garmin handheld gps reviews

September 3, 2010

Garmin GPSMAP 78S 010-00864-01 Marine GPS Navigator and World Wide Chartplotter

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Garmin 010-00864-01


I was in the market for a new GPS and came across this model while doing some research on the web. Although the Garmin GPSMAP 76 was available at very good prices, I decided to opt for the newer GPSMAP 78 model. I this will be only the third GPS I have owned in the past 15 years, so I wanted the very latest generation. The GPSMAP 78 has a very good feature set. It acquires a location very quickly after powering up. I was able to transfer waypoints to the unit when connected to my PC by using Google Earth. Very slick and easy! The only downside so far it the unit has lots of options and setup features. I’m still trying to remember them, but it’s getting easier. I did contact Garmin and they confirmed that the unit does NOT charge the batteries when connected to a PC via the USB cable, nor will it operate on USB power. The unit is simply a mass storage device when connected.


Garmin GPSMAP 78S 010-00864-01 Marine GPS Navigator and World Wide Chartplotter

  • Worldwide shaded relief basemap
  • microSD card slot for optional mapping
  • 3-Axis compass & barometric altimeter
  • Floats, buoyant

Featuring a bright 2.6-Inch LCD color display with built-in basemap and high-sensitivity GPS receiver, the GPSMAP 78 series takes recreational navigation to a whole new level. All three models are waterproof, and include a built-in microSD card slot for loading additional maps and a dedicated MOB (man over board) button.

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Garmin nüvi 650 4.3-Inch Portable GPS Navigator

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Garmin Nuvi 650


My forth Garmin and my best so far. FM traffic a waste for Chicago area. No coverage in outer suburbs-(Crystal Lake) Check map before paying for subscription. I would have liked a traffic lane feature for the expressways. I will get it next time.

Haven’t got lost yet – Keith Wright – Grants Pass, OR USA
We use this GPS when we travel even to locations we know. We use the speed and time info most. Works well

Garmin nuvi 650 Failure – PA Guy from NYC – Coatesville, PA USA
I have owned a 650 for 2 years. A few months ago, the unit became erratic and/ or inoperable. I have done the 4 fixes that Garmin tech support sent to me
with no success. Each fix works well for one day, then the unit becomes erratic or unusable again. They have suggested a repair or replacement with the same model.
Since many owners have reported the same poor quality symptoms, I am reluctant to get another 650 unit … e.g., may be getting a bad for another bad.
I believe, and have suggested to Garmin tech support, that they should have issued a quality recall because of owners problems within 2 years of operation. Something
that costs (at that time) about 0 should not operate this poorly. I have yet to see a response (they have been very quick and courteous) about a recall.

Nice GPS, AWFUL customer service – D. Oconnor – Concord, NC USA
I have had my Nuvi650 for 3 years. Overall, i liked it. Naturally, the maps get old. I purchased an update for 69.99 on August 1st. One month later and about 15 hours of work, I still can’t download the maps. Average wait time for customer service is about 30 minutes. The reps are nice, but they don’t know what they are talking about. I have followed their instructions to the letter, but it still doesn’t work. I am giving up, and will demand a refund, which means another 30 minutes on hold. Its cheaper/easier just to buy another GPS [not Garmin] every couple of years. Too bad Garmin doesn’t care about its customers. Oh, by the way, after a year you’ll have to buy a new adapter as it will fall apart, piece of junk.


Garmin nüvi 650 4.3-Inch Portable GPS Navigator

  • Personal Travel Assistant comes preloaded with maps for U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico
  • Super-bright, 4.3-inch widescreen display for improved viewing, day or night
  • Includes automatic routing, 3D/2D map viewing, and turn-by-turn voice directions
  • Built-in travel and entertainment tools include digital music player, JPEG viewer, currency converter, and more
  • Measures 4.9 x 2.9 x 0.9 inches (WxHxD) and weighs 6.2 ounces

Amazon.com Product Description With a gorgeous widescreen display, the Garmin nüvi 650 GPS Personal Travel Assistant is your answer to the call of adventure. A sleek navigator and a keen travel assistant, the nüvi 650 is preloaded with highly detailed City Navigator NT road maps for the entire United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. This map database features nearly six million points of interest (POIs), including hotels, restaurants, gas stations, ATMs, and attractions, and the data is provided by NAVTEQ, a world leader in premium-quality mapping. Step up to the nüvi 660 if you want to take advantage of Bluetooth connectivity, an integrated traffic receiver, and an FM transmitter.

The nüvi 650 features a colorful widescreen and is preloaded with highly detailed City Navigator NT road maps.

The device includes many entertainment and travel tools.

