Have anyone use this GPS in Brazil? Or another country? Do I need to buy additional maps? I'm planning to use it to move around in big cities like Rio
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I don't believe the E-trex 10 will serve you well. The 20 and 30 are excellent for this purpose, but you will still need to purchase a worldwide micro card for either one of these units. I use the e-trex 30. The 30 is the best hand held I've ever used. I even use it as a backup for aircraft instrument failure. I'm from Campinas, SP, but the 30 can be programed to go to any airport or location anywhere in Brasil
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Good morning! I am apologize to inform you that I have never used it for that is particular function. However, the GPS function is astonishing! It has been used all through the US and South America with no problem! I hope this helps!
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I'm sorry I'm not the person to ask...have not had good luck with this gps. Geo site still doesn't recognize this gps. Have not been able to use it since it was given to me as a gift (almost one year). Help line is useless. Again sorry, hope you have better luck.
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Thanks, for the post. After reading your post It seems that a GPS would be of little assistances in cities so I am not going to get a GPS for my wife and I on our 21 day walking tours of the cities of nothern Italy. After talking with friends about the driving and parking in the cities we will travel by train from one city to another then use printed maps and guide books. Thanks again.
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I have never personally been to Puerto Rico with this GPS. I zoomed in on the island and I do see roads. I also have detailed view of the city. I have lifetime map updates. I'm sure this GPS would work perfect for you over there
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Thanks for the reply, Craig!Do we need to buy the topo software directly from Garmin, or does Amazon carry it? (I couldn't find it here.) Will we need an extra memory card to hold the topo data for a region? I'm trying to figure out what the total expense will be for all the add-ons we'll want/need before we choose a unit.If you were choosing between an eTrex and a GPSMAP unit today, which would you choose?Thanks again!
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I am going to Italy and bought the 1370T. I planned to use in pedestrian mode as well as for driving. I've tested it several times in pedestrian mode in a couple of different locations and it failed every time. Sent me in the opposite direction, missed turns, and doesn't recalculate on it's own. You have to go back to the main screen and do it manually. I don't know - maybe I got a lemon. I'm leaving in less than 2 weeks. I'll either return it and try another unit or hope it works better in driving mode. I was looking at the Tom Tom XLL, which also has European maps preloaded, but it gets mixed reviews as well. Seems a perfect GPS is yet to be created. I am going to Italy and bought the 1370T. I planned to use in pedestrian mode as well as for driving. I've tested it several times in pedestrian mode in a couple of different locations and it failed every time. Sent me in the opposite direction, missed turns, and doesn't recalculate on it's own. You have to go back to the main screen and do it manually. I don't know - maybe I got a lemon. I'm leaving in less than 2 weeks. I'll either return it and try another unit or hope it works better in driving mode. I was looking at the Tom Tom XLL, which also has European maps preloaded, but it gets... » Read More I am going to Italy and bought the 1370T. I planned to use in pedestrian mode as well as for driving. I've tested it several times in pedestrian mode in a couple of different locations and it failed every time. Sent me in the opposite direction, missed turns, and doesn't recalculate on it's own. You have to go back to the main screen and do it manually. I don't know - maybe I got a lemon. I'm leaving in less than 2 weeks. I'll either return it and try another unit or hope it works better in driving mode. I was looking at the Tom Tom XLL, which also has European maps preloaded, but it gets mixed reviews as well. Seems a perfect GPS is yet to be created. « Show Less
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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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Just checked the map date - It's 2013. I used it last summer (2013) and went thru some really small towns (place called Gubio) and it always got me where I was suppose to go without a hitch. I was quite impressed.
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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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Well, I don't know the situation in Brasil, but I did use it in Turkey. it is most probably is usable in most countries. but check its frequency spectrum if it matches with brazil's
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Sorry Larry, that is well above my level of GPS knowledge. All I can say is that I hate this GPS. Even when I update the maps it often doesn't have things that have been around for quite awhile and aren't obscure places. One thing it doesn't have which I really miss is to filter for a particular type of restaurant (Thai, Mexican, eg.). It will only show all restaurants in a two mile radius of where you are. I wish I'd stayed with Garmin despite its own pitfalls.
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So what about the Lifetime Map Updates? Some of the more recent reviews make it seem like they are no longer functioning. Is this true? And how old is this model/when was it first released? Thanks in advance!Edit: Thought I'd add that I just bought an XL 335 SE from Wal-Mart on Black Friday for $80. It works well, but it seems like this would be a significant upgrade from that model for only $10 more! Tell me if I'm wrong!
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do I have to download additional maps for that, or it will work with Nokia Maps?Are the maps that come with it for Canada also?Thanks
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Patrick, Like any product you get what you pay for. I've had NO problem with this GPS, any place I needed to go it took me right to the door.Not only were the established streets there so were some of the New Developements (MD). Unfortunately I haven't had to look for maps, thats the purpose of a GPS. Just put in the address and follow, if you're looking for something specific use the apps, i.e. resturants, hospitals,schools,etc. If it doesn't do what you want you can always return it. Yes there is also an app for maps, I just don't use it. Hope this helps.
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Ok. I've looked into this just a little further. You have to buy a GPS that accepts "City Navigator, North America", which is an add-on map on a micro SD card. It's 79.00 from Garmin.
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I had no luck with the Magellan from the start, the maps wouldn't load, etc......I bought a Garmin and am pleased with the performance. I'm sorry I can't help more.