|
| Garmin nüvi 350 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator with Suction Cup Mount, AC Charger, and Carrying Case | 
 enlarge
| Brand: Garmin
Category: CE
List Price: $329.99
Buy Refurbished: $124.98
You Save: $205.01 (62%)
New (30) Used (7) Refurbished (14) from $124.98
Avg. Customer Rating:  2743 reviews
Sales Rank: 4
Media: Electronics
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: Yes
Native Resolution: 320 x 240
Display Size: 3.5
Includes MP3 Player: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 3.9 x 0.9 x 2.9
Array:
MPN: 010-00455-00
Model: 010-00455-00
UPC: 846330000132
EAN: 0846330000132
ASIN: B000BKJZ9Q
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
|
| Customer Reviews:
 Nifty gadget but... April 22, 2007
4 out of 15 found this review helpful
I've had this GPS for two weeks and I pretty much loved it at first but on several occasions that I used the POI's, it gave me the address and it flagged me to my destination but the building or establishment did not exist. It was off one street although it showed to be Andover Park W, the store was on the next street which was Andover Park E. Another time I was looking for Tony Roma's and it showed the nearest one to where I was but the place did not exist at the spot nor was anyone picking up the number that I called. I tried the next one and again, I ended up in a place where it did not exist. What's the deal with that? I've had trouble following the directions this GPS is giving me. I used it to test how accurate it would be and used it going to my boyfriend's house, it was routing me to different streets, telling me to turn L around a block and R again to cross the road and enter the gate!...
The main reason I got this is I am directionally challenged and always getting lost. I don't need an expensive gadget to help me get lost.
So sad.
 I love everything about the Nuvi 350! April 22, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I've used it on several business trips and love it. The small design is great for business travel; I fly to my destination, install it in the rental car, and I'm all set to go.
Best on the market! Best price too! April 20, 2007
19 out of 20 found this review helpful
I purchased this when Amazon dropped the price to $390. This is the lowest price anywhere and free ship! Lower then any ebay auction.
Originally I was going to buy the Mio Digiwalker 310x from Circuit City for $150 after the TG holiday but they sold out.
However this did allow me to test the varios units and the Nuvi was the clear winner. So much so that I no longer wanted the Mio even though CC was selling the Nuvi for $600. Off sale, the Mio was $300 at CC. Half the price of the Nuvi! I asked the Circuit City rep what he thought of the two and the CC rep said you get what you pay for. So true! Keep in mind this Nuvi used to cost $1,000 when it was introduced.
Here are some important differences between the Nuvi and Mio.
-TOUCH SCREEN-no comparison here. Nuvi is far superior. The Mio was sloppy and often entered wrong info which I had to edit. Plus you had to push a little harder on the screen. The Garmin is perfect in this regard. I don't see how Garmin could improve on the data entry aspect of their GPS. The Nuvi is completly touch screen driven except the on/off button.
-MAPS-Nuvi uses Navteq. Mio uses Teleatlas. Do yourself a favor and stick with Navteq. I typed my home address and the Nuvi was dead-on accurate. Mio about 100 yards off. (I hear that everyone has complaints about Teleatlas. Nothing against them and maybe in the future they will be on par with their maps.) Keep in mind that map updates are expensive and you want a GPS with accurate maps to begin with.
So far the Nuvi and Navteq combination has been perfect map accuracy. And I mean perfect!
-SIZE & WEIGHT-Nuvi is smaller and lighter. You can fit the Nuvi in your shirt pocket, not so with the Mio.
-PRICE-Originally the Nuvi was twice as much. But the Nuvi price decreased since then. Now the Nuvi is about about 40% more and worth every penny.
-DESIGN, FIT & FINISH-Nuvi A++, Mio C+
The Nuvi suction cup was the best I've ever used. (I was used to my radar detector falling off the glass and was expecting the same but tis not the case with the Nuvi.)
Nuvi has a nice leather carry case. Mio-no case
-COMPANY-Garmin has been making GPS units for aircraft, cars, military, etc. for years. I don't know anything about the Mio company.
-Shortcomings-The Mio, plenty except for price.
The Nuvi, I wish had an altitude reading. Also I don't know if it was an oversite but I didn't get a user manual, just the quick guide. Had to look at the online manual to discover how to access the satellite view.(push the green bars-upper left corner)
I took the Garmin on a commercial plane ride and it was fun to see how fast we were going and maps of the towns below. It registered 650 mph cruising speed at one point. Very cool way to pass the time on a plane. Note: unit must be turned on before takeoff b\c moving GPS units have a difficult time locating satellites. Especially ones moving 650mph! Otherwise the Nuvi tracks quickly.
It saved the day driving around St. Louis, MO. It made getting places almost too easy.
awesome April 20, 2007
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
This product exceeded all expectations. I was somewhat concerned by reading the reviews that the bluetooth phone(hands free) use would be limited, i was wrong use it all the time. I find it to be plenty loud and people i say I sound fine on it. The gps is just plain garmin good.
bottom line good product.
Great buy. Good for car and walking April 19, 2007
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
There are a few issues like (1) sometimes slow GPS sync, (2) aging database, but it does its job well. And the MP3 player is integrated very well.
|
|
|
Copyright
©
2006 Adminpal LLC | |