A 4.3-inch display with a touch screen interface makes it easy to select destinations, play MP3s, and more.

This preloaded navigator brings all this fantastic map data to your fingertips with a super-bright, 4.3-inch widescreen display for improved map viewing, day or night. Use the touch screen interface to select destinations, look up POIs, and play your favorite MP3s and audio books.

The device comes ready to go with automatic routing, 3D or 2D map perspective viewing, and turn-by-turn voice directions that speak street names. It also supports configurable vehicle icons. These fun, customized car-shaped icons come in a variety of colors to add a personal touch to your vehicle’s position on the map. With this GPS system on board you’ll be prepared to steer clear of traffic with an optional FM TMC traffic receiver. If you choose this add-on feature, The nüvi 650 will receive alerts about traffic tie-ups and road construction that might lie ahead on your route.

The nüvi 650 includes many “must-have” entertainment and travel tools, including digital music and audio book playback, a JPEG picture viewer, currency converters, and more. All these great features make the nüvi 650 a complete Personal Travel Assistant.

Note: Optional software for language translation, detailed travel guides, and savings programs allow you to customize your nüvi to fit your travel needs.


What’s in the Box
nüvi 650 GPS navigation system, preloaded City Navigator North America NT data, vehicle suction cup mount, vehicle power cable, dashboard disk, USB cable, and quick reference guide.


Which nüvi is Best for You?

Note: All nüvis come with detailed NAVTEQ maps containing more than 6 million pre-loaded point of interest locations.

Device
Screen Size inches (W x H)
Included Maps
Text-to-Speech (Directions in Real Street Names)
Traffic
Bluetooth
Media
FM Transmitter (audio through car stereo system)
Multi-Point Routing
Battery life (hours)
Cont. U.S., Hawaii, and Puerto Rico
AK and Canada
Europe
nüvi 650 3.81 x 2.25
FM (with optional receiver)
Photos, MP3s
up to 7
nüvi 205 2.8 x 2.1
MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (with optional receiver)
Photos
up to 4
nüvi 205w 3.81 x 2.25
MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (with optional receiver)
Photos
up to 4
nüvi 255 2.8 x 2.1
MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (with optional receiver)
Photos
up to 4
nüvi 255w 3.81 x 2.25
MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (with optional receiver)
Photos
up to 4
nüvi 260w 3.81 x 2.25
 
Photos
up to 5
nüvi 265T 2.8 x 2.1
MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (receiver included; Lifetime Traffic)
Photos
up to 4
nüvi 265WT 3.81 x 2.25
MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (receiver included; Lifetime Traffic)
Photos
up to 4
nüvi 275T 2.8 x 2.1
MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (receiver included; Lifetime Traffic)
Photos
up to 4
nüvi 285WT 3.81 x 2.25
MSN-enhanced (receiver included; 3 months free);
Photos
up to 4
nüvi 465T 3.81 x 2.25
FM (receiver included; Lifetime Traffic)
Photos
up to 4
nüvi 755T 3.81 x 2.25
MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (receiver included; Lifetime Traffic)
Photos, MP3s
up to 4
nüvi 760 3.81 x 2.25
MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (with optional receiver)
Photos, MP3s
up to 5
nüvi 765T 3.81 x 2.25
MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (receiver included; Lifetime Traffic)
Photos, MP3s
up to 4
nüvi 775T 3.81 x 2.25
MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (receiver included; Lifetime Traffic)
Photos, MP3s
up to 4
nüvi 780 3.81 x 2.25
MSN-enhanced (receiver included; 3 months free); FM (with optional receiver)
Photos, MP3s
up to 5
nüvi 785T 3.81 x 2.25
MSN-enhanced (receiver included; 3 months free); FM (with optional receiver)
Photos, MP3s
up to 4
nüvi 850 3.81 x 2.25
MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (with optional receiver)
Photos, MP3s
up to 4
nüvi 855 3.81 x 2.25
MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (with optional receiver)
Photos, MP3s
up to 4
nüvi 885T 3.81 x 2.25
MSN-enhanced (receiver included; 3 months free); FM (with optional receiver)
Photos, MP3s
up to 4
nüvi 1200 2.8 x 2.1
MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (with optional receiver)
Photos
up to 4
nüvi 1250 2.8 x 2.1
MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (with optional receiver)
Photos
up to 4
nüvi 1260T 2.8 x 2.1
MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (receiver included; Lifetime Traffic)
Photos
up to 4
nüvi 1300 3.81 x 2.25
MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (with optional receiver)
Photos
up to 4
nüvi 1350 3.81 x 2.25
MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (with optional receiver)
Photos
up to 4
nüvi 1350T 3.81 x 2.25
MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (receiver included; Lifetime Traffic)
Photos
up to 4
nüvi 1370T 3.81 x 2.25
MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (receiver included; Lifetime Traffic)
Photos
up to 4
nüvi 1390T 3.81 x 2.25
MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (receiver included; Lifetime Traffic)
Photos
up to 4
nüvi 1490T 4.4 x 2.5
MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (receiver included; Lifetime Traffic)
Photos
up to 4
nüvi 1690 3.81 x 2.25
NAVTEQ Traffic, 2 years free (Garmin nüLink! service)
Photos
up to 4

