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Garmin nüvi 850 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator(Factory Refurbished - Silver) Review

Garmin nüvi 850 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator(Factory Refurbished - Silver)
Garmin nüvi 850 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator(Factory Refurbished - Silver)
Brand : Garmin
Model : 010-N0577-20
(4.0/5 of 4 Reviews)

Technical Detail
  • nüvi 850's high-sensitivity internal (non flip-up) antenna gives it a sleek, thin, making it easy to slip in your pocket or purse.
  • nüvi 850 comes ready to go right out of the box with preloaded City Navigator NT street maps and millions of points of interest (POIs) such as hotels, restaurants, fuel stations, ATMs and more.
  • nüvi 850 not only tells you where to turn but listens to your spoken commands. With nüvi's innovative speech recognition, you safely control nüvi's interface with your voice.
  • With nüvi 850's widescreen display, you'll always get the big picture. View map detail, driving directions, photos and more in bright, brilliant color. Its sunlight-readable, 4.3-inch display is easy to read.
  • Rechargeable lithium-ion battery makes it convenient for navigation by car or on foot.
Product Description

Simply speaking nüvi 850 is an advanced browser. It features speech recognition (SR), a widescreen display preloaded maps an FM transmitterand more. Like the rest of the range nüvi 800-series only speak menuoption and obeys your commands command.Speak nüvi nüvi 850 not only tells you where to turn but listens to his spokencommands. With speech recognition Nuvis innovative interface controlnüvis safely with your voice that allows you to keep your hands on thewheel. Just press the button on the remote (which attaches to the steering wheel) to activate speech recognition and begin speaking menu options.  [...]

Customer's Reviews (All-Reviews)

Joseph Goslawski ( Southington, CT United States )
I bought this GPS for me, because the price was right and my GPS is a distraction to handle while I was driving. My wife would never use a GPS, because he thought were too complicated / difficult to use. After you install the Garmin Nuvi 850 to my wife and I went for a trip set up. I was having some trouble getting the GPS to understand my voice so that my wife said the locations and instructions for speech recognition enabled GPS. He did exactly what he said on the first attempt. Needless to say that this GPS is now my wife and she is happy to use it. PS I bought a Nuvi 855 two weeks later for me!
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M. Gertken ( Minnesota )
Having the voice recognition is excellent. I bought a few months ago, bought a gift for my parents, because it is so easy to use.
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Bargain Addict ( Minnesota )
I had the opportunity to learn all the features of this GPS that I bought to replace a Garmin 360 that has been lost or stolen. However, use as a browser-based, where I punch in addresses and then held in her lap and looked at him as a passenger, it seemed to work, as well as the 360, but the volume was so low that I could not hear with the radio. If you do not see him so I knew to hear the next command said it probably would have lost our time. 
 
And this is after you set the volume to maximum. Subsequently, we decided to go through the FM radio and when the volume was ok, there was a lot of static and interference to make this a viable option. I'm going to check the manual to see if I can change the default to an FM station that is less prone to interference, but otherwise, I will probably return this unit. I also tried the voice recognition software still can not comment on its effectiveness.
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Jay Byrd ( Lexington, SC USA )
I bought this model after owning the 205 and 255 Garmin GPS unit that made me very happy. Then I moved up to this due to a larger screen and has been strongly recommended by a family member. Frankly I was disappointed with what the battery life and voice recognition. The original battery has a new and, moreover, does not hold a charge for more than a couple of days, even when turned off and turned completely off the island. I never had this problem with other models. It works on voice recognition, at times, but hates my Southern accent and I hate yelling at you while I'm driving, so just use it manually.
 
I had this unit about 2 months and a couple of times it froze on me and I had to disconnect and remove the battery to reboot the system. Like other smaller units that will take you to the road right in a moment, but do not count on local brands to be exact. Another disappointment was the way multi-lane. When I saw that the screen has been announced in multi-lane at an intersection, then, of course, thought the screen has always been so. This way you really see the tracks and signs, not just the triangle moves along a map. My first trip I discovered that she rarely goes to the multi-lane and only when there is more of an off-track in the same direction. Bummer! Ending on a positive note, due to a larger screen that I can read easily.
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Garmin City Navigator NT SD Card for Garmin GPS Units Review

Garmin City Navigator NT SD Card for Garmin GPS Units
Garmin City Navigator NT SD Card for Garmin GPS Units
Brand : Garmin
Model : Europe
(4.5/5 of 108 Reviews)

Technical Detail
  • Product Type - GPS Accessories
  • Contains updated detailed maps of major metropolitan areas throughout Western Europe
  • Includes detailed maps containing motorways, national and regional thoroughfares and local roads
  • Displays points of interest such as food and drink, lodging, border crossings, petrol stations, hospitals and more
  • Will automatically create point-to-point routes in MapSource and on compatible Garmin GPS units
Product Description

SD memory card preloaded with City Navigator Europe NT provides detailed maps of major metropolitan areas, coverage of rural areas, points of interest, and much more  [...]

