How good are the Sony GPS machines? Where can I go for reviews?
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I just bought a Sony 94-T. I am happy about the wide screen and excellent image quality. BUT, BUT, BUT... 1. The voice quality is too bad. The available voices are too mechanical and often unclear. I find a gap between heaven and hell when the Sony voice is compared with that of Garmin. 2. The maximum volume output of the system itself is so low. If there is any disturbance around, you can't hear what is coming out of the GPS. 3. It takes a lot of time for the system to recalculate the route if you take a wrong turn. Also, it will tell you to make a turn ofter your car actually crosses that point. This GPS gives a lot of junk information, often overloading the user with information. This only increases confusion. It is difficult to understand what the system tells you to do while you are in a complex interchange! Be cautious before buying. I believed SONY brand name...but, it did not translate well when it came to GPS.
2018498
I cheap Hand Held works great. I've used the the Garmin GPS60 myself. Pop in a couple AA's and it last quite a long time. That with my pocketPC which I kept all my CACHE data on was what I used. I plan to switch over to using the IPHONE as soon as I get one. It's a all in one type of thing. I'd have the CACHE data, GPS, and a Camera all in one which makes things a snap. Less to carry. Good for a Adult, but if your bring your kids for example, the GPS60 is simple and pretty tuff. If it's dropped on the ground or in the water, it's safe!!! Enter the Data for the CACHE your looking for into it and hand it to your kid and it basically has a Arrow on the screen you can use pointing the direction you need to go along with distance. It's also cheap!!! Not sure if they still sell it or if there's a updated version. It was like $99 at the time. I've had it for quite a few years now. A NUVI for example really isn't a good GPS for Geo Caching!!! You can get a expensive fancy GPS with color and all that, and spend $400 or whatever, but it really not going to make things all that much better. You really don't need a MAP. In fact with the right software for your PC, you can save all the CACHE way points your Interested in to your NUVI for Car use to get you to the Location, and a cheap Hand held once at the area. you don't need a Map or anything on the handheld. My GPS60 supports Geo Caching, will show Open and closed Treasure chests for Geo Locations for found and not found. So both can be plugged into your PC and the waypoints saved onto them both. Then you don't have to manually enter them.
760476
Good Luck, I received 2 of these GPS Units and neither worked. The seller requested I remove my negative feedback from the site prior to a refund being issued. Had to get Amazon involved to resolve this mater. In my opinion this is a buyer-be-ware seller offering a low quality item and attempting to publish false feedback to potential customers !!!!!!!
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The Oregon GPS is a nice unit, fairly light, easy to read, user friendly and easy to navagate buttons. If your looking for a unit to use more detailed maps this unit is not for you. Its difficult to download maps from Terrain Navagator Pro and will only hold so many. If you are just going to use the Garmin 24 maps on the unit, which will cost you more money to purchase then I recommend this unit. If you like to fiddle alot with the unit be warned it uses up a lot of battery power so carry extras with you. I purchased the Oregon 550 and altho I do like it I wish I had spent the extra money and bought the 550T series or the Montana 650T. Hope this helps.
732955
Works very well. I have bought 3 so far, 1 for me and 2 for family. I have a very good gps with maps but I usually carry the backtrack while hiking or hunting. Backtrack will work good for you if you just want to get back to where your car is.
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Joyce, go for the 1300LM..and btw, this model has no traffic (the 1300LMT has). The free lifetime maps by itself is well worth getting this Garmin (which uses NAVTEQ versus the unreliable TELEATLAS of Tomtom).
102417
Gps works good, maps have depth of sme lakes. Bought naviautucs card for lakes in my area to be more accurate.
213154
I have lifetime FREE updates of software and maps. I'm very happy with the GPS. I just want to re-find that wonderful screen again.
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Good maps! None of the GPS TOPO discs available are very current and up to date(2013). They are based on NSGS surveys done in the areas which date back many years ago in some instances. Sometimes it will refer to old roads that are now paved. For the most part they are the best thing for accurate TOPO navigation. Depending on what you are doing. I also recomend the using Google Earth satellite to pre scout the areas you want to travel. I actually think that the National Geographic TOPO disc maps by state are better when it comes to showing more historical points, but they are also dated. I don't think you can load these on Garmin GPS either. Good maps! None of the GPS TOPO discs available are very current and up to date(2013). They are based on NSGS surveys done in the areas which date back many years ago in some instances. Sometimes it will refer to old roads that are now paved. For the most part they are the best thing for accurate TOPO navigation. Depending on what you are doing. I also recomend the using Google Earth satellite to pre scout the areas you want to travel. I actually think that the National Geographic TOPO disc maps by state are better when it comes to showing more historical points, but they are also dated. I... » Read More Good maps! None of the GPS TOPO discs available are very current and up to date(2013). They are based on NSGS surveys done in the areas which date back many years ago in some instances. Sometimes it will refer to old roads that are now paved. For the most part they are the best thing for accurate TOPO navigation. Depending on what you are doing. I also recomend the using Google Earth satellite to pre scout the areas you want to travel. I actually think that the National Geographic TOPO disc maps by state are better when it comes to showing more historical points, but they are also dated. I don't think you can load these on Garmin GPS either. « Show Less
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Can you post your impression of image quality, movie quality and gps accuracy?I'm very curious on time for gps lock and if you have another source to compare it to for accuracy.
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I wouldn't recommend the World. It picked up courses pretty well, but the screen locked up after 11/2 years. For $250, I expected more. I recommend the Bushnell X watch
73427
I've never owned a GPS before. Is this a good one? Is it better to buy one with lifetime traffic updates included?
752815
I have used the Magellan eXplorist 310 and was extremely satisfied. Before u actually go out and use if....try it around your house and get familiar with it.
223300
Yes, the people that answered below tell it all. I find it a very good GPS especially for towing campers.
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We bought the Garmin nuvi 370 last summer (2008) for $345 at this site (I noticed the price has went up quite a bit). We drove our rental car from Switzerland to Venice, and we used the GPS in Northern Italy. It navigated us directly to our bed and breakfast in the town of Sirmione on Lake Garda. The unit did a great job getting us down to Venice as well...it also worked all over Switzerland and up into Germany as well.
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I would say it would be a good unit, since maps can be loaded on to it (not all GPS units can download maps). I'm not sure it would help you learn to read a map, but it'll help you find specific destinations.
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Thank you for your reply Sagib, it is very helpful. I think I have now decided on the TomTom one xl due to your comment and the fact that it has a much larger screen. I like the street call-out on the Garmin Nuvi 350 but I think the larger screen outweighs that option.