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September 2, 2010

Garmin nüvi 660 4.3-Inch Bluetooth Portable GPS Naviagtor (Refurbished)

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Garmin Nuvi 660


I originally got this garmin for my wife to learn the way around San Antonio. We are coming from a small town area. I am very happy with the Garmin, especially after learning the Bluetooth capability. It is awkward when your GPS rings while in a restraunt, but you can figure it out prett easy. It is accurate on all the street names in this area.

The only vise I have, which I am still learning, is how it selects its route. I looked through it and it was set for fastest route, but the route it takes me is flooded with traffic lights. I have updated it, but it still takes me on some odd routes, for example. Texas is known for it’s service/ access roads and turn arounds. Well, say I am on I-410 and know that I have to get off in 5 exits, for some reason the GPS will put me on the access road, that is usually set up with a traffic lights at every intersection. I don’t know why it does that versus leaving me on the 410 and letting me of at the actual named exit.

Other than that, I am happy with the product and hope my wife will start using it instead of me driving everywhere.

Love this GPS! – Larry Wahler – Sterling, IL USA
This is my 2nd Nuvi 660 from Garmin, and that is ONLY because my 1st one was Stolen! That is just how good they are! Easy to use, buttons and you hardly ever hit a wrong button on this great touch screen. Buy one if you want a quality GPS from Garmin!

Excellent but out-dated by a year – Theodore A. Chandler –
It’s an excellent GPS which is easy to use. We purchased it only a few weeks ago only to learn that it’s out-dated. Three of four service stations in our area have been closed for more than a year. A Holiday Inn has been a Clarion for quite a while. These are only a sampling. When I went online to get up-dates I was advised that I would have to pay for them. This is like buying a new car with tires that are a year old.

Poor Routing, Awful Customer Service – wauwis – midwest
Selects routes that are absurd. Takes you off a freeway and through 10 miles of city streets. Took me off of a state highway which went directly to my destination and routed me on county roads for 30 miles. Will not find any intersection that has a grade separation. Instead of using highway numbers it uses street names.

After a few years and little use, the batteries are useless, 3 minutes operation after full charge. Garmin now wants .00 for a swap out unit. If you really want one of these turkeys, buy one “as is” used and then send it to Garmin and get a swap out for .00 more.


Garmin nüvi 660 4.3-Inch Bluetooth Portable GPS Naviagtor (Refurbished)

  • This widescreen travel companion and navigator features preloaded maps
  • hands-free calling, traffic alerts, FM transmitter and more.
  • It even announces the name of exits and streets so you never have to take your eyes off the road.

See more and explore with nüvi 660. This widescreen travel companion and navigator features preloaded maps, hands-free calling, traffic alerts, FM transmitter and more. Like the rest of the wide nüvi 600-series, its large touchscreen display puts the world at your fingertips. With nüvi 660’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 — from any direction. nüvi 660 comes ready to go right out of the box with preloaded City NavigatorNT street maps, including a hefty points of interest (POIs) database with hotels, restaurants, fuel, ATMs and more. Simply touch the color screen to enter a destination, and nüvi takes you there with 2D or 3D maps and turn-by-turn voice directions. It even announces the name of exits and streets so you never have to take your eyes off the road. In addition, nüvi 660 accepts custom points of interest, such as school zones and safety cameras and lets you set proximity alerts to warn you of upcoming POIs. The European version even includes a preloaded safety camera database containing the location of safety cameras for parts of Europe.

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Garmin Forerunner 101 Waterproof Running GPS

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Garmin 010-00329-05


Wow! I am very impressed with the forerunner. First off it is very easy to use, and even if you do have trouble, the directions are very easy to follow. I usually run the same route every day but i really didn’t know how long it was, i had assumed it was around 2 miles so I tracked it with my forerunner and it turned out to be almost 3 miles! This thing tells you your mile pace, your location, and it even saves all your run-times so you can go back and see if you have improved at all. I would recommend this to any runner/walker out there. It is super fun to use and it even makes me push myself harder because i always try to beat the time i got the day before. The price may be a little high for some but i can guarantee you will love it! Heck if not just send it back! Amazon returns are quite easy!

