| # |
Username |
GPS model |
Pros |
Cons |
Rating |
| 1 |
geo.sync2 |
n40i |
My first unit now a little dated |
technology moves on |
4 |
| 2 |
beno- |
Garmin zumo 550 |
Just bought it and no problems so far. Like it cause its water proof and good for the bike. |
None so far |
9 |
| 3 |
davidnunn22 |
Garmin Nuvi 760 |
easy to use interface |
no proximity alerts or spoken speed limit alerts |
7 |
| 4 |
davidnunn2 |
Garmin Nuvi 760 |
easy to use interface |
does not give spoken speed warnings or proximity alerts |
7 |
| 5 |
leemcnally |
Nuvi 780 |
Packed with built-in POIs, Where am I feature with nearby emergency services, multi waypoint routes not available on previos Nuvi generations, very good bluetooth phone integration, including address book |
Relatively weak internal antenna (not as sensitive as Nuvi 6xx series); confusing information on WAAS capability (not clear whether WAAS is turned on or off on unit); no avoidance feature for minor roads or built-up areas with traffic lights; no marking on map to distinguish classification of roads, such Farm To Market versus State Highways; often refers to local road names which are not marked, rather than marked highway number signs; |
7 |
| 6 |
sonter |
nuvi 660 |
Good screen size, spoken street names |
some inaccuracy in street data ie. 2 year old closures still in latest file. No routing capability. |
7 |
| 7 |
peterwordsworth |
Nüvi 310 |
• Small, fits your shirt pocket
• Good graphics & maps
• For both car and pedestrian use
• Aussie accented voice for guidance
• Loud, clear audio directions
• Excellent satellite reception
• Regular software updates to fix any bugs
• Simulator mode allows practice
• WAAS for extra accuracy - not in Au though due lack of WAAS satellites ;-(
|
Suction cup tends to fall off the windscreen |
8 |
| 8 |
dantkh |
Garmin Nuvi260W |
Wide screen easy to read
Clear text to speech
Easy to navigate controls
|
Slow to find satellite signal - sometimes take up to 5 minutes
Speed camera warnings info not preloaded |
7 |
| 9 |
mick.coleman |
nuvi 760 |
1. widescreen
2. clear display in sunlight
|
1. A little difficult navigating around the menus
2. Phone sounds tinny and echoes for person on other end. |
6 |
| 10 |
murraymj4 |
Garmin 260w |
Graphics, accuracy |
Needs separate POI data |
4 |
| 11 |
xsbozo |
Garmin StreetPilot 7200 |
1. Large screen 2. Great yearly updates. 3. Can program for truck routes. 4. Can program to avoid u-turns. |
1. Warning for low bridges (13 6) not available in Garmin program. 2. No complete listings for Truck Stops, or places with Truck Parking. |
9 |
| 12 |
pkruss2 |
GO 720 |
Good speaker, great support |
- poor everything else, I had the new model replaced with a factory refurb - says it all |
4 |
| 13 |
paul24 |
nuvi 200 w |
functional
good poi info
good looking
excellent for money |
hard to change setting on speed cameras i.e turn off mobile camera alerts.
would like more options on route choices. i.e. keep to motorways |
7 |
| 14 |
theassassin44 |
TomTom GO 720 |
Updateably Maps
Fast Recalculation
Text to Speech |
Lack of UI Customisability
Cant change Default POI Icons
Cant change Menu Color Scheme
Cant view POIs or Locations by State
TTS Struggles on Australian names |
7 |
| 15 |
opulentj |
nuvi 760 |
Large Screen user friendly |
ON off switch to small |
8 |
| 16 |
bradterri |
Garmin Nuvi 260 |
I am totally impressed with the Nuvi 260. I havent had a GPS before and this one seems as good as I could have wanted. It talks the street names, & Accurately gets me everywhere I have wanted to go. The ability to plan your destination ahead of time & save the addresses you want to go to in favourites is great. |
I have not found a weakness yet. |
9 |
| 17 |
darren.bowles2 |
nokia 6110 |
Love it |
Time it takes to load navigator |
8 |
| 18 |
pjmjcleary |
Garmin 260W |
Announces street names; very, but not perfectly, accurate in areas I am familiar with |
When used with Europe maps, and e.g German voice, doesnt announce street names. |
7 |
| 19 |
joknoch |
Nuvi 660 |
The best, kills navman |
dosent have speed limit alerts |
8 |
| 20 |
mpjas |
Nuvi 200w |
Well balanced simple device... good value for the price |
The Garmin website is very limited. Right out of the box my GPS had the software updtaed, but the map update kept failing |
7 |
| 21 |
lleithel |
Garmin Nuvi 660 |
good information, easy to operate and view. |
repeats direction changes too often when wrong turn made |
7 |
| 22 |
admin22 |
Garmin Nuvi 760 |
Ease of use |
|
4 |
| 23 |
jozuah |
Garmin Nuvi 260W |
Menu selection good |
Graphics very average
|
3 |
| 24 |
phillip.nidd |
Garmin Nuvi 680 |
Very user friendly;
Price is reasonable/ Purchased at Costco;
Bright wide screen;
Free MSN direct for 1 year;
Easy touchscreen interface;
Accepts additional SD memory card;
Integrates with cell phone and plays MP3 files.
|
Does not note vehicle location when removed from vehicle;
Will allow only limited interface with additional memory card.
