I love having my GPS - never worry about getting low ...
927973
I love having my GPS - never worry about getting low on gas, even if maps are not always perfect they are usually close enough. I wish it held a charge longer so I didn't always have to have the cord hanging around.  Car's getting too full of cords!
1265560
I'm still on the fence with this GPS...

The actual unit is easy enough to use, the price is not too bad

At first I didn't think I'd like the size of the screen, it's a big larger than my old GPS, but despite it's larger size, it really is sleek, and hasn't bothered me while driving.

The real time traffic info is a huge plus for me, not something I've had in the past, it is extremely helpful with city driving....the only problem is that this GPS is extremely difficult to see in the bright light, the screen just does not show up very well, it almost seems as though it's washed out a bit, thank goodness for the voice directions because without them I would have taken some wrong turns due to lack of screen brightness.

NOTE:  You do need a smartphone connection for traffic updates

You can use touch screen or voice command while asking for directions, you do need to be very exact with your voice and give the entire address.

I like how the TomTom GO 60 shows how much longer is left in your trip, I'm used to just seeing an arrival time, so this is a nice difference, you also see the time and your speed/speed limit.

If you're worried about speeding, there are also speed camera updates, which is also new to me...not something I'd personally want to rely on too much!

You can also customize the alerts to your needs, which is great, since not everyone has the same needs, I think this is a great plus, as well as the lifetime map updates, I actually checked immediately on the road to my home which does not go through to the other half of the road...not all GPS units can tell this and we have a lot of people get lost while trying to find our home, this GPS knew that the road didn't go through to the other half.  A great plus.

If it weren't for the dullish screen, and the fact you need a smart phone for some features I would give this unit more stars.  I don't have a smart phone, neither does my hubby, so I had to use my daughter's to check out some of the capabilities.
3962562
I wanted the best GPS I could find.  I have purchased several Garmins previously and they have all worked very well.  This item I purchased just before a trip to California to take grandkids to Disneyland, Hollywood Boulevard, Legoland, and other points.  It is everything I hoped it would be and I really enjoy the topographical aspect as it enhances the area where you are traveling, even if you have traveled that area before.  If there is a better model, I don't know of it but if there is, sign me up for one.  I have talked to people who purchased other brands and it seems that they all have had problems.  My only complaint with Garmin was a model I purchased several years ago and wasn't able to upgrade the system.  With these new models all coming with lifetime updates, it takes care of that problem.
2639989
I took my Garmin with me to Alabama where I was taking care of my grandson.  Using the Garmin, I was able to take him to the zoo, the park, his daycare downtown, and the science museum.  I missed a turn going to the park and it rerouted me through a neighborhood to get there.  I was so grateful I had it!

I would change some things if I could to make it easier to use.  For example, I noticed when I was comparing it to another brand before I bought it that the other brand would let you eliminate a street and then recalculate before you ever left home.  I would like that feature, too.  However, that other brand didn't have the phone numbers for all the places that I need to look up, so I chose the Garmin.

Honestly, it has given me confidence to go places I was too uncertain to try previously.  Love the voice telling me where and when to turn.  Super.
3150132
My original Garmin mount attached to the windshield and was acceptable.  The only problem was it fell off the windshield frequently, probably because I live in Florida and the heat on the windshield is extreme.  One day I reached up to put the Garmin in the mount, and the mount was gone.  My little trashbag I keep in the car next to the console was also gone.  Either my granddaughter cleaned my car for me or they ran away together!

I had been thinking about this mount for some time before my original was lost, but the price held me back.  When I located this item at a good price, I clicked the purchase button!  I was a little nervous because of the reviews, but I have taken a chance before and was always happy with the purchase.

The mount is perfect.  It fits my Garmin perfect, it sits on my dash or on my console perfect.  I have a little space (on the front of the dashboard) where I used to keep my satellite radio - the mount base slides right in there as well.  I have had no problems with the sticky base, no problems with discoloring my dash.  However, because there is such extreme heat in Florida, I do not leave my mount on the dashboard when I lock the car.  I have a quart-size plastic bag to sit the sticky part on (to keep it clean) and leave the mount on the console.  I guess I could just put the plastic on the dash - but with Florida - it might melt there!

