need something VERY simple. Started driving again (a senior). Directionally challenged. Voice Activated? Had Garmin once ...too hard...sent back. Help
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This GPS system is a bit more challenging then the Garmin. It's voice activated and the map direction are large which make it easy to follow. If I had choose, I would prefer the Garmin. " less challenging"
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I did the update, went smooth. Do you know is there is a comprehensive list of what was fixed/updated?I have some issues driving on a divided highway (Dale Mabry in Tampa) when you go by all the turn lanes between median, the gps tells you to "stay right ahead", every half mile or so, very annoying and not needed. I am already on the road I should be on. Any word on the volume, I have sebring convertible, with the top up it is noisier than the average car, really can't even hear the gps.
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I recently purchased the Garmin 885 T . I was dissapointed I could not switch to miles to destination on main screen from arrival timeGarmin did make it very easy to find destination distance --simply say TRIP COMPUTER and screen changes to dashboard view and distance to my destination is there.Say back and I am on main screen againVoice recognition on this unit is so good, I can easily accept what could be considered an inconvenience.SincerelyRichard
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How about the 885 without MSN Direct, and adding the GTM 20, which gives Navtec fm traffic? That's what I'm considering doing. Might want to call Garmin to see if this option will give you what you want. If you do, would you report back?Yes. 855 is the one i mean. Sorry for the confusion.
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I feel it is very user unfriendly. No real directions with it to how to program it. Some of the instructions I tried were worthless. Would not recommend Garmin to anyone. Rich H
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I bought it for my wife. She loves the GPS but doesn't use the voice command. When talking to someone in the car, the GPS will join the conversation. Sorry I can't help with the voice command.
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I don't recommend this model personally. It can't find the ways . when you drive on highway it will automatic sent you to some rural ways. and specially when you miss the way this gps pointed out on highway , the navigation will force you turn right or turn left which in real world is a straight line . piss you off uh? further more when you typed in the address from business card , the machine would jump in different name automatic ,and if you turn in researching mode .it will really reseaching .........and reseaching...........till you give up. if you wanna buy ,remember using google map first, try to write down some important addresses, and then use the nivigation .DO NOT RECOMMEND TO UNKNOWN PLACE BY USING THIS ONE.
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Another provider? Doubtful. Technology keeps evolving. Garmin will soon be releasing models (I "think" one of their newer models already have this) that access the internet (with similar features as those on MSN, which is why Microsoft isn't going to support this after January of 2012).Check with either gpsreview.net or gpspassion.com for some info on this.
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I just called Garmin. The person who answered the phone said that if you get a unit with V8 mapping data you will be sent a free update when they become available at the end of July 2007 [or maybe early August]. To get the free update, don't order it through ordinary channels. Call customer support and talk to a person. He reassured me that it won't matter who I happen to talk to when I call back; this is the new policy. It tool me 10 minutes to get through at 10:40AM PDT. As soon as they announce the update, at which point the rumor of the new policy will have spread far and wide, i'm sure wait times will increase, but there's a finite number of units covered so it'll settle down if you wait a week or so. They also told me to expect substantial improvements in the map data and POI data of V2008 over V8. This last statement, of course, should be taken with a grain of salt. -dk
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Gps is annoying, but u cant stob it from repeating. Thats a software issue, I guess its so you wont miss your turn. If your talking or lisining to the radio. Does that for a reason. I hope I helped. Its a great GPS.
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This GPS is doo doo! Get a Garmin Nuvi 255W or something. This piece of junk used to freeze up on me all the time. It would automaticly go to the start screen in mid driving! I would try to get back on the map & it would keep going to the start screen. I've had a Garmin since 2010 with no problems. Maybe Tom Tom's have improved since 2010 but I say they are doo dooooooooo! I do recommend buying a cd or record by the TOM TOM CLUB (Talking Heads -David Byrne). They are a great band & you won't be disappointed!
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You can call Garmin and have them talk you through it. The technicians are very thorough and patient. You can also get information when you register your unit.
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Better call Garmin. They are pretty helpful and knowledgeable. As usual, don't use MSN browser, Firefox accesses and downloads Garmin products much better.
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How about the 885 without MSN Direct, and adding the GTM 20, which gives Navtec fm traffic? That's what I'm considering doing. Might want to call Garmin to see if this option will give you what you want. If you do, would you report back? Yes. 855 is the one i mean. Sorry for the confusion.
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I don't know why people responded that there is voice recognition with the Nuvi 2557. I purchased because they said it did but it definitely NOES NOT HAVE VOICE RECOGNITION. I checked on the garmin site just to make sure and it confirms under "features and benefits" that there is no voice activated navigation. Now I need to decide if I'll keep this version. Wish amazon checked these answers as there were 6 answers saying yes, I thought it was accurate.
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Garmin cityXplorer was recommended to me for my daughter (who is disabled and cannot drive so has no car) to use to help her on the Phoenix city bus system. I was told that Garmin handhelds would help her. So apparently all Garmin apps are NOT specific to cars. I'm still researching this in light of the comments about other cities and the cityXplorer software accuracy and helpfulness.
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Don't buy this older model but no no hardware required - pathfinder and newer models better - also try metromile if just for car