Best GPS for the price
921271
If your looking for the best portable gps that is easy to use, picks up the satellite signals quickly, has text to speech, is small, and is not pricey, you have found it in the garmin 255. The only drawbacks are the voices are not good quality, but are comprehendable, and that it doesn't have bluetooth.
2824853
The Garmin 1490 LMT is a really great GPS. I just made a cross country trip from North Dakota to New York and after a few minor adjustments [on my part] the GPS worked great.  My only complaint is the instructional booklet could be quite a bit more informed.  I really like the voice commands and the 3d map.  Well worth every penney.  I'd recommend this to my friends.
3440022
Great GPS at a great price.  Does everything you want a gps to do.  I like the option do having the display in landscape or portrate mode.
1269793
This gps is fast, clear and easy to use. some are not. Excellent deal for the price, gives me all of the basics and some bells and whistles.
3819379
I am very happy with this GPS.  It is quite accurate and user friendly. Has many bells and whistles.  The price is not bad either.
1925403
This is a great unit if you want a GPS that gets you from point A to B.  Alot of the neg reviews are from the fact that the MSN traffic is going away.  Well I wasn't going to pay an extra $50/month for that service anyway.  Picked this up for $129 during Amazon's deal-of-the-day, and am very happy with it.

Intuitive, easy to operate, not a bunch of options that gets in the way.  Voice speaks street names clearly, volume is just right.  Overall excellent product.  There are bells and whistles as well, Bluetooth, FM tranmitter, picture, etc.  But the only feature I'm using is the Bluetooth, no need for the other stuff.  If you need traffic updates, get the 265WT, but from what I've heard, traffic accuracy is spotty, and you'll have to deal with advertising.
3763198
Really great GPS for me. Does everything I like very well. Would definitely recommend this product as great buy. Easy to setup and use. Provides lots of details when on the road. I really love the fact that it doesn't announce that it is recalculating  when you miss a direction it just does it and provides you with the needed info to continue.
3041224
Really a review?... I have had many GPS unites and Garmin is the best one for me. I am sure there are other opinions out there but the Garmin works better the older I get. Heck, I even use it to find my way home after getting lost looking for a yard sale. I like all the new options this unit has.
2474145
I just received this GPS and right out of the box it worked great.  There were no glitches, frozen screens, or lags like some people have complained about in their reviews.  I think Magellan fixed most of those bugs so if you were to order one today, it should not have any problems.  It comes with the lastest firmware (2.36) and the maps are very up-to-date.

GPS Signal: I acquired a signal instantly.  I don't know why some people said it took forever, they must be living in an area with a lot of obstructions.  My signal never faded and was never lost, either.

Routing:  The routing was pretty accurate.  Re-routing is insanely fast, it took only about 2 or 3 seconds before it got back on track if I made a wrong turn.  The nice thing about this GPS is that it gives you a pleasant chime right before your next turn.  Also, the screen splits in half and gives you a diagram of your next move since the map can look kinda cluttered.  The text-to-speech works fine..sounds pretty computerized but it is understandable.  Volume is plenty loud, I can hear it with my stereo turned all the way up.

POIs: The database seems comprehensive enough...the only thing it has not found for me so far is Sally's beauty supply which I thought was pretty common.  It has all your major chains - Walmart, best buy, target, etc etc.  I didn't really care too much for the AAA tourbook info, it wasn't as extensive as the POI list so there seemed no point.  Pretty good feature if you go out to eat and stay at hotels a lot (neither of which I do often).

Touch screen is very responsive and very easy to input data.  It completes city and street names for you so you don't have to type out the whole thing.

The only complaint I have about this unit is the map.  It is HORRIBLE to look at during the "day mode".  Night mode is a lot better to read since it is a black background with a neon green route.  It switches to night mode automatically after a certain hour, but you can turn this option off and keep it on day mode if you want.  However, there is no way to put it on night mode during the day. The day mode is a light green background with a neon green route.  Pretty dumb if you ask me.  I called support to ask if they have any downloads available to change the map color, but they said engineers are working on software right now so there is nothing yet.  The map really does get washed out in sunlight and it is pretty hard to see.  The fonts and everything else on the map screen are big enough and easy to read (I don't know why some people complained that they were too small).

In the end I am deciding to return the Magellan for the Garmin nuvi 650.  The maps on the Garmin look a lot easier to read (white background with hot pink route) and the unit has pretty much the same features as the Magellan except for bluetooth (which I would not use anyway).  I couldn't stand the daytime map on the magellan.  Other than that it is a great GPS system and I would still recommend it to anyone.
1791084
This is the second Nuvi 360 that I've bought in one year; and, despite the time difference, I couldn't find more bang for my buck than this model.
1. Price on Amazon had dropped from $320.00 to $199.99.
2. Only Garmin at this price with Bluetooth Connectivity.
3. Speaks Street names and warns you of an upcoming turn twice.
4. Finds many retail stores; and, with a BT enabled phone allows you to find not only the location, but also call the store directly from the unit.
5. Screen real estate is large enough to see details, yet still the unit fits in your pocket.

