Editorial Review

The key to success in life is knowing where you are, where you've been, and where you're going. Garmin's full-featured GPSMAP 76 puts all of that information in the palm of your hand, mapping your movements off-road or on--and even afloat. Plus, its extensive features, PC connectivity, and extensive add-on map options make it powerful enough for practically any need.Read more

Features

• WAAS enabled Global positioning system (GPS) receiver continuously tracks and uses up to 12 satellites
• Preloaded maps of rivers, lakes, worldwide cities, navaids, and tide data
• Trip computer with current/average speed, timer, and trip distance
• Programmable alarms and tables; 500 waypoints
• 8 MB memory for downloading data from optional Garmin MapSource CD-ROMs

Reviews (16)

needs more detail
You will need to buy Map-source maps ($100+) to make this thing worth the purchase. I needed GPS for boating but the base maps are rudimentary, ie; no inlets, rivers, shoreline detail or lakes. It is although very accurate and easy to use, nice big screen and good reception. If you need GPS now this unit is an excellent value. I payed $199 a month ago and now its $169 but that's my problem.

Great product
My husband and father both have this unit. It's really handy to have on road trips and to use while Geocaching. From our experience, it does take a while to download map information onto the unit, and a color screen would be nice, but for $200, I think it's a good value.

GPSMAP 76 great value
With the rest of the GPS devices shifting to color, the large b&w screen on this unit means money well spent. It's fast enough for practically any use. I've been using it in South East La. post-Katrina, Where those piney back woods were often blocked by debris. In New Orleans I used it to avoid blocked roads and to mark entry points into closed areas. I live hear, and the suroundings were so disturbed and displaced that even my own home-town was very disorienting. The backtrackand routemaking features arelifesavers. The screen is easy to read. The low draining B&W screen also allows longer battery life compared with other color units I've used. Looking for a dashboard mount and auto power adapter right now. A photojournalist, I keep it in my camera bag. ... Read more

Editorial Review

Determine your direction with the V100 digital vehicle compass. This basic compass works in all types of vehicles--cars, trucks, SUVs, or RVs. It displays your direction with eight cardinal points (N, S, SE, NW, etc.) on an easy-to-ready LCD screen. Mount it on the dashboard with the included bracket and suction cups, or easily remove it from the bracket to prevent theft. This compass turns off automatically when the vehicle is parked and no change in the magnetic field is detected for ten minutes. It operates on two AAA batteries (not included) and comes with a one-year warranty.Read more

Features

• Compact compass displays 8 direction points
• Easy-to-read LCD screen
• Comes with mounting bracket--easy to remove
• Automatic shutoff
• Mounting hardware included

Reviews (21)

Solid No-Frills Compass (at Good Price)
Compass worked wonderfully for my trip around New England this summer. Only reason I don't give it 5 stars is for want of a backlight for night driving. Remember to moisten the suction cups before adhering to the window. I forgot the first time and it popped off 10 minutes later. Never came off again the whole trip after I moistened them.Worth the money.

Digital Compass
Works great...I have it attached to my motorcycle and love it.Very simple to set up and start using, acurate and with the auto shut off, very practical.

PNI V100 Value that exceeds price
I recently purchased a PNI V100 Digital Compass for my father for Father's Day. I found that the compass is so sensitive that it reads more accurately that my GPS unit that cost me several hundred dollars. I have since bought one for myself as well.For the price and if all you need to know is which direction you are heading, this compass can't be beat! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Precision Navigation   

Editorial Review

Small, powerful and affordable, with a SIRF StarIII chipset for quick GPS signal acquisition, the Magellan RoadMate 2000 makes it easier than ever to get where you need to go. Simple touch-screen menus and 40 built-in, interactive maps of the contiguous United States let you select virtually any destination and enjoy voice and visual turn-by-turn directions as you drive.Read more

Features

• Simple touch-screen menus and 40 built-in, interactive maps of the contiguous United States let you select virtually any destination
• Features a 3.5-inch color touch screen display for easy access to navigational information; select up to 20 destinations in advance to plan out where you need to go
• Nearly 1.3 million pre-programmed points of interest enable you to quickly find gas stations, airports, hotels, restaurants and much more
• Dimensions: 4.28 x 3.15 x 1.12 inches (W x H x D); weighs 2.0 pounds
• Advanced vehicle navigation system gives you one-touch access to detailed information about a destination, including phone numbers when available

Reviews (1)

Excellent GPS
THis GPS is excellent and this solves the purpose of GPS and navigates excellent. Point of Interest and its menu is excellently designed so that you can see the customize POI like american food, mexican food etc. U can see the POI on the screen itself on direction menu and just touch it and it will show you what kind of POI it is.
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Features

• M3 Pocket PC Integrated With GPS
• Internal Memory 64MB RAM/ 32MB ROM
• SD Expansion Slot For Memory Storage
• 240 x 320 Pixel Resolution
• Internal 1250m Ah Lithium Ion Battery

