Garmin GPS 18 Deluxe USB Sensor for Laptops by Garmin
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Digital camera reviews of Garmin GPS 18 Deluxe USB Sensor for Laptops
Digital camera Review: Almost too much info
Summary: 4 Stars
This is a great product for those that want the option of using their laptop or car pc for GPS navigation. I've tested this with a laptop and plan on using this software on a custom car PC with multiple displays in the vehicle. The default drivers work well, but you'll want to download the latest drivers off of the web. After the update, the antenna did a much better job of aquiring satelites. The software is definetly written with the need of a full keyboard for full use. I am still waiting for a 8 inch touch screen to arrive so I can test this functionality. The software also has voice recognitoin software, but the software needs to be trained to your voice. The more training you give it, the better it does at figuring out what your saying, but this can take from a few minutes for lousy results, or several hours for higher accuracy. This is not something I see most people spending their time on. Since this is PC based, there are almost too many options. Much more customizable than your pre-packaged GPS system.Digital camera Review: As Advertised
Summary: 1 Stars
Product was easy to set up and use. Loading the program was easy and without error. Map detail was above average and after setting a route I intentionaly turned at tye wrong places and each time the program corrected itself and gave me new directions to the original destination. Would recommend this GPS ta anyone.Digital camera Review: Best GPS so far
Summary: 5 Stars
Garmin GPS 18 Deluxe USB GPS Sensor with nRoute and City Select Navigation Software
This is by far the best GPS that I've used on a road trip. I've had portable systems in the past (eMap, marine charting systems) and previously the Delorme Earthmate.
This is by far the best. With the waterproof antenna I can mount the magnetic base on my roof and run the cable through the weatherstripping on my door. Then weather isn't an issue and I get the best reception possible.
The inclueded winshield mount does work well, but having this outside your vehicle works the best.
The software is easy to install and use and the routing system works great. Recalculation is SUPER FAST and most of the time I had a new route, or restored route, within half a block.
The WAAS system really keeps you well connected where a lot of other systems would loose reception.
Plus, since I already had a 17" notebook, the cost of this item and a computer stand for the vehicle was less than most compact all-in-one units. It is SO nice to have such a large display.
The software even adjust the color settings depending on the time of day so you can still see well at night.
This is what I'll be using from now on. Anyone looking for a GPS navigation system should really consider this sytem.
Digital camera Review: Best laptop GPS available
Summary: 5 Stars
I first tried Microsoft's Streets and Trips with GPS and I was quite dissapointed. I'm not sure how they even consider it a GPS system. I then tried Garmin's GPS 18, as Garmin is considered to be one of the better known GPS manufactures. I have no regrets at all. The Garmin met my expectations.
Benefits to the Garmin GPS 18 are:
1) Voice prompts (what good is a GPS system without this?)
2) Auto-reroute, it automatically will recalculate a route if you go off track. This requires no user interaction at all.
3) The status screen automatically tells you what house numbers you are driving by or what streets are approacting.
4) Large text display stating clear and accurate directions.
5) Provides estimates of ETA and mileage to destination and next manuever.
I have no complaints really. I do agree with one thing though, finding addresses could be a little simpler. For example, it will find "Stop & Shop", but not "Stop and Shop". It will find Malden Dr. if you type Malden, but not if you enter Malden Dr. A couple annoyences, but you learn how to use it and it's good.
Digital camera Review: Better than the GPS 10 by far
Summary: 5 Stars
5th Garmin product. I had the 10 for over a year and it NEVER worked correctly. Took over 30 min to set up each time. Wonderful when and if it worked. Gave up and trashed it and purchased the 18. WOW is it great; plug and play. Less than 1 min. Out Damn Standing. Still mad at Garmin but not like before.