Eats Batteries like crazy! – Red Raven – portland OR
I just got the Garmin forerunner 101 about a week ago. Amazon shipping was golden as usual. item was in new and perfect condition. I rated it high stars for ‘ease of use’ but then I also rated it very low overall BECAUSE it eats batteries WAY too fast. I put a brand new pair of Duracell alkalines(just bought)and the unit grabbed a gps signal out around my house(clear skies few trees)in about 4 minutes. I only used the GPS for about 20 minutes and then turned it off. It was easy to set up and use and I looked forward to measuring my street luge runs at Mt. Tabor. Mt Tabor has a lot of trees…BUT the road we ride on is fairly open and unobscured by trees. There is clear line of sight to sats. I could not get a signal!!! Clear and sunny day and never could get a signal in the four hours we were riding. I did not have it on all that time…but tried about 7 different times and places to get a sat sig to load and no dice.

I was able to get a signal in my car(if window down)last week…but not today. When I got home, where I had no problems before getting a signal, I could not begin to get one there either! As far as I am concerned anything that needs me to be on top of the batteries THIS much is a waste of time and patience. I bought this strictly for luge runs and the first time I needed it; in conditions that it is reviewed to be able to handle…I could not get a signal off of basically brand new batteries! I will try some rechargeable lipos but BE WARNED…if you get this you better carry something like a ‘Rambo Battery Belt’ if you plan on running it ‘long’.
I am VERY dissapointed in it for that reason only. This thing is about as useful as your girlfriend when her Mom is visiting. I wish I would have gotten the sirf tech and something with better battery usage. I think that the battery just gets drained so fast as the unit searches so hard for a signal. I like the design and function layout for my purposes…but I sure did not expect such ridiculous battery life with. Summary: with basically brand new batteries the forerunner was 100% USELESS to me today.

Workout Trainer – Diamondback – USA
This GPS Trainer- the Forerunner 101, gives you your total time- stop watch, distance covered, pace, waypoints in Lat / Long- or programming in waypoints for the trail in lat / long. ETA

Everything you could ask for in a mini wearable computer for Training for your goals, distances, pace, times. It runs on 2 AAA batteries which is a good thing compared to “charging” the unit up.

Awesome piece of gear for marathon training or long distance endurance running management.

Ripped Off!! – Visa – Long Beach, Ca
When I placed the order for a used Garmin Forerunner 101 I expected to get that product even though it wasn’t new. Imagine my surprise when that wasn’t what I was sent. What I actually reveived was a Garmin Foretrex 101, which I have found is an obsolete item. So, here I am with basically a piece of junk and no recourse other than knowing that I’m out something over for my trouble. So, I give warning to potential buyers of “used” merchandise. Think twice about “saving” money over the purchase of a new item.


Garmin Forerunner 101 Waterproof Running GPS

  • GPS Sensor Provides Precise Latitude, Longitude
  • & Altitude Data For Exact Location Information
  • Mark Specific Locations & Then Look-Up & Navigate
  • To These Points Using An Electronic Map
  • Retrace Steps To A Starting Point Or Reverse Normal Routes For Routine Variation

GPS and a personal training device!
The Forerunner 101 is a personal training device designed for the high-performance athlete as well as the recreational walker or runner. This wrist-top GPS product offers athletes the same features as the Forerunner 201, but operates on two AAA batteries and cannot be hooked up to the computer. It offers an easy-to-read display, adjustable wristband and an integrated GPS sensor. It is compact, lightweight and waterproof. The Forerunner 101 is the ultimate personal trainer. It uses GPS satellites to calculate speed, distance and pace information so you can focus on your run. You don’t even have to think about starting and stopping the timer or punching the lap button to record stats; Forerunner will do it automatically. When you need motivation, Forerunner’s Virtual Partner
Amazon.com Product Description The Forerunner 101 offers athletes an easy-to-read display and integrated GPS sensor that provides precise speed, distance, and pace data–all in one compact unit that straps to your wrist. It’s a lightweight, accurate training assistant with performance tracking, auto-lap, auto-pause and more.


101

201

301
1. Allows you to set up profiles for running, biking, and another sport.
2. Set up workouts with specific durations and targets (speed or heart rate).
Speed
Pace
Distance
Calories burned
Heart rate
Sports profiles1
Advanced workouts2
PC interface
(serial)

(USB)
Analyze workout data on PC
Size (inches, WxDxH) 3.3 x .9 x 1.7 3.3 x .7 x 1.7 3.3 x .7 x 1.7
Weight (ounces, with batteries) 2.6 2.75 2.75
Batteries 2 AAAs, 15 hours Rechargeable, 15 hours Rechargeable, 14 hours

And because it is a high quality Garmin GPS device, you get many of the features GPS users have come to rely on, such as precise latitude, longitude, and altitude data. The Forerunner 101 is easy to use right out of the box and it delivers the benefits of GPS technology.

