Score 9.0/10
John , Glasgow
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It has very good accuracy & is simple to use
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It won't always find the correct address with the postcode which is the fastest way to program it. You then need to program it from the start again.
It sends you on odd detours down single track roads instead of taking faster roads( I feel the product would be improved if the timings for some of the roads were changed to more accuratly reflect the speed you can drive on them)
79 of 89 people found this review helpful
purchased 21 Sep 2007
Score 8.0/10
Alastair, Thirsk, North Yorkshire
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Generally ok size, shape, functionality are fine.
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Major bad point is inconsistency when approaching roundabouts. Sometimes gives clear instructions well in advance but at other times only gives directions once you are right on top of the roundabout which isn't acceptable especially when you have to take the third exit. This definitely needs improving.
Occassionally puts you into blind alleys.
48 of 50 people found this review helpful
purchased 01 Oct 2007
Score 8.0/10
Vicky, Northern Ireland
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It's very easy to use and set up, if you are not sure what direction to go in from the voice the map arrows are very clear and simple to follow. I have trusted it to take me ways I've never driven before and it got me there okay! I also like that if you vaguely know a way that might be quicker, it will recalculate if you start driving in that direction. It also recalculates quickly if you miss a turning and rarely asks you to make a u-turn.
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It doesn't recognise my home address and my house has been here for about 20 years! It often seems to ignore the number of the house I'm looking for even though it gets me to the correct road and it also usually tells me it's on the opposite side of the road to where the building is for some reason.
34 of 34 people found this review helpful
purchased 22 Nov 2008
Score 10.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
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In car unit has extremely clear easy to use screen layout and easy to use with big easy-to-hit icons ideal for clumsy fingers! Display is clear in use and easy to follow, with clear audio instructions given.
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The software for loading up map refreshes (eg speed cameras etc) is NOT easy to use and was quite tricky to set up. Eventually made it work but it was not straightforward and I expect someone less IT literate (and patient!) would have given up OR fallen back on doubtless very expensive telephone support.
29 of 29 people found this review helpful
purchased 08 Nov 2008
Score 8.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
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good clear screen and map
speed camera`s
easy to use as instructions are limited.
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tends to always take you the longest way round no matter what you set it on
25 of 26 people found this review helpful
purchased 29 Sep 2008
Score 9.0/10
Kim, Redcar
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Size of screen is good and the system is so easy to understand and use!
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The updates should be free
23 of 25 people found this review helpful
purchased 09 Jun 2008
Score 8.0/10
Norman, Sevenoaks
, “seasonned motorist”
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Very easy to use
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limitation on route priorities e.g. fastest/shortest/use major roads only/etc.
20 of 22 people found this review helpful
purchased 14 Mar 2008
Score 9.0/10
Duffy, Oxford
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Very easy set-up and operation excellent.
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Hoder will only satisfactorily stick to windscreen and with our very sloping Renault Scenic screen it is too far way for operation. Sticky pad will not attach to the mottled surface of dash so I had to make a temporary base to fit in glove box.
19 of 21 people found this review helpful
purchased 22 Mar 2008
Score 9.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
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Value for money and accurate enough for everyday use
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Sometimes wants to send you a different way to the norm
16 of 16 people found this review helpful
purchased 31 Oct 2007
Score 9.0/10
REBECCA, PETERBOROUGH
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THE SIZE OF SCREEN IS GREAT FOR THE KIDS TO SEE IN THE BACK.
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SOME OF THE INDUSTIAL ESTATE ARE NOT ON THERE AND THEREFORE THE EXITS ARE WRONG
17 of 18 people found this review helpful
purchased 03 Jul 2008
Score 10.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
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Size, ease of use and reliability
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In testing it I found it wasn't always taking me the best route to my destination.
16 of 16 people found this review helpful
purchased 08 May 2008
Score 8.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
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Instructions, by and large are clear. Screen is easy to view and understand
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Only confusing point on instructions is "keep right" or "keep left," usually means carry straight on. Main complaint though is that sometimes it takes as long as 10/15 minutes to locate sattelites before I can set off
15 of 15 people found this review helpful
purchased 05 May 2008
Score 6.0/10
Maggie, Exeter
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quick at recalculating, clear screen, good size
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often sends you along narrow country roads instead of main roads
12 of 12 people found this review helpful
purchased 24 Jan 2008
Score 10.0/10
Gloria, Cambridge
, “Directionless without help!”
