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: Don't know how I've done without it!
Summary: 5 Stars
It took a while and some research before I purchased this. I am so pleased with it's performance and features. I've gotten so attached that I've actually given her a name. Emmi is amazing! She's gotten me to everywhere and anywhere without any glitches. I even set her to avoid highways and go the shortest route and she is right on top of it. Sometimes she has me making 7 turns in only one mile, but she is so efficient. She really get's you where you need to go. I have no idea how I made it without her. The problem is though that now I don't pay any attention to where I am or how I got there because Emmi is my guide. She could use a little more data and you only get one code for upgrading, but she can manage if you go an extra inch. For instance, where I've moved is brand new and it's not in her system. So I took the address right across the street and I use that for "Home". Haven't really even needed to upgrade because she's really good. Seriously, I would highly recommend this unit. There are so many out there and the newer ones are way up in price. This is simple and easy and very well priced. It is so user friendly that my friend's 76 year old granddad uses it with ease.Digital camera Review: Don't leave home without it!
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought this GPS device since I HATE getting lost. I was tired of printing out Google Maps, and then still getting lost. I took the family for a road trip and brought this along and it was flawless.
Key points:
> Very sharp and clear display.
> Easy to use. The install software was a bit slow to set up (20 minutes) but worth it, as you only have to do it ONCE!
> Offers choice of display (3-D, map, map North Up)
> Choice of voice prompts (I like the Brit English voice).
> Wide choice of maps.
It's great to drive and not worry about the directions or getting lost.
Digital camera Review: Don't waste the extra money for the 330 or 340
Summary: 5 Stars
With this unit, your only extra step is to install the base map on a computer then upload the map area you want onto the SD card, which can be increased in size should you want more maps, all the way to the whole USA if you want (just like the 330 and 340. Sure, with the other two this step is not needed, but there is one drawback to the all inclusive units... Search time. Example.. I live in NH and only have ME NH CT MA RI on our card. (I doubt we're going past those states w/o planning.) That takes up about 2/3's of the included 32mb SD card included. FYI When I start searching for things, it only has to look thru what is on my card, vs things that are in every 50 states. I really don't need the unit considering things in CA....
This is my second GPS unit, and the only drawback that I don't like is that you can't grab the map and drag it to see what is off to the side. I guess I'm spoiled by my other garmin. This gets an A+ for ease of use. You don't even need to use the manual to figure it out. Just start pushing buttons.
Digital camera Review: Easy enough for an 80 year old!
Summary: 5 Stars
I'm a fulltime RVer so often am in unfamiliar territory. I use MS Streets & Trips on my computer in the RV, but that was too much trouble to lug into the car. After buying the c320 for myself and really liking it, I thought even my techno-challenged 80 year old mom could use this. Now we both really love it! We like the touch screen - program is extremely user friendly and intuitive to use, and unit is easy to hook up and take off the windshield.
I have noticed that sometimes it wants to lead you in a little different way (including dirt roads) that seems more out of the way than more direct ways locals know, but it has always gotten me to the destination.
We highly recommend this GPS.
Digital camera Review: Easy to USE
Summary: 5 Stars
I previously owned a NAVMAN. It finally quit working and I got the Street Pilot. This one is wonderful to use. My wife would never touch the other GPS, but she was able to operate this one immediately. The operation is so easy it's just great. It has many more streets and addresses. We were looking to have lunch. My wife said "what this town needs is a Denny's". I said OK, opened the menu, for places to eat, and there it was. It is also quicker to find the position in the first place.