Customer's Reviews (All-Reviews)

A. Waraich ( Texas, USA )
I bought this SD card to one of my friends in Brazil. Is now very happy to use it with a Garmin 1300. It 'a really great pair. Very good value for money.
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Luciano Silva ( Brazil )
The operation is perfect for some cities in Brazil, particularly São Paulo, with the identification of radar, and many other points of interest. Installation is easy, just put in and out with the GPS. Very good! Thank you!
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FL gator ( FLorida )
Recently, he turned the grounds of the lakes of northern Italy and found the GPS an invaluable tool for us, especially since the street names are not always detectable in Europe. She not only helped us find our position, but was also useful for planning how long you allow us to reach our destination. A key to its plans for a drive on a vacation in Europe!
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redline9
I have my Garmin Nuvi 205W. He does very well to where I want, even if you lose only once and must be recalculated. The problem is that sometimes brings me to dead end (places that has never been a path that never!). I was taken in the wrong place at times and sometimes you just have to wait a while 'to turn much to say. Overall, though not very well and about 92% of the time is right so forth. Other 6 or 7%, looks around a bit 'too long. That extra 1 or 2% that makes you go into a strange situation (I've only had for about a month and has done 2 or 3 times). Probably more on the star 3.5 because of the price and the fact that you lose sometimes, where you turn around and that was its original location.
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Delorme Earthmate PN-60W Portable GPS Navigator with SPOT Satellite Communicator Review

Delorme Earthmate PN-60W Portable GPS Navigator with SPOT Satellite Communicator
Delorme Earthmate PN-60W Portable GPS Navigator with SPOT Satellite Communicator
Brand : DeLorme
Model : AE-008231-201
(0/5 of 0 Reviews)

Technical Detail
  • Includes SPOT Satellite Communicator
  • Create Freeform Satellite Text Messages and Emergency SOS
  • Stay in touch when there is no cell phone coverage from locations worldwide
  • Unrivaled Map and Imagery Choices
  • Supports up to 32GB SD cards
Product Description

Meet GPS Satellite Communications - The World's First Portable GPS with SPOT Users can send text messages free, include monitoring and reporting of progress through social networking sites and transmit emergency messages if necessary. The introduction of the world's first rugged handheld GPS products and satellite communication pair DeLorme and SPOT. This innovative to offer a range of contact options output NWE, essential for communication in remote areas without cellular coverage.  [...]




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Magellan RoadMate 1340 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator Review

Magellan RoadMate 1340 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator
Magellan RoadMate 1340 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator
Brand : Magellan
Model : RoadMate 1340
(3.5/5 of 40 Reviews)

Technical Detail
  • Includes maps of United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico
  • Text to Speech Announces street names and directions at each turn
  • Features a portable 3.5-Inch color touch screen
  • Features AAA TourBook and Roadside Assistance menu
  • Personalize OneTouch search icons with your favorite places
Product Description

The new Magellan RoadMate 1340 GPS device is a redesigned color screen and touch-sensitive 3.5-inch ultra-thin design, allowing for browsing more powerful in a compact package. This easy use gives you confidence, while on the road with the features of awards, including: AAA Tourbook, ran for help, said that the names of streets, multi-destination routing and pre-loaded maps of North America. Exclusive for Magellan OneTouch icons custom search will be easy to bookmark favorite destinations so you can access anywhere you travel. Find your favorite cafe or restaurant in a city with one touch. The navigation device RoadMate 1340 offers your favorites at your fingertips.  [...]

Customer's Reviews (All-Reviews)

Dataman Bill ( Palatine IL )
Nice compact unit with built Tourbook AAA. The unit does a good job for me from point A to point B. I had a problem with a software update and had to send a unit of Magellan. They retuned another unit within a week. The update is a big improvement, with additional custom buttons, QWERTY keyboard and the automatic change time zone. It 'was very good in a recent trip I took from Chicago to Virginia. When traveling in PA, we were able to pull up restaurants in GPS when traveling to call ahead for hours and make a reservation to come down quickly. The course was good.

