPGs
   M14- Slim and light
   N21- Slim and light (not as light as Mag 1412 tho)
   
   User Friendliness
   M08- Yes
   M14- Yes
   N21- Not as good as Magellan - buttons can be too close to each other depeding on the menu and the screen
   
   Volume
   M08- Can set up the volume manually with a control on the edge of the device; Volume increases at certain speed
   M14- Can set up the volume through the touch screen; Has only 5 settings; Volume doesn't increase over certain speed which can be hard to hear
   N21- Could not find the volume settings; Volume setting for over a speed can be set (No increase / Low increase / High Increase); Voice can be staticy
   
   Text-to-speech
   M08- No
   M14- Funny pronounciations on certain words; "in" sounds like "an" ... "Turn Left in 2 miles" sounds like "Turn Left then 2 miles" - "Freeway entrance" sounds like "Freeway an trans"
   N21- Pronounciation is more accurate then Magellan 1412
   
   Live Traffic
   M08- No
   M14- No
   N21- Yes - Might have to be purchased seperately; reroutes based on the traffic
   
   Zagat - Restaurant Ratings
   M08- No
   M14- No
   N21- Yes - Might have to be purchased seperately
   
   POI
   M08- ~1 million POIs
   M14- ~6 million POIs with wide range of categories
   N21- ~1 million POIs with limited range categories; shows actual brand logo on the map
   
   Lane Assistance
   M08- No
   M14- No
   N21- Yes
   
   Mount
   M08- Easy to mount
   M14- Easy to mount
   N21- Hard to mount, hard to take it off
   
   Password protection
   M08- Yes
   M14- No
   N21- Yes
   
   Compass
   M08- Yes
   M14- Yes
   N21- Not by default, has to be modifed in settings
   
   Recalculation
   M08- Screen goes blue with a progress bar until the calculation is over
   M14- Immediately
   N21- Immediately
   
   Vehicle Type
   M08- Car only
   M14- Car only
   N21- Car / Bicycle / Pedestrian
   
   Arrival Time
   M08- Display approximate number of minutes the route will take
   M14- Displays the arrival time
   N21- Displays the arrival time and the minutes it takes to the destination
   
   Distance left
   M08- Shows the miles left until the next move; Shows the miles left until the destination
   M14- Shows the miles left until the next move
   N21- Shows the miles left until the next move; Shows the miles left until the destination
   
   Turn by turn view
   M08- Yes
   M14- Yes
   N21- Yes
   
   Better for
   M08- Within the city travel
   M14- Within the city travel with better POI options
   N21- Long distance travel with live traffic and lane assistance
   
   Sluggy
   M08- Smooth menu items, sluggy map over time
   M14- Not sluggy
   N21- Sluggy menu items, smooth map
   
   Route options
   M08- Fastest Route; Shortest Route; Most use of Freeway; Less use of Freeway
   M14- Fastest Route; Shortest Route; Most use of Freeway; Less use of Freeway
   N21- Fastest route; Optimum route; Shortest route; Scenic route
   
   Tollway option
   M08- Can not avoid
   M14- Can avoid
   N21- Can avoid or forbid
   
   Allowing U-Turn (or not)
   M08- Not modifiable (Allows)
   M14- Not modifiable (Allows)
   N21- Can allow or forbid U-Turns

5 comments about Garmin StreetPilot i3 Portable GPS Navigator.

1. This is the second garmin gps our family has bought ( for two seperate cars) They are quick to respond to everything. This was a refurb and it is totally fine.



2. I've reviewed other Garmin GPS units; please see my other reviews for comparisons. Also, my star rating is largely dependent upon price. See the last couple paragraphs here for details.
   
   This is one of the lowest-end GPS units available from Garmin, though at the time of this writing the Garmin "i" series (i2, i3, and i5) has been officially discontinued. (Note: When I refer to the "i3" in this review the same information applies to the i2 and i5 unless otherwise noted.) Still, this is a decent enough inexpensive GPS, particularly if you shop around for a bargain. The three "i" series Garmins are identical but for basic features. The i2 has a monochrome screen and no preloaded maps. The i3 has a color screen but is otherwise identical to the i2. The i5 is identical to the i3 but contains preloaded maps.
   
