After much research I bought a Garmin Nuvi 300T from Amazon 5 weeks ago, at £169.99.
I went for this one as I wanted the free traffic warning system, which is sent via a silent FM channel. So you can see delays and ask the Sat Nav to divert you.
It arrived in a neat box, along with a carrying ... Read review
Gear up and explore the backcountry with the all-terrain Colorado 300. Packed with ... more
features, it includes a built-in basemap, high-sensitivity receiver, barometric altimeter, electronic compass, SD card slot, color display, picture viewer and more.
Postage & Packaging: see site for shipping costs Availability: 3-7 days
This Brand New replacement battery is equivalent to your original battery. Manufactured ... more
with top quality cells using the most up-to-date technology to give a long lasting charge with no memory effect.All our Batteries conform to ISO9001, RoHS and CE certification. All our prices include VAT and you will receive a VAT invoice.CodeCS-IQN300SLTypeLithium-PolymerVoltage3 .7Capacity1250mAhWarranty12 MonthsEquivalent Battery Codes :361-00019-02, IA2B309C4B32
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This sturdy, vibration free and light weight 7 Inch Tower mount system utilises a spring ... more
loaded ratcheting system to accommodate any Sat Nav, Smartphone, Mobile phones or PDA device with maximum dimensions of 98mm Width, 32mm depth and 150mm Height. Minimum Width of device needs to be 48mm for the phone to be secured in the suction holder. The 212cm/ 7 inch pedestal shaft allows for varying directional positioning, and the tightening ring secures the mount for a steady and secure connection. Attaches to any dashboard, windscreen, window, desk or most other hard surfaces. The fully adjustable, click on main holder capsule has a clear, sliding polycarb display area allowing a photograph or image to be placed behind your device. The clamp arms on the unit can be adjusted and locked at any position using a press/lock button at the base of the unit. Dimensions: 212cm Height Foot Rest Suction Mount W/ 80cm Suction Cup. Fully Adjustable Main Holder 48mm to 98mm Width Adjustment. ( Handset Not Included )
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Advantages: Great little Sat Nav unit, clear and fast Disadvantages: Traffic unit doesn't work, software updater doesn't work, hard to get out of windscreen mount!
...much research I bought a Garmin Nuvi 300T from Amazon 5 weeks ago, at £169.99.
I went for this one as I wanted the free traffic warning system, which is sent via a silent FM channel. So you can see delays and ask the Sat Nav to divert you.
It arrived in a neat box, along with a carrying case, USB cable, windscreen holder and car charger, as well as a quick start guide, the detailed guide being stored on the unit itself.
... ...complaints that none of the Garmin TMC units work, Garmin know about it, and still sell them!
I emailed Garmin, they told me to update the software, I did and after that their software refused to recognise my unit was plugged in. I googled it and found this is another known fault with the Garmin units! I emailed Garmin back and was told I would have to pay return registered post (£6) and they would keep the unit 4 weeks and fix it! Yet I know ... more
After much research I bought a Garmin Nuvi 300T from Amazon 5 weeks ago, at £169.99. I went for this one as I wanted the free traffic warning system, which is sent via a silent FM channel. So you can see delays and ask the Sat Nav to divert you. It arrived in a neat box, along with a carrying case, USB cable, windscreen holder and car charger, as well as a quick start guide, the detailed guide being stored on the unit itself.
There is virtually no set up, you switch on and can enter a postcode, place of interest, restaurants, nearest petrol stations etc and get directed. Very easy, no experience needed at all.
A warning flashes up (and audio if you wish) when mobile or fixed speed camera are approaching. You get 30 days free updates then pay £39.99 a year for this. I found it very difficult to get in and out of the windscreen holder, needing to snap it hard with both hands to remove it, this is a little alarming!
The unit is the size of playing cards so very neat to hide away in your bag or pocket. There is only one lady's voice with no choice of upgrade, but it is clear and precise. The maps are clear with 2D or 3D options and directions are accurate, although it does like to take the through country lanes, which might be shorter, but not faster! If you ignore it, it quickly recalculates your route and doesn't tell you off!!
If you are a gadget freak like me you can plug it into your PC and customize it with various cars, bikes and monster truck free for download instead of a blue arrow directing you. You can put in your own photo as a start up screen. Download audible books or Mp3's for your journey (not advisable as tiny, horrid noise through the internal speakers!) You can buy new maps of other countries on SD card. There is a foreign language guide with key phrases.
The internal memory is 1GB so you don't need an SD unless you want foreign maps, but can add SD if you want to store lots of photos etc.
I was delighted with the unit and then went on a motorway journey so plugged in the traffic module (which cost about £70 more than the unit on its own). Nothing happened. It did not scan for a signal, or have a facitliy for me to scan for one. Just said…no traffic information available! Yet I know that stretch of the motorway, friends pick up the FM Traffic signal. I tried several times then searched online. To my horror, forums are full of complaints that none of the Garmin TMC units work, Garmin know about it, and still sell them! I emailed Garmin, they told me to update the software, I did and after that their software refused to recognise my unit was plugged in. I googled it and found this is another known fault with the Garmin units! I emailed Garmin back and was told I would have to pay return registered post (£6) and they would keep the unit 4 weeks and fix it! Yet I know from forums that they can't fix the traffic bit!
I emailed Amazon ands they offered to pay the postage and give me a full refund! So sadly I sent it back, had a full refund plus postage, and ordered a Tom Tom with their new traffic unit, which is said to work, after their old one didn't!
How sad, as the Nuvi really is a lovely little unit that works very well! But what appalling customer care, why are the company continuing to sell the traffic units at £70 when they know they won't work? Why should a customer pay return postage too?
