| # |
Username |
GPS model |
Pros |
Cons |
Rating |
| 1 |
michael44 |
TomTom Go 910 |
Excellent older GPS system with large 30 gig harddrive. Enables you to have North American and European maps on one device. Can also download audio books, if desired. |
The automatic sensor to switch between day and night driving eventually failed and now it must be done manually. The unit is a little heavy compared to newer models. |
8 |
| 2 |
marie.curnick |
Garmin Nuvi 660 |
Ease of use and clear vision, bluetooth (allowing speaker phone) MP3 player, Travel Kit are all excellent. Great reliability - Ive have had no problems with this Garmin Nuvi since I bought it in 1997. I would never change brands. |
Garmins support for Mac OS X has been patchy at best. It is improving.
Third party apps for Garmin are a bit thin on the ground and too male focused. |
9 |
| 3 |
nuxguy |
Garmin 1340T |
love it! larger sized display; very clear; great in all light and extremely fast processing too.
great device, highly recommended. |
i can understand how it might not be very bright,
e.g. it pronounces Thynne Street as Thin Street
(which i still find very funny).
however, when it pronounces Manchester as Man (wait for it) Chester i feel like crying
- REALLY annoying! |
8 |
| 4 |
amichnea |
Garmin Zumo 550 |
Easy to use, so far I have had no problems with it, one of the best motorbike GPS... at the time:) |
Internal memory too low, latest Garmin map update does not fit on it:( Need to use external memory card. |
9 |
| 5 |
racvon4 |
Garmin Nuvi 1300 |
I first used a Tom Tom GPS portable unit. I then got to use a Garmin which I liked better. |
The Garmin is more precise when you at close to your destination. It will let you know whether the destination is on the right or left. The Tom Tom would leave me searching. |
4 |
| 6 |
hippysheep |
NAVIGON 40 Premium (Updated to 92 Premium) |
Pretty fast start up.
Crashes less than all the TomToms I ever owned (not many, but once-bitten and all that.)
Clear display.
Reasonable battery life.
Worked well when I was walking around Milan.
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Cannot add Japanese voice - Those of us that speak Japanese find the TomTom Japanese voice much more accurate than the English! I wanted the same for my Navigon, but no such luck. |
5 |
| 7 |
Stephen44 |
Garmin nüvi® 3790LMT |
I have had 8 different GPSs this one is by far the best one I have used.
The first thing I like about the Garmin 3790 is the way it plugs into the cradle. nothing harder on the GPS then to have to pull a cord out from the back of it. The touch screen is very responsive. Easy to operate. and is voice commanded for true hands free operation. |
There is little I have found wrong with this unit. If I am pushed I would have to say the voice command will switch on even when I am not asking for it once and a while. Not really that big of a deal. |
9 |
| 8 |
l_modra |
TomTom GO 930 |
On-screen indication of upcoming turns
Speed
Time to Destination
direction (N-E-S-W) |
The current road/street name can be obscured by the route display |
7 |
| 9 |
garyxue |
Garmin nuvi 50LM |
I got Garmin 50LM two days ago. 50LM has a few useful new features than my old Garmin 255W such lane assistance and over speed limit warning. Lifetime Map update is a must-have feature. |
The battery in 50LM lasts only two hours after fully-charged. My old 255W battery lasts four hours after fully-charged. |
8 |
| 10 |
erwin.stratmanns |
Garmin nüvi 1490Tpro LMT |
fast found of GPS Satelite; good and fast map update; good service management |
No acoustic over-speed alarm; no USB interface;
no mp3 support |
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| 11 |
pmeyer |
Garmin Nuvi 3760LT |
This GPS has an excellent appearance.
Easy to use.
Traffic updates save a lot of time |
Traffic updates not always as quick as I would want it to be.