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I had had an earlier Garmin model - this one is much more user friendly and with the bigger screen more easily readable when driving. I am very pleased with it.
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None discovered so far
13 of 14 people found this review helpful
purchased 29 Jan 2009
Score 10.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
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alerts when in speed-restricted areas
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Nothing bad about this device
14 of 16 people found this review helpful
purchased 16 Dec 2008
Score 9.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
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very easy to use and accurate
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can't change voice and tone on camera alerts gets on your nerves after a while.
11 of 11 people found this review helpful
purchased 12 Dec 2008
Score 9.0/10
J, Sutton Coldfield
, “Sales”
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Great product recommend it. You can select the nearest cinema,petrol station, restaurant etc. Great buy
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Reviewer left no comment
11 of 11 people found this review helpful
purchased 21 Dec 2008
Score 9.0/10
Charlotte, Manchester
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From switch on it is easy to load up. Basically plug and play. Clear instructions. Warns of speed cameras and beeps if you are speeding. Can turn noise off though. All round very good. Would recommend.
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Doesn't always take the shortest route.
11 of 11 people found this review helpful
purchased 01 Dec 2008
Score 9.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
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great value for money, clear and big screen
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quite simple application
11 of 12 people found this review helpful
purchased 26 Nov 2008
Score 10.0/10
Ronald, Harpenden
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Corrects the route quickly when I change my mind about directions. Voice clear and it is easy to follow instructions
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As far as I know it is unable to avoid routes unsuitable for towing a caravan.
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
purchased 01 Dec 2008
Score 8.0/10
Dave, Shardlow, Derbyshire
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Cheap & cheerfull and works straight out of the box,
Speed camera info is preloaded, which means you don't have to go on the net, although I did to check if I'd got the latest version - which I had
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Speed camera info is not 100% up to date, even after looking on web for upgrade
Pc connection lead not supplied, luckily my camera one fitted
No case supplied to protect the screen when not in use
No curser movement to the left when spelling the name of a street, you have to rewrite the whole thing again
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
purchased 16 Mar 2008
Score 10.0/10
Bert , Peacehaven
, “ none”
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screen very clear and ideal size, voice also clear no need to take eyes off the road as voice give all necessary instructions if required
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none that have come to light so far
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
purchased 31 Dec 2007
Score 10.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
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EASY TO USE, MAKES DRIVING MORE RELAXING SAVES TIME NO WRONG TURNS. EXCELENT VALUE FOR MONEY.
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NONE
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
purchased 15 Apr 2008
Score 9.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
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Easy to use and clear maps
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It doesn't know the difference between turn and bare, this can lead to wrong turns if there's a junction coming up because it always says TURN. Therefore it's necessary to check the map instead of relying on the voice instructions.
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
purchased 20 Mar 2008
Score 8.0/10
Magdalena, Horley
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quick, easy
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it took long time to activate it, accuracy is not so good
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
purchased 18 Aug 2008
Score 7.0/10
Roddy, Eastleigh
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display is good.
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Somethimes this unit takes a long time to pick up satelites.diplay is
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
purchased 12 Apr 2008
Score 9.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
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Simple to use straight out of the box. Clear voice instructions. Excellent display. Great price (at the time).
Easy to obtain updates. Choice of vehicle to display with others available to download.
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Speed camera updates are expensive (£30 per year) but you do get a free 30 day trial.
No USB cable in the box, which seems a bit cheap.
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
purchased 23 Mar 2008
Score 9.0/10
paul, hamshire
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large easy to see screen and maps only needing a glance to read. nice and slim in your pocket when you arrive so not tempted to leave in car very good product in my opinion.
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some times voice instruction slightly early ,but easy to check by momentary glance to big screen
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
purchased 28 Jan 2008
Score 7.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
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clear to veiw good size
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not easy to work needs clearer instructions can give wrong directions
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
purchased 15 Apr 2008
Score 8.0/10
cindy, suffolk
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Easy to follow clear instruction and easy to use generally. Good size to see clearly when driving.