Reviews (14)

NOT compatible
I am not a tech 'saavy" person.I found it extremely dificult to begin using my unit.I wasted HOURS of my life on hold and on the phone with tech support trying to trouble shoot the problems.The first dude was okay helpful, but it didn't matter, because after a 62 minute phone call (including 30 minutes of hold time) still the unit was not functioning.The next 2 cust service people decided that it could be the cord, so each of them sent me out a new cord- which was not the problem.The next dude was much more knowledgeable and we found out that my processor, because it is not intel, was not compatable-that is after I also found out that the disc they send is DVD, not CD, so I was already using my daughters computer to attempt to load the disc.So in the end, I was able to copy the DVD onto the hard drive then copy to the card reader.But of course, I have still not loaded active sync and therefore I cannot back up or save any contact or calender info.I was told from Garmin that if the batteries die then all your contact and calender info is deleted.I can buy an additional backup system and back the info up to the SD card, but I will have to borrow a friend's compatible computer to do that!!!!
Nice idea but buggy software
I bought this unit as a gift for my wife. We already have a Garmin GPS unit that we love and she had a need for PDA functionality so this seemed ideal.
I love it
This is better than I expected with large software interface buttons and loud speaker.The only thing is...if you are not familiar with GPS devices, it may take you a little while to figure out how the antenna aquires a signal. ... Read more

Editorial Review

The Garmin StreetPilot c530 GPS Vehicle Navigator comes with preloaded maps of North America and includes automatic routing, 2D or 3D map perspective, and turn-by-turn voice directions that makes navigation easy. It also accepts customized points of interest (POIs) such as school zones and safety cameras.Read more

Features

• A high-sensitivity GPS receiver maintains signals under heavy foliage and near city skyscrapers
• Features easy-to-read automotive-grade, sunlight-readable, anti-glare display
• Includes the Garmin Lock anti-theft feature
• Comes with preloaded maps of North America, making navigation easy
• Dimensions: 4.4 x 3.2 x 2.2 inches (WxHxD); battery life: up to 8 hours; supports FM TMC traffic alerting

Reviews (3)

The Garmin C530 Is "State of the Art"
This GPS Garmin C530 (along with The Garmin Nuvi 350 for $130 more) is "state of the art".It is so because it has a "Sirf Receiver" that is more sensitive in acquiring satellites than "normal" receivers.The reveiws on this web site are incorrect about the maps---this one has the latest version 8 maps available.This one is better than the Garmin 340, 330 and 320 because it is brighter and, once again, it has The Sirf receiver.And, it costs about the same as the C340 which makes it a good deal!Is it worth the extra money as compared with the 320 and 330.Yes, because if your GPS won't "acquire a satellite" it is worthless.If amazon allows you to write I will tell you where you can get one for about $450.Email: boland7214@aol. I highly recommend this GPS.
Quick, simple, reliable
I have never used a GPS before. I cannot give you the elaborate comparisons or insights that others will provide.I purchased this system and began to use it 5 days ago.I love it.It found the satellite in less than a minute and has consistently done so.I live in a rural area with many tree covered roads.I own a sirius radio receiver and, from time to time, momentarily lose the signal.This has not happened thus far with the c530.The touch screen is extremely easy to use and the questioning system is a breeze.I have used it two times to drive over an hour from home to places I've never been and it has been stress free and spot on.I honestly don't care about finding businesses, restaurants, hotels, etc.Maybe I will in time, but I'm just too new at it now.I bought it to stop the aggravation of getting lost and the flaws of depending on mapquest.I am completely satisfied and have no regrets at all.The voice directions are clear and given in plenty of time to make the turns. The estimated arrival times are accurate within one minute, and recalculation if you choose a different path are immediate.I'm someone who didn't want a lot of bells and whistles, but I also wanted something very simple to use.There may be better ones out there, but I am very satisfied with my purchase.

Check how features differ from c550 and c340
I was pleased to try out the C530 today when I received it and happy with it's overall performance, but am stumped as to why Garmin would leave out the ability to announce street names in the directions like the previous model c340.I would consider that part of the core software and part of all future and more expensive models.I was very disapointed to find that my c530 lacks this ability though.
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Subjects:  1. c320; c340; car; auto; automobile; color; map; mapping    2. driving; directions; voice; drive; turn; prompt   

Editorial Review

The TomTom GO 510 Portable GPS Vehicle Navigator improves upon TomTom's line of all-in-one portable navigation solutions that work straight out of the box. The 510 features a new cutting-edge design that includes a high-quality, extra-wide, four-inch LCD touch screen that offers the ultimate in readability and ease of use. The GO 510 also includes the software application Read more