|
8 |
| 25 |
dan.jlee |
Streetpilot c320 |
98% always take me to five meters from the target |
2%. Doesnt freeze but at times will take a while to lock to satellite if the vehicle is on the move. |
7 |
| 26 |
stu |
Nuvi 760T |
Wireless fm tansmission |
clunky menus |
6 |
| 27 |
hiltonjoy |
BMW Nav III |
Reliable |
Difficult to read screen in full sun |
7 |
| 28 |
abuizzou |
Garmin Nuvi 760 |
Tells streets by names, recalculates very fast. |
Speeker not very strong, no quick way to find addresses. |
7 |
| 29 |
sonic75b |
TomTom Go 730 |
Widely used throughout the world; lots of downloads and customization available. |
The Menu system could be more intuitive and useful (the Quick Menu especially needs more options to choose from). |
7 |
| 30 |
david.reily |
Garmin Nuvi 760 |
It has a feature that can re-order stop off points to calculate the quickest route. |
Can not take auto zoom off |
7 |
| 31 |
roscoe_karns |
Garmin 200W |
Inexpensive basic model |
max. 2 destination points; wont sort destination points into an itinerary |
9 |
| 32 |
anthony2 |
Nuvi 260 |
compact and text-to-speech plus $50 money back ofer |
speaker isnt very loud |
5 |
| 33 |
timgilmanov |
TomTom Navigator 6 |
Fast picture redrawing when navigating |
Less POI set than in other software of this type |
7 |
| 34 |
gabriel.chang |
Gamin Nuvi 760 |
It is easy to use and the audio is very clear. |
Custom POI alert is not there - I have used TomTom on the custom POI and it is a lot better. There is no speed alert on this device |
6 |
| 35 |
glasejt |
Garmin C550 |
Reliable. Quick calculating directions |
only last 4 or 5 hours on battery |
8 |
| 36 |
ralph.pengelly |
Garmin Nuvi 310 |
Good choice of voices. Spoken street names. |
Small screen. Doesnt really indicate which lane you should be in for freeways etc. |
7 |
| 37 |
c1gli |
Dopod 800w |
PDA with bluetooth receiver, phone, camera and wifi. It has the lot and is relatively inexpensive. |
Battery life could be better |
8 |
| 38 |
kevind2 |
Nuvi 260W |
Voice directions good if mispronounced |
Does not select the most direct routes |
5 |
| 39 |
cpalman |
Garmin Nuvi 760 |
great user interface, maps, menu structure, display, feature. |
FM transmitter weak, Route calculations not always optimal, Limited bluetooth phone compatibility |
7 |
| 40 |
arjumand |
HTC Diamond PPC |
HTC Diamond running Tomtom 7. Working flawlessly. |
|
8 |
| 41 |
robhore |
Garmin nuvi 760 |
link to PC, clear display, Garmin support online |
insufficient control over system compared to Tomtom |
7 |
| 42 |
ezrydr65 |
Garmin Nuvi760 |
Easy to set up & use, long battery life. |
Takes a long time to acquire satellites. |
6 |
| 43 |
jeb |
Magellan 4250 |
form factor (thin), solid construction, good appearance, screen clarity, ease of use |
Menu system could offer more options - too sparse. |
7 |
| 44 |
theo.caberg |
Zumo 550 |
Perfect unit for motorbike and car. |
No build-in TMC antenna |
7 |
| 45 |
vince |
Garmin Zumo 550 |
Waterproof - Screen is readable in sun light - both necessary for a Motorcycle. |
Screen is a bit small - in theory you can use the touch screen with gloves but it makes a big difference on the type of glove you use. |
5 |
| 46 |
jim2 |
Garmin nuvi 660 |
General design and layout of the nuvi is first class. Excellent product, except for the weaknesses mentioned below. |
1. Too many inaccurate road layouts. Therefore, it is the maps and not the device which is at fault here.
2. Jumpy map refreshing - Tom Tom is much smoother. |
8 |
| 47 |
peterc2 |
Holux gr236 |
Small with good battery life.
Has serial port as well as Bluetooth |
Can take a long time to lock on to satellites
|
6 |
| 48 |
kharrap2 |
Garmin Streetpilot c320 |
convenience of portability and ability to obtain maps for most continents |
difficult to see in bright sunlight |
6 |
| 49 |
johnh72 |
TomTom Go720 |
New machine, seems very good so far.
Love the FM transmitter that allows you to listen to mp3s and phone calls through the car stereo. Being able to record and download voices for a bit of variety is useful, as is the ability to correct maps and upload/download corrections through mapshare. Spot on with timing for turns, seemless calculation of a new route if a turn is missed.
Being able to verbally enter an address is also handy though sometimes the recognition is a bit hit and miss. |
With the fm trasmitter, mp3 player and hands free phone setup, its a pity they didnt also build in an fm receiver to listen to the radio whilst utilising the car stereo for the device.
I was dissapointed some services appear not to be provided to Australia such as saftey cameras and traffic.
With POI warnings, it would also be great if you could click on the POI icon when it appears on the screen to get more information ie, name of a tourist attraction. |
7 |
| 50 |
garysmiths |
Garmin Zumo 550 |
Zumo 550 is excellent in every way that I have used it so far although I havent had it a long time. |
No known faults that Ive come across other than poor instruction on downloading and formatting SD cards. |
9 |