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Reviewer left no comment
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
purchased 01 Dec 2008
Score 8.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
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Nice wide display, simple to use. Photo viewer is a nice touch
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Does not have the most up to date map software,
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
purchased 31 Dec 2007
Score 10.0/10
leonard , douglas
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It works in the isle of man, its nice and clear, Great thank you
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none
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
purchased 12 Jan 2008
Score 9.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
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Reviewer left no comment
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Isn't always clear at junctions
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
purchased 30 Nov 2008
Score 10.0/10
Ron , Dundee
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Found it to be quite accurate, only used it 3 times, my main touring holiday is next week.
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No real bad points, if I had studied them I would get one with Traffic updates.
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
purchased 23 Apr 2008
Score 9.0/10
Linda, Salisbury
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Very clear graphics, and excellent addtional info.
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none - would recommend.
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
purchased 15 Dec 2007
Score 10.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
, “No”
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cant find any faults yet
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Tends to go down narrower roads than I would normally like when there is another route of similar distance
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
purchased 19 Feb 2008
Score 9.0/10
Robert, Liverpool
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good size screen and graphics
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missed a few destinations slightly (got the correct street etc...) and sometimes advises a turn when it's really just staying on the same road.
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
purchased 26 Nov 2008
Score 9.0/10
Kevin, Halstead,Essex
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Ease of use,size,style all great
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Not found any yet
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
purchased 13 Dec 2008
Score 9.0/10
Nick, Brockenhurst
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Size, clear, easy to use
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Reviewer left no comment
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
purchased 18 Dec 2008
Score 9.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
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User friendly. Easy to carry with you. Great additional functions. Overall a good investment.
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Reviewer left no comment
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
purchased 04 May 2008
Score 10.0/10
maureen, pontefract
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Was present for son explained that it was really easy to use and gave very clear directions.
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Could'nt find any.
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
purchased 06 Dec 2008
Score 10.0/10
yvonne , catrine
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its so simple to use
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havent found any bad points
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
purchased 18 Dec 2007
Score 8.0/10
tony, newcastle upon tyne
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great bit of kit,first time used satnav easy to setup.
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not enough accessories,had to buy carrycase and home charger,also bought a ventmount which i thought was easier to use.
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
purchased 01 Mar 2008
Score 9.0/10
Jagdip, London
, “Go for it !”
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very easy to use, bright wide screen, good resolution and sound. Automatic day and night setting - just brilliant
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a few times, post codes were not found. I would have expected it to be updated up to at least end of last year
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
purchased 05 Mar 2008
Score 2.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
, “Nothing”
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Reviewer left no comment
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if you have chosen a different route of what has been guided by the Sat Nat, it will ask you to detour rather than continuing taking the actual route
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
purchased 24 Mar 2008
Score 9.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
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Clear map, good directions, recalculation good should it be needed
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The instrution book is virtually none existant, it tells you how to get started and then leaves you with it
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
purchased 24 Mar 2008
Score 10.0/10
Jimbo, London
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So easy to use, even the wife could do it!!
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None so far
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
purchased 02 Apr 2008
Score 10.0/10
Vic, Cornwall
, “no”
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Easy to use Interface - Good route mapping
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None so Far
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
purchased 13 Apr 2008
Score 9.0/10
Jim, Bootle
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Excellent graphics with easy to read instructions.
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Power adapter slightly too large and cumbersome.
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
purchased 29 Apr 2008
Score 9.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
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excelelnt all rounder
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None
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
purchased 18 Nov 2008
Score 9.0/10
Richard, Menstrie
, “Creative Grey Wave!”
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Compact, logical, easy to use. Pleasant voice, clear screen, clear views.
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No way of updating maps/directions due to new road building.
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
purchased 03 May 2008
Score 9.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
, “Female, Thirties, IT Literate”
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Simple to use, Provides basic features at a reasonable price
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Can be slow to get position, sometimes cannot find destination location through searching the database
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
purchased 12 Feb 2008
Score 10.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
purchased 12 Mar 2008
Score 10.0/10
Thomas, Dunfermline
, “Retired transport driver”
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Pleased with this item ,no problems
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Cant find any at the moment!
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
purchased 11 Jan 2008
Score 10.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
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Extremely easy to use
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nothing really
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
purchased 04 Jan 2008
Score 9.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
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Good value for money
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Not so good on country roads
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
purchased 06 Nov 2008
Score 10.0/10
stephanie, ormskirk
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Large screen is easy to view. The product is easy to use.