Eco route is a gimmick |
7 |
| 12 |
niol |
XL 330 S |
Ease of use to set up the most basic routes and settings |
Difficult in setting up more complex trips of just going from point A to point B |
5 |
| 13 |
patrick.coffey |
garmin etrex 30 |
only had it for a few days but it does everything i wanted. 1.7 gigs built in plus advantage of adding micro SD! |
only complaint is it is a bit slow to load maps but i do have 1.7 gigs of mapping data on it all on the inbuilt memory! |
7 |
| 14 |
tumbras |
Nuvi 3790LMT |
Sleek, light-weight. Fast calculations of map data. Easy to update maps, pois. Still learning more about it as i Just got it a week ago. Picture viewer built-in. Pedestrian maps function is awesome. |
Voice command - You have to speak address one piece at a time, i.e. instead of being able to say 22 Main Street, Newton, Pa you have to say, Newton, then 22, then Main Street. |
8 |
| 15 |
johnst59 |
TOMTOM xl live |
Clearly shows which lane to take at junctions so you don’t miss your turning. On the most difficult highway intersections, realistic 3D representation of the junction keeps you relaxed and safe. |
The different alert sounds are very similar. Does not automatically pick up mobile speed cameras. |
4 |
| 16 |
jcolecrowe |
TomTom XXL 540 TM World Edition |
Love it. 8/10. Always gets me to an address in an efficient, smart, easy manner. Routes make sense. Accurate. Good traffic info and rerouting. IQ routes are amazing--a colossal improvement over the older tomtoms without it--great concept, great effectiveness. |
Lackluster POI system, especially the terrible POI search. Seems like theyre 10 years behind what they could have done with the POI part. Sometimes takes more than 2 or 3 minutes to get a signal, for no good reason. Usually less than a minute though. Would give anything if it always, always said what the turn after the next one would be, would be so easy to do, and would make driving so much easier and safer. |
7 |
| 17 |
cds |
Tomtom Via 2535TM |
So far so good. Great voice recognition. Clear maps. More memory than similar brands. |
No sd card slot. Mytomom is still very weak. SSSLLLOOW map updates. |
7 |
| 18 |
a_r_f |
nuvi 2360LT |
easy to navigate trough basics, with so many advanced futures on hand |
no safety/red light cameras out of the box, have to be added from internet. |
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| 19 |
cjamessimmons |
Garmin Nuvi 3970t |
This is my first GPS Device and after a little getting used to it works very well, even the map that I bought was 7 years old (very naughty of Garmin have that on the market) I went around northern Argentina and it was a life saver. Living in Sao Paulo in Brasil you need a good GPS, and it is. |
The device is fine but downloading software is a bit archaic, but the unit is reliable. The issue with map updates is a little annoying as there seems to be a couple a year and they expect you to purchase them at USD 50 a shot..If I had the choice again, I would buy the Garmin Montana as its good for trail as well as the road. Also you can upload trips etc from the Trip planner and Base Camp programs on the computer to the device, which you cant do in the Nuvi 3790t. |
8 |
| 20 |
ance4 |
Navman MY80T |
The intuitive search is good. Just enter a key word and it lists all addresses, POIs etc.
The choice of routes can sometimes be handy...if you know the area. |
Navdesk is piece of rubbish. Some of the worst software I have encountered. The map sync has never worked. The My Places are NOT editable from NavDesk as the manual wrongly suggests.
The ON/OFF/RESET switch is a step backwards. Its too easy to switch it to RESET when switching it off. My old S90 had a push button, very handy to shut the thing up quickly while you're on the phone. No such luck with the MT series.
NavMan Tech Support. Well what good can I say about them except they answer the phone quickly. That of course is where their usefulness ends. Calling them Idiots would be praising them.
SUMMARY...Buy a Garmin. |
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| 21 |
kevin.giles |
Garmin 1490T |
Nice display and handy to be able to add custom POI files. |
Very handy - no particular problems though it is slow to find satellites and also the traffic updates sometimes come through too late. The other day there was an accident closing a road near my work for most of the morning from 6 am on bu this did not show up at all.
Also the upload of contacts to the phone has only happened once in the last month since ownership and is now gone again. |
6 |
| 22 |
cornut.jerome |
igo 8 |
Screen quality, plugins, tmc, provide a lot of information. |
Updates uses Naviextras, not always strong and useable. |
7 |
| 23 |
barsa03 |
RoadEmperor (500MHz ARM11 core + ARM Mali 200MHz GPU) |
Using RoadEmperor YumCha integrated DVD-GPS in dash WinCE6.0 system with R66 2007 & Oz Maps - from ChinaVison.com. Fully integrated phone, entertainment and GPS on a large indash screen. Mostly works well. |
No support. Can't get audio files to play from device (eg MP3s, GPS alerts & Voices). Operation a little inconsistent at times. No phonebook function. Canbus interation a bit dodgey. No longer available for sale. |
3 |
| 24 |
gnrsteve |
Go 300 |
Go 300
Excellent and very fast little machine !
