Great device.  Navigation takes some getting used to.
352529
Nice look.  Good sound.  Great ear buds.  Switching from Music mode to FM mode is not intuitive and the instruction pamphlet was of no help.  I eventually got it but I can't tell you how.  I like the presets on the Radio, however, I would like to have it be the default mode.  Instead I have to stop my bicycle so I can scroll down the menu 4 spots to the presets.  I also have to stop to switch from Music to radio mode.

I like the device.  Some of the navigation could be improved.  It is better than my previous SanDisk.  I would buy it again.
2107925
This reader is very nice, it has a great display, amazing battery life and is a device to not be without. Downloading content anywhere you want is great. I hope more development is put into the other features. Mobile web browsing is very cool, but could use a lot of work. THe control stick is kind of a pain, neither me nor wife like the push in control on it. This device would be amazing with a touch screen.
1976050
Great navigation unit. I bought a 'used-like new' item and it is great and I saved myself some money. Bluetooth works well. Directions are on point and to the address- rather than in the vicinity of an address. Powers on when plugged into power and powers off when car turns off- which is nice. I don't need any lit items in my interior! Easy to input destinations and has some features that I may not use- but I'm glad they are there in case I want them. It will also Google a business and give you driving directions...love it! My only complaint is compared to the iphone I use...I am used to keyboards that I can slide my fingers across and select the letter when I touch the correct one. This unit enters the letter when I touch it...so spoiled eh? I would definitely recommend this product!

<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Garmin-nvi-765-765T-4-3-Inch-Bluetooth-Portable-GPS-Navigator-with-Traffic/dp/B001ELJER4/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Garmin nvi 765/765T 4.3-Inch Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator with Traffic</a>
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.
30478
The 7100 is not a bad GPS unit.  Out of the many I ploughed through trying to find something that worked for me (Garmin, Tom Tom, Magellan), this one gets the closest.  I'll probably go to my grave looking for a perfect GPS, as every one seems to be lacking in this or that department.  But the Navigon gets the closest, and there's a free lifetime subscription to TMC real-time traffic updates as well!

One thing I'd say is, definitely step up from the "hardcase" case that Navigon officially sactions; it's better than the cloth bag included with the unit, but you'll still probably end up like me with a crack in the corner of the screen, because the "hardcase" is not really rigid in the middle and won't put up any fight if the unit is jostled or subjected to any kind of pressure while in a knapsack or such thing.

The lane assist comes in handy a lot of times, and seems extremely accurate on highways.  The routing can seem a bit wonky sometimes, but there is no other unit on the market that gives perfect routes all the time.  There has been an update to the routing engine through a firmware update, but it still is well, wonky.  To mitigate this though, you have a pretty robust scheme for adjusting the route manually if the provided path sends you astray.  The firmware also adjusts the touch response of the screen, so you'll get less frustration trying to press buttons.

Bluetooth works pretty good, although you need to connect (not pair up with) to the phone when you power the unit up and want to use handsfree.  This requires a couple of keystrokes in the UI of the unit.

A couple of final points: the onscreen text; it has been slightly tweaked with the update but still I find it's pretty small, both on the map itself as well as some points in the menu system.  And speaking of the menu, searching for POIs is pretty counter-intuitive.  The categories don't make a lot of sense and doing broad searches across categories doesn't seem to work right and leads to a lot of major franchises not turning up in results.

Like I said, no GPS is perfect, and the Navi still needs some tweaking.  But none of my complaints change the fact that it is a very serviceable GPS with good routing, a valuable lane assist scheme, great looking screen and lifetime traffic.
4878269
I have an&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Allen-Sports-Navigator-Mobile-Phone-Software-and-Bluetooth-GPS-Device/dp/B000WS204Y/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Allen Sports Navigator Mobile Phone Software and Bluetooth GPS Device</a>&nbsp;that works through your cell phone, but my phone screen is very small.  When I received the `Tom Tom ONE 125', I was amazed at how easy it was to setup and use.  I had once visited a friend 65 miles away and it took me almost two hours, due to not being familiar with the area.  With the Tom Tom, I was there in one hour.  Even when I took the wrong highway (on purpose), the Tom Tom recalculated my route with the same destination.