Features

• Portable GPS navigator with Secure Digital (SD) card and intuitive 4-inch LCD touchscreen interface
• Delivers turn-by-turn directions in 36 languages and 50 voices; SD card includes U.S. and Canada maps
• Bluetooth functionality communicates wirelessly with cell phone or headset for hands-free calling
• iPod interface offers full iPod control through display; supports TomTom Plus subscription services
• Rechargeable lithium-ion battery; measures 4.2 x 3.1 x 2.5 inches (W x H x D); 2-year warranty

Reviews (7)

Happy Traveler
We love this thing!We bought it for a cross country vacation, and it was a dream.It'd find us in the middle of nowhere, and we never got lost.It took a few resets in the beginning to recognize our iPod, keep the correct time, and generally behave; but it's been operating flawlessly for the last 9 weeks or so.We fondly call our 510 "Mikey", after the cockney-accent custom voice we downloaded.It's removed alot of stress from car travel.

A really remarkable accomplishment; but ....
I have been using my TT 510 for more than a month, with over 2000 miles of local and cross-country travel, mostly without the need for a map.Our family now has three of them, all working properly right out of the box, and we love them. GPS
a tool I will never agian be without FANTASTIC!
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Editorial Review

With a massive, seven-inch touchscreen display and groundbreaking traffic information, weather and entertainment features, the Garmin 7200 is Read more

Features

• High-end automotive GPS navigator with 480-by-234-pixel 7-inch color TFT touch-screen display
• Text-to-speech technology announces the names of streets and delivers turn-by-turn directions
• Integrated XM radio receiver delivers real-time traffic info, weather, and entertainment; built-in MP3 player
• Includes MapSource City Navigator NT North America software with maps of U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico
• Built-in A/V input for connecting portable DVD player; 7.5 x 4.5 x 2.2 inches (W x H x D); 1-year warranty

Reviews (15)

Crappy Service From Garmin
When it works it is great.Unfortunately, I lost the lottery.Mine takes 20 minutes to get it to boot up.And if you have never wanted to kill someone, trying to get help from Garmin will turn you into a serial killer.
Great Navigator
Over the past 5 years I have owned and used Kenwood Navigator ($3000), DeLorme Navigator, Microsoft Streets & Trips w GPS; all unsatisfactory. The Garmin 7200 tops them all.I would have to nit-pick to field any complaints about this product.Easy to set up and easy to use.No annoying behaviors.

DC power plug blows fuse
I have the streetpilot 7200 and I like it very much. Talked my girl friend into getting one and found a glich when connecting the 12 vdc power plug. She has a 94' Ford Tarus with the conventional cigarette lighter socket. When inserting the gps 12 vdc plug into her cigarette socket the fuse blows. This was also the case when I used my unit to verify problem. It also will blow the fuse without the gps unit attached. Using a multimeter I found that if the tip of the plug is recessed flush with the plug body it shorts out the fuse. My Honda civic 06' model has a accessory plug and this does not occur. The design of this power plug for older cars is faulty. I temporary corrected the problem by inserting a rubber washer to fit inside the socket to prevent the plug from being inserted to the depth that would allow the tip and the body to be flush resulting in a short circuit! Washer size: 7/8"od x 3/8"id x 1/8"h. UPDATE: Garmin shipped us 2 new cables via overnight delivery. They worked great. It's refreshing to see a company that backs up their products.They were very professional and polite. ... Read more

Features

• Combination two-way radio and GPS receiver
• Radio specs: 14 FRS channels for 2-mile range, 7 GMRS channels for 5 mile range, 38 subcodes per channel, hands-free VOX,
• GPS specs: 12-channel, WAAS-enabled receiver, up to 500 waypoints, trip computer with speed tracking
• Beam location to another Rino user within a two-mile range using the FRS spectrum
• Basemap of North and South America that includes major cities, highways; 8 MB of memory for downloadable maps

Reviews (32)

Recommended
I purchased the Rino 120 about a year ago.It has been on many trips with me.I have had it attached to my camel pack while mountain biking and hiking.It has been through several crashes on the bike with me.While Geocaching, I dropped it into a stream.I snatched it back up, and found it to be operating perfectly.I have had this on the outside of my pack during light to heavy rain, with no problems.I can do many trips on a set of batteries.I use it often when 4X4'ing with my Jeep.I'll preset coordinates for intersections or points of interest, and it keeps me right on.When Geocaching, it has always led me within a few feet of cache.
Almost there ...
The Rino 120 is VERY easy to use.It has many user-friendly options, and it does not require vast knowledge of global positioning.I did not give this product 5 stars because of the need to purchase additional detailed maps, and the only choice of them being US and Canadian maps (I live overseas and travel world-wide).I really enjoy the integrated 2-way communications capabilities -- it has enhanced the scope of my own employment performance.

