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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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 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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Garmin Nuvi 200w Sat Nav System

Advantages: Easy to use, does what it's suppsed to do!
Disadvantages: Satellite pairing takes ages, no mains charger!

...the device, as a security measure. In my opinion, the Garmin Nuvi 200w is an excellent satellite navigation system. There are not many better systems on the market today at the same price, if any. I have had no previous experience with sat nav systems, however I found the Nuvi 200w to be extremely easy to use and very user friendly. It does have a few minor faults, with it's long satellite pairing wait, and the lack of a mains charger, however these can be picked up fairly cheaply. Apart from that, I cannot fault the Nuvi 200w. As well as being very stylish, and with a high quality feel, it also does exactly what it's designed to do, which is fundamental, as well as being packed with a wealth of other top features. This satellite navigation system certainly comes well recommended. Detailed Specifications: General Product Type...

danmclovin 27.08.2008 · Read review
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Review of Garmin Nüvi 200W

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

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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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

A fool and his money buy Garmin

Advantages: Literally plug in and go
Disadvantages: Expensive, and Garmin has a strange map sale policy

...Garmin won't sell me UK maps (!) so this is a review of the US version. I bought my unit when I was on holiday in Canada to help me find my way around. I needed one that was "ready to rock" as I had no access to a computer while I was there. It came with City Navigator North America pre-installed. The kit consists of the GPS, glue pads, a portable bean bag mount, a permanent mount (for use with the glue pads), a 12V power lead with speaker (they have no internal batteries, so can only be used in a car or via mains power supply), a manual, remote control, and *no seperate maps* The GPS unit itself which has a decent sized touch-screen display complemented by four buttons giving access to other features. The bean-bag mount allows you to sit it on your dashboard without a permanently glued fixing, and the remote control to allow...

phoenixbbs 16.02.2005 · Read review
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Review of Garmin Streetpilot 2620

  "GET ME TO THE CHURCH ON TIME!"

Advantages: Shows & Tells Directions; Helps you find your way if you miss a turn; gives detours
Disadvantages: Big brother knows where you are - tracks you while it gives directions.

...points, of course, for the actual money spent when the item was purchased. An e-mail from themutual.com before Christmas directed me to Maplin Electronics (a partner - where "Mutual Points" loyalty points can be gained by purchasing through the link). Here, the Garmin StreetPilot i3 (with colour screen) was on offer for £199.99 - and a "B-grade" version would be £144.99. When I told my husband he thought that either would be a reasonable price - particularly the lower price (although he wasn't quite sure about "seconds") - in fact - WHY NOT BUY TWO? (one for Richard, AND one for US!) - on reflection, I agreed that it seemed a good idea, and if Nigel was prepared to PAY for them, probably well worth it. After all, the longest time spent sometimes in getting to his work (doing supply teaching) is finding the school where he is assigned...

jesi 15.01.2006 (15.09.2009) · Read review
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Review of Garmin Streetpilot I 3

Garmin will get you there!!

Advantages: small, good screen, easy software
Disadvantages: may be a little late to warn you of lane changes or exits.

...I've owned the Garmin Streetpilot for a while now and used it many times. The unit comes with a holder and suction cup which can attach to the dash or the windscreen and the power cable is plenty long enough to reach the cigarette power socket. The Street pilot also has a SD card which can be updated with maps from the internet. The screen is quite a good size and touch sensitivity is responsive and acurate. I've never used it for speed camera locations so sorry i can't coment on this part. It finds and locks onto the satelites pretty quick and once you've input your destination you can be on your way in a couple of minutes. I've mainly used postcodes to find a destination although the unit works pretty well with street names and numbers. Where I have a problem with the software, is not showing you what turning you're gonna...

lhough20 01.07.2007 · Read review
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