Although it lacks the rechargeable battery and PC connectivity features of the Forerunner 201, the 101 retains all of the other great features of the 201, at an even more affordable price. The Virtual Partner feature allows you to set your training goal by configuring your Virtual Partner’s pace and workout distance. You’ll get a graphic perspective of your performance by viewing your pace in relation to your Virtual Partner’s pace, so you can always see at a glance if you’re keeping up or falling behind.

Almost as important as the training device itself are the accessories to integrate it with your active lifestyle. If you’re into cycling, the best way to keep an eye on your GPS while you ride is with a bike mount bracket that straps to the handlebars of your bike, motorcycle, or whatever you’re traveling with for easy viewing.

Other Forerunner 101 features:

  • Mark specific locations, and then look-up and navigate to these points using an electronic map.
  • Amount of calories burned can be tracked and calculated over the course of a workout.
  • Lap history–such as lap time, lap distance, and average pace–can be stored for 5000 laps.
  • Performance data can be automatically archived and calculated to provide an accurate record.
  • Automated stopwatch provides auto-lap and auto-pause features.
  • Pace whistle sounds alert when you begin traveling slower or faster than your desired pace.
  • Time and distance whistles can be set to sound when you reach a specified duration or distance in your workout.

Auto Menu: Timer pauses when you stop running. Auto lap logs your performance over a predetermined distance.

History: Review training history by day or week.

Map: Navigate back to the start or to a stored location.

Virtual Partner: Set time, pace, and distance goals, and train with a “virtual partner.”


What’s in the box:
Forerunner 101 unit, wrist strap, manual, and quickstart guide.

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September 1, 2010

ChargerCity OEM Wall Charger AC Adapter w/Extended 6′ FT Power Cable for Garmin Nuvi 1100 1150 1200 1250 1260t 1300 1350 1350t 1370t 1390t 1450 1490t GPS Navigator with Free ChargerCity OEM Micro SD Memory Card Reader Writer (Manufacture Direct Replacement Warranty)

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ChargerCity OEM Wall Charger AC Adapter w/Extended 6′ FT Power Cable for Garmin Nuvi 1100 1150 1200 1250 1260t 1300 1350 1350t 1370t 1390t 1450 1490t GPS Navigator with Free ChargerCity OEM Micro SD Memory Card Reader Writer (Manufacture Direct Replacement Warranty)

  • Brand New, High Quality Rapid ChargerCity AC Wall Home Charger Adapter
  • Input: 12v – 24v, Output: 5v 1A (+/- .5v)
  • Build in Dynamic IC Charge IC & Power fuse for rapid charging and over charge protection
  • Compatble with Garmin Nuvi 1100 1150 1200 1250 1260t 1300 1350 1350t 1370t 1390t 1450 1490t GPS Navigator
  • Free ChargerCity OEM Micro SD Card Reader / Writer (ChargerCity Manufacture Direct Replacement Warranty)

ChargerCity OEM AC Home Charger AC Adapter for Garmin 1100 1150 1200 1250 1260t 1300 1350 1350t 1370t 1390t 1450 1490t GPS Navigator

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Gilsson 12V Cigarette Lighter Adapter for Garmin GPS Nuvi 650 660 750 755 760 765 775 885 855 850 Zumo StreetPilot C550

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Gilsson GHS-12V


I searched for the cheapest replacement cord for my Garmin and this was it! It does the job that is needed no need in paying the high price at stores or pay shipping and handling through another website. I always can find enough to get the free shipping on Amazon.com that is the #1 reason I shop this website!

Works great – Jaime –
We broke the tip off of the original plug. This one has been a great replacement so far!

@@@@ – EG –
Great product! Works really well with Nuvi 650.Quality is better than the original that came with my Garmin Nuvi.

Gilsson 12V Cig. Adapter for Garmin Nuvi – T. Hutchison – Pennsylvania
I have used the Gilsson adapter several times in my 760 Nuvi. No problems. It works as advertised. It actually works better on my motorcycle than the original Garmin did. The Gilsson is shorter than the orginal Garmin and elminates some clearance problems that I had.

Gilsson 12V Cigarette Lighter Adapter for Garmin GPS – D. Schrumpf – St Louis, MO
I experienced the same problem that many respondents discussed with the end that goes into the lighter socket coming apart and I could not find all the parts. This replacement works with connectivity and is functional, but the cable is very stiff and does not drape and route neatly like the original did.