The Tom Tom is all touch/tap controlled on the screen.  The driving view is in a nice perspective or plan view (2D) giving you plenty of warning both verbally (you can pick from eleven English voices and several other languages) and visually (large crisp screen).  Some of the great features are its easy Tap to zoom in/out, showing you your current location, names of roads you are on and near, trip time, remaining distance and arrival time.  The GPS signal strength is strong.  Only once did it get lost through a tunnel and it recalculated itself within a minute.

To navigate an upcoming trip, just tap the intuitive screen and select "Navigate to...".  You can enter an address with a small keyboard (i.e., street, house number, town).  You're done.

Some cool features:

*Shows current time
*Navigate to any address
*Add any address or location (ATM, restaurant, gas station, etc.) to Favorites
*`Help Me' feature that  addresses `phone for help', `drive to help', `walk to help', `where am I?', `First Aid Guide'.

Change preferences allow you to:
*Use night colors
*Show your Points of Interest (POI) on a map and warns you when you are near one
*Guided Tours of Tom Tom
*Safety preferences (seven items you choose like, `warn not to leave device in car', `warn when driving faster than speed limit', `suggest driving breaks', etc.
*Turn sound On or Off with a Volume control
*Display the status bar horizontally or vertically
*Can be set to specific units, clock, keyboard, car symbol, brightness, map colors, left-handed option, language (other than English) and more

The only thing I did not like was the fact that you can only update maps for FREE the first 30 days after purchase.  However, this version of the Tom Tom is simply easy to use (I could learn to use the functions before I read the manual).  The voice and map (a perfect 3.5 inch screen) are a solid reassurance that you are headed in the right direction.  In fact, it guided me to my own driveway parking spot and my parking stall at work.  I would recommend updating maps with its easy USB port every six months or so, like all other GPS devices (the `Allen Navigator GPS' is the only self-updating GPS on the market).  I highly suggest reading the manufacturer's list of functions here on Amazon to get a FULL picture of what this great GPS device provides.  This is only a snapshot, but I am very happy with this unit.

