No comments about Garmin Rino 520HCX Two Way Radio and GPS (010-00564-00).

2 comments about Jensen NVX227 Portable GPS Navigator.

1. The chip is way outdated and the GPS does not identify the street you are to turn on.



2. Thumbs down all the way.
   
   I bought this and had to return it within a week. I have used many GPSs Different brands and models and this is the worst.
   
   It was constantly hanging, and I had to reset it everytime. RESET - not just power off-power on.
   
   Lost signals regularly. Once I was driving on a straight tree lined street (about 2 miles) and it kept recalculating the route every 50 yards or so...
   
   Bulky.
   
   Worth no Stars. Do not buy it.

5 comments about TomTom GO 32MB GPS Navigator.

1. After owning for some years a Garmin Street Pilot III I decided to try a new GPS, hoping that technology would have improved- not that the Street Pilot wasn't doing its job, but there's always room for improvement. After seraching and re-searching, I went for the TomTom Go Plus with pre-loaded maps. Reasons? Several... A neat feature of the TT is that, with all the maps on the unit, there is no need for computer set up. You don't even need a computer, as a matter of fact, to use the unit right off the box. Another big plus is that there is no need to have all sort of cables across your dash -antenna, audio... The TT has only one cable, the power cable... which in a short trip you can do without, since the unit will run for at least 5 hours on a fully charged internal battery. The Street Pilot would run about 15 minutes with 6 AA batteries... More good stuff: the menus are very easy to navigate -touch screen- and information is entered with a screen keyboard (no more scrolling through the alphabet). I just wish that the keyboard was "qwert" instead of alphabetical. The satellite reception is much better than with the Street Pilot, and its built-in antenna picks up the signal just about anywhere you mount the unit... even inside the house! (magic?) The mounting winshield bracket works well, although in cars with very deep windshield (ie Beetle) places the unit kind of far to be able to read it comfortably. I have not tried the adhesive pad that comes in the box, after reading somewhere that it may become permanently attached to your dash... Navigation is cool, you probably read about the nice strong sound, and is simplified in comparison with the Street Pilot- less info about surrounding streets that are not in your route, only the name of the next street appears on the map. And the 3D view...I don't think I can live without it after trying it! Entering your destination is fast an definetly easier than with the Street Pilot. I have read some reviews that talk about the glare... and yes, that's a problem, and you may have to re-position the unit 'til you find the sweet spot. Downloading the latest software version (4.42) from their site -totally painless- increases the brightness of the screen, and that helped a bit. And finally, a couple of things that could be better: even though all the maps are loaded, you need to swap maps when you travel between regions, unless you use the less detailed "highway map" to route your destination. I that case, if your destination is a smal town, it will not be in the memory, and you'll have to settle for the next best (or bigger) city. The second issue is the points of interest. Garmin maps seem to be "better", including, for example, grocery stores, and above all, phone numbers -yes, it is convenient to be able to call a motel ahead to check availability... but not with your TT... On the other hand, is very easy to make your own list of POIs..to which you can add phone numbers if you wish. Despite these little "flaws", I definetly recommend this GPS...



2. Excellent ease of use coming out of the box, especially if you get the preloaded. Very unclunky looking and as discrete as you can expect from an aftermarket. 3D view is a real plus. No it doesn't give the most direct directions but I didn't know where I was going anyway. I'm still ahead of the game. For the bad news, screen washout is not just an annoyance. Except for the voice prompts the unit is practically useless and distracting in NJ winter sun and likely even more so in summer or sunnier states. Forget about wearing sunglasses. Why wouldn't the company test this before putting it on the market? TomTom customer service says they are working on a screen cover to gerryrig a solution but that's a bs response. It's a hardware problem. Fix it. Drove from Jersey to Florida recently. Not much use in that drive. Get on I-95 and keep south til you hit water. The maps could use some updating. It's missing some sections of major roadways so it tries to swing around when all you need to do is go straight. Some addresses on roads that it does recognize is also missing. (Un)coupling the unit to the swing arm is clunky, especially if you have big hands or are wearing gloves. The unit is too easy to turn on in the carry pouch. The suction attachment doesn't work well in below freezing weather. Works fine once the car is warmed up. All of these are design flaws that should have been remedied in the product development phase. It has a feature that allows you to avoid parts of a route but would like one that allows you to force a route as well. Lack of WAAS makes it less precise than similarly priced products. Having to switch between maps ie. mid atlantic and southeast states is not that troublesome. Avoiding traffic jam feature was helpful. More good things is that I did feel more comfortable veering off my course to get gas and such. They could stand to shave a couple hundred off the price though given weaknesses in execution. My feeling is that they shouldn't be rewarded for selling a product that has such glaring and multiple design flaws. Instead buy the new Garmin c330 clone coming out in March. Looks good except for the fact that the Garmin doesn't seem to have a capture GPS position, which can be very useful.
   