So if you just want a neat Sat Nav I would recommend this (apart from the windscreen mount!?), and update manually as the Garmin software seems to have lots of complaints about it! On the other hand, why bother if Tom Tom does the job at the same price, and its software works, and its windscreen mount is slid in and out!
Advantages: Ease of use,Slim,Accurate Disadvantages: Tinny speakers when playing MP3's
...Theres a link on the Garmin website to this if you want more info.
Great if you have active kids to entertain and geocaches are everywhere. Ive found 10 within half an hours walk from my house.These positions can be downloaded to your set from the website (and don't forget to print off the clues).
Also from your pc you can download/change or delete mp3 and picture files.Athough the internal speakers are a bit tinny in the car but not as bad outdoors.you ... ...most digital cameras.
Another simple but usefull display feature (for me anyway) is it tells you your ETA so you know if youre late for work even if you dont need directions.
Although this is my first owned (not borrowed) sat nav I've used others and think I can happily recomend this unit to anyone. ...
toddle50 09.12.2007 (10.12.2007)
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Advantages: Sleak, compact and aesthetically pleasing Disadvantages: Innacurate on some roads, commands sometimes confusing
Purchasing the Garmin Nuvi.....
I bought this unit for my girlfriend as a present sometime back in the hope that it would help her find the exit out of that proverbial paper bag. At the time of purchase, I had narrowed my choice down to two satellite navigation systems that both fell well within my price range; the Tomtom One and the Garmin Nuvi 300, both of which contained GB maps only. Based on my previous experience in using handheld GPS units ... ...that Garmin are well represented within the GPS world, I chose the Nuvi over the Tomtom. I was made further confident of my choice when I found the unit for approx £30 less than the TomTom One. Initial impressions....
On receipt of the unit I was impressed with just how small and neat it was - I was, after all, comparing this unit to the rather cumbersome TomTom 300, which I had been using for the past 2 years or so. In terms of aesthetics, the ...
Mainflava 22.09.2007
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Advantages: Easy to use, clear and accurate Disadvantages: None
I bought this as a last minute item for £149 on my way to see relatives.
The traffic and weather were both horrendous and I couldn't imagine trying to follow my routeplanner printout!!
I got it out the box, plugged it in, attached it to the bracket and away I went. The display was easy to read, the voice was clear and 90 minutes later I arrived. I think what sold it to me was the fact that once charged you could use it for up to 8 hours without ... ...for the kids DVD players.
It had a really funky option of changing the car design that you see on the screen.
We used it to go further and touring Wales it was a godsend. It recognised Points of Interest, it recognised 99% of place names and postcodes I put in (yes all this and it has full postcode search too!!) Most importantly when I missed a turning (fairly often) it redirected me without any hassle at all.
It had the whole of UK on it with ...
jgallinzx 05.10.2007
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Quick review of Garmin NÜVI 300
I bought one in Comet for £99.99.
Pros.: It is light, descent design, easy to carry in pocket. Has strong signal and works even inside house.
Cons.: Does not show car's current speed, distance to destination, PIO's along the road. The colour of the maps can not be changed. (The pink leading colour is annoying) ;-(
All in all it is good combination of price and quality. ...
iliko 29.04.2008
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Driving on the M6 towards Warwick, Nuvi sent me towards junction 4A instead of jundtion 4 which is easier and it kept on trying to make me turn round at the nest roundabout so as to get back to junction 4A take this junction after recalculating. Is there a method y which i can instruct it to take me through a less crowded route?
How can i make it say turn "right into Joe Blogg Street" instead of just "turn right"?
How can i make a route a "favourite" ...
Biafra1 06.07.2008
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Advantages: Text to Speech, Bluetooth, GTM Trafficmaster, MP3 Disadvantages: In car connector a bit fiddly.
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PC cable, car power adapter, carrying case, automotive windshield mount, Belt clip, USB cable, PC cable, car power adapter, mounting bracket, carrying case
Optional external GPS aerial connection, built-in speaker, calculator, custom POIs, downloadable POIs, Calculator, games, calendar, photo viewer, custom POIs, automatic routing, Optional external GPS aerial connection, built-in speaker
Supported Memory Cards
SD Memory Card
Maps Included
Ireland, United Kingdom
GPS Functions / Services
Electronic compass, altimeter
Software Included
MapSource Trip & Waypoint Manager, Garmin Worldwide Autoroute Basemap, MapSource City Navigator NT 7
Navigation
Waypoints
500, 1000
Trip Computer
Average speed, maximum speed, quickest route
Tracks
20
Tracklog Points
10000
Routes
50
Built-in display
Colour Support
Colour
Type
LCD, TFT
Resolution
320 x 240, 240 x 400
Diagonal Size
3.5", 3"
Display Illumination
Yes
Features
Transflective
Manufacturer's product description
Gear up and explore the backcountry with the all-terrain Colorado 300. Packed with features, it includes a built-in basemap, high-sensitivity receiver, barometric altimeter, electronic compass, SD card slot, color display, picture viewer and more. Even exchange tracks, waypoints, routes and geocaches wirelessly between similar units. When the going gets tough, Colorado leads the way. Colorado 300 comes with a built-in worldwide basemap with shaded relief and accepts SD cards for all your outdoor activities on land or water. Just take your pick from Garmin's preprogrammed SD cards including street maps, topographic maps, coastal charts or inland lake data. The card slot is located inside the waterproof battery compartment, so you don't have to worry about getting it wet. With Colorado 300 you can share your waypoints, tracks, routes and geocaches wirelessly with other Colorado users. Now you can send your favorite hike to your buddy to enjoy or the location of a cache to find. Sharing data is easy. Just select "send" to transfer your information to other Colorado units.