Caution:  California does not allow windshield mounted devices for safety, and the adhesive mounting pad is a pain to get off.  I'd suggest getting a weight mounted dashboard holder.  Also, never try to use your Tom Tom while driving - pull over safely.
4403475
this is my first and the very best navigation device from navigational point of view. Touch screen on the other hand is very basic and could use improvement. Trying other GPS I see this one is best at telling you when and where to turn. On screen data is perfect. I lost this item during travel and I wasn't able to replace it with other vendor. I tried TomTom and that was night mare driving me in circles. Anyways, I miss it as they stopped manufacturing it.
3620363
I have the Mio C230 for about a month now. I have to say it was not very easy to use at first, but after a couple of hours, I was able to find my way around it. This is my third GPS, I have a Garmin C340 for almost two years, and a Nuvi 370 for about eight months; so I can say that I have a bit of experience with the Garmin products which considered to be one of the best GPS in the market. The only reason I got the Mio is its ability to add multiple stops to your final destination (Via Points), and the ability to optimize the route for you, a feature is not available in the Garmin products. My fianc&eacute; is a realtor, and she makes numerous stops to show houses to her clients; with the Garmin, she had to enter one stop at the time, which means that she might be going back and forth or zig zaging around; with the Mio, all she has to do is to input as many addresses as she needs to, and then the Mio will optimize the route and guide her around, cool.
You can enter address either by state / city / street; or you can use zip code / street; very nice feature. Any address you input will be automatically stored in the history and you can retrieve it at any time; you can also copy everything to the SD card and store it in your computer or use the data in another Mio, cool. If you don't have the address but know where your destination is on the map, you can touch that point on the map, and the Mio will take you there.
There is also an icon for "Home" where you can store your home address, by clicking it, the Mio will take you home, a similar one is for "work". You can rename both if needed.
The detailed information available on the screen in "cockpit mode" is impressive, on the upper left corner it shows the next maneuver (an arrow going right or left), below that it shows the distance to that maneuver and the estimated time of arrival to your final destination. Next to that you have four icons to zoom in and out on the map, and to change the view from 2 to 3 dimensions and vise versa. Another nice feature is the pedestrian mode, in that mode; the Mio will take you thru the shortest route ignoring the traffic direction of one way streets. You can customize the Mio for brighter screen or to get louder if you reach a specific speed; routing can be customized to shortest, fastest or economical. You can avoid Toll roads, U turns, unpaved roads, Highways, etc.
The Text to Speech feature is also a definite plus. The only thing that I really don't like in the Mio C230 is the very limited number of POI's (about 900K), you will hardly be able to find anything in there, Mio needs to do smoothing about that limitation. However, you can add you own POI's to the data base if you know the address.
In short, if you don't need the MP3/Photo player, or the blue tooth, the Mio C230 is a great basic GPS, loaded with features that are not available on other big name brands, great signal reception, bright screen, clear TTS voice, nice design, pocket size, at an unbeatable price. Impressive
1393463
I'm not all that wild about GPS units in general.  That said, the 3590LMT is very nice.  Plenty big, good speaker, easy to operate with touchscreen or voice command.  It's accurate for the most part; when I get into the area around my office (in an arboretum setting, with private roads) it doesn't quite know which route to take.  The HD traffic is very nice, accurate and responsive.  I've only done the initial map update; it took several hours, which was sort of a surprise.  As with all GPS units, I really wish my preferred routes were more programmable (that may be due to my ignorance of how to do it) or that the system learned them better, and I wish it would quit trying to put me on the freeway during rush-hour traffic.  I also wish the algorithms that tie traffic information into routing were more conservative; i.e., I wish they'd bypass congested areas more aggressively.  As I say, all in all we've been quite pleased with it, and it has made it so my dyslexic daughter no longer gets lost!
4426633
The main draw for me to this phone was the VZ Navigation.  The navigation itself works terrific, turn-by-turn directions both spoken to you and on the screen.  It's nearly as good as a factory unit.

I had wanted to buy a Bluetooth hands free car kit, but found out that the Navigation only functions when you flip open the phone to the internal keyboard.  When open, it automatically turns the phone's speakerphone on, and won't communicate with the Bluetooth device, which in my case is the hands free car kit.  That kills the effectiveness of the navigation function, because the phone's internal speakerphone speakers are sometimes hard to make out with road noise.  This also means that if you plan to use a wireless headset, the headset won't work if the phone is flipped open, only the phone's speakerphone will.  Note that you can still use the Bluetooth device (headset or car kit) for talking on the phone, while the phone is flipped closed, it's just the VZ Nav that won't work.

The other issue with this phone is that the directional menu keys are too small, and it's easy to strike the wrong key by accident.

Finally, it's really big and bulky.  I thought this would be an okay tradeoff given the features it has, but with this Navigation issue, I'm fairly dissapointed.

At the time of writing, the only other Verizon phone that has VZ Nav is the Motorolla 325.  A great phone, in fact perfect for me, except that it has no Bluetooth (and also won't work with a Bluetooth hands-free car kit!).
4742945
Pros:

Nice bright screen. The GPS routing works great, I have not run into any problems while using it, re-calculates quickly if you go off-route. Good turn-by-turn directions. Partial 3D view of upcoming turns. Voice speaks clearly.

Cons:

Given this is a touch screen, the buttons on the right almost seem unnecessary, I rarely even use them. It would have made the unit a little more compact if they were removed. Another thing is no external volume control, you need to go into a couple menus to find volume. I really would have liked to see more of the often used menu options on one screen, it seems I need to drill down into different menus for things someone would use regularly. Once you get used to it, it's not too bad.