Gilsson 12V Cigarette Lighter Adapter for Garmin GPS Nuvi 650 660 750 755 760 765 775 885 855 850 Zumo StreetPilot C550

  • Designed for Garmin nüvi, StreetPilot, Zumo GPS. Garmin Nuvi 600 610 650 660 670 680 710 750 760 770, StreetPilot C510 C530 C550 C580 Zumo 450 550 12V Vehicle DC Cigarette Lighter Adapter Power Cable
  • Powers and Charges your Garmin at the same time !
  • 6 feet cable – inserts into GPS or GPS cradle
  • Durable and High Quality Construction
  • Comparable to Garmin 010-10747-03 Adapter

Garmin Nuvi 600 610 650 660 670 680 710 750 760 770 850 880 5000, SP C510 C530 C550 C580 Zumo 450 550 18-pin Cigarette Lighter Adapter Cable Charger – Comparable to Garmin 010-10747-03
This cigarette lighter adapter works with Garmin nüvi, StreetPilot, and zūmo GPS receivers. Comparable to Garmin’s car adapters, it will power and charge your Garmin GPS while you navigate. Utilizing a proprietary 18-pin connector that connects either directly to the GPS or through the Garmin cradle, this cable is guranteed to be 100% compatible with your Garmin GPS. The cable is six feet in length.

Gilsson GPS cables are produced using the highest UL-certified materials and components. Each component is custom manufactured to ensure a perfect fit with Garmin GPS units. Gilsson cables are manufactured at ISO 9000/9001/9002-certified factories, and are fully molded from end to end for durability and safety.

Comparable to Garmin 010-10747-03 Adapter.

Compatible Garmin GPS Receivers

  • Garmin nüvi 5000, 650, 660, 670, 680, 710, 750, 755T, 760, 765T, 770, 775T, 780, 785T, 850, 860, 880
  • StreetPilot C510, C530, C550, C580
  • zūmo 400, 450, 500, 550

What’s in the Box
Gilsson GHS-12V Cigarette Lighter Adapter

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August 31, 2010

Garmin Nuvi In Car Portable GPS System 265WT

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Garmin Garmin Nuvi 265WT


This is my first GPS system and I love it! I tried doing a lot of research before I made a purchase and basically I chose this one because it had a wide screen and free traffic reports. I just moved to LA and I couldn’t live without it! A lot of roads and a lot of traffic. I have my Garmin set at the shortest time, so if there’s a heavy traffic jam, the Garmin will automatically reroute me through a different direction. Hasn’t happened too often but who knows in the future.

It’s pretty accurate to say. The only problem I had was when I used it in NYC because I would accidentally miss a turn and by the time it recalculates, I missed the next suggested turn. But I guess that’s to be expected in NYC with its small roads. I haven’t had any issues in LA.

The Garmin also has a very extensive list of POIs which I use all the time.

Overall, I would definitely recommend this to anyone. However, I bought mine on another website for around 0 I believe. At the time I wrote this review, Amazon has it listed at 0. Don’t know why it’s so expensive here. That’s probably the reason that I’m the only one that wrote a review.

Great, but……. – Alan B. Shipley –
I purchased the “Garmin Nuvi 265 to use around central southren Mississippi associated with business needs to find adresses. This “Garmin” seems to work well, however, it is not as accurate as my wife’s. The “265″ gets a little confused and takes a minute to get its position correct. My wifes does not have this problem. The “265″ screen does not show as bright as my wife’s. There does not seem to be a really good place on the windscreen that does not have glear. It is difficult to glance at the screen and relate to ones location. The screen must be looked at for a moment to see the screen well. I paid twice as much as I did when I bought my wifes, thinking I was getting something better. It is not and my wife will not trade me either. Next time I will do additional research and try one in my vehicle prior to purchase…it may not be the Garmin Nuvi 265WT.

Support falls constantly – J. Sane – Barcelona
I bought one of these for my wife 18 months ago and we are both sadly disappointed. There are two main problems: firstly, the support to hold it in place whilst you drive is very weak so it constantly falls, making driving dangerous. We replaced the stand but the same has happened again. In addition, the reception in cities is dire: it can’t deal with tall bulidings, MAKING IT FAIRLY USELESS. You have been warned…


Garmin Nuvi In Car Portable GPS System 265WT

  • Garmin nuvi 265WT
  • Bight 4.3-Inch Diagonal Touch Screen Color Display
  • 480 X 272 Pixels, Wqvga Tft Display With White Backlight
  • Preloaded With City Navigator(R) North America Nt
  • Bluetooth(R) Wireless Technology For Hands-Free Calling