'Waterproof' It's Not!
The Rino 120 manual says this: "The Rino 120 is waterproof to IEC 60529 IPX7 standards [30 minutes at 1 meter depth] and is rugged enough to endure the most trying use."My experience was otherwise, and the Garmin response was troubling.
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Subjects:  1. street pilot, gps, gmrs, rino, Rhino, FRS, Radio    2. garmin 120, global positioning    3. garmen; hunt; hunting; hunters; trackers; way; finder    4. fish; fishing; fly;   

Editorial Review

Portability meets capability in Garmin's pocket-sized Quest portable automotive global-positioning system. The easy-to-use device is loaded with the high-end navigation features from Garmin's most popular GPS navigators. Use it in multiple vehicles or simply slip it in your pocket for handy street-level directions when you're navigating on foot.Read more

Features

• Pocket-sized 12-parallel-channel GPS+WAAS receiver with automatic routing and turn-by-turn directions
• 115 MB internal memory for loading MapSource detail; includes built-in Americas autoroute base map
• Trick tracking computer includes odometer, stopped time, max speed, average, and more
• Sunlight-readable, 256-color, 2.2-by-1.5-inch TFT display; USB interface for quick data transfer
• Runs for 20 hours on rechargeable lithium-ion battery; 4.5 x 2.2 x 0.9 inches (W x H x D); 1-year warranty

Reviews (117)

Worth the investment
I travel a great deal for work and the directions you pull online often are not very accurate.As a result I decided to invest in GPS.I did alot of research and settled on this unit based on the price and the reviews.Overall I am happy with the purchase.This unit is small enough that I can bring it on a plane and use it in rental cars.The maps are easy to lose and pretty accurate.The storage is sufficient for what I need it for.It is easy to set up and program.There are units out there with more "bells and whistles"- but for the price this unit does the job well.

good product but I like Garmin i3 street pilot better.
This a good GPS, but only good.It is fairly inexpensive and very portable.However, my father has the Garmin i3 Street Pilot and I feel that it is a better option.Even though the Quest has more option than the i3, it is so hard to navigate through that most people will not even use those options.The i3 is simple to use, quick and does the job.

Nice Product, But Garmin has TERRIBLE Customer Service
I have a problem with mine, and I have tried to call their CS line 6 times, and all 6 times I was put on hold for over 45 minutes.I finally gave up. In fact, once I left the room, and came back 90 minutes later, and I was still on hold.
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Subjects:  1. car; in; in-car;   

Editorial Review

The ideal beginner compass, the 9020G is another Brunton signature. With an optic green baseplate and tool-free declination adjustment for easy reading and more convenient navigating.Read more

Features

• Classic, analog 3-1/2 inches by 2-1/2 inches by 1/2 inch design
• Weighs only 1.1 ounces
• Provides 2 degree graduations and adjustable declination
• Features 0-35 degree inclination scale
• Displays scale in inches and millimeters

Reviews (5)

A good, basic compass
This is a perfect companion for basic hikes. Not fancy, easy to slip into your pocket, easy to read...it performs the job of a basic compass very well. For the price, this is an excellent buy.

Great compass for the price
Of course this compass isn't made for exacting surveying work or the such. For that, get a super-nice expensive one. But for the average hiker, camper, or young person wanting to basically know which way is which, this is a great compass to buy.
Good, basic compass
The Brunton Classic is a straightforward, easy-to-use, low-cost compass that works well in the outdoors.It is a bit clunky-looking and a little bulky in your pocket, but you will appreciate that fact in cold weather when you are wearing gloves.It comes with a TRUE declination adjustment that moves the north reference indicator to the desired declination.This is much better than some of the least expensive compasses that claim to have a declination adjustment but really don't.(They require you to manually offset the needle from the north reference indicator to achieve it, something you don't want to have to struggle with when you are exhausted after hiking for 10 hours.)The Brunton doesn't need a tool to adjust declination, which they claim as an advantage.In contrast, Suunto compasses use a tiny screwdriver attached to the lanyard to make the adjustment.Personally, I like the screwdriver adjustment as being more accurate and less likely to be accidentally moved, but they both work equally well.The bearing markings silkscreened onto the Brunton's dial are not as fine-ruled as the Suunto so you can't get quite as precise a readout, but the difference is insignificant in most cases.
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Editorial Review

The V2000 deluxe vehicle information center uses PNI's patented magnetic sensor technology--the same compass technology used in GM, Ford, and Chrysler vehicles. And its sleek new design and metallic finish will get everyone's attention.Read more

Features

• Three-mode compass shows direction with compass rose, 16 cardinal points, and 5-degree numeric digits
• Bright backlight turns on/off automatically using Photo Diode sensor
• Measures inside or outside temperature in either Fahrenheit or Celsius
• Stores one bearing point heading into memory to stay on desired course>
• Holographic LCD improves brightness and contrast while removing glare; easy one-step calibration

Reviews (17)

Great device!
I bought the V2000 last year and it has worked great since then.The compass has always given me accurate directions and has lasted through one winter and one summer so far.I always left my V2000 in the vehicle, although the manual did state that you should take the device with you when the temperature is hot.The V2000 has visible at all situations.I can see it clearly in the dark with the V2000's automatic backlight, and see it clearly on a sunny day.Finding a good place to put the temperature probe, however, is a hassle if you want to get accurate results.Calibration was also a hassle for me.You have to be on leveled ground and make a fairly even circle in order to get accurate readings.

so far, so good
Got the item on time.Cost was good.So far it works well.No complaints and would buy from this company again.

