Archive for February, 2008
Street pilot I5
I did not like the street pilot. Everything was done with the thumb wheel. If you have large hands or a hard time with your hands it is not for you. It was not really user friendly. We actually had one that was malfuntioning as well which made it that much harder to work with.The screen was really small as well.
As for Garmin products it would be nice to be able to program addresses into the navigator through the computer as well. This particular model would not even allow that to be done.
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A superb navigation device
I received this for Christmas, and used it right away for a 350 mile trip through rural SC to the beach. It has great navigational capabilities. The maps and directions are VERY clear and easy to understand, and were very accurate, even on very small, lightly traveled roads.
I subsequently won a TomTom XL1 and have been comparing the two. The TomTom is good, but the maps and directions are nowhere as good as the Garmin. It often gives incorrect directions and takes a long time to complete routes. The TomTom does have more POI features, but for navigation, the Garmin wins hands down.
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Loaded and wide, nüvi 760 has it all ? advanced navigation features, a widescreen display, preloaded maps, an FM transmitter, hands-free calling, traffic alerts and more. Like the rest of the wide nüvi 700-series, its premium navigation capabilities, like route planning and a handy locator, give you peace of mind on the go. Save up to 10 routes, and specify via points and preview simulated turns on the 4.3 widescreen, or enter your via points and let the nuvi 750 automatically sort multiple destinations for an efficient route Hands free calling with Bluetooth phones A trip log of up to 10,000 points keeps a record of where you’ve been on the map for easy reference Speed limits for all major highways and interstates A high-sensitivity internal (non flip-up) antenna keeps the unit sleek and compact while the rechargeable lithium-ion battery allows you to use the unit in and out of the car for up to 5 hours MP3 playback with Audiobook player (subscription to Audible.com required), JPEG picture viewer, and currency converters Built-in FM transmitter allows you to listen to your music, audio books, and gps voice prompts through your car’s stereo] Route avoidance (avoid highways, tolls, etc.), Route setup (choice of faster time, shorter distance, off-road), Auto re-route (fast auto-recalculation when you take a wrong turn or want to avoid traffic), and Custom POIs (ability to add additional points of interest) FM traffic alerts (3 months of service included) Optional MSN Direct, and Garmin Lock (an anti-theft feature) Interfaces - USB, Audio line-out (headphone) Unit Dimensions - 4.8w x 3h x. 8d Weight - 6.2 oz
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The GPSMAP 76CSx adds a whole new dimension to the mariner-friendly 76-series navigators: a high-sensitivity GPS receiver, barometric altimeter and electronic compass, microSD card slot, color TFT screen and turn-by-turn routing ? features that have made the 76CSx a mainstay among serious outdoor enthusiasts. The GPSMAP 76CSx features a highly sensitive GPS receiver that locks onto satellites faster and lets you track your location in difficult conditions, such as dense forests or deep canyons. It also incorporates a barometric altimeter for extremely accurate elevation data, and an electronic compass that displays an accurate heading while standing still. Load map data and transfer routes and waypoints through the unit’s fast USB connection. Trip computer provides odometer, stopped time, moving average, total time, max speed and more 20 saved tracks (500 points each) let you retrace your path in both directions Dual-position display mode / Large-numbers option for easy viewing Internal memory is preloaded with a marine point database Automatic routing (turn by turn routing on roads) /Electronic compass /Barometric altimeter /Geocaching mode / Outdoor GPS games / Hunt/fish calendar /Sun and moon information /Tide tables /Area calculation / Custom POIs (ability to add additional points of interest) Unit floats when dropped in the water and is compliant with IEC 60529 IPX7 standards Navigation instructions can be shared with repeaters, plotters and autopilots using NMEA protocols Battery - 2 AA batteries (not included) / Battery life - 18 hours, typical Unit dimensions (WxHxD) - 2.7 x 6.2 x 1.2 inches (6.9 x 15.7 x 3.0 cm)
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Battery concerns
The Garmin Forerunner 305 has just about everything you could even dream about when it comes to running with a computer. The learning curve can be quite long if you really wanna get the most out of this product. But was very easy to get it working for the basics, which is more then most pedometer products already. The only thing so far I can say I don’t like about this product is how fast the battery dies. If you forget to turn it off after a workout then by the next day or two the device is already dead. I’m sure there probably is an auto off option but haven’t found that yet. With a charge time greater then an hour, its not like you can really wait for it to charge before you start your workout. Just gotta get into the habit of turning off my watch when i’m not using it. The heart rate monitor works well and the device is quite large, but it is what you expect from a GPS device on your wrist.
This is one great product
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