© 1999-2009 Shopping.com, Inc. This feed is subject to our terms of use: http://www.epinions.com/help/rss_terms http://www.epinions.com/GPS_Devices Recent content written about GPS Devices en-us 121 37 http://www.epinions.com/ http://img.epinions.com/images/epi_images/logos/epinions_121.gif http://www.epinions.com/content_475777109636?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author dwsimpso - I purchased a Navman iCN 750.  It worked for a while. Then it lost track of its maps.   Navman's tech support people appeared not to care.  They promised to call back, never did.  Promised a manager would call back.  Never... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~475777109636 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:45:36 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_475777109636?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_475570212484?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author honda1971 - This is my second Nuvi (have a 660) and third overall Garmin that I've had now (started with StreetPilot 2620).  Each I had for over two years and replaced with the new model only because a "must have" feature was introduced.  It was... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~475570212484 Sun, 28 Jun 2009 21:49:58 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_475570212484?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_475475381892?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author dongeeL - 265WT was our family's 5th GPS, and no doubt the best decision of the five.  With all our three cars having their own GPS I did not need another GPS.  But I got so frustrated with my 4th purchase which was the only non-Garmin product, that i... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~475475381892 Sun, 28 Jun 2009 00:44:17 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_475475381892?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_474864717444?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author kbolton72 - I am one of those people who experience bouts of panic when I am lost, when construction deters my normal route, or I am going somewhere new for the first time. While this is not my first GPS, it is my most reliable so far, in contrast to my other ones... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~474864717444 Mon, 22 Jun 2009 22:33:11 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_474864717444?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_474417892996?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author ptjims - I was tickled with this unit and all the features it offered,. after waiting over a year for map updates I called again to be told that the company NEVER intended to provide updates because when they make a new model the software is not compatible with... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~474417892996 Thu, 18 Jun 2009 19:07:15 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_474417892996?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_474392137348?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Sunliner - What can I say about my Streetpilot C330 in-car GPS receiver?  I can say that I like it a lot.  I can say that it has its shortcomings.  I can say that it has been a lifesaver. For Christmas 2007, my dad gave me a... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~474392137348 Thu, 18 Jun 2009 14:23:05 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_474392137348?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_473866145412?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author cxc273 - It wasn't until my wife and I visited my brother and his family in Seattle that I realized how invaluable a GPS unit could be. Since my brother couldn't play host to us the entire week, we were left on our own. He did supply us with his Tom Tom One GPS... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~473866145412 Sun, 14 Jun 2009 01:16:46 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_473866145412?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_473572675204?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author bramfrank - I tend to write long, detailed reviews of navigators and other items.  This time - at least as a first go, I will not. (OK, it isn't quite as short as I'd intended).  It will be edited and added to as time goes onEdit: June... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~473572675204 Thu, 11 Jun 2009 11:30:47 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_473572675204?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_459437084292?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author JediKermit - One of the most unexpected Christmas gifts we got this year has also turned out to be the most fun--the Garmin Nuvi 750.  A GPS and "Personal Travel Assistant," the 3 x 5 inch device combines the features of a GPS navigation system with an MP3... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~459437084292 Thu, 11 Jun 2009 10:33:25 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_459437084292?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_473032265348?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jps246 - So what's someone who has always believed that having a good atlas or a map really precludes the need for a GPS navigation system doing with a TomTom One 130S GPS? Well, a few experiences in vehicles with a navigation system, along with the idea of just... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~473032265348 Sat, 6 Jun 2009 15:50:17 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_473032265348?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_472825433732?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author attickah - Where did you get this handy gadget?Having done plenty of sports in my life, I've always treated running as a necessary evil.  In order to play soccer or basketball, you have to be able to run a fair amount.  In order to have a lot... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~472825433732 Thu, 4 Jun 2009 21:02:56 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_472825433732?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_472482221700?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author vemartin - I travel, a lot; not only back and forth to work, but for personal reasons as well of course.  Most of my travel is confined to the area in and around Chicago, IL, but that is an immense area covering the better portion of northeastern... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~472482221700 Mon, 1 Jun 2009 21:13:52 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_472482221700?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_472264576644?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author smiles33 - For drivers who regularly travel to unfamiliar areas, a GPS navigation system has become a critical tool to greatly simplify one's life.  