I thought that if one is traveling off the beaten path, not necessarily choose the best or the fastest route. For example, on a trip to Burlington, WI, GPS sent me 20 miles off the road and added an additional 1 / 2 hour to my travel time. Also, I was parked in a shopping center in Lexington, KY in search of a Starbucks, the nearest was 0.3 miles away. The GPS found me in the parking lot, so he gave me a ride on the road to get there. When we arrived, we recognize the mall throughout the game. I truly need a cup of coffee.

I also bought the connecting traffic. He saved me from traveling from Indianapolis to Chicago by re-routing me around crowded fast. However, I also received warnings that have been children. Thus, the jury is still out.
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Keith G. Collingwood ( Seattle, WA )
I can not understand the spoken instructions from this unit. I drive a Ford F250 diesel truck and when they turn up the volume loud enough to hear the sound of the engine, the instructions are incomplete and unbalanced. I have to look at the screen to find out where you want to go instead of hearing his voice. ... Becomes a bit 'dangerous while driving.

The screen is small, but you get what you pay for. This is a low end unit. I would say that if you don't have a vehicle that has a lot of engine noise, this unit is ok. But if you do have a lot of engine noise, definitely buy something else.
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Daniel N. Huse ( Woodbury, MN United States )
This is the second GPS unit I've ever had. The first is an older model with a small screen Garmin in black and white. I used a religious, probably 5 years in the United States, Canada, Hawaii and even, without any problem. In particular, I've never had my Garmin routing me crazy from point A to point B. At first power of this unit, I was impressed with the user interface pleasant. I never had to open the user manual at all. It 'was a breeze to find. However, the user interface is not the most important feature of a GPS unit. It 'important that the unit does its job - to get where you want to go. My first trip - a trip of 20 miles across the city - I met the problem immediately. Mind you, I was not in a new area with new roads.
 
I started in a city that has more than 100 years, and Magellan GPS made me go the way I knew I turned right, then turn right onto the street right next to each other, then turn left onto I crossed the street. There were no problems just by turning on the right the right way, but the Magellan took me away, "Overview", in a residential neighborhood. I was so fascinated by where I was routing followed me like an idiot, but I knew that I had missed my turn. Let's just say you do not want that to happen in a bad part of town, where the scenic route, which could mean driving in a dark alleyway or street when you could be on a main road. I used this disk, maybe 4-5 times after the first experience, and it worked. However, first impressions are lasting, and it will take time to put this experience behind us and believing in this unity. Again, my Garmin was a trusted co-pilot for many years. I even named her--Carmen my Garmin. Then, I kicked her to the curb when a better looking co-pilot came along. If Maggie my Magellan turns out to be a dimwit, I still have Carmen in her pouch.
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Garmin zumo 665 Portable GPS Navigator Review

Garmin zumo 665 Portable GPS Navigator
Garmin zumo 665 Portable GPS Navigator
Brand : Garmin
Model : 010-00727-05
Overall Rating :

Technical Detail
  • Turn-by-turn directions with spoken street names--"Turn right on Main Street"
  • Bluetooth wireless technology--for hands-free calling and Stereo Bluetooth (A2DP) for XM satellite radio, MP3 player and audio books
  • Advanced 3-D navigation--enhanced situational awareness as you drive
  • Lane assist with junction view--zumo directs you to the preferred lane while driving and shows realistic images of upcoming junctions
  • High-resolution, glove-friendly 4.3" touchscreen display with rugged, waterproof design (IPX7) resistant to fuel spills and UV rays
  • High-sensitivity GPS receiver with HotFix--zumo has faster satellite acquisition times
Product Description

Zumo 665 GPS  [...]
Garmin zumo 665 Portable GPS Navigator




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Magellan Maestro 3225 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator (Factory Refurbished) Review

Magellan Maestro 3225 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator (Factory Refurbished)
Magellan Maestro 3225 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator (Factory Refurbished)
Brand : Magellan
Model : Maestro 3225 Refurb
Overall Rating :
From : 36 Reviews

Technical Detail
  • Magellan Maestro 3225 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator (Factory Refurbished)
  • Pre-loaded with North American maps enabling you to travel all 50 United States, Puerto Rico, and Canada.
  • SmartDetour automatically prompts you to route around sudden slow freeway traffic.
  • Rechargeable battery lets you Navigate for up to 3 hours when power is unavailable.
  • 1.3 million pre-programmed POIs make it easy to find gas stations, restaurants, ATMs, coffee and more.
Product Description

Attractive natural can baskets fitted with plastic liner to aid moisture retention. Flat bottom for easy filling on a bench. Galvanized steel frame and chain for strength and long life.  [...]
Magellan Maestro 3225 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator (Factory Refurbished)

