Electronics : Garmin nüvi 350 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator

Rating: - Just OK
My device has some major problems acquiring satellites and directing me to some locations. I have been testing it in and around Southern New England (Central Connecticut, Central Mass.) and have had some significant problems. In one instance, for example, it could not find Auburn, Mass. -- a 16,000-person suburb of New England's second-largest city (Worcester) which is a main access site for the Mass. Turnpike. In addition, it sometimes takes 15 minutes or more -- and the occasional restart -- to acquire satellites in and around Hartford, Connecticut. I am not yet at the point where I feel comfortable relying solely on this GPS to get me somewhere, although once it's working it does seem -- usually -- to send me the right way.

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Rating: - Nuvi 350
Pros - fastest satellite acquisition i have seen, route calculation, text to speech, car charger, windshield mount, free case, mp3 player

Cons - Interface could be much better, most choices for driving choices cannot be requested to be displayed every time the route is calculated. Tolls are not informed during route calculation. 2009 maps are still not up-to-date in my neighborhood.

Irritating factor - price fell down $50 since I purchased it !

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Rating: - Excellent GPS for Point to Point navigation
This is now a discontinued Garmin model. This means that they aren't being manufactured any longer, but Garmin will continue to provide support for this unit and a full mfg. warranty.

Aside from the excellent reviews on this item, I have a couple things to add:

This unit from Amazon.com now ships with 2009 map information, so save your money and DO NOT order an updated map package with it.

It also ships with a leatherette protector, which is OK for use to slip it into a backpack, purse, or cargo pants pocket. Don't expect this little cover to protect against drops.

It also includes the AC adapter, DC adapter, computer USB connector, the windshield suction cup and an adhesive disk if you want to put this on the dash.

As is noted in other reviews, this unit will only plot a course from one point to another with the allowance to enter a mid point to the current route. Don't purchase this if you want routing options of multiple waypoints.

There are so many good reviews here, that I don't feel the need to write any more than the above few notes.

Happy navigating,

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Rating: - No more getting lost
Life saver. Took me a year to try it out after getting it for a gift. Now never go on extended trip without it. Just got back from Orange County,Ca & could never have found places without it. Very easy to use ... absolutely no complaints.

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Rating: - He loves it!
Got this for my fiancee for his birthday. He's good with directions but loves that he can find locations (i.e. American Legions) within a certain distance. Have not had experience with many other GPS products but this one did not disappoint and was rated high by Consumer Reports. I'd buy it again.