Excellent value & quality entry level GPS

Advantages: Price, Build Quality, Value for Money, Easy to Use
Disadvantages: Not the smallest GPS available, expensive carry case

...haven't yet had any problems with navigation either, including not being sent down one way streets the wrong way (as people report on TomTom machines). Garmin's support is also excellent - my machine came with V7 of the mapping software but on contacting Garmin, they have sent me a free upgrade to V8 without any issues. The only downside is that once you have attached the c310 to the mount, it is difficult to remove so appears to be expected to remain connected. As a result, it makes it a bigger unit to carry around compared to the likes of TomTom. Subsequently it is not pocket size so you may wish to buy a carry case seperately which due to its unusual shape means that you have little choice but to buy a Garmin 'horn shaped' one which costs in the region of £30. This is a small issue though - highly recommended GPS....

NFuller 01.05.2006 · Read review
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Review of Garmin Streetpilot C310

No more arguments over map reading - THANK YOU

Advantages: No more maps
Disadvantages: May become reliant on it (already have really!!!!)

...I bought the Garmin Street pilot C310 for my boyfriend last Christmas. I am going to write a big thank you to Garmin for the total lack of blame which is now apportioned to me when my boyfriend makes a wrong turn!!!! On a more practical note, this satnav works really well with a very fast recalculation when wrong turns are made. There are also some nice features like find the nearest petrol station, or find the junction between road A and B. As for installation, it couldn't be easier - I would say even I can do it, but more importantly, my boyfriend didn't have any problems!!!!! It is easier that a USB plug and play, although the sucker for the winder works much better on clean glass. This feature means you can simply pick it up and move it to another car. Last Christmas it cost about £250, although I believe that it has come down in...

RH425 06.11.2006 · Read review
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Review of Garmin Streetpilot C310

SUPERB! GREAT VALUE FOR MONEY, AND EASY TO USE!

Advantages: Touch Screen, Easy to Use!
Disadvantages: Can't Think Of Any

...to you! And that goes the same for Petrol stations also! And every six months it is recommended that you update your GPS by connecting it to your computer via USB and go on the internet to update! By the way if you have any problems with the GPS if you buy it please contact me: charliebobgordon@hotmail.com Thanks for reading this review please rate in return. Yours Sincerely, Charlie Gordon....

cbgordon2 01.05.2006 · Read review
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Garmin Streetpilot C320

Advantages: Came free with the car
Disadvantages: Poor Support, Poor Satelite Reception, Inaccurate POI, User POI limited

...This unit came free with my car, otherwise I would have returned it for a full refund. After having it for less than 2 weeks, the unitcompletely crashed and would not operate (even after using the reset button.) It was replaced under warranty by the dealer, but then my problems really started. The new unit would not work with the maps that came with the original. It needed an unlock code. I attempted to get one by calling Garmin support UK (Waited for half an hour and gave up). then tried email support - The responses comming back on how to unlock via theirweb site were rubbish and didn't work. The thrashing of emails went on for a couple of months, and I only got a proper response when I wote to them, and Photocopied the letter to their CEO in the USA! However to actually get a properl working set of Maps and Unit took 2...

P_S_Price 02.05.2007 · Read review
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Review of Garmin Streetpilot C-320

Garmin i3 streetpilot - the mapbook is dead.

Advantages: never get lost again, very portable.
Disadvantages: you can't have your music up loud.

