Have any of you people ever bought/or tried a Navigon GPS?
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Had one lasted about 18 months then would power cycle reset itself and some times power up other time just stay dead
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Why are there so many refurbished Garmin GPS's for sale. Is it because they sella ton, and get a 1/2 ton returned ? Are people taking one trip and returning units?Any ideas????
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Yes. Have not tried using that feature much. The Nuvi was for my husband's car.
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Nuvi 765t I have been using this unit for over a year, it has great features check it out. The price has really come down
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It appears you could buy one from The GPS Doctor through Amazon for $499 plus $9.89 shipping and handling. However, you might want to consider the Rino 655t with topo maps that showed up in my Amazon search for about $15 more. Don't get me wrong. I love my 530HCX and it has served me faithfully for several years. But, I would definitely be buying the newer model if I was choosing now.
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The unit utilizes NavTeq for navigation. I have had units made by Garmin and Magellan; this one works just as well, if not better. Like all the others, the navigation will sometimes have you take unnecessary turns rather than instructing you to make a u-turn, depending on which direction your vehicle is pointing when navigation begins. This unit recognizes some connector streets that the others somehow don't recognize. I am satisfied with the navigation.
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You probably already bought your GPS, but just in case, if you look around you may find the nuvi 650 for a lot less. I just ordered one last week (should get it today) from Costco.com for $299 plus my membership fee of $50 plus shipping and taxes, total $374.
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I think that it's not OK that all it says on the box is "free traffic" instead of "free traffic with ads." I don't quite feel fully-informed by Garmin. I'm thinking seriously about returning my unit just because I don't like being treated like that.
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Yes. GPS works very well. I've used it while traveling in new york and was able to get directions.
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I expect it to work, the output of the unit is generic NMEA and I have used it with 3 or 4 different NAV programs without issue. This is BY FAR one of the best GPS pucks out there. I have not tried Streets & trips, but honestly I'm 98% sure it will work. And work well.
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I am thinking about purchasing one and have looked at many reviews for all Garmin GPS's. My main concern is that I want the bluetooth since the law about using hands free to talk on your cell phone starts next month. I have come to find out that you can get the C550 street pilot for a lot cheaper then any of the Nuvis with bluetooth. The only bad thing ive found is the street pilot is a bit bulkier, but if I am going to save $200, I dont mind the bulk...think im gonna go with the street pilot C550.
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I am in the exact same situation, I am debating which GPS to return. 255WT or 285WT?285WT is actually cheaper too, since I didn't have to pay any tax buying from amazon.sigh... I should have just shelled out a little bit more for the 265WT from Radio shack.The bluetooth on the 285WT seems nice to have, but is the lifetime traffic on the 255WT any good, and is it more worthy than the bluetooth? I never followed the traffic information from my Navigion 2100T, since I am not sure how useful it is.
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I did a lot of research on the GPS navigation devices available from 4.5" to 7". I tried all of them that had demos in the stores and had owners I knew let me work theirs. I found it to be a matter of personal choice as to what one likes or dislikes. Also, one can read through Amazon's and others customer reviews. I like the features of the TomTom devices. I've owned a TomTom 4.5", two 5" and now the VIA 1605 TM 6", which I would not trade for any other one. Do your research looking for the one that has the features you like and meets your needs. Keep in mind that those who own other brands are just as passionate about theirs. bob
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Thanks, Valdvogel...you gave me just the info I needed. Of course, the first inclination is to purchase an expensive NUVI, but it's good to know that an earlier hand-held works even better! We already have a GPS (Staples brand) that works great for road directions, but it uses wrong coordinates for geo-caching. It's just too difficult to"translate" the coordinates for every cache! Thanks again!
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mine would not work, had to send it back. i am in europe now and would recommend you get a different brand. its not a very good gps. all the maps are outdated. sorry, wish i would have bought something else. when i sent mine back it took a couple of weeks and they sent a refurbished unit. bad news...
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yes, at a cost. you can preview it at their website. I have this an love this gps.
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This is kind of an odd request, in that only you can answer the "why?". What is it that YOU need or are looking for in a GPS? By reading the descriptions and a few reviews on each, you may get better information on the different feature set of each unit. A good place for professional reviews is gpsmagazine.com. FYI, all Garmin units will route you pretty much the same no matter the price.Good luck on your search.