GPS Systems > Garmin GPS Systems

Advantages: Gives you turn by turn directions; gets you back "on-track" if you go wrong.
Disadvantages: Big Brother knows where You Are!

... Why Choose The Garmin StreetPilot i3 GPS Unit? Comparing it to much more expensive units (like the TomTom), it seemed to have sufficient details for our usage: * It has a fixed color screen of about 2inches * it finds destinations by postcode or street address * you can save addresses to "Favorites" and name them * it is powered either by 2 AA batteries or connection to the cigarette lighter socket (or both) * it is compact and can be attached ...
...to mount in another car * Importantly, it lets you know if you have missed a turning and re-directs you. Upgrades and more information are available on the website: http://www.garmin.com/products/spi3/ What Did We Receive? The 5" x 5" x 5" cube carton contains a StreetPilot i3 display unit - a fist-sized monitor that connects to a swivel knob and windscreen suction-cup mount. This is programmed with your maps. Also included are the USB ... Read review

Advantages: VERY PORTABLE, CHEEP, VERY RELIABLE.
Disadvantages: LITTLE COMPLICATED TO USE FOR THE FIRST TIME.

the street pilot c580 is a really handy tool for when you are just popin out to an unfamiliar place. i used it on the way to football because i was playing somewhere 60 miles away and i got there within 30minutes and we pretty much didnt go through any traffic. it also fits on your dashboard sonits not an anoyying piece of kit it is well worth buying. it also works in other countrys so if u you want to go somewhere like france but you dont want ... Read review

Advantages: Getting to your destination without any worries.
Disadvantages: Haven't found any

...We recently upgraded to the Garmin StreetPilot C550 and it has been WONDERFUL!! After using an outdated GPS from the Ice Age for so long, I didn't know how to act. My husband and I have a business to which we run appointments all over the state, especially in very rural counties where if your lost the closest living thing to get directions from is a cow. So far we have found every Appointment . For those of you looking for a good quality, easy ...
...it works beautifully. It delivered 6 vacation needing adults to the sunny white sands of Florida with no problems, it finds you places to refuel both you and the car and places for the ladies to shop. For those of you that multi-task while driving like us, you can't beat the added features of Bluetooth and the MP3 player that comes real handy for those who travel in areas that have absolutely no music stations....Good Luck in your search! ... Read review

Advantages: easy to use
Disadvantages: ---

...exposed. The name of Garmin has convinced me, and I believe that in recent times has exceeded its famous + competitor. After a wander among the showcase where they were exposed boaters, and after a careful reading of characteristics, I decided: Garmin Nuvi 200 ... ****** Features: I chose because it was one of the few in which they are loaded not only maps of Italy but across Europe. >>> Display touchscreen size of 2.8x2.1 inches, very clear ...
...good results (the variation increases or decreases of 10%). >>> Installation very simple, in the package is the support windy with easy assembly (2 pieces to fit in) recharges directly by cigar-lighter, and then with a voltage 12V. On the left side you can insert the memory card It works by jpeg viewer. In fact already are loaded by default certain backgrounds that can be viewed as ignition or when things are going in stand-by Lights up with ... Read review

Advantages: waterproof
Disadvantages: none

...This is the base model Garmin that has mapping capabilities so at around 120 dollars it is the cheapest way to get started in whatever your new endeavor is. The casing is blue and black so while walking through the woods it does not make you stand out to the people on the trails. The black grips on the side are perfect, when out on the water fishing, to grip onto so you do not drop this unit. In the event you do slip and drop the unit it comes with ...
...it is waterproof so there are no worries about ruining it in the water..in fact I frequently rinse it off in the nearby rivers. The only thing I would recommend is that you do not purchase the carrying case as it covers the internal antenna blocking signal to the unit. I hope this helps. ... Read review