I'm Always Getting Lost
I am continually getting lost when I'm in unfamiliar territory.Even when I'm SURE I'm going in the right direction, there's always a nagging thought that I'm not.This compass isn't close to telling you where you're going, it's dead-on.My car has an outside temperature gauge and an inside thermostat, so I don't care about the temperature features.Beside, there's no fear if you don't know the temp; there is a fear when you don't know where you're going.Classy looking gadget. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Digital compass (compasses)    2. Vehicle mounted (vehicular)   

Editorial Review

The Navman ICN 530 In-Car Portable Navigation system is a fully mobile, pocket-sized and sleek navigation unit with a sharp-looking slim-line design. Offering 3D door-to-door navigation using pre-loaded software, enhanced maps with improved icons and a back-lit keypad and night view navigation screen, the ICN 530 will get you where you need to go quickly and easily.Read more

Features

• Updated software for quicker GPS fixes
• Comes with preloaded detailed maps of United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, and Guam
• Features a wireless remote control
• Includes improved speed and accuracy for town, zip code, street, intersection and house number searches
• Dimensions: 120 mm x 80 mm x 22 mm (WxHxD); includes a rechargeable battery with up to 4 hours life

Reviews (3)

Great value!
I just bought this, and for the price it really can't be beat. I have a Garmin Nuvi 350, which is also a great product, but for the price the Navman ICN 530 is a better value.
Excellent with a couple limitations
I've tried a bunch of GPSes in my quest for the perfect device. This one fits most of the criteria. Specifically, its good points are:
Good for the money
This is my first GPS nav.This unit has its share of problems but on balance I think it compares favorably with Garmin 300 series and other similarly priced units.The database of points of interest is not accurate nor complete.I understand that this is pretty common and that there are only two companies that actually research and release the map data.I expected this but was still dissapointed.The categories of points of interest included are very extensive but it failed to show a half dozen gas stations within a few miles of my home, a restaurant that has been open for 15 years, and my apartment complex's (open for at least 7 years) roads.Many, Many points of interest are incorrectly listed under a nearby suburban city.Once you do find a place on the map, either an address or POI the unit seems to give fantastic directions to get you there.Satelite lockon is VERY VERY quick, scarcely over 15 seconds and the voice prompt volume is adequate but could be a bit louder.The screen brightness is good but does get washed out in direct sunlight.The interface is counterintuitive but fairly simple and easy to get use to.The unit has an auto mode for changing display contrast and background colors and for illuminating the buttons at night.The illumination is a warm blue, pretty nice.Auto mode works well but sometimes lags for several minutes or requires that you enter the menu to get it to change from night to day.The window suction cup mount is ingenious and sturdy, the GPS light and slim and the accessories, pc software and really handy remote make this an excellent value.I was surprised that I could not find a single review of this unit with its impressive price point and features.Hopefully this review will help.A word of caution though, I have not used any other GPS navs and its difficult to compare them.One thing is for sure this is probably not a dud unless point of interest completeness and accuracy is important to you. ... Read more

Editorial Review

The Garmin StreetPilot c550 GPS Vehicle Navigator represents the ultimate in GPS performance and simplicity. This portable navigator comes ready to go right out of the box with preloaded maps and a wealth of options. Delivering the same easy to use and affordable navigation as Garmin's c300 series of vehicle navigators -- including a simple touchscreen interface, automatic route calculation, turn-by-turn voice-prompted directions, and over six million points of interest -- the StreetPilot c550 also offers Bluetooth wireless technology with hands-free calling, an integrated traffic receiver, an MP3 player, and much more.Read more

Features

• Portable vehicle GPS navigator with high-sensitivity WAAS-enabled GPS receiver
• Preloaded City Navigator North America maps; anti-glare 2.8 x 2.1 touchscreen display
• Bluetooth wireless technology enables hands-free calling with compatible phones
• Integrated FM TMC traffic receiver; built-in lithium-ion battery offers 8 hours per charge
• Built-in patch antenna; measures 4.4 x 3.2 x 2.2 inches (W x H x D); 1-year warranty

Reviews (18)