Garmin nuvi 265WT 4.3-Inch Portable GPS Navigator with Bluetooth & Integrated Traffic Receiver.Garmin’s nüvi 265WT improves upon its 200-series predecessors by adding free real-time traffic updates from Navteq (for the life of the device) as well as Bluetooth connectivity to your cell phone. Other significant improvements in the 2×5 series include a predictive technology that provides faster satellite lock, a redesigned screen with more information, terrain maps, and an exciting new photo navigation feature. The 265WT provides complete maps for North America and the handy Text-to-Speech feature, so you get turn-by-turn spoken directions with the real names of streets (e.g. “turn left in 50 feet at Nebraska Way”, rather than merely “turn left in 50 feet”). Integrated Traffic ReceiverSteer clear of traffic with an integrated GTM 20 FM traffic receiver designed to receive alerts about traffic tie-ups and road construction that might lie ahead on your route. No subscriptions or additional hardware needed. Just open the box, turn it on, and get instant access to traffic information–the traffic updates are free for the life of the device. All you have to do is simply touch the screen to view traffic details and you’ll be ready to detour around any problem area. And if you end up missing a turn, or you’re forced into a detour that is not relayed through the traffic receiver, the nüvi’s sophisticated automatic routing will get you back on track in no time.Hands-Free CallingIn more and more places, it is becoming illegal to use cell phones while driving without a hands-free kit. WIth Bluetooth capability, microphone and speaker, you can match your nüvi to any Bluetooth-capable phone to make hands-free mobile phone calls. Simply dial the phone number with the nüvi’s touch screen keypad to make a call on a compatible phone. To answer an incoming call, just tap the screen and speak into the built-in microphone.

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Garmin Astro 220 Dog Tracking 2.6-Inch Portable GPS Navigator

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Garmin Astro 220


We use the Garmin Astro for K9 SAR. We put it on the dogs & record the areas they searched. The unit is nice, but frustrating to operate. It is advertised as being like the Garmin 60C series, but the operating system (menu screens) are very different and have much less functionality than the 60C’s. I would have wanted to carry just one unit, but alas, I carry both because the screen functionalty on the Astro does not have features the 60CS has. The screen sequence for starting & stopping recording the dog tracks is very cumbersome and confusing. The harness that comes with the unit is worthless – dangerous really. It is a velcro ‘vest’ that is supposed to fit snugly around the dog’s chest. It has to fit snuggly the way its designed in order for it to stay on the dog . . . but that snugness also causes the dog to not be able to breathe properly – for a working dog – that could cause major medical emergency. All of us who have them have designed some other attachment method to the dog’s regular working harness. Garmin could save some money by removing the harness fromt the package & putting in a simple/better way to attach it to another harness. This all sounds bad . . . the unit works pretty well actually, but these pesky details cause it to be used less often that I would like.

Astro 220 Dog Tracking GPS – Bowhunter’s Paradise –
Amazing unit…I used to use bells on my tracking Dog and I would subsequently lose my her quite often–I use this unit almost every day and I can say with certainty that I would be lost without it!! You will no longer have to search for your Dog; saves a ton of headaches!!

Jim Titchenell
Bowhunter’s Paradise Ranch


Garmin Astro 220 Dog Tracking 2.6-Inch Portable GPS Navigator

  • Barometric Altimeter & Brand New 3-Axis Electronic Compass
  • Scratch Resistant Lens On The 2.6-Inch Color Tft Display With Backlit Display & Keypad
  • Resolution: 240 X 160 Pixels
  • Battery Life: Greater Than 20 Hours Using 2 Aa Batteries
  • Usb Mini-B Connector For Data Updates With A Pc

GARMIN Astro 220 GPS Based Dog Tracking System for Multiple Users Barometric altimeter and brand new 3 axis electronic compass Scratch resistant lens on the 2.6 in color TFT display with backlit display and keypad Resolution: 240 x 160 pixels Weight: 6.4 ounces Battery life: Greater than 20 hours using 2 AA batteries USB mini B connector for data updates with a PC Rugged IPX7 waterproof standards Quad helix GPS antenna Removable VHF antenna Micro SD card slot available for preprogrammed MapSource mapping detail such as US TOPO, Inland Lakes, BlueChart and City Navigator Stores 1000 waypoints, 50 routes and 10,000 track points Area calculation feature Built in auto routing basemap Includes: Astro 220, VHF antenna, Trip and Waypoint Manager, USB cable, belt clip, swivel button, lanyard, owners manual and quick start guide Part Number: 010-00548-00
This is a refurbished GPS. Refurbished generally means that the unit has been returned to the manufacturer, who brings the navigator back to like new conditions. Some GPS may contain cosmetic blemishes.

