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| Remanufactured Garmin Quest Pocket-sized GPS Navigator | 
 enlarge | Brand: Garmin
Category: CE
List Price: $642.99
Buy New: $96.76
You Save: $546.23 (85%)
New (6) Used (2) Refurbished (3) from $96.76
Avg. Customer Rating:  10 reviews
Sales Rank: 5823
Media: Electronics
Batteries Included: Yes
Native Resolution: 160 x 240
Includes MP3 Player: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 0.4 x 9 x 4.5
Array:
MPN: 010-00306-00
Model: 010-00306-00
UPC: 086844760423
EAN: 0086844760423
ASIN: B000GE9Z9M
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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 Quest review October 16, 2008
I bought this as a replacement of my older Garmin V, and is primarily used on my motorcycles. I like the screens and functions of the Garmin V, and this unit is very similar, with notable differences of a color screen (although ever-so-slightly smaller than the V), automatic changes to a night vision screen, greater memory capacity, is more compact for ease of carry and has a really long built-in battery life. The Garmin V requires 4 AA batteries, and went though them pretty fast.
Thus far it's been functioning perfectly, and receives satellite signals faster than the V. My only complaint is I wish the screen was a little larger, similar to the Nuvi models Garmin makes.
Skeptical at first but very pleased with the unit September 30, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
When I first purchased this re-manufactured unit I was skeptical about the low price but I thought I would give it a shot. The screen looked smaller than most I have seen and I was afraid I would not be able to see it. I was proven wrong on this and the unit is very user friendly within a couple of hours. I also have a motorcycle and bicycle which this has adapters for. The drawbacks to this unit are the smaller screen and the limited memory. I travel all over the country and I have to download the maps if I switch coasts. This is not a big problem but the newer models don't have to do that. This has been a great initiation GPS to become familiar with the advantages of having a GPS without spending a great deal of money.
 Excellent price for this unit September 24, 2008
I have had an older Quest for over 2 years. It was time to upgrade its maps for $75. Instead, I bought this 2nd one for little more than the cost of the new maps. Altho Amazon doesn't particular tell you so, Garmin will upgrade your unit to the latest software if the software comes out within the 1 year of free updates.
My unit was still recorded in the Garmin system from its first sale (remember, this is refurbished) and I had to email their customer service to get the prior ownership record deleted so I could register it to me. They did, and I upgraded the unit to the new 2009 MapSource online with no trouble. I did have to contact Garmin a second time to get them to remove the old purchase date, but they did do so.
I use this unit walking, on my motorcycle, in cars and even in the motorhome. It is extremely adaptable to any situation. The old one is now left on the motorcycle.
Do not think that you can "share" the updated MapSource data. It only works on the new unit.
Old technology, but has some of the best features. Great deal September 10, 2008
i use this unit on my bicycle and in the car. It is very robust. I have dropped it a few times no problem (try that with a Nuvi!). Despite the old chipset and antenna, this little gem has the most customizable feature. I love the display: it's much more visible (with backlight OFF) in direct sunlight; in comparison, the Nuvi series cannot be viewed w/o back-light in the sun - this is a very important power-saving feature for bicycling and motorcycling if not plugged in. It's not really the easiest unit to own, but it beats the Nuvi in terms of sophistication and function: very good mapping, customizable display, tracking of where you went (for off road and back country rides and such). For example, i have simultaneous display of "speed" "gps accuracy" "elevation" and "time of day" display next to the map on roaming mode, then automaticly switch to "speed" "accuracy" "time to destination" "distance to destination" on routing mode. Every display field can be customized, as well as clear showing of POI and custom POI. In contrast, the Nuvi (i owned a 660) has dumbed this down to a idiot-proof-non-customizable display with very little detail: great for simplicity and get to the point, but not much fun factor given the powerful capability of a GPS.
At the blow out price currently, this probably is the best GPS deal around right now. In short: if you love features and gadget, this is the cat meow. If you prefer simplicity and don't care for reading the manual, avoid this one.
 Screen too small March 15, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I love this Nav with all of the features and PC interface. But the screen is too small for me to see so I had to give it to my son.
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