Not as good as anticipated
I had another vendors GPS and the cord was shorting out and had a protection plan.When I went to have the cord replaced the store no longer carried the brand and I would be entitled to a new unit.A comparable unit was the Garmin C550.After some time I decided to get this unit.After getting it home and checking it out further I hooked it up and it would not acquire satelites after 45 minutes.I took it backand enroute it finally acquired the satelites.I returned home.The next day after over an hour it never did acquire satelites so I returned it for another.This one did acquire satelites.Since I was going on a driving trip I was anxious to use this GPS.Well enroute to our destination it had us turn off the interstate and go through some local roads for no apparent reason.I just returned to the interstate even though the unit was not directing us to do so.Then we were going to a specific location and it was off by more than 2 miles as to the actual location. On the return trip it took us to an old 2 lane curve laden road to arrive at a destination.This road, in my opinion, would not be able to be traveled by anything bigger that a car.Luckily I was not driving the RV or I would have never been able to naviate this road. My older unit had some features I would like to see on this unit such as, selecting the use of toll roads or not, the screen identifying the direction of the next turn so you do not have to wait until you are .3 miles from the turn.I will continue to use this unit but I did buy another protection plan with this unit allowing me to exchange it.Time will tell how this unit performs.Hopefully Garmin will update the software to satisfy user comments about the unit.

Stay away from this unit
I did quite a bit of research and after reading a lot of positive reviews, I decided to go with the c550.First, i'll start with the positives. Nice looking unit.Small enough to put in your pocket yet large enough to be seen on the dash board.The suction cup mount was easy to install and since I only had the unit a week, I didnt have the problem of it falling off like others said in their reviews.The unit was very intuitive to use, the touch screen was nice and no problems with it.I never used the mp3 player or the blue tooth options. However, the sample songs in it sounded horrible, like it was playing on an old transitor radio.
Awesome Driving helper
I've had the c550 for 2 months and SEVERAL road trips.In addition to just telling you how to get to your address (or city, or intersection), it also tells you hotels (with phone numbers), restaurants, entertainment, auto services, etc. along your route OR at your destination.
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Subjects:  1. c320; c340; car; auto; automobile; color; map; mapping    2. driving; directions; voice; drive; turn; prompt   

Editorial Review

The Foretrex 201 is a wearable Personal Navigator, perfect for outdoor and marine enthusiasts who desire hands-free GPS navigation in a lightweight, affordable package. At a mere 2.75 ounces, this waterproof wonder is lighter than most watches, and its wrist-top mount frees up hands for outdoor activities and sports an ergonomic wristband. The 201 model comes with a recharging unit so you never have to stock up on batteries for all your daily adventures, but consider the Foretrex 101 that runs on 2 AAA batteries if you're wandering away from the power outlet for a while. Read more

Features

• WAAS-enabled, 12 parallel channel GPS receiver
• Built-in patch style GPS antenna
• 15 hours battery life; rechargeable lithium ion battery
• Waypoints/Icons, 500 with name and graphic symbol
• 20 reversible routes with up to 125 waypoints each; includes serial PC interface

Reviews (12)

Excellent mini GPS for Military use
I have been using the Foretrex 201 for over a year in Iraq.This mini GPS is an excellent peice of equipment that gives you that essential ten figure grid on the move whenever you need it, without having to physically pull it out of a pocket.It also has a basic but functional track system which memorises your routes between your own inputted points.Its simplicity, generous functions and potentially life saving feature of just like being another watch, make this an essential peice of equipment for those of you who need to know exactly where they are at the flick of a wrist.awesome, would'nt go out without it

Powered Paraglider Flyer
I love this GPS.The GOTO function is especially usefull, I set the GOTO point to my LZ and off I go, just flying around without having to keep track of where I'm going.I just enjoy the scenery and when it's time to return this little gem tells me which way to fly to the LZ.I have distance and time to destination on the GOTO screen, that way I know if the fuel I have left will get me to the LZ based on the known consumption of my motor, or if I have to start looking for an alternate LZ close to the road for easy retreival.Other screen is configured to show altitude, ground speed and vertical speed as well as Lat and Long.
Garmin Forerunner 201 not for rural use
My kids and I recently purchased the Forerunner 201 as a Father's Day gift for my running husband. He was thrilled after reading the product information! He immediately followed the simple set up directions, and away he ran a few hours later! Unfortunately, the unit just could not maintain a gps signal, and the little bit of information gained was useless and inaccurate. We called Garmin after a few more unsuccessful runs, and the technician on the phone suggested it might be a faulty unit. Amazon quickly sent a replacement. (Yippee for Amazon!)
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Editorial Review

Garmin jumps on the wireless bandwagon with its GPS 10 Deluxe, a GPS receiver that communicates with Bluetooth-enabled Pocket PCs and PC laptops to allow easy, intuitive navigating. Unlike GPS devices with built-in screens, the GPS 10 Deluxe displays its mapping and navigational data on your mobile computer's monitor, ensuring superior close-up detail, more memory storage, and faster operation than with traditional navigators. And because it's wireless, users won't have to futz with cumbersome cables that get in the way each time they need to move the laptop or reposition the receiver. The cable-free solution is ideal for cars and trucks, as the device installs via the included magnetic or Velcro mounts, or even outside the vehicle should users need a clear path to the satellites. It's also waterproof, so it can withstand nasty weather and poor conditions.Read more