The Garmin Astro 220 Handheld GPS Dog Tracking Device lets hunters and sportsmen spend their time looking for game, rather than looking for their dog. This unique dog tracker pinpoints your dog’s position and shows you exactly where he is, even when you can’t see or hear him.

The Astro 220 has a bright, color-screen display, and works with a wireless transmitter (not included), called the DC 20. Simple and easy to use, you just take the Astro outdoors and turn on both units to acquire a GPS satellite signal, then attach the DC 20 to your dog, either via the included neoprene harness or by threading it onto an existing 1-inch e-collar, and you’re ready to go.

The DC 20 transmits your dog’s position to the 220 every five seconds, showing current location as well as where he’s been on the Map page. The Dog Tracker page shows you a compass that points to your dog’s location, and lets you see your dog’s current status, such as running, sitting, on point or treeing quarry. The Garmin Astro can even sound an alarm to let you know instantly when your dog goes on point.

The Astro 220’s high-sensitivity GPS receiver can track up to 10 dogs at a time, up to five miles away in open territory. The Astro features a Covey Counter, which lets you place a special waypoint that tells you the exact location, time of day and elevation where you found your prey, as well as the number of birds flushed and taken from that location. The Astro also lets you save other important waypoints, such as Truck and Lodge, and choose special icons to represent food plots, tree stands and other hunting-related items.

The full-featured Astro handheld has all the same functions as Garmin’s top-line handheld outdoor devices, including a barometric altimeter, a microSD card slot for maps, celestial information and an area calculator, as well as optional detailed city street maps, over 6 million points of interest, and exact turn-by-turn directions. This unit has an extremely rugged construction, with an IPX7 waterproof exterior that can withstand full immersion in water up to 1-meter deep for up to 30 minutes, and a revolutionary 3-axis compass that works no matter how the handheld is oriented.

What’s in the Box
Garmin Astro 220 handheld with VHF antenna, a carrying case, a trip and waypoint manager CD, a USB cable, a wrist strap, a belt clip, an owner’s manual and a quick reference guide.

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August 30, 2010

Accessory Pack with Car Vent Mount Charger & Carry Case for Garmin Nuvi 5000 885T 880 860 855 850 785T 780 775T 770 765T 760 755T 750 710 550 500 465T 275T 270 265WT 260W 260 255W 255 250W 250 205W 205 200W 200 GPS

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MFX2 MFX2-NUVIPACK




Accessory Pack with Car Vent Mount Charger & Carry Case for Garmin Nuvi 5000 885T 880 860 855 850 785T 780 775T 770 765T 760 755T 750 710 550 500 465T 275T 270 265WT 260W 260 255W 255 250W 250 205W 205 200W 200 GPS

  • Includes car vent mount, lined carry case and car charger
  • The vent mount will use the cradle that came with your GPS
  • Makes a terrific gift for the GPS owner
  • The case fits GPS units to 4.3 inches diag.

Perfect for the new GPS owner. This includes a carry case, vent mount and an extra USB car charger. These fit all Nuvi models. The vent mount will use the cradle that came with your GPS.

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Lexerd – Garmin Nuvi 1450 1490T TrueVue Anti-Glare GPS Screen Protector

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Lexerd


The screen protector works fine after you put it on. It was not easy to line up with the Nuvi screen. It took about 5 minutes to install.


Lexerd – Garmin Nuvi 1450 1490T TrueVue Anti-Glare GPS Screen Protector

  • Ultra Thin
  • Anti-glare
  • Guarantee To Preserve Original Color Tones
  • Heat, Water Resistance, Against Scratches and Shields Damage
  • Not Interfere with Touch screen Technology

The Lexerd TrueVue™ is created from an ultra-clear film that is exclusive to Lexerd for covering consumer electronics. Transparent and amazingly thin, the TrueVue is designed to precisely match the contours of every device, providing unbeatable scratch protection. Lexerd TrueVue utilizes the latest LCD screen protection technology that will keep gadgets looking great.

- Keep your device crystal clear with the exclusive professional grade film, only available with Lexerd
- Scratch-proof – you can show off your gadget and use it without fear of scratching
- The ultra-thin film is only 0.2 mm thick and will not add bulk to your device. So you can still slip it into charging docks and handbags
- Lexerd’ s latest technology It allows the TrueVue to create precise, custom designs that hug the curves of your electronics
- TrueVue is guaranteed to preserve original color tones

Package contents:
One each of the following items: screen protector, instruction manual, lint free cloth, finger cots (to protect optical surfaces during handling)

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