does the 800 give directions like my car gps?
393305
If you are asking if the Edge 800 has "voice" capability...no, it does not. Otherwise, it comes with a basic nav. database that contains major highways and roads. If you want detailed nav. you will need to purchase a microSD card with Garmin City Nav. North America NT (full coverage) 2014 (or region that applies to you) and insert it into the SD slot in the 800. Topo maps are available also. You can download the nav. database onto your own SD card but I do not think there is a price break for the software from Garmin.
393306
The Garmin 800 does give similar directions to your car GPS...no voice commands but it does give an audible beep to warn you of upcoming turns. A friend who has used the Garmin on his bike for years gave me the tip to set the field in one of the windows "Time To Next" which gives you an idea of the next turn and also avoids turning on a street that may be near the actual turn. Also, remember to keep your eye on the road more than on the Garmin.
393307
If you have loaded maps into it - yes. If you have not loaded maps it tries then give you a message that there are no maps to give directions from. I found instructions and links to get free maps by googling dcrainmaker. He has a great web site where reviews stuff and gives directions on improvements - like maps.
1803319
Yes it does. Based on this, it calculates the distance you traveled on a day (together with age and step length). It can give you some errors if you go on a bumpy road with the car, but usually it does a good job.
352481
Mine does - I have an iPhone and when I use apple or Google maps, the audible directions it gives me comes through my speakers.
1907446
Since you have purchase this item, can you tell me if directions are also given by voice?
536404
Not really. I've only used my Edge 800 for route directions once. With the Edge 800, you're simply notified visually on destination distance and turns. I also have a Garmin Nuvi. The Nuvi is far less expensive, has a larger screen, gives audible directions with the simple input of an address, not to mention traffic problems too. (Oh yes, it's far less expensive too.) You don't have this with the Edge 800.
1897099
No. However. Push the blue button and say. What direction am I traveling. And. Onstar. Will tell you
1656251
Yes it does give an address of where it is parked. It Is quite accurate. Lots of nice features.
1935043
I have found that it does not pay any attention to the info you put in. My roadmate tries to put me on a parkway (cars only Low bridges). I do not trust the unit and always check the route it gives. My advice would be to change the info when you are using it for the truck. My wife bought the GPS even after I told her about bad reviews.
1939295
I use MapDroid, it's just like having an electronic version of a map in your device. No turn-by-turn instructions, though.
1819645
it will recalculate the route just as all the other TomTom navigation does. but it won`t tell you you had missed a direction. once you drive pass the direction, it will start re-calculating.
1676833
Yes it does. I have measured a certain distance by car then ran the same route and the Garmin 10 is correct. I love mine for a few different reasons. I am so glad my friend shared information about hers. Well spent money.
372325
It uses the gps signal for speed and location of your car. You cannot get directions from it.
240958
No. It is not a GPS device. Nor does it "reflect" map application information (but that would be nice) . It only "reflects " performance oriented data from a compatible App like: wahoo or strava; time, speed, cadence, pace, rpm, heart rate, etc.
803505
No, but it gives choices of routes, and you can program it to avoid certain roads and road types (such as no toll roads), fastest route, shortest route. I haven't looked at the route choices yet. I have not had an issue with either of my Garmin GPS units not getting me to my destination; so I usually just let it take me, unless I decide as I'm driving to change roads, then it just re-routes based on the road I am currently on. You could also plot a via point to force it to go a certain way, which I have done with my older unit.
536405
I have never used the Nuvi but the 800 does allow for turn by turn directions. It's possible but it is only chimes and beeps, no voice instruction.
173395
I don't recommend this model personally. It can't find the ways . when you drive on highway it will automatic sent you to some rural ways. and specially when you miss the way this gps pointed out on highway , the navigation will force you turn right or turn left which in real world is a straight line . piss you off uh? further more when you typed in the address from business card , the machine would jump in different name automatic ,and if you turn in researching mode .it will really reseaching .........and reseaching...........till you give up. if you wanna buy ,remember using google map first, try to write down some important addresses, and then use the nivigation .DO NOT RECOMMEND TO UNKNOWN PLACE BY USING THIS ONE.
319899
No. The garmin functions by way of satellite sending signals to you. Once you turn it on, it knows your location and sends you info. We have had our for years and it works great! Hope you enjoy your visit!