   Included in the box is the GPS itself, a 128MB MicroSD memory card, the MapSource DVD (version 8) containing maps of the United States and surrounding areas, a suction cup mount, 12 volt power adapter cable (for your car's cigarette lighter), an adhesive dashboard disk, a USB cable (A to mini), and a reference guide and some other bits of paper.
   
   Physically, the GPS is downright puny. Occupying about as much volume as a tennis ball, the i3 looks like a tiny original iMac computer. The face has a clickable scroll wheel, like pretty much any computer mouse today, and operates in the same way. This is your primary interface for the GPS. Flanked on either side of the scroll wheel is a "back" button on the left and the power button on the right. The right side of the unit has a mini USB port, slot for the MicroSD card, and a cover for the battery compartment (it takes two AA batteries, not included). The single speaker is on the bottom.
   
   Initial setup is easy. Install batteries, make sure the MicroSD card is installed, and turn it on. Install the software on your PC (alas, full Macintosh support is STILL not available from Garmin) and plug in the USB cable when prompted. The first thing you'll need to do is download maps into your GPS. The 128MB card is really pathetic, but I was able to fit three or four of the smaller northeastern states into it. I found a cheap 2GB card which allowed me to put all of the maps on it, so I recommend anyone who buys an i2 or i3 to do likewise. Once the maps are installed you may also want to run Garmin's online updater which will update the system in your GPS. Mine came with the most up-to-date system but had a few other updates, mainly for the different voices, which took about 15 minutes to download and install.
   
   Once you're done you can unplug the Garmin and start driving. Because the i3 uses batteries you can either keep using batteries and replace them (or use rechargeables) when they're dead, or you can use the included power adapter for your car's cigarette lighter. The i3 draws power through the USB port so in a pinch you could even power it off your computer's USB port. If you use rechargeable batteries, the i3 will not charge them when connected to a tethered power source.
   
   I've previously used other Garmins (2820, c330, c550, and Nuvi 310) so I was expecting much the same interface. I was right, but I was also wrong too. The i3's biggest drawback is a lack of touchscreen; all selections go through the click wheel. You can think of it sort of like moving through an iPod. You scroll to the next menu, click to select, scroll to the item, and click to select. You use the "back" button to back up one menu, like the MENU button on an iPod. It's a simple enough navigation system which won't cause any difficulty for most people, but at times it can be laborious.
   
   The real effort comes when it's time to put in an address. Imagine having to "type" your address on an iPod. Scroll to select a letter, click, scroll to the next letter, click, etc until you're done. It works but it's clunky. To Garmin's credit they did a sort of "auto-complete" with this process; as you enter letters (and numbers) the Garmin displays a list of possible matches on the side. At any time during the text entry process you can stop entering text and move to that list of matches. Then you just scroll to the one you want and select it. There's some delay involved in this process, particularly if you don't enter a lot of characters and/or if the region you've selected has a lot of similarly-named streets or cities. Even so, it's usually still faster than typing in the whole name through the scroll wheel. Users of the i3 will definitely want to make use of the "Favorites" function to store commonly-used addresses.
   
   Once you've got the address in, the Garmin's navigation system takes over and it's quite nice. Being a low-end system you get no fancy features; you get no street name announcements, no traffic uplink, no Bluetooth, no MP3 playback, etc. It DOES give you voice prompts (e.g., "turn left in 400 feet"), automatic route recalculation in case you go off route, and route avoidance (you can tell it to avoid highways or toll roads, for example) which are all basic GPS features. Given that the i3 uses the same map data as the higher-end Garmin units, accuracy is very good.
   
   As a test I put the i3 next to my 2820 and entered the same destination into both, and as I expected both units gave me the same directions to my destination. I did notice two things in that test though. The first was that the i3 took significantly longer to pick up the satellites than my 2820. It took about 20-30 seconds for my 2820 to pick up satellites and begin calculations for the course, but it took nearly three minutes for the i3 to do the same thing. In fairness this may have been due to motion vs non-motion; I was parked while the 2820 was calculating but once it was ready to go I started driving. The i3 was still calculating while I was driving so that may have caused an increase in calculation time with the i3.
   