Calculates and recalculates routes very quickly. |
The only weakness is that it blows fuses in the charger frequently, but that could be because I`m using it in my lorry |
8 |
| 25 |
nrcmobile |
Nokia (N97m) |
It has good sat reception. Work very well in major cities. |
Nokia Maps-The constant need to sync with server can be annoying (especially when out of coverage). Nokia maps are not updated with road changes in regional areas.
Planning to trial other software. |
5 |
| 26 |
p-l-PDB |
TomTom Go Live 1000 |
Clear voice output
Good visibility
Very good magnetic window holder
Easy handling
2 years GSM live services included
3 years free map updates included
Quick position finding |
TomTom hasnt fixed the PC-Softwareproblems - no additional content available with MyTomTom.
No SD card slot available. |
8 |
| 27 |
ruardie7 |
garmin nuvi 255w |
Simple,quick,and trouble free.
Have not had a single hiccup,I can only highly recommend it.
This is my third Garmin and they only get better.I even took it overseas and it also worked well over there. |
on the very odd occasion it would be unable to get a signal even on an open area and switching it off and then back on after 10 or 15 seconds and then would pick up signal straight away. |
9 |
| 28 |
alan.ewer |
Kenwood KNA-G431AU |
Keep in mind the device is an IN-CAR unit (built in under he dash (in the glove box in my case)
So . Its easily accessed, and upgraded. Good POI support (Garmin). Good map update support again through Garmin or if your loaded through Kenwood.
Has USB interface for direct upload. Seems quick enough. Unknown support for additional sound /proximity warnings. Buts a stow away unit is hard to steal I guess. |
Unknown if you can change TTS voices from what comes with the unit.
A little expensive.
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7 |
| 29 |
ssurfer |
Nuvi 265WT\Droid X |
Nuvi: is easy to use and the included traffice receiver helps. Maps are loaded on unit. Nice and reliable.
Droid X: should technically always have the latest map available thru google nav. One less device to carry around. |
Nuvi: additional device to carry, traffic receiver data is not helpful at time if its on the providers radar
Droid X; needs 3G connection or map will not download. Had some freeze up with some version of Google Nav in the past. Using Nav and DailyRoads (car blockboxvideo trip recorder) kills the battery. |
8 |
| 30 |
r_alexb |
Tom Tom Go 730 |
I like the 730 better than the newer models. Full featured, with MP3 Player, and SD Card slot. |
Not the devices fault, but I bought mine refurbished directly from Tom Tom without realizing you have to buy a map subscription to get an updated map. The one that came with it was years old. Beware! |
7 |
| 31 |
layhenh |
Garmin 3790LMT |
Very nice looking device, so far I don't have any serious problem with it yet but its not as expected as a $450 device. |
Its a little too hot when navigating for the first hour til the battery fully charged.
Sometimes it takes you to the back street roads for no reason. |
6 |
| 32 |
allanmccartney |
Garmin nuvi 1340 |
Clear widescreen display with easily readable maps
Easy to install in car and setup
Driving instructions clear and roadnames identified
Quickly recalculates route if a wrong turn is made
Ideal for a first time GPS user |
No power lead or USB cable to link to PC
No User Manual supplied - only quickstart booklet
Unreliable connection to PC via supplied software
Software preloaded - no disk/s or backup supplied
Unable to recognise SD card or additional maps
Garmin website slow - online updates take hours
Out of date speed camera data supplied |
6 |
| 33 |
jurek.wojtkowski |
Garmin Nuvi 660 |
I have it for around 5 years now, and do not have any issues with it. |
Battery life could be improved, however it works fine in the car. |
8 |
| 34 |
dkendall |
Garmin Zumo 550 |
Primary use is for a motorcycle and can be used in a car. Comes with both mounts, motorcycle and car.
It is fully waterproof, has bluetooth. For me and what I use it for it is great.
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Screen might be to small for some people. There is no quick link to emergency numbers. Antenna for XM radio and Traffic is quite expensive. |
7 |
| 35 |
andrew.craven |
Garmin 550 |
Although mainly for road users, the database unusually has elementary topogtraphical information for off-road hikers, cyclists etc.
Waterproof
Rugged |
The fixed on-screen A,B,C,..keyboard cant be re-configured as QWERTY.