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None
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
purchased 14 Nov 2008
Score 9.0/10
Sue, Wiltshire
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Good size screen, easy to read. Haven't used it much yet so haven't come across any problems.
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Reviewer left no comment
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
purchased 05 Dec 2008
Score 10.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
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In my opinion, an outstanding product. Far better than my previous sat nav.
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Can't think of any.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
purchased 24 Dec 2008
Score 10.0/10
Sharon, Newmains
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Accurate, large screen
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No free updates
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
purchased 10 Jul 2009
Score 10.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
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very straightforward to use.havent had any problems at all
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none
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
purchased 01 Dec 2008
Score 9.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
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Clear easy to see
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Reviewer left no comment
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
purchased 22 Apr 2008
Score 10.0/10
Philip, Preston lancs
, “80 year old”
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Easy to use
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no back up on safety cameras
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
purchased 14 Feb 2009
Score 9.0/10
Abi, Kidderminster
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It is really easy to use, the screen is a good size and the voice is not irritating like on some other sat-navs!! I also bought the leather case to go with it, which is definitely worth buying.
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Reviewer left no comment
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
purchased 28 Feb 2009
Score 7.0/10
m, eye suffolk
, “Occasional user”
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slimness in design fit easy in pocket.
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Reviewer left no comment
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
purchased 06 Jun 2009
Score 9.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
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Reviewer left no comment
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You cannot put in a house name, just the number
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
purchased 05 May 2008
Score 10.0/10
philip, newport
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everythings good on it . bargin for money
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none
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
purchased 05 Nov 2008
Score 10.0/10
Brian, Burntwood
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Very easy to use
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Have not found any
purchased 06 Mar 2009
Score 9.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
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Clear directions on map and voice. Excellent value for money.
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Reviewer left no comment
purchased 15 Mar 2009
Score 10.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
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Excellent product,
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None
purchased 20 Mar 2009
Score 9.0/10
Steve, Beccles
, “First satvav i've owned”
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Very easy to set up, very quick at recaculating the route if you take a wrong turn. Offers lots of options when looking for fuel or shopping.
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The road information is not as up-to-date as it could be. It can be updated on-line but I have not investigated the cost.
purchased 10 Mar 2009
Score 8.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
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Good value and easy to use, very pleased with purchase
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Reviewer left no comment
purchased 07 Apr 2009
Score 9.0/10
Valerie, Hereford
, “Female aged 60+”
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User Friendly, clear directions
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Sometimes confuses keep/bear left with turn left, etc. but quickly recalculates if you miss a turn or turn too soon.
purchased 13 Apr 2009
Score 9.0/10
Mike, Guildford
, “second garmin bought”
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Easy to use
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Instruction book is a bit sparce but not too much of a problem
purchased 27 Apr 2009
Score 9.0/10
Moira, Stirling
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It's a really easy to read screen, it's a nice big size and I love that there is the option to actually stick it indefinitely to the dashboard with the special disc enclosed ... instead of constantly having to re-stick it to the window where it falls off if the heater's on (like previous ones I've had).
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It's not *always* as accurate as it could be. On it's first test run, I put my postcode and number in and it took me "almost" there, but wouldn't get my actual address. Most of the time, it's spot on but there have been a couple of similar incidents where it always gets you to the right area, just not your exact location. I've never encountered that before with a sat nav, but it was a brilliant price and it's usually a few doors down from where you're looking for ... so I'm happy with it overall.
purchased 01 May 2009
Score 8.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
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Excellent screen. Very good value for money.
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Sound should be easier to turn on and off without going through the menu system. Speed camera warning is incredibly annoying because it picks up cameras on adjacent roads (particularly on motorway).
purchased 18 May 2009
Score 8.0/10
Keith, Leeds
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Easy to use. Does what it says on the box.
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On very rare occasions sends you up the wrong street.
purchased 26 Jun 2009
Score 9.0/10
Carole, Preston
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A very easy to use product, and good value. If you just want a good basic way of finding where your going this is the one for you.