   The second thing I noticed was that the i3 got a little confused as to my current location than my 2820. While sitting at a traffic light surrounded by 5-6 story tall buildings my 2820 didn't even flinch, but the i3 would occasionally jump around and put the vehicle as much as a block and a half away from my actual location. Once I started moving, however, the i3 caught up fairly quickly. I am guessing that the satellite antenna isn't as sensitive in the i3 as the 2820 (which would also account for the longer delay in finding satellites).
   
   The biggest downside to the i3 is the quality of its screen. Like the StreetPilot c300 series (see my previous review of the c320) the i3 tends to wash out in even mild sunlight making visibility difficult at best. Worse, the i3's screen is highly reflective; it is impossible to read in bright sunlight due to the glare. Fortunately there's a great product called GlareStomper which adds a shade to the GPS unit that cuts the glare down to nothing. The i3's viewing angle is also far narrower than the c300 series. Having the c320 on the dashboard and angled towards the driver, the passenger can easily see the screen. Not so on the i3, where the screen gains a noticable blue cast as your viewing angle increases. If you're going to use the i3, make sure you can see it "head-on" or as close to it as possible.
   
   All that being said, let's summarize.
   
   GOOD: Inexpensive, particularly if you check out a certain auction web site for remanufactured units (and GlareStompers). Color screen (personally, I'd avoid the i2's black and white screen altogether). Good speaker volume. Accurate maps. Solid basic feature set. Battery power to take it with you if the need arises (e.g., if your car breaks down and you have to walk to the nearest service station). Small size makes it highly portable. Uses industry standard MicroSD cards.
   
   BAD: Terrible screen if you don't have a sun shade and/or if you're not looking at it head-on or as close to it as possible. Kludgey scroll wheel navigation system really makes you want a touch screen. Slower acquisition of satellite signals and route calculation. Batteries don't charge in the unit so you'll need to make sure you always have good batteries in it. Cheap 128MB MicroSD card is lame; Garmin should have AT LEAST a 256MB or 512MB card in there. Historically terrible customer support from Garmin, including a lack of promised Mac OS X support.
   
   Overall, the bad things don't really overwhelm the good things so I would judge it an "okay" basic GPS. HOWEVER, I have to give it low marks simply because of the cost issue. As of this writing Amazon is selling this unit for $270. At the same time Amazon is also selling the higher-end StreetPilot c340 for $60 *LESS* and the higher-end StreetPilot c330 (refurbished) for almost half the cost of the i3. Either of those c300 series units is far superior to the i3 in every measurable way, so why would anyone buy a less-capable i3 instead?
   
   In my case, the answer was simple: I didn't buy mine from Amazon. I bought a remanufactured unit through a very popular online auction site and paid less than $100. For that price, and likely not a penny more, the i3 is worthwhile. Otherwise, not so much. That being said, if you can buy this unit for under $100 then I give it four stars. Otherwise, I give it two stars. Therefore it balances out to three stars.



3. I bought this GPS a few years ago prior to taking a week-long road trip. Since that time, this has become a "must have" item that is always in my car and goes with me into rental cars. I cannot count how many times I have relied on it to get me where I need to go. Using this GPS is extremely simple and the menus are very intuitive. I will be upgrading to a larger model soon and giving this one to a friend. The only gripe I have had with this GPS is the fact that it can take a fairly significant amount of time to re-compute your route if you miss a turn. I've been in a situation a number of times where I've had to pull over and let the unit "catch up" with me before I could continue, otherwise, by the time it calculated where I needed to go, I would already have gone past those turns too. All in all, a terrific product and definitely worth the money.



4. I've had my Street Pilot for two years now and am surprised to see it is still selling for such a high price. While a great gps that has served me well, the scroll bar is very time consuming and inconvenient compared to touch screens and the screen is quite small. I got my money out of this machine but can now buy a new touchscreen for only $40 more so this one is no longer worth the price!



5. when it works (very rarely) it is fine. i have had problems with this unit within a year of purchase. it has trouble locking into satellites. yes, i tried all garmin's suggestions. been working with them for 8 months. tried everything, sent back to mfger, installed new software updates, the 3 button trick away from buildings, blah blah. garmin is stalling. let's see if they eventually DO THE RIGHT THING.