Features

• Bluetooth-enabled, 12-parallel-channel GPS receiver for in-vehicle navigating
• Connects wirelessly to Bluetooth-compatible Pocket PCs and PC laptops
• Comes with MapSource City Select North America CD-ROM with maps of U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico
• Included nRoute and Que navigation software turns mobile PC devices into fully functioning navigators
• Measures 1.77 by 3.46 by 0.75 inches (W x H x D); 1-year warranty

Reviews (14)

Not road warrior friendly
The GPS unit is extremely sturdy, the magnetic mount is perfect, and the power adapter plug cover thingy is lost already (I've owned for a month).
GPS 10 - Good Unit With Some Shortcomings
The bluetooth GPS device works well. The fact that it is weather resistant and has a strong magnet for holding it on the roof of your car adds to the versatility. However, the plug which weather proofs the connector socket when it is not being charged is not attached and very easy to lose. Also, the software for use with PDAs and phones does not allow you to plan a trip on your desktop or laptop and then download routes and waypoints to the phone. With that caveat, overall operation is excellent.
Worth The money
I wanted to thank amazon for their quick response to my first order not arriving. within a week they sent me another. I have been using it everyday, and have not gotton lost. I install wood flooring in NJ PA NY, works like a charm. I use it with my palm treo 700P. ... Read more

Editorial Review

It's time to really get in the driver's seat with a new generation of vehicle navigation devices from Magellan. With a large, 3.5-inch color touch screen and buttons for one-touch access to key features, the Magellan RoadMate 3000T is intelligently designed to make GPS navigation easier than ever.Read more

Features

• Compact vehicle GPS navigator with preloaded U.S. and Canada base maps
• 3.5-inch color touchscreen display automatically switches to night view in dark conditions
• 4 GB memory for maps and custom points of interest; Secure Digital (SD) card slot
• 8 direct-access keys, plus power, volume, repeat, and reset buttons; 3D birds-eye map view
• Built-in patch antenna; measures 4.8 x 3.8 x 1.4 inches (W x H x D); 1-year warranty

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A spastic GPS
The best thing about the Magellean 3000T is the large screen.
not worth the price
Pros:
Patently Featureless For The Money
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This WAAS-enabled, 12 parallel channel GPS receiver provides color chart plotting for both land and sea, making it an excellent addition to any boat or automobile dashboard. Its display-- 3.8-inch, 480 x 320 pixel, 256-color backlit TFT--provides enhanced sunlight-readability, and its adjustable quad helix receiving antenna with remote antenna capability delivers superior data reception. Read more

Features

• WAAS-enabled, 12 parallel channel GPS receiver
• Adjustable quad helix receiving antenna with remote antenna capability
• Display Size: 3.8” Diagonal, 480 x 320 pixels; 256-color, sunlight readable TFT with adjustable backlight
• Includes: unit, USB interface cable, power/data cable, marine mount, Trip & Waypoint Manager CD, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, AC adapter, owner’s manual, quick reference guide
• Rechargeable lithium-ion battery offers 5 to 15 hours of use depending on backlight settings

Reviews (5)

A multi-functional GPS wonder, But....
A multi-functional GPS wonder, But... be sure and have a hefty stack of money if you want all the maps, bells and whistles that make this unit so remarkable.Lets start with the main reason I purchased the 276c, for my boat. The Blue Chart marine maps combined with the flexability of the unit makes even complex marine navigation a snap. The large screen allows me to see my position on the water at a glance. Even in areas that are wrought with hazards and multiple channel markers the screen shows everything I need to know to safely navigate at any sunlight angle. When I moved it to my car, I enjoyed the same features that made it great on the water. The turn by turn routing (with voice) and the big screen worked flawlessly. Using it for land nav was also enjoyable except for the size of the unit making it a bit cumbersome.Regarding other peoples complaints about Garmins tight hold on its pricey mapping products, Well they are in business to make money, they have great map products, and you usually get what you pay for. Overall I am very pleased with this product, with the only real downside being the high cost of obtaining all the additional "proprietary" goodies you need to flesh the system out for multiple usage. Again you get what you pay for and for the price I would say that this is one of the finer GPS units on the market.

Garmin 276C - excellent !
I am very pleased. I use the unit on a motorcycle and it has met my expectations so far. Easy to use menus. Easy to see screen. Very satisfied. Only complaint is maps are too expensive. $ 75 for a CD ?