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Have not found any yet!
purchased 06 Jul 2009
Score 9.0/10
JIM, MERSEYSIDE
, “Use it for work”
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EASY, CLEAR INSTRUCTIONS. BIG VIEWABLE SCREEN
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DIRECTIONS A LITTLE LATE WHEN APPROACHING BUSY JUNCTION
purchased 23 Aug 2009
Score 7.0/10
john, bracknell
, “Use it for work”
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not bad
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out date now you nead to buy 205w or 265tw
purchased 09 Sep 2009
Score 10.0/10
john, Uttoxeter
, “Use it for work”
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Very easy to use, very good graphics,nice large screen, I like the way you can download voices, vehicles etc.to customise the unit
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The speaker sounds a bit "tinny"
purchased 10 Sep 2009
Score 10.0/10
MIKE, Stoke On Trent
, “Always use sat nav”
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Easy to use, Finds satalites quickly, Knows where all the speed cameras are, and when you do go the wrong way it recalculates new route in seconds,
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No usb lead for connecting to computer supplied. However found its the same lead that comes with digital cameras.
purchased 24 Jun 2009
Score 8.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
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very easy to use, directions are clear, and is easy to mark where you are if u want to save a location.
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the map is quite old, so it dosnt know a few of the newwer roundabouts that are near me, or new one way streets.
purchased 22 Sep 2009
Score 10.0/10
Raymond, Nottingham
, “Always use sat nav”
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Easy to programme
Up to date in local roads
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Some difficulty in fastening to car - Hyundai Getz
purchased 29 Sep 2009
Score 7.0/10
Adam, Rugby
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Easy to use and quick to set up.
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Some of the map information is out of date: re. speed limits on roads/motorways.
purchased 30 Sep 2009
Score 7.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
, “Occasional user”
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Easy to use and quick to recalibrate. Directions usually pretty clear
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Disappointed that the maps are at least a year out of date in terms of new roads and roundabouts which clearly have not 'sprung up' in the last week or two. I expected better
purchased 22 Sep 2009
Score 10.0/10
Alan, Stockport
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Easy to use and set up
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none
purchased 05 Mar 2009
Score 10.0/10
christine, wiltshire
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Very easy to set up and use.
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Can't think of any.
purchased 26 Mar 2009
Score 8.0/10
animesh, birkenhead
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easy to use
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Reviewer left no comment
purchased 06 Aug 2009
Score 10.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
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Easy to use, clear directions.
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None
purchased 08 May 2008
Score 8.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
, “pragmatic”
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light weight, simple to use.
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at time it takes longer than normal to acquire position. Also, it is not very accurate. But it does the job.
purchased 18 Feb 2009
Score 10.0/10
Ann, Loughborough
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Too early to say, but it is just what i was looking for and gets me where i want to go!
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Non as yet!
purchased 04 Mar 2009
Score 10.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
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easy to use, good size, gives instructions clearly and in plenty of warning.
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when typing in a postal code it is easy to make a mistake as the letters are very small compared to peoples fingers, this could be sorted by supplying a pointer pen (as used on most touch screen items)
purchased 19 Mar 2009
Score 10.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
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Easy to use once setup
Clear image on map & repeats directions
Quick recalculations
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Does not show current time on map - only arrival time
This was a replacement - previous one lost sound.
purchased 24 Mar 2009
Score 9.0/10
Linda, Widnes
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Ease of use and clearness of instruction
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Not found any yet
purchased 23 Mar 2009
Score 8.0/10
John, Wigan
, “Good golfer”
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Good design andeasy to use.
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We are still a little concerned about accuracy, especially when close to destination.
purchased 15 Apr 2009
Score 8.0/10
Cecily, Oundle
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ease of use to set up
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have found one route which we took had not been updated. The roundabout was no longer there. We actually know this area and was trying the Garmin out. Not sure how to tell themto correct it.
purchased 23 Apr 2009
Score 9.0/10
tony , walsall
, “Occasional user”
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easy to use and set up best thing since sliced bread
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have not found any
purchased 17 May 2009
Score 9.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
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Works well. Good quality, Good price
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suction cup releases when it should not
purchased 17 May 2009
Score 7.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
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simple to use and graphic is nice
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take too long to locate satellite signals and sometime a bit slow to calculate re-routing when missing the turn.
purchased 07 Jun 2009
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