Touch-screen sensitivity is poor |
7 |
| 36 |
hollim440 |
garmin 2460lt |
I find this devise better than I have used before,it is very clear on screen and easy to use. |
The warranty is good as I had to change it after only six day as the software was contaminated from the first day,they exchanged it at the door with no problems. |
8 |
| 37 |
oreillyrm |
TOMTOM VIA LIVE 120 |
Easy to set up and use
Re-adjusts quickly when you go wrong |
The different alert sounds are very similar.
Does not automatically pick up mobile speed cameras in Ireland. |
6 |
| 38 |
tassie_julie1 |
TomTom Live |
Clear instructions with good warning. Generally easy to use. |
We own a motorhome. There is no facility to plug in vehicle size and therefore no guarentees the route will be suitable. In 3,000 miles in France major problem twice minor problem about 6 or 7 times |
6 |
| 39 |
boiledchip1524 |
TomTom XL |
very good ,fast at finding where you are and finding alternate route |
only 987mb internal memory,total waste of time ,have to take out my UK map then formate to put in my USA map then hpoe it works |
6 |
| 40 |
jutich |
NÜVI 3790T LMT |
general apereance, display, size, lifetime updates, just works (at least mine), car mount |
Some features, that are taken for granted even in another garmin devices, are missing. Sometimes is needed too many steps to control basic functions. Basis TMC info, except green, yellow and red icon, is available deep in menu. Missing MP3 support. Garmin POI are not displayed in map. |
4 |
| 41 |
bye4 |
1490T |
Auto power on and off
Live Traffic Updates CAN be useful although not comprehensive.
Seems to navigate quite well |
So many . . .
No audible warning tones for cameras, school zone etc.
Not as interactive/optioned as any other GPS using iGo8 software. |
4 |
| 42 |
godmus |
Garmin nuvi 765T |
Good size, User friendly, FM Transmitter, media player, European Maps, Live Traffic. |
Battery power is not very good, and to charge the GPS is a bit slow |
7 |
| 43 |
cstegner4 |
Garmin 2360LT |
Clear screen, nice tidy unit, looks good has the basic features needed. |
RDS-TMS service coverage is poor. I should have bought the online version Garmin 1690 I think it is, which uses Google Maps Traffic system, via online.
The Voice command feature interrupts and is overall slow on the uptake.. You can't turn off the voice prompts. |
5 |
| 44 |
nishi |
Garmin Nuvi 1450LMT |
Large display. Locks on quickly. Expandable via micro-SD card. Intuitive to use. Lifetime Map updates (4 per year) included in price. Lifetime subscription to FM Traffic reports in major centers included in price. Stores 10 routes. Fast at recognizing deviation from route and recalculating a new one. |
No voice control. Hides some map details at highway speeds. No case or AC power. Requires a trick to operate the GPS while powered through a standard USB cable because GPS thinks that it is connected to a computer. |
7 |
| 45 |
dcandiotti |
CoPilot Live for Android |
HTC Desire (Bravo GSM version) with MIUI rom installed. Not a recent phone but powerful 1GHz processor and great developing community. |
Battery life is weak but sufficient. Non so good while you enable phone and wifi networks. |
7 |
| 46 |
kenooobi |
Copilot live 9 |
- clear indications
- options (live traffic, walker mode...) |
Some minor bugs:
- time to time crash
- go in background
- panic when not moving |
6 |
| 47 |
robieism1014 |
TomTom GO 2535M Live |
Traffic is the greatest part of this. Im only keeping it because of traffic, I live in the greater NYC area and am always doing airport runs from 100 miles away.
Speedometer
Slimer than previous one
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Had two previous tomtoms, This one operates much drifferently
Still cant get POIs on the screen when viewing map route. Big big big problem for planing next route and looking for POIs to go to like Sterbucks or McD
Some help from support staff.
Support staff can read check list like you and I but are not trouble shooters |
4 |
| 48 |
david.lau.01 |
Garmin 3790V |
Very sleek - slim, glass surface and friendly user interface. |
Can be rather difficult to erase Custom POIs that are stored in internal memory. |
8 |
| 49 |
pjsv01 |
Garmin Nuvi 310 |
Basic navigation with one or two extras like bluetooth. |
Apparently very difficult to change audible alerts for speed camera sites etc. |
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| 50 |
georgebooker19 |
iGo |
My device is an after-market head unit for a BMW X5 it is the Hualingan 8786 all singing all dancing and packed with features. |
The unit is advertised as plug and play but requires extras not supplied to fit to the vehicle |
4 |