   http://www.garmin.com/products/sp330/



3. First I would like to thank the reviewer who brought up the TamTam software to make this device macintosh compatible. It was the deciding factor in my purchase. There are only a couple of minor inconveniences that aren't worthy of a star removal. I'm not sure how to put this, but the device is not very "grippable". i'm always afraid of it slipping from my hands because of its shape and smooth contours. Also, it is difficult to see the screen from some angles in bright daylight. However, this GPS system is unbelievable! Very simple and intuitive, portable, long lasting battery, clear voice instructions, 3D visuals and comes with a nice carrying case. You would not believe how small this thing is, yet the maps and menus are easy to read.



4. After a couple of months of ownership of the product I have nothing but good things to say about it. Put in the address of your destination and let TomTom Go Plus do its thing. I really like the talking prompts that give you ample time to do what ever manuvering TomTom calls for. Since I got it I've had two down-loadable firmware upgrades. One of the additions is the ability to enter a zip code to get a city. New updated US maps are due out in June and will come both on CD and installed on the card for a higher price. If you want easy out of the box navagation help let TomTom do the talking. The newer 300 and 700 versions will have many more capabilities such as Bluetooth. Phone call ability and many more goodies. TomTom rocks!!!!!!



5. I purchased a TomTom navigator system based on good experiences with renting cars with Magellan's Neverlost. The Magellan unit was expensive and I found the TomTom had a superior user interface, was portable and less costly. So I purchased the TomTom Go Plus.
   
   I can't give enough praise to the user interface. It is very intuitive. The graphics are large and easily read from a distance. Its speaker delivers loud and clear speech. Being able to put the TomTom in my pocket and have it guide me in a city while I'm walking is a plus. The battery lasts 4-5 hours.
   
   All of these advantages though, are overshawdowed by an error-ridden map and POI database that is incomplete and old. Some examples from my trips:
   - It seems 50% of the POIs in the database no longer or never existed. Conversely, TomTom misses 50% of the existing POIs.
   - On every trip, TomTom will not recognize a stretch of highway. TomTom thinks I'm driving through a meadow or woods and constantly tells me I need to get back on the highway. Fortunately, TomTom's volume will mute.
   - TomTom thinks some interstate entrance ramps are clover-leaf instead of stoplight, guiding me to turn in a wrong direction.
   - Monticello may be Thomas Jefferson's famous home near Charlottesville VA, and featured on US currency, but TomTom cannot find it.
   - In southern MD, TomTom guided us to a farmer's house instead of the desired restaurant three miles away.
   - In Alexandria VA, we needed to find a hospital. TomTom guided us instead to a restaurant, four miles from the nearest hospital!
   - Heading to a friend's wedding near Hilton Head SC, TomTom guided us to a continuous loop through a remote neighborhood 15 miles from the destination. We had to stop at a gas station and ask directions. This was the final incident that lost my confidence in TomTom.
   
   Now I'm back to using paper maps and written directions. I use TomTom as a secondary device mostly for tracking and measuring distance. If I could do it over, I would purchase a Magellan.

No comments about Nextar N3 Navigator.

1 comments about Delphi NA10000 Mobile Navigation In-Car GPS Receiver.

1. I'm not very "techie" so this is a review from a layperson. I travelled a lot for work and this unit got me all over the country and back home again with no problem. It has a memory to recall places you frequent such as home and office. You first use a CD Rom and download the maps of the areas you'll be going to, usually about three states at a time. Then you are set. You can just enter the address where you're going (or multiple addresses) and it will get you there. The feminine voice is mellow but somewhat electronic sounding. I used this in rural and urban areas all over the country with no problem. I love this gadget. Delphi was always very helpful on the phone. I had an accident with my first unit and they sent me a new one without any hassle.

No comments about TomTom GO 920 Portable GPS Vehicle Navigation System w/ 4.3" LCD and Bluetooth (1M00980) 4GB SD / HC Secure Digital Memory Card BigVALUEInc Accessory Saver Bundle.

No comments about Magellan Maestro 3210 - GPS receiver - automotive.

No comments about Garmin A/C Adapter for GPS II+, V, GPSMap 60C and 60CS (010-10255-00).

No comments about 4.3" Touch Screen GPS Navigation System - POWER ACOUSTIK PAVN-4210.

No comments about 4.3" touch screen Magellan Maestro 4000 Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator with preloaded maps.