This mount has never fallen over, never slid across the dash, never fallen in the trashbag.  I am not a crazy driver, but I sometimes drive next to crazy people so the mount has been tested a few times and it always passes.  I do sometimes have trouble getting the Garmin in and out of the mount - but WD-40 helps that situation tremendously.

I have only one regret - I regret that I waited so long to purchase this mount!
2235048
I really love this GPS. It's the first one I have bought, and so far I am satisfied with almost everything. The only thing that upsets me is the battery life. If this isn't connected to your car or something else that's charging it, the battery dies pretty quickly if not immediately. The satellite can also take awhile to coordinate and pick up your position, but that's understandable with most GPS's. I really like the feature that shows you upcoming traffic and how it can reroute you ASAP. Also finding things around you is a breeze such as gas stations, restaurants, shopping malls, etc. I'd highly recommend this product.
1074886
I put my Garmin nuvi 260W to the test during my recent 4-day visit to Detroit, MI. Every time, it took me correctly within a few feet of my destination - and always on the correct side of the street. It quickly recalculated when I made deliberate changes to my route. The voice directions were extremely useful at night when I had to concentrate on the road ahead. I was looking for a GPS without the bells and whistles, and this is it - and Amazon had to lowest price of all! I liked it so much, I bought one for my son and he is putting it to good use navigating the streets of LA. Thanks Amazon.
4310722
Love the display, the speed limit warning, and everything else. My reputation for always getting lost is gone :)
2356858
This thing is awesome, so much better than my old GPS. The 3D maps are really nice, they make it a lot easier to translate the map to real life as you're looking around. The live traffic through your smart phone works great and will help you reroute around the traffic which is key because I, as I'm sure many others do, hate sitting in traffic. I haven't had to update maps yet because it's fairly new but I think the fact that I'll be able to get updated maps for life is a great idea by TomTom. My old gps was out of date and wanted me to pay something like $60 just to update the maps, which is crazy. I'm very happy with my go 60S.
3331866
A buddy had this so I had to buy one also.  Love it!  I updated mine from the Garmin website before using it and it has worked like a charm every time. I have yet to play back to back rounds without a charge but they say it should do it.  Handheld units are great when you need to know the distance to a hazard but for the convenience, I'll take the S1 over them any day! My first and only GPS golf purchase...Garmin got it right!
4277638
this gps has been one tough customer i have dropped it a number of times by accident and it still works. it has got me everywhere i have wanted to go and it ties my iphone to my bluetooth helmet nicely. it gives me a sense of safety knowing that my parents can get in touch with me anytime i am riding. which is most of the time. my motorcycle is my primary transport and i get into a lot of out of the way places. this unit has not failed one time. summer of 2014 i will use it to take a tour of the western states using this unit that will be an acid test to see how it really preforms.
1395749
I got S&T with GPS only a couple of days ago, but I am too excited not to write a review. I've painfully deliberated on a GPS device to get for over a year. I've been using S&T since 1999, and I love the software. You can find both addresses & businesses, and you even get the phone numbers! Better yet, the software is intelligent enough to figure out whether you are typing in a place or an address. You can even mix the two! E.g., if you type in "Taco Bell, CO" - you will get a list of all Taco Bells in CO! It is very intuitive and easy to use.

On the minus side, the software does miss the latest housing development - whole blocks of streets, even some of the ones that have been around for years. But that's a problem I've seen with all mapping software, so I got over that pretty easily. And yes, sometimes the directions aren't the best - but most of the time they are pretty good.

I did not have any problems installing the software or connecting the hardware (a USB cable plugs into a USP port of your laptop and a swap GPS unit - maybe a tiny bit bigger that a book of matches). I did not have to install the GPS driver separatly as someone else mentioned: installed S&T through setup, connected the GPS cable, and I was in business. (WinXP SP2 on a Compaq Presario 2108US - Athlon XP 2800+, 768MB RAM, 40GB HDD - the software needs around 1 GB if you install everything on your HDD, less if you run from a CD - but then it will run slower).