Overall:

For the price I don't think you can go wrong for a basic GPS unit. If you need a lot more advanced features I would look at a higher end model. This GPS does what it's supposed to do, no gripes there. The interface itself takes some getting used to. External volume control would have been nice.
4155496
Editing my earlier review- device died after three months of ownership, had to send it back for warranty repair.  Battery failure was the verdict, they shipped me an exchange unit that appeared to be brand new.  I had to re-activate my maps software with the new serial number and reload maps. Since then it's working fine (knock wood).

This is the first GPS I've owned.  Just got back from a trip to New England and used the C320 extensively there. It never steered me wrong, and the detour feature came in handy in Boston where there were some Big Dig related closures.  It seemed to know about every little dirt road in Vermont (though I wish it had a way to include more detail about the road type).  It was fast in calculating and recalculating routes.  This model does not speak street names but was not a problem.  The suction mount holds onto glass VERY well.  The touch screen is sensitive and the user interface intuitive.  I NEVER had an issue with satellite reception (except in tunnels, naturally- and when emerging it would pinpoint location again in seconds).

I do have a few quibbles.  When using "shortest route" option it can send you on some odd paths.  Claiming that you are a "truck" can eliminiate some of the back-road routes.  Fastest route seems to work best.  If you miss a turn, and have included UTurns in "avoidances,"  it can send you on quite a big loop rather than just having you turn around at then next intersection.  It can be hard to read in bright sunlight.  And it's "points of interest" seem to cover things like gas stations and tourist destinations well, but fall short on shopping.

Overall, I don't hesitate to recommend this as a good midpriced GPS option.
2124220
I love this unit. Like everyone else, bought the 1G card so that I could load all maps. It worked fine.

I then had the opporunity to get a 150x 512M OCZ card for $8, so I bought it to see if 150x made a difference. I DO think it's faster although I haven't actually conducted time trials. Note that the speed increase may also result from using a smaller card (less data through which to search, especially for points of interest).

I used to think these things were worthless... BEFORE I got one. I always asked, "why do I need a navigation system when I have a Thomas Guide in my car and Mapquest/ Expedia/ Yahoo maps on my computer?" I then bought the stock navigation system in a 2006 Acura TL (made by Alpine) because I wanted the integrated touch screen for the radio and bluetooth. This purchase changed my mind about navigation units.

Realizing just how valuable navigation systems are made me buy one for my second car, which didn't have one built-in. The unit I chose to purchase was the c320, which is of course the subject of this review.

On both my stock Acura navigation, as well as this c320, you can look up businesses, which is much like using the white or yellow pages. These listings also contain the phone numbers if you want to call ahead to make reservations, check wait times or check inventory. You can look up a name specifically OR find the closest business of its type to your present location.

This is great because say, for example, I am in an unfamiliar city, but want to get a carmel macchiato, then get my oil changed, and then buy some blank CD's... I can see where the closest Starbucks, Radio Shack and Jiffy Lube are, lock them in as upcoming destinations, and the unit will find the most efficient path. If, say, I want the coffee first, I can set that as the first destination, and then the unit will calculate the most efficient route to the next two destinations. Plus, you don't get reamed in charges for using directory assistance.

The beauty of the c320 is that it's cheap (sub-$300)compared to the Acura nav, which costs around $2,000, and does pretty much the same thing. So far, the only things I've noticed that are better about my Acura nav are that (1) the screen on the Acura nav is an 8" LCD, (2) you can look up a business by its phone number on the Acura nav, which you can't do on the c320, and (3) the Acura navi turns down the volume on your sound system when it speaks its directions.

(1) and (3) are not really fair comparison criteria because the Acura navi is integrated into the car, whereas the c320 can go WITH YOU from car to car.

