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| Garmin Mobile 20 GPS Receiver for Smartphone | 
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| Brand: Garmin
Category: CE
List Price: $319.99
Buy New: $54.99
You Save: $265.00 (83%)
New (53) Used (2)
Avg. Customer Rating:  21 reviews
Sales Rank: 8580
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Connectivity: Bluetooth
Includes MP3 Player: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.8
Dimensions (in): 8.5 x 6 x 3
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
MPN: 010-00580-00
Model: 010-00580-00
UPC: 753759062484
EAN: 0753759062484
ASIN: B000GZCKYS
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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 Reasonably good GPS for your cell phone August 1, 2008
I bought this as I was headed to Seattle on vacation and didn't want to wander all over and try reading street signs and the map while driving. I don't need GPS much and didn't want to spend a lot and I liked the idea of a device that I could use with my cell phone.
This unit worked really well and the maps were pretty up to date, although my cousins address was not found it got me close enough that I got there anyway. The drawbacks: I was sometimes slow getting connected to the GPS unit and the satellites; the phone would turn off every 3 minutes if there wasn't a turn or something like that that refreshed the screen and Garmin's web site didn't seem to know about this product so help and accessories, map updates weren't available or even easily found.
 works with 8525 July 14, 2008
I've only had it a couple of days, but so far it works great. And being able to map addresses from my contacts awesome :) I would have given it 5 stars, but I had to get my own maps (used a torrent, so no $ but lots of time) and I have to turn off my phone plug in the charger and then turn it back on to get it to charge (this may just be a bad cable though and I'm going to get another from garmin or amazon). I loaded the software from Garmin website (mobile XT, support files and free base maps) and then got the maps to load, kind of glad I did it that way too. I have the 2009 maps and I can choose what states I want on my phone, so it isn't using up all my memory. You can use the POIs, garmin online, and the maps without the gps being connected, it just doesn't follow your position shows you as being at the last place it was connected. If I had wanted to buy the maps I could have used the 10% off you get from garmin when you register this to buy them.
got a a garmin 10x instead. July 12, 2008
I wanted somthing that will work on my cell phone and pda so i ended up returning this one and got something else. Garmin 10X
 Works Great ! July 8, 2008
I did not try the SW that came in the box, it is all from 2005. Just went directly to Garmin's website and downloaded the newest 2008 Garmin XT SW for the phone. It is working great on a Verizon XV6700 (also tested on the XV6800). The touch screen on the phone works great with the SW and all the buttons in the SW are big enough to use without a stylus.
The maps are also from 2005 but, this model is also eligible for the 2008 maps for free. Just needed to order the DVD through the mail and move the new maps to the device.
Garmin's website is a little hard to use but had no issues when I emailed their support team. Got an answer next day with detailed directions.
Solid GPS June 16, 2008
I have a lot of experience with GPS from portable to panel mount aviation models. I have a Cingular (HTC) 8125 smartphone and the Garmin Mobile 20 works perfectly with it. I really think some of the negative reviews have more to do with phone being used. I have two Treos and they are in my desk due to various issues. The 8125 is far superior.
I can't tell you how many car phone mounts I have purchased. Suction cup, friction dash, air vent and none of them are with a dime so I was a little concerned about even that aspect of the GPS 20. But Garmin has made a high quality holder/ charger / bluetooth hands free that is almost worth the $80 I paid for it not counting the GPS.
The GPS is amazing. Easy to navigate and so much information like restaurants, shopping, parks, gas prices, and so much more. I was very impressed. Great value and I say buy it but there are a couple of things to keep in mind.
It will only be as good as your Win Mobile phone. If it locks up now it will lock up later too. The screen on your phone is not always the best for bright light viewing. I find that my 8125 is acceptable but glare is an issue. The volume could be louder and the single button/ wheel is a little difficult to operate. It also has no battery so it must be in your car to operate. 4 of 5 stars for these minor issues but I consider it one of the best GPS values available.
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