how does the GPS work? IS it good for car navigation?
993624
No. Stick with the usual car navigation. It is so small that you won't be able to really see it nor be guided by it.
233422
Guess this has been answered already, but it works on Windows 8 and Windows 7 as well. I have a GPS and it is far more detailed than GPS when it comes to surrounding items like restaurants, shopping, and the like.
1462357
This device will work as a speedometer anywhere in the world. It can act as a directional compass and also a altimeter. It has a mode to log your travel route, speed and time for later download to your computer. It is NOT a maping display type of gps that many put in their car for directions.
1371997
Not to work as a GPS unit in your vehicle, just plug it into the lighter and it works off the satellites. You'll only need an internet connection to register the unit and update maps.
1400741
I think it's supposed to but I find it so user unfriendly that I'm not sure. My car gps works much better in the car and my phone works better walking. I suspect it's for the hiking geek who has paper maps and other things to help him out our just wants to see his location, etc
732955
Works very well. I have bought 3 so far, 1 for me and 2 for family. I have a very good gps with maps but I usually carry the backtrack while hiking or hunting. Backtrack will work good for you if you just want to get back to where your car is.
1427829
The short answer is NO. This device is only capable of calculating the GPS coordinate of your current location. It is not designed to guide you to any destination. If you decide to purchase an expensive Offline Map software (or Application, which you can download in your smartphone), then this device can provide you with additional accuracy, which is better than the accuracy of in-built GPS of the smartphones.
255256
The GPS works as long as you download your trip information & route BEFORE leaving your WiFi connection. I just used it today doing it this way.
1935043
I have found that it does not pay any attention to the info you put in. My roadmate tries to put me on a parkway (cars only Low bridges). I do not trust the unit and always check the route it gives. My advice would be to change the info when you are using it for the truck. My wife bought the GPS even after I told her about bad reviews.
929491
I use my nuvi 2797 instead of my car gps. It is much easier to use and better. Plus free updates for life whereas my car gps wants 250 bucks to upgrade. The nuvi can also show weather in the area you are traveling. I have logged over 3000 miles with my nuvi and it is great. Now, in some mountain areas it was slow and lagged a bit in showing your location especially if you make a quick change off of the route, but it will still get you where you want to go and will not get you lost. My car gps sucks.
1042476
The BT is a GPS, not a navigation system, as such it just sends data. If you wish to do the things in your question you will need a navigation program to use the BT. BTW it is an awesome GPS!
300549
Not accurately. Your phone must have GPS capability for it to work. It bases it off of your cars weight, engine size and engine RPM, and your speed according to your phones GPS. Even with that information it still isn't very accurate. However it is a VERY awesome and handy device! I love it!
73427
I've never owned a GPS before. Is this a good one? Is it better to buy one with lifetime traffic updates included?
78408
The maps are constantly updated as you drive, but the screen does occasionally seem to jump, but it is not distracting because the "jump" is so small. The motion is similar to other GPS's I have used like a Garmin or a Mio.
1062753
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.
211428
The GPS on my S5000 works very well. Prior to buying, I read from just one reviewer that the GPS wasn't accurate. However, I have used it on several occasions with the Google Maps app, because my son and I swapped cars for three months, and he took my TomTom. I've had NO trouble with it, and it's always directed me correctly, even when I forced it to recalculate the route. I used it WITH WIFI TURNED OFF on a road trip (though I planned the route with WiFi, of course), and it kept me on the intended route to my destination about 70 miles away.
2282663
GPS works well. Use it with Sygic offline navigation app all the time and in several countries.