Customer's Reviews (All-Reviews)

irishlassie ( uss )
I recently received this item for Christmas and i've found it easy to learn. I have used it on 3 occasions and can't imagine being without it ! I do wish it came with updated maps ! Amazon has been very helpful too !!
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Wanda Lee Smith
I received the Magellan Maestro GPS today and tried it out and I just love it !!! Amazon is an awesome place to buy your needs and wants. Super fast shipping and such great deals. I am very happy with everything I have bought from them.
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Oluwole Onadeji ( Luisville, KY )
This item is working great and is perfect for me. I am using it and its working great for me.
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Ritchie Robertson ( Dickinson, TX )
For 1/2 the price of other GPS units (including refurbs), this unit does what it is supposed to do. It won't give you the quickest route if you already know where you are traveling (like to your home as one reviewer mentioned), but that's not the purpose of a GPS as I see it.

If you are traveling in an area you do not know or trying to find an address, then this does what it is supposed to do.

The fact that it speaks the street names and exits is an extra plus that was not on some of the other comparable units.

The maps may be two years old, but so are most of the roads, so not a big deal.
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Magellan RoadMate 1445T 4.3-Inch Widescreen GPS Navigator with Traffic Link Receiver Review

Magellan RoadMate 1445T 4.3-Inch Widescreen GPS Navigator with Traffic Link Receiver
Magellan RoadMate 1445T 4.3-Inch Widescreen GPS Navigator with Traffic Link Receiver
Brand : Magellan
Model : 1445T
Overall Rating :
From : 5 Reviews

Technical Detail
  • Personalize OneTouch search icons with your favorite places
  • Announces street names and directions at each turn
  • Access AAA TourBook guide and Roadside Assistance menu
  • Traffic Link delivers free, real-time traffic alerts for life
  • Highway lane assist helps you navigate the interstate
Product Description

The new Magellan RoadMate 1445T GPS device boasts a large 4.3-Inch color touch screen and ultra-thin design, delivering powerful navigation in a compact package. This easy-to-use device gives you confidence while on the road with premium features including: AAA TourBook, highway lane assist, spoken street names, multi-destination routing, and preloaded maps of North America. The Magellan RoadMate 1445T also comes complete with Traffic Link, helping you avoid upcoming road delays and save time by delivering real-time, subscription-free traffic alerts. The exclusive Magellan OneTouch personalized search icons let you easily bookmark favorite destinations so you can find themanywhere you travel. Find your favorite café or restaurant in any city with a single touch. The RoadMate 1445T device delivers your favorites at your fingertips.  [...]
Magellan RoadMate 1445T 4.3-Inch Widescreen GPS Navigator with Traffic Link Receiver

Customer's Reviews (All-Reviews)

C. York ( Georgia )
We've had ours less than a month and was very satisfied with it and how it told you the exact name of the roads that you needed to go but then it stopped working. Dead. It was a big price to pay for such a short time of use. I would have recommended it up until this happened.
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Ed Turney ( DFW )
I thought I would spend a little more and get the traffic option. It works, but here's the catch. You have to endure advertisements. Little advertisements for banks, drugstores, etc. scroll across the screen at different times during your route. 5 stars would have been my rating except for this invasion.
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B. Bowman ( Indiana )
This GPS is great and the Amazon price was unbeatable. It also gives names of hotels and restaurants at upcoming exits. Very user friendly. I would definitely recommend.
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Richard F. Eggleton ( Los Angeles )
Good thing Amazon provides a 30 day return policy. I bought this unit because I had great experiences with my 5 year old subscription based Magellan GPS. But right out of the box the Traffic Link did not work. I called Magellan's tech support to figure out the problem. After 90 minutes of trying to explain to someone across the globe that traffic coverage should be pretty solid in Los Angeles and I was getting no signal - only the message "acquiring signal" they agreed to replace the Traffic Link. About a week later it showed up via FedEx Ground. Once again, excited I plugged the unit in and headed for a 200 mile day trip in LA. NOT ONCE did it ever acquire the signal. I called Magellan and once again spoke to someone across the globe who apparently never heard of Los Angeles or the awful traffic here. They kicked me around for another 90 minutes to arrive at a supervisor who said I had two options - send it in to Magellan for repair - at my cost - or return it to the retailer I bought it from.
If the Traffic Link would have worked with either adapter I would have kept the unit. It's boxed and ready for drop off to return to Amazon.
Be very careful. If it doesn't work out of the box then return it immediately to Amazon. Do NOT mess with Magellan. I wasted 2.5 weeks of waiting and 3 hours on the phone with them. Don't you have better things to do?
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K. Preston ( Montclair, CA )
I recently purchased one of these units and this past weekend tried it out on a trip from the Pomona, CA area to Fresno, CA and back. All the features worked perfectly. I was really impressed with the "lane assist" feature. It not only alerted me of the proper lane to be in in the LA area, but also in Fresno. Although the integrated "traffic alert" didn't advise me of any traffic issues, (there weren't any on this trip) I did see the "advertisement" displayed on the screen. It is so small and well positioned, it is not a problem at all.