Playing by Garmin's Rules
If you purchase a Garmin product, especially this one, you are firmly in the clutches of a Company that gives you what they want you to have, not what you might want. Everything Garmin makes is proprietary so that nothing else will work on a Garmin. You will be unable to transfer data to Garmin media, you will be insulted by a website either written by or for aliens and should you call the customer service or cartography lines assuming you wish to wait and wait, you will get to talk to people so uninformed about Garmin products your wait was wasted. The dingus works ok with Garmin chips, but the chips are inadequate or incomplete.
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Editorial Review

Magellan's pocket-sized eXplorist 100 recreational GPS receiver is both powerful and affordable. This inexpensive unit has a sleek yet durable design and a bright orange and black housing that makes it easy to find against most any background. With its rubber armor, impact-resistant plastic, and water-resistant case, you can confidently take your eXplorist 100 on any and every adventure.Read more

Features

• TrueFix technology with a 14 parallel channel, WAAS/EGNOS-enabled GPS receiver
• Stores up to 500 waypoints, 20 routes, and five track logs
• Convenient, easy one-button control makes operation a breeze
• 2.3-inch, grayscale LCD and rubber-armored, impact-resistant, waterproof shell
• Measures 2.1 x 4.6 x 1.3 inches (WxHxD)

Reviews (18)

My little orange pal
I bought my eXplorist over a year ago when my etrex got eaten by a goat - really I have the photos. Anyway, I never liked the etrex because I use GPS units primarily to take lat/lon readings in decimel degrees and it was very difficult to read the tiny numbers on the etrex. The eXplorist is much better in that respect and many others.
displeasure with the bike/motorcycle mount
I was very dissapointed with the mount that was stated for use on a motorcycle/bike/atv. My explorist 200 was lost during a ride due to the fact that the mount is totally unsuitable for any type of bike mounting because it does not hold the unit well . Had it a velcrow or other type fastener to securely hold the unit to the mount then maybe I may have still had my navigator to enjoy. The only thing my mount is good for now is to remind me not to purchase another Magellan product. I cant even use the mount as a cup or can holder.

simple & easy
I bought the Magellan eXplorist 100 for navigation on my atv, I live in a heavily wood area so I was sceptical of reception, but I very rarely have a problem. It proforms great, can't ask for much better than this! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. explorer; explore; xplore; magellen; megellen; magallen   

Editorial Review

If you're looking for a powerful companion to lead the way on your next road trip or your next trip across town, the Garmin Quest 2 is worth a serious look. With text-to-speech voice commands, a brilliant 256-color display, and a massive points of interest database, the Quest 2 has all the basics covered. Plus, with a weight of just 5.5 ounces and a width of 4.5 inches, the unit is compact and transportable, Read more

Features

• Powerful, portable GPS device with 12-channel WAAS accuracy
• Voice prompts guide you to your destination
• Comes preloaded with Garmin City Select NT street data of the entire United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico
• Bright, sunlight-readable color display; backlit keypad
• Lithium-ion battery delivers 20 hours of power when you're outside your vehicle

Reviews (9)

Excellent out-of-box functionality, but..
I bought the Quest 2 after researching all the Garmin products, plus the products from Magellan and Dell (Dell's PDA/GPS is not going to be continued).
Excellent product!
I have used several Garmin GPS units in the past and was really undecided over the Quest II or the more expensive units. Once I received this unitit did all and more than what I was expecting. Unit is fast in calculating routes as long as you select what regions you will be traveling to, is very user friendly and highly recommended if you understand using GPS units.....I am very satisfied with this unit!

Recent Firmware upgrade adds speed
Firmware v2.6 greatly increased overall speed of this unit.I was a little doubtful in February when I bought this, but it is now amazingly fast on POI search as well as route recalculation. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. positioning; satellite;   

60. Brunton Classic Lensatic Compass by Brunton
	Sports list price: $14.99 -- our price: $13.89 (price subject to change: see help) Asin: B000093ILS Average Customer Review: US | Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France | Japan
Editorial Review Brunton's heavy-duty metal lensatic sighting compass has been a worldwide standard for sighting for many years. It’s liquid dampened and features luminous points.Read more Features 2 degree graduations Declination adjustable Inch and mm scales 0-35 degree inclination scale Reviews (3) Better available This compass handles very poorly compared to other manufacturers.The pin for the lid is cheap and the hing will likely break.The card (actual compass part that spins) wobbles a lot so it's difficult to get an exact bearing.It is like the oil in the compass is very thin.Also, the direction line lid spins easily, making it possible to take a bad reading.Ironically, this is the Silva weakness as well. decent enough for a compass I must admit I like it.The compass is very precise and the brass case feels nicer to hold than a plastic case.Outside of that, the compass does and feels like it should.I would, however, recommend a cheaper plastic cased compass for those who don't use a compass that often.Enough said. a bit bulky and old school but sturdy and well built...I can't fault it but I would not buy another. ... Read more