With so many navigators out there, its hard to figure out which one is best.  For my money, this Garmin Nuvi has all the features one needs to be safe (and on time) when driving both familiar and unfamiliar roads.
657562
Garmin is the GPS and LMT is the one to choose. Goodbye to GPS rentals for me, and this is always....well almost always accurate ( despite updating it regularly, the Houston maps for some reason are always off, though Houston seem  always to be building new roads and additions to old roads so I guess that's not Garmin's fault).

Best use a 32GB microsd card for extra maps, microsd are cheap now. Last update I did was almost 4GB and I got both North America and Europe maps so the 32GB is not far fetched.
208365
This unit does not have all the bells and whistles but who needs it! The low price on this makes it a great buy. You get LifeTime Map Updates which would normally cost you $65.00 if you purchased separately. That means you are getting this GPS for under $20.00 if you take into consideration the cost of the LifeTime Maps. The unit is a perfect gift for anyone. I bought one for my teenage daughter so she will have no problems getting from point A to point B. I'm also thinking about buying one for my mother. Again, NICE UNIT AT THE RIGHT PRICE!!
645938
I realize that this basically a last generation GPS, it doesn't have a 3D display or a camera with geotagging. However, I cannot recommend this GPS enough.

I got it primarily for hiking and mountain biking, twice having found myself off a trail and lost in unfamiliar woods.  So last year I loaded my 60Cx  I've been on many regional mountain biking trips in unfamiliar woods armed with this GPS and the topographical maps and set out.  The quality of the device is apparent the first time you use it.  It doesn't have a colored 3d display, but it does have all of the land relief and contour information at your finger tips.  It's very easy to see what kind of a climb you have in front of you when you're holding this thing.  It breadcrumbs your route as well, so you can see real easily how to backtrack if you get lost.  Mark landmarks or trailheads, and have it route you back to them later.

It's constructed very ruggedly.  It waterproof and shock resistant.  It's been over the handlebars with me quite a few times and it has never even received a scratch.  I bought a plastic protective case for it, but I don't think it even needed it.  It also goes out in the rain with me a lot.  Never had an issue.

Another thing that this product has going for it is a large installed user base who are obsessive about mapping.  It's not difficult to find someone who has mapped the trails of any excursion you plan to take.  Those tracks are readily available a click away on the internet.

Another great feature this GPS has is one that's going by the wayside these days:  It uses standard AA batteries instead of a proprietary rechargable battery.  Think about it, if you're off several days into the woods, and it dies, are you going to be able to find an outlet or computer to plug it in to?  You're much better off with standard AA batteries in that case.  And the battery life is excellent anyway.  I will change them once a summer, after taking several weekly day trips.

Note to buyers:  This product only comes with what is called "base maps," which aren't good for road or trail.

You do have to buy to external products to get the most use out of it.  You'll need to buy Garmin's topographical map set to get the off road benefits, and you'll need to buy City Navigator if you plan to use it for driving.  Those can cost upwards of $100 each if you buy the entire US.  Approx $50 if you buy individuals regions.  Factor that into the cost of the device.
1252900
very good garmin gps for such a low price,doesnt loose signal anywhere,has nice features to find the food,gas,shopping nearby and calls the street by names couldn't ask for more!
2811547
I spent a week reviewing various GPS options and talking to friends who own GPS units. I finally decided that for my purposes and budget, this should be good enough. If you want something to get you from point A to point B anywhere in the US, this is the one for you. It works great. I've used it on multiple trips where I had no clue about the roads I was taking. In terms of maps, points of interest and routing, this unit works perfectly! Just remember to update it once you buy it within 60 days. I haven't printed out directions to anything since I've bought this. Talk about saving paper! Another nice feature is the 'Pedestrian' mode that we used extensively to roam around in new cities and towns we visit.

I couldn't find this information anywhere, what's in the box? Car charger, Car mount and GPS unit. As a side note, if you have a Canon digital camera, the USB connector cable is the same, so no need to buy an extra one.

The only issue is that sometimes its unable to pinpoint the cars' position very accurately, which may lead to wrong turns. It happened twice so far (out of multiple trips in 3 months). It sent us south on a country road intersection when we should've taken north. This happened to us in a recent trip to Boston. But in the end it gets you to your destination albeit a few minutes late.

Overall, its a great unit for the price. It serves its purpose and it has a few nice extras. A basic unit that WILL get you to your destination.
359879
I had been looking for a GPS for a while and ran across this model.  At $104.00 it is hard to beat.  I really like all of the features.
16662
I looked at A LOT of GPS units, and settled on the 750. The value could not be beat; good interface (save for a few minor quirks), small size, windshield and dash mounts included, and all for $198 thru Amazon with no cost for shipping! Can't beat that with a stick. Highly recommended.