5 comments about Remanufactured Magellan RoadMate 760 Portable GPS Vehicle Navigation System.

1. I like this unit when it feels like working but it has numerous problems.
   1. The satellite can take 5+ minutes to connect and sometimes doesn't connect at all no matter where I place it in my car.
   2. The back of the unit pops off easily thus disconnecting the power supply.... tricky to put back together when you're driving...
   3. My unit is broken and has a rattly sound inside even though I've never dropped it...probably can't handle much road vibration
   4. You have to bang the touch screen sometimes to get it to respond
   
   My wife got this one at Sharper Image--- another piece of overpriced junk from the master sellers of over priced junk!!!!



2. I have owned the Magellan 760 for 21 months. It kept freezing up and finally quit working all together while it was still under warranty and it was repaired in a timely manner. However, the screws that hold the machine together were left out of the back and although I was promised replacements 3 times, they never arrived. I have had to keep it wrapped with a hair tie or rubber band the past year. But it has worked well since it was repaired.
   Just now it is fading, the voice is hoarse and the favorite places function has failed. It cost a lot to last less than 2 years. I am trying to decide which brand and model to replace it with, as I plan to never be without a GPS, they are the best invention ever. I can get lost better and faster than anyone I know.
   Overall, this has been good. When it works, it's really great. But the maps have been kind of old since I first got it in Oct 05. It really liked to direct you to Lowe's in Lubbock, Texas 3,600 miles away instead the Lowe's 3 miles away. A friend has a Cobra, while it has good features, it's the most talkative, annoying thing you can imagine. The Magellan 760 is very slow compared to another friend's new Garmin Nuvi 660. In a busy town with lots of exits, I often miss my exit but the good part is with the GPS,I can get back on track quickly instead of wandering, weeping and lost for hours. It holds information for 3 drivers and this wastes a lot of space. I would often run out of space for my favorite places and it was annoying because I am the only driver using it and I know there is plenty of room under 2 other names. But to get to those, you have to turn off the machine, reboot it and try to remember which of the other 2 potential drivers have the site you need, and try not to have a wreck while you are doing all this. The valuable thing about favorite places is even if your maps are old, you only have to rant and rave and drive around like crazy once. You finally get there, save it in your favorites and life is good again. Absolutely I plan to buy another GPS. I am not certain it will be a Magellan.



3. My husband's wanted a GPS unit forever, he finally got his wish and loves this, easy to use, store when you leave the car, great product, no issues on the reconditioned model, highly recommended.



4. I was happy with this unit when I bought it just under a year ago. Even if the mapping was out of date. It often could only find the road I needed not the address. However in November it could not connect to a satellite at all. I did research and found a reported common problem was the antenna cable inside would break off the circuit board. I found this was the case and paid a local computer repair store to fix it. In less than a week it began to turn on and off repeatedly. More research showed the power mounting cradle needed replacing. I just got that in and found it is still not working. A call to tech support told me to replace the mounting cradle. When I told them I just did, they told me to send it in for repair. The base repair cost is more than 1/2 the cost I paid for the unit. Given the replacement part I already purchased and the cost of the repair of the broken antenna lead this will put repair costs close to the purchase cost of the unit. And all this in less than 1 years use. I CAN NOT recommend this product to anyone.



5. Hi,
   
   I have Magellan Roadmate 760 for 2 yrs now. I accidently deleted the maps. Can someone help me with the software?
   
   Thanks

5 comments about Magellan Maestro 3140 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator.

1. Magellan Maestro got us where we wanted to go ... and found accomodations along the way. What more could I ask for?



2. OK,
   
   This is an awesome GPS! Definitely buy it if you are on the fence. I haven't used the blue tooth, but I wouldn't buy it for that reason anyway. I echo all the positive statements that have been made about it. I have a few suggestions/tips:
   
   a) consider paying $150 for it refurbished and you are getting a huge bang for the buck!
   
   b) Go to the Magellan site and make sure the map and software is updated/ update it.
   
   c) Update the POI file to 6 million! Many people complain about the small POI file, but you can change it even though Magellan hasn't released one. [...] follow the instructions. It works, I've done it and Its great. I have new categories and subcategories. Not only that but the actual file is SMALLER than the original POI file. There are other tips, tricks, and custom POI databases on this forum.
   