...I bought my Garmin streetpilot i3 because I got fed up of passengers map reading and getting me completly lost and then giving excuses like, "you're driving too fast", or "you should have turned left back there". And the best one at the start of a journey "are the blue lines rivers or motorways?" Anyway, the Streetpilot cost me £129 from Halfords who were very helpful and knowledgeable about all their GPS systems. Basically I bought the cheapest one because of the amount of use it gets - on average once a month. The first thing I noticed was that the streetpilot took a long time to find the satelites. I quieried this with Halfords and was told that some cars have a thermal element built into the windscreen which can block the signals to and from satelites. To get around the problem, you need to buy an exterior aerial for another £20...

bigkev007 22.06.2007 · Read review
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Review of Garmin Streetpilot I 3

Garmin StreetPilot I3

Advantages: Simple to use, convenient, compact
Disadvantages: Takes time to lock on signals

...What an item. After buying my Garmin StreetPilot I3 I was up and running withing minutes. It is an amazing piece of kit. The support from Garmin has been exceptional and software updates are sent to me when they are available. The only downside that I can mention is that when not using back-up batteries it does take a little longer to 'lock on' to the satellite signals. However having said that, if that is all that there is to complain about then thats a small disadvantage. I use my street pilot 7-8 hours a day, 5 days a week. It is unobtrusive, simple to use and easy to update. I also use it more for keeping an eye on my speed. When not actually navigating the display shows what speed you are doing, this can be in MPH or KPH. All in all, well done garmin...

Scuzzy1965 31.05.2006 · Read review
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Review of Garmin Streetpilot I 3

A good Garmin

Advantages: Clear navigation, easy to use
Disadvantages: Camera alert noise gets on your nerves!

...a little difficult to spot, but once you know it's there you'll never need to look for it again! The settings menu though is very easy to use. It has large buttons with clear colour pictures on and easy to read wording. In the settings menu you can change to kilometres, choose the faster or shorter route, select avoidances etc. There is a "toggle-type" button on the side to change the volume, it's a sort of wheel that you turn up an down. (Apologies for not knowing the correct term!). The off button is also located at the side, which is easy to access. Unlike many of its counterparts, the Garmin does not come attached to the suction pad. It depends on your view as to whether this is an advantage or not, but I personally feel that it is. The suction pad has a good hold on the device and because where the Sat-Nav fits on the back...

beany_spoon 07.12.2007 · Read review
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Review of Garmin Streetpilot C 510

A voice of sanity in a confusing world

Advantages: Takes the stress out of journeys
Disadvantages: None so far

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JeffFromPoole 11.07.2006 (15.07.2006) · Read review
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Review of Garmin Streetpilot C310

Garmin I3 - Small but perfectly formed

Advantages: Small size, light weight, works brilliantly, price
Disadvantages: not as customisable as the more expensive models

...for many people. Looking around for alternative devices I stumbled across an artical that mentioned that Garmin were close to releaseing a new model in their Streetpilot range. On further investigation I discovered that this was aimed at the 'first time' GPS user. Garmin have an excellent reputation in the GPS market, I was myself an owner of one of their earlier models, but this didn't have the navigation facility. I bought my unit from Maplin, at the time of writing they were the first reseller in the UK and offering a deal on the I3 - £199. So, that's the background, but how have I found the unit? In Summary - I love it! Controlling the Device: The device is so easy to use. There are only three buttons to control the device. The main method of control is via a clickable scroll wheel. You use this to Enter destination...

Leedle 05.10.2005 · Read review
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Review of Garmin Streetpilot I 3

Find your way to buying a Garmin C-320

Advantages: Easy to use, compact, efficient
Disadvantages: Slightly fiddly setup, need a computer to set up

...I recently decided to invest in a satellite navigation system as I was going on a driving holiday to France and as my French wasn't too good, didn't fancy having to ask for directions. After much research I opted for the GARMIN C-320 StreetPilot model as it had all the features I wanted and was competitively priced plus it promised pre-loaded maps of France which was ideal for my trip. ~~~ In The Box ~~~ The Unit itself. USB cable USB wall charger with European adaptors. Instruction Booklet. Quick Start Guide. CD containing European mapping. Sucker to attach to the car windscreen. Adaptor to attach to dashboard. The CD contains "detailed" maps for all of the following countries :- UK, France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Switzerland, Germany, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Austria, Italy. It also contains maps...

nigeofnewbury 21.08.2006 · Read review
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