All in all, I think this is a fantastic GPS with a lot of great features for the money.

I also have a Garmin Nuvi 260W that works great also, for a few more dollars, you get a lot more features with the Magellan 1445T.
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Garmin MapSource City Navigator, North America DVD-ROM for Garmin StreetPilot GPS Units Review

Garmin MapSource City Navigator, North America DVD-ROM for Garmin StreetPilot GPS Units
Garmin MapSource City Navigator, North America DVD-ROM for Garmin StreetPilot GPS Units
Brand : Garmin
Model : 010-10474-00
Overall Rating :
From : 130 Reviews

Technical Detail
  • GPS mapping DVD-ROM with fully routable, detailed maps of U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico
  • Premium maps cover metropolitan areas, rural areas, highways, interstates, residential roads, and more
  • Automatically creates point-to-point routes in MapSource or on compatible Garmin GPS navigators
  • Includes more than 6 million points of interest; intuitive trip and waypoint management feature
  • Designed for Garmin's StreetPilot III, StreetPilot 2610, 2620, 2650 and 2660; 1-year warranty
Product Description

A GPS navigator is only as good as the maps it employs. Enter MapSource City Navigator North America, which comes with fully routable maps of U.S., Canadian, and Puerto Rican metropolitan areas. The detailed maps offer the perfect way to get around almost any North American city (and some countrysides, too), while offering more than six million points of interest, including restaurants, bars, hotels, attractions, movie theaters, gas stations, shopping malls, campgrounds, and more. Need a good back-seat driver for your next city-hopping road trip? Look no further than this DVD-ROM. Designed specifically for Garmin's StreetPilot III, StreetPilot 2610, and StreetPilot 2650 vehicle GPS navigators, the disc also boasts detailed information on highways, interstates, business roads, and residential roads, with such attributes as turn restrictions, roundabout guidance, speed categories, and other navigation details. In addition, each DVD offers automatic routing, so you can easily generate point-to-point routes in MapSource or on the compatible navigators. And thanks to the trip and waypoint management feature, you can also transfer waypoints, routes, and tracks between your Garmin GPS and PC.
Other details include supplemental coverage of Hawaii (using unverified government data) and an Unlock Wizard that guides you through the unlocking process (required when downloading data to a data card or Garmin GPS). As with all Garmin Products, City Navigator North America comes with a one-year warranty. Important Note about Map Updates: Due to our high volume of sales, almost every Garmin portable GPS navigator sold by Amazon.com will come with the most recent map version. If you ever need a map update, you can get one from Garmin at http://www8.garmin.com/unlock/update.jsp. You will need to have your device's serial number ready.
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Garmin MapSource City Navigator, North America DVD-ROM for Garmin StreetPilot GPS Units

Customer's Reviews (All-Reviews)

S. Emmons
Works great with turn-by-turn routing on my Garmin GPSMap 76CSx. My only complaint is the cost - not only initially, but then early updates. Garmin keeps getting stricter in terms of how many units you can use with maps too, which is annoying. Overall a great product, just on the expensive side...
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James B. Besaw ( Surprise Az. USA )
The item north american map for garmin unit street pilot lll is o k for one unit but if you own 2 you need to SPEND about 80.00 more to get a NEW CODE to program other unit. I personaly think this is eccessive. I have the disc which I paid over 80.00 to program my units which I have 2 one in my truck and one in my car. No reason for more codes.
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Stephen ( Boston, MA )
Garmin has established an Unlock procedure that is so byzantine that I frequently am denied use of my rightfully owned software. Whether the error is missing unlock code, no customer code found, unable to recognize device, or customer support is currently closed, I find it virtually impossible to install the maps on my device. I understand that Garmin wants to prevent piracy, but they really need to beta test their anti-piracy protocols before dumping their wares on the public. If Garmin doesn't respect the hours upon hours of my time that I spend trying to unlock their software, they do not deserve repeat business.
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Want the best
Great software and update for Garmin unit. Pretty accurate, but few error in locations. Still great buy for the price.
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