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"Just OK, Find something better" on by dnandino
Pros: Easy to use, Pre-Loaded 48 US states, Sleek, Ready to use out of the box
Cons: Nav Jerky, Lags a bit , Takes a few seconds to update route
Summary: I got this as a Fathers day Gift, My first GPS. I was going to get a TOMTOM but was told that it did it only came with 2 US states preloaded and needed to buy a bigger DS card to load more maps and pay for them. So looked at the Magellan and noticed it came with 48 US states preloaded so that sold me on it. Used it and seems to lag on the Nav when driving to a location, not as fluid. I bought it for 189.00 which is cheap so OK if you are a newbie and plan to use once in a awhile. If you plan on using it alot Id look for something else.
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"Very Good first GPS" on by John S
Pros: easy to use, good signals, quick re-routes
Cons: out of date maps, shortest routes not always best
Summary: This is my first GPS. I bought it at BEST BUY ($199) and got a 2 year replacement warranty for only $20.
It was easy to use out of the box, and has lots of information on POIs. Can't believe I have been without this for so long. No more printing out maps to get places.
When I take a known shortcut, it does not always know why but quickly creates a new route. It has had full signals everywhere I have been.
The maps and POIs seem out of date, as the road I live on was re-named two years ago, but it does not recoginize the new name. Also when I took a new "highway" alternate route near my home it thought I was driving through a field. Some of the POIs in particular restaurants are also out of date. -
"Just basic unit. Gets you there, but low end." on by glm91
Pros: I got it at Pep Boys for $89 with mail in rebate, which makes it a bargain for something to get you where you want to go.
Cons: Windshield mount is bulky and awkward to use. Screen does not have all the information I am used to, but has the basics. Slow reroute time, screen colors are washed out.
Summary: For the price, it's OK, and I get where I need togo, so I'm not unhappy for what I got for the money. But having used a Tom-Tom (Gave it to my son), a Garmin Nuvi (Gave it to my wife) and even a Meo ($75 last Christmas at Pep Boys, but I dropped it and it quit working) this unit have the poorest performance of the group, but it is an inexpensive unit. I'll use it until it quits and then get another Garmin Nuvi, which I really lie - so does my wife.
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"Supurb, One of the Best!" on by jls97
Pros: Price, great color touch screen, easiness to use, quality
Cons: None so far
Summary: I had bought this gps about 2 weeks ago and it has worked without any flaws! I went down to my gf's house about an hour away and it directed me there flawlessly...took some wrong turns are rerouted me very quickly, the detour feature was outstanding as well...a great GPS overall I would recommend to everyone
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"Won't get lost again" on by jerryemt2001
Pros: Accurate, clear and viewable screen, fast calculation
Cons: Not voice activated
Summary: Easy to use and I did not even need to read the manual to use it. I find the M-3100 very accurate and it even showed me a route to a pizza joint that I never knew existed and saved me a few miles in the process. I never lost the satellite signals and I drive on tree-lined country roads that often block out my satellite radio. In short, you cannot go wrong with this product.
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