For others like my husband and me (who only occasionally travel to unfamiliar places), it's a much appreciated... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~472264576644 Mon, 1 Jun 2009 04:08:01 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_472264576644?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_472035790468?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author johnc66 - I have been looking at this GPS for nearly a year but refused to pay $499 for a GPS.  Recently I found it in Sam's Club for $379. This was about $100 more than I wanted to spend on a GPS, but it included free lifetime Traffic updates and... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~472035790468 Thu, 28 May 2009 23:15:02 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_472035790468?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_471756738180?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author orioles35 - My issues with directions stem from two problems:  I am also a "landmark" person, where I can get from here to there if it's some place I've been before AND I can visualize buildings and things that are near where I need to go (after all, street... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~471756738180 Tue, 26 May 2009 17:44:58 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_471756738180?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_471718006404?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author retaeh - My Tom Tom worked okay. It didn't come with the traffic included, like it said on the box. That was extra software you had to pay to install, and then pay for monthly. So scratch that off the list.Very often, it would take up to 10 minutes to find a... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~471718006404 Tue, 26 May 2009 10:20:47 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_471718006404?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_471016443524?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author yousafms - I purchased this GPS unit for my mom on mother's day. Last Sunday we finally opened it up and I helped her sort through the bits and peices of the GPS unit.Out of box experience to be honest was a bit disappointing. Let me explain why. I... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~471016443524 Wed, 20 May 2009 00:08:30 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_471016443524?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_470918925956?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author yackers1 - ****Overall**** The Garmin Edge 705 is more than a bike computer. It is a full satellite navigation system for a bicycle. It does not have the ability to “tell” you where to go by voice but it does show you what turnings to take on a... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~470918925956 Tue, 19 May 2009 03:42:27 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_470918925956?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_470828486276?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author 3rdalarm - First, some background.  I am a 15-year volunteer FF, EMT, Water Rescue Team Leader.  I have been using GPS units since about 2001 and have extensive experience in maps and geographic information systems.  I use GPS units for search... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~470828486276 Mon, 18 May 2009 10:23:39 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_470828486276?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_470758559364?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author eyoshimitsu - What's Is the TomTom One 130? It is a portable, vehicle mounted Global Positioning Satellite Receiver. It's primary purpose is to guide you while you drive your vehicle from your current location to a desired location.Initial disclaimers: This is a... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~470758559364 Sun, 17 May 2009 18:49:49 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_470758559364?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_470360100484?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author egale - This gps has a lot of things going for it. The screen is big, bright and easy to read. Routing is good too and on par with the Garmins and Tomtoms. Price was great too. The POI database is large, approx 6 million and well organized to boot. I found the... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~470360100484 Thu, 14 May 2009 09:22:34 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_470360100484?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_470086553220?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author consumerdude - ===background===First, let me say that I am not a hard-core hiker and we don't geocache.  I just wanted something that would help me feel empowered on a easy short hikes to get back to where I started.  We have 3 kids, so I really... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~470086553220 Tue, 12 May 2009 01:01:46 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_470086553220?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_470016888452?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author bobbyslav - Perhaps my experience with the Nuvi 205 is a reflection of somewhat inflated expectations, but I must admit I was slightly disappointed. This is my third GPS, I still use my Bluetooth IOGear with my HP iPaq, and I briefly used another Garmin unit in the... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~470016888452 Mon, 11 May 2009 13:06:05 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_470016888452?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_469382696580?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author perfectpersonf - This unit is very accurate taking you to your destination, however, the routes may differ from what you are used to.  The first time out, the unit takes you to your destination [Your results may vary.].  However, on the return trip it misses... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~469382696580 Tue, 5 May 2009 16:28:33 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_469382696580?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_469190741636?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author fsustriker - I was always talking about going and getting a GPS System but I could never actually put out the money and pay for one of those fancy digital maps. I was hoping to be able to wait till I gone out of state or something, but I started up a new class which... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~469190741636 Sun, 3 May 2009 23:25:20 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_469190741636?linkin_id=8003929