The GPS unit was able to lock onto the satellites even inside of my apartment (although it was a little "shaky" thinking that I was moving back & forth at about 1 mph even though I was perfectly still). But when I used it in my car, it worked perfectly well - 0 mph when stopped, tracked the speed well when I drove I agree with other reviewers - it isn't a good unit to use by yourself, as there is no voice guidance - you'd have to glance on your laptop or PDA screen all the time. However my wife drives and I look on the map, so it's not a problem for me. I found the unit exremely accurate outside in Seattle area. I followed the streets exactly, tracked accurately my speed, lat/long, altitude, showed time, showed a little compass with your direction. You can set the software to center the map to your position and/or rotate the map as you turn and/or "create GPS trail" - basically draw a blue line that shows where you were. I was very impressed with performance, even though this is my first GPS unit. You even get a little clear suction cup so you can stick the unit onto your windshield, and it worked pretty well.

The GPS hardware is Pharos iGPS-360 (nobody tries to make it a secret - it says it right on the unit).

You *can* use it with your PocketPC - but you probably will need a separate cable. (can be found for around $30). I have not tried that yet. Someone said that you can hook it up to a PDA with a standard cable if your PDA has a regular USB port, but I haven't tried that yet (I have Toshiba e740, but no extention unit with USB port - so I will probably just buy the proprietary GPS cable to hookup the GPS to my PDA). I will update this review if/when I do.

Anyway - I love the software (always have), and I love the extra GPS functionality - I was really missing it. I do highly recommend the unit.
565860
Very good gps and accurate.  Always ready and I luv it!
3037261
It gets me everywhere I need to go. A GPS is suppose to get you from point A to point B correctly, so the bells and whistles tune that everyone wants extra features is a little bit rubbish. This thing works lovely if you update the maps, and has never steered me in a wrong direction. The only thing that it has substantially been wrong on - something minor - is the use of thruways on the road. But if you already know your way around town a bit, you can take some shortcuts yourself.

Hope that helps.

~simster
3188023
I read all the negative reviews but decided to throw caution to the wind and bought it anyway. I don't know if all the issues people were having have been fixed since I bought it... but they must have because I have had zero issues with the Garmin since I bought it in April. It is an incredible little device and after 5 months of use I have zero regrets. I feel like Garmin releases a new update every other week, so they are constantly improving it, not that I had any problems to begin with. I live in Annapolis, MD and from the instant I press the power button it takes about 7 seconds to turn on and about 4 seconds to find the satellites. Another thing- it is not as big as you think it is. Size was a concern for me before I bought it because I thought it would be huge but it isn't. I have it mounted directly to the handle bar post (the vertical part of the T for the handlebars) and it's at a perfect angle for viewing. When you come back you simply plug it into your computer via USB and it'll upload your trip to the website. Anyway, I could go on and on about how much I love it, but that would take too long, so I'll tell you what I don't like. The only thing I don't like is the website where you can view your trip. It won't let you view the map at full screen so you have to keep scrolling up and down to see the entire map. I don't like that. But besides that, this is a really great product.
3355363
How did I ever get along without this? I use it for my maps app/GPS directions when driving - it is the best. I love this little gadget. A no brainer to assemble (like three parts) and easy to install.
28800
I recently moved to Houston TX and got one of these gadgets to explore the area by myself and not have to worry about reading a map while driving.
It's great, well almost perfect.  I'll talk about the only negative points I have found using it.
1. Driving along the interstate in the slow lane and suddenly it thinks your not on the interstate anymore, it decides that you are on the frontage road - "Off route, recalculating..." it says.  That is annoying.
2. It sometimes decides on routes which take longer and involve more turns than required. (But i guess if you know a better way, then go for it, it soon realises that you are off route and recalculates accordingly)
3. I was trying to find the nearest Outback Steakhouse from my location and the nearest one it found was 12 miles away, which is completely wrong as there is one less than 5 miles away.  I suppose it can't know everything.
4. I was stopped by the police for doing 69 in a 65 zone and the police woman spotted the Ique on my dash while writing me a warning for my speed, she asked what it was.  After I told her she said that it was illeagal as of September 2003 (in the state of Texas) to mount any device on the dashboard which blocks any part of the drivers field of view.  She wrote me another warning for that.  So now the Ique sits on the arm rest in next to the drivers seat, but the signal is not half as good there and it often looses a satellite reception.
All that said though, I still reccomend it to anyone who hates maps or who has a spouse who's terrible at map reading.  Once you get the hang of it, you won't be able to drive without it.