Garmin StreetPilot c320 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator by Garmin
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Digital camera reviews of Garmin StreetPilot c320 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator
Digital camera Review: CAN'T BELIEVE THE VALUE
Summary: 5 Stars
This GPS has everything that you could want! I can't believe the accuracy and the maps have information on the smallest of backroads and private streets. I was reluctant to buy one that didn't have preloaded maps, but I was shopping price so I tried it. I had the maps loaded and the unit ready to go in 15 minutes! Compare to units at twice the price, I can't imagine how they could be any better. I was able to load seven states on the supplied memory card, and I like the idea that in the unlikely event that I should travel outside of that area, I need only upgrade the memory card. An unbelievable value!!Digital camera Review: Can't beat this GPS for the price
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought this item to use during our honeymoon. I did not want to carry around an atlas or Google maps to all the places we wanted to visit. I also did not want to start out our marriage rocky by getting upset with a wife whom is a little slow in reaction time.
I bought this item along with a 2 gig SD card. I got it and used the included software to plug in our points of interest. I also plugged in places where we might want to go just in case.
I read somewhere that with the version 6.X software that was included with this device that you will need over a 1 Gig SD card to put the whole US on the card (this is true). With the subsequent updates the size shrinks to about 900 mb (if the software was produced before you bought the GPS, you get the updates for free). So since I bought mine after version 8.X was released, I got a free update DVD with the most update version of their software which was up to the year 2006.
Only ONE time I have been lead wrong. Let me explain what I mean first...I am the anxious kind of person. It told me to "Turn in 400 feet". Well, it was in a busy part of Myrtle Beach that roads are spread out about 200 feet apart. I turned 200 feet too soon. So it was actually my fault.
I use my GPS frequently. I love the fact that I dont have to know where I am going as long as I have an address. It will get you there with the quickest route. It also gives you choices to not use toll roads, only use roads that are paved, etc. I also love the fact that when you do a group search (Food, Amusement,etc) it is a live list of updating areas. It will update every couple of seconds with the closest destination and what direction it is located. So when another place becomes closer to you than another choice, it will bump up the one that is now closest as you are traveling.
The auto night/day feature is nice, too. It makes it not as bright at night and easier to read.
Downsides:
-Hard to read sometimes in the bright light, reflections (can fix this by adjusting the angle of the device to not pick up as much reflection)
-A few times the suction cup mounter has fallen off my car while driving (although, I will say my window was cold and dirty from winter use..so this is up in the air)
-Sometimes big finger make it hard to type in letters into the address part
Overall..give it a 5 stars for being a great basic GPS. I really wanted an in-dash double din GPS unit..but for ~$1300, I can deal with using a suction cup when I need to.
Digital camera Review: Cheap GPS
Summary: 5 Stars
I use the optional Garmin 27c antenna $60.
Max SD Data card size you need is 1.1 GB for all the maps to be downloaded at once. 128MB SD is supplied.
USB 2.0 : I have an older laptop running WinMe and USB 1.1 built-in = difficulty downloading maps and using my large 4GB SD card. Would not recognize thru laptop PCMIA USB 2.0 card?
comes with DC car charger and Windshield sucker mount (nice) and version 8.0 MapSource CD.
This unit works really well for most. If you want point-point-point GPS with looking at maps for routing you may want something newer.
For a cheap ~$200 GPS it works well and you get quality. Mine was a refurb at 199 + SD card + antenna
later edit:
Install the Driver seperately and USB 2.0 should recognize (install thru Windows Driver search using the Garmin dvd for driver). =Would not recognize the unit going only thru the Garmin install process.
Digital camera Review: Clear Pic Direct Nav
Summary: 4 Stars
Easy to get uploaded and started.
Bought it for my girlfriend (who has no sense of direction...lol)
and she became familiar with its functions in days.
Product has proven to be reliable and very well worth the money so far!
SEM
Tampa,FL
Digital camera Review: Could call it GPS for Idiots
Summary: 3 Stars
Very good, I have Garmin GPS for my Sailboat. I bought this for my wife who can never figure out how to get to new places or take the shortest route. It is very easy to use. Not having the full US preloaded is no big deal. I have lots of high capacity cards around from Digital Cameras, so loading from the CD is Easy.
User interface is very nice. My wife is using very sucessfully.