   Good luck!



3. I purchased one of these for my wife and my son liked it so much my mother-in-law bought him one as a graduation gift from college.



4. The item was shipped in a very quick fashion. This item was from Warehouse Deals and had a 30 day trial feature. The item worked like a charm but the battery would not take a charge. I contacted Amazon, they sent me a return label and refunded my money in a very short time.
   
   I am extremely well satisfied with the transaction.
   
   Wayne Hall



5. Its great one from amazon but drawback is little late to get signal great bluetooth no noise nothing good one from amazon for great price

5 comments about ViaMichelin X-930 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator.

1. This unit is essentially a paperweight. The maps are ridiculously old and there is no chance of getting updated versions, since ViaMichelin is no longer making GPS units. They have also turned a deaf ear to the existing customers who are begging for new maps. If you call customer service, they will outright LIE and say that new maps are coming soon, but don't believe it. The smart money is on anything but a ViaMichelin.



2. I purchased the X930 for my wife. The con they list is probably the most important fact they can mention. It is difficult to the point of impossible (occasionally) to input and find locations. It would appear from the product's website that they have discontinued the product and even the website is somewhat difficult to get around. My friend has a Garmin and I recommend their product over this one with no reservations. I am unimpressed with the lacking userfriendliness of this product and do not recommend it's purchase despite it's low price tag.



3. Really sorry I bought this one. Maps are old, can't locate my house on it and I've lived here 5 years. Little to no support from the company. It appears their main market in Europe. Map updates are not available. Find a unit that allows you to update your maps from the internet. I am sure there are better units available.



4. I bought this product last year, it was like $175 when I got it. It works good, can guide you to the place you wish. Two point I don't like: 1. the screen cannot be clearly seen when strong sunshine. 2. Seems I never successfully mounted on my window, maybe this is my problem. Map is old, it would be better if free map update is provided.



5. At first I was pleased with this unit but in less than 2 months of actual use it was on the way out. It refused to find some addresses. Then it would flash between screens. I called customer support with the usual results...no support. The foreign lady told me to do a hard reset and I did. Now the unit will not come up at all. If you must have a GPS please do not buy this one. A Garman or a Magellan is far superior and will last for years not 2 months.

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5 comments about Harman Kardon GPS-310 4-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator.

1. DO NOT BUY THIS JUNK!!! THERE IS NO SIGNAL AT ALL!!! AND U RISK "RESTOCKING" FEE AS WELL.



2. Well satisfied with the instrument so far EXCEPT that though the voiced turns are geographically correct the naming of NUMBERED streets is at times way off. E.g. a left turn onto 84th street might be VOICED as a left turn onto 144th street. Can be confusing if one is completely unfamiliar with the area in play.
   Have asked the company for their comment but received no reply.



3. I had been pricing gps's on Amazon with text-to-speach in which the actual street name was announced. I came across this Harmon Kardon model with a very reasonable price point. The delivery was prompt and right on the money. As per the instructions I charged up the battery, opened the locking device outside, and received the gps signal. I entered a destination and was on my way. The gps worked like a charm with turns and actual street names being announced. The second time I tried it the gps read waiting for gps signal. I'm still waiting. The so-called manual or operator's guide that comes with the gps has only the basic start up instrictions. It is vague and does not supply enough enfo. I could not find a support site for Harmon Kardon on the web. I'm extremely dissapointed in this product and hope that Amazon investigates these short comings for me. Amazon once again has backed up their return policy and has aloud me to return the gps for a full refund.



4. I don't like the product mainly because of two reasons:
   - It takes a very long time (1-5 min) till it finds the satellite connection.
   - It cannot really pronounce street names. It's not helpful to hear street names, but it's more trouble.
   
   Also, it does not function if it gets sunshine for a while or is left in the car when the temperature is around 60s.
   
   I do not recommend this product.



5. Take time for intial set up and hard to use.
   Not really as good as it brand name

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