Oh, by the way, I've also used the Garmin i5. While the i5 lets you use batteries (I think AA size) and is smaller, I prefer the c320 because of the touch screen. That scroll wheel on the i5 is, in my opinion, much more difficult to use.
3881152
I am very pleased with the navigation functions.  It is especially useful when navigating around the Dallas/Fort Worth Texas areas.  The freeways are continually changing and with very complex and confusing interchanges.  The streets run at many odd angles and directional orientation is difficult, especially when cloudy or at night.  I have not attempted to use the Bluetooth interface yet.  I have updated the maps once since getting it a couple of months ago.
1686119
So I have tested this system finally. A friend of mine and I went from here in Phoenix down to Chandler. He's also been testing it out on other trips he's making on his own (I don't have a car, so, yeah...). I tested it side-by-side with the Google Navigation app built into my phone. The verdict? Outstanding!

The directions were very clear and concise, aside from one issue: when we got to where we were going, it didn't say "You have reached your destination on the right," or anything like that. It told us we were there, but not where "there" was in position to us. I also liked the fact that it alerted us as we approached speed cameras. We were notified about 1/4 of a mile away from the camera.

I liked how easy the screen was to read, and loved that it zoomed in and out depending on how fast we were going. I also really enjoyed the fact that the voice got louder or quieter depending on how fast we were going. It also dimmed to a "night mode" when the sun went down. Now all these things may be pretty standard, I'm not sure, but I liked them. Also nice was the fact that we got to pick from several different voices and the lifetime of updates is extremely lovely!

I didn't notice too many downsides, other than the one I mentioned before about it telling you where you where when you got to where you were going. That could be a fairly big deal if you're somewhere where you aren't at all familiar with your surroundings.

Even niftier is the fact that you can set it up for walking or biking routes. I haven't tested those out yet, but when/if I do, I'll make sure to update this review.

All in all, though, this was a fine little device, and one that I'd be happy to use it!
79052
Odd title for a comment, isn't it?  Here's why - you MUST realize that I am submitting a review while I have not used it THAT much.  So I am commenting on what I have experienced so far. There are great things about it, and a few frustrating characteristics as well.
The screen is well-organized, the colors are not distracting - they really do help you see which direction you will be turning.  The [female] voice is comical and robotic, but understandable, and the touch screen is very sensitive - which is great.  No need to firmly shove your finger down on the screen like some ancient martial-arts "death spear" punch; light taps will do.
Now for the frustrating stuff:
1) Sometimes it thinks I'm in Kansas; don't know why, I live in L.A. CA.  Other times it thinks I am [still] where I was yesterday. And sometimes it thinks I am where I am.  (Wow! Now there's a concept...!) If it thinks I'm where I'm not (???), then it takes a while to finally lock in my accurate position and begin directing me. (Now see point #2 below)
2) Most of the time it takes a loooooooooooooooooooooong time to "acquire satellite" positioning after I have entered my desired destination.  Haven't timed it - but I would not be surprised if it took about 5 minutes to lock in my current position. If I'm completely lost then that equals waiting a loooooooooooooooooooong time before I can start driving.
3) Its ability to direct me accurately is wonderful.  So I can rely on this thing when I am in unfamiliar territory (which IS the point of a GPS system, is it not...?) so that's good.  But it's as stubborn as all get out. It INSISTS on guiding me along a particular route which my not be the fastest, and as I insist on going my own way it utters the word "recalculating", and tries to figure out how to best get me back onto the route IT wants to take.  So efficiency is not it's most reliable attribute.  But - as long as it's accurate...!  And since I got it for less than $200, I'm fine with it! I'm stubborn too!
1045033
TomTom's VIA Bluetooth GPS Navigator is a decent, compact nav system that is affordable and easy to use.  The screen at 4.3 inches is a bit on the small size for my personal likes but if you position it close enough to your eye line that distraction soon goes away.  What I like about this system is the excellent navigation routing (have been using this device for a few months now on various road trips throughout California and Nevada) and the loud, clear internal speaker that properly and audibly articulates directions even while driving at fast highway speeds.  Things that could be improved are the less than accurate touch controls.  Sometimes it feels hit or miss especially when compared to touch feedback on a newish smartphone but this frustration mostly kicks in when inputting a new address and not necessarily while driving.  This is a great system for those looking to upgrade from older models or for those looking to get their first GPS system - just be sure to read through the instructions properly your first time around to understand how to navigate through the various menus.