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Pros:

average (2)

• ...some getting used to. Also, the map update download (I have XP Pro, tested download speed (average kbs) took about 6 hours to complete, required user input while...[0.6400000000000001]
• ...recalculate, clear voice, small and light, mini USB charger Con: Street names not spoken, average screen, no list of streets for calculated route, an updated...[-0.6400000000000001]

customer service (2)

• ...to get a handshake from the computer. I called garmin. WOW ! Best support I have received since the GI Bill. Michael at Garmin was on...[1.0]
• ...hard time finding the satellites when we were in the city, so not helpful in getting out of or around the city. Otherwise, when it did...[-0.6]

directions (5)

• ...took a little bit to find a satelite. But once it was found the directions were perfect , and it was great help. I had read before that there were no...[1.0]
• ...only had for about two weeks, before it was stolen from my car. Directions were pretty good . Only problem I had was I used it in Washington DC. Not much...[1.0]
• ...coverage but the Garmin is a close second. The Garmin has the best direction prompting, screen layout and intuitive function (easy to find...[0.8]
• ...finding satellites, but in general it works great, gives me fantastic directions , and has a surprisingly large database of "points of interest...[0.8]

feature set (5)

• ...but we couldn't miss the big signs, so no problem again. A great feature was that it alerted you well before you approached a roadside...[0.8]
• ...name to turn on. I thought the upgraded 270 would at least have this nice feature -- and the description on Amazon doesn't state that it doesn...[0.8]
• ...about all day if you shut it down when not using it. One of the great features is that you can preprogram it with the addresses of places such...[0.8]
• ...used this feature so many times, and it's fantastic. I think my favorite feature is the option to set the map to be "track up," which basically...[0.8]

general (15)

• ...maps pre installed . The gps was refurbished but look like new and the price was very good ( $ 127 including shippig ). It has only the basic , what I mean...[1.0]
• ...when and where to turn but do not speaks streets name . I am very Happy with it and a would raccomand it to someone whos is looking for a...[1.0]
• ...fun and useful device. I love to play with it as I go places. I loved it so much, I bought a second one to give as a gift. It would be...[1.0]
• ...probably good advice when using any electronic navigation aid. The unit is good value considering all the maps that it has installed, especially...[1.0]

maps (6)

• ...you can get with maps of USA, Canada and Europe included! The maps are clean and clear, amazing detail and the turn-by-turn navigation is...[0.9]
• ...the price and the bonus of entering destinations via Google Maps is terrific . My unit had the 2009 USA map and 2008 Europe map which I updated...[0.9]
• ...with you. It mounts easily and has a good display. The Garmin maps are also very good , so I have easily found my way to every destination set. I would...[0.8]
• ...buildings right next to the street, so you can still use the map just fine . * This is the real complaint I have: As a few other people...[0.8]

paper maps (2)

• ...right to the front door! It's not completely effortless and I would recommend having a paper map on hand in order to get a bird's eye view of your trip, but...[0.9]
• ...where there is new construction, or dirt roads, so it is always good to have a paper map as a reference and just use common sense. Also, be aware of...[0.8]

price (15)

• ...friend" as we drove 2,600 miles through 5 countries. Save us a great deal of time and never let us down....[1.0]
• ...side of the Atlantic. It is a refurbished unit and it was very inexpensive . I purchased it because it covers all of Europe and North America...[1.0]
• ...GA, TN, AL, NC and now that i'm back in Italy equally useful. Great buy ....[1.0]
• ...xcellent choice for travelers to Europe and North America. The perfect deal ... Very satisfied....[1.0]

reliability (15)

• ...2 weeks. With exception of a few times (one way streets etc) it worked great . In past trips we would have a county map, get to a city have...[1.0]
• ...terrain or tall buildings might have affected reception, but never had a problem acquiring and keeping satellites. The unit was also very good...[1.0]
• ...did use the pedestrian mode in Zurich, and again in Venice. It worked very well in both cities. However, please remember to set it back to vehicle...[1.0]
• ...We have recently used it during our trip to UK and Ireland. Worked perfectly flawless. Made our trip more enjoyable because we don't have...[1.0]

satellite reception (2)

• ...installed roundabouts which weren't in the maps but nothing major. Satellite reception was excellent I never had a problem uplinking. On one occasion it did want...[0.9]
• ...your car & motorcycle. I use this gps all the time & it has great satellite reception ....[0.8]

size (3)

• ...my first GPS) I had it figured out in about 5 minutes. It is sized perfectly to fit in your purse or coat pocket and it's light weight. The...[1.0]
• ...This GPS is the perfect size for the car, or to carry with you. It mounts easily and has...[0.8]
• ...This was a good buy ~ perfect size for the space in my car (CRV) and very easy to use and set up...[0.8]

sound quality (2)

• ...comparison with the newer units, but it gets the job done. The voice is crisp and clear. The one big issue I had was that it does not show...[0.7]
• ...Pros: It's a great buy for the money. The voice is clear the directional arrows accurate, the map colors and symbols...[0.7]

usability (6)

• ...instructions and found that many of the features were quite intuitive . I also found that it was able to perform many functions that...[1.0]
• ...able to find them; even from the Garmin company. The device is easy to use and adapt to. I hope you will enjoy it very much as I have....[1.0]
• ...have been completely happy with it. It seems to be much more user friendly . The menu system is much better. We used it extensively on a...[1.0]
• ...needed to go! While the documentation was not comprehensive, the menu features were simple enough to use and understand. The only drawback was (and we...[0.8]

working (4)

• ...auto GPS. I have used it all over USA, Europe and England - works excellent . The strongest feature is the recovery when things do not work...[0.9]
• ...out to use longitude/latitude functions, but once I did, they worked great -- this turned out to be a godsend as I had left most of my...[0.9]
• ...The 270 works just fine in US cities (DC, LA, St Louis, & Boston so far); have not tried...[0.8]
• ...everything went great. Really like the device. Very easy set up, works very intuitive . Somehow newer streets and subdivisions seem to be missing from...[0.6]

Cons:

sense (2)

• ...navigate without the help of a detailed roadmap and a naturally good sense of direction! One important feature that was conspicuously missing...[0.8]
• ...this review by admitting my own bias: I have quite possibly the worst sense of direction in the known universe, so I am going to love ANYTHING...[-1.0]