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วันพฤหัสบดีที่ 30 มิถุนายน พ.ศ. 2554

PYLE PLCD3MR AM/FM-MPX In-Dash Marine CD/MP3 Player/USB and SD Card Function

PYLE PLCD3MR AM/FM-MPX In-Dash Marine CD/MP3 Player/USB and SD Card Function

PYLE PLCD3MR AM/FM-MPX In-Dash Marine CD/MP3 Player/USB and SD Card Function
From Pyle

List Price: $197.99
Price: $71.44 & eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25. Details

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30 new or used available from $61.99
Average customer review:
(9 customer reviews)

Product Description

In-Dash Marine CD/MP3 Player PLL Synthesizer Stereo Radio AM/FM MPX Electronic Tuning Receiver Program CD Tracks Full Function Wireless Remote Control Digital Compact Disc Player Bit D/A Converter 3-Beam Laser Tracking 8x Oversampling Anti-Skip Mechanism Auto Power Loading Auxiliary Input Function USB & SD Card Function Minute, Second Track Display 30 Station Memory (18FM/12AM) Full Function LCD Display Auto Best Station Memory Loudness Mute Button Full Illumination 4 x 25 Watts Maximum Total Output Chassis Dimensions: 7-InchW x 7-InchD x 1.96-InchH

Product Details

  • Amazon Sales Rank: #1673 in Car Audio or Theater
  • Color: White
  • Brand: Pyle
  • Model: PLCD3MR
  • Number of items: 1
  • Dimensions: 11.14" h x 9.06" w x 3.86" l, 3.90 pounds

Features

  • AM/FM Radio, CD-DA, CD-R/RW, MP3/WMA, USB, SD/MMC marine receiver
  • 40 Watts x 4 internal amplifier with single preamp output for system expansion
  • Attractive multi-color LCD display with "dancing spectrum" visual
  • Features USB port and SD/MMC slot for MP3/WMA playback; 3.5mm auxiliary input
  • One-year manufacturer's warranty

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Product Description

This in-dash marine CD receiver from Pyle is an affordable way to get your boat system going. Play back your favorite CDs, and enjoy your MP3/WMA audio files on burnt CD-Rs, USB thumb drives, or SD memory cards. The PLCD3MR delivers 4 x 40 watts maximum output, and a pair of preamp outputs for adding a little more power.
Pyle PLCD3MR
An affordable way to get your boat system going.

Affordable Marine Audio With MP3/WMA Versatility

Play Back Your CDs
Enjoy your favorite CDs, complete with random mode, track preview, and other standard CD player features. If your music collection's on a hard drive rather than a shelf, you can also burn your favorite MP3/WMA files to a CD-R, for hours of music form a single disc. The PLCD3MR will display ID3 tag information, such as artist/track info.
You can also dial in the sound with preset equalization settings, and a loudness feature for increasing bass output at lower levels.
Pyle PLCD3MR Inputs
Front-panel USB port, SD/MMC memory card slot, and auxiliary input for several listening options.
Pyle PLCD3MR Remote
Includes full-function remote.
Front Panel USB Port
It seems like everyone has a few USB thumb drives sitting around these days. In addition to the CD-R option, the PLCD3MR features a front-panel USB port. Load up a thumb drive with your MP3/WMA favorites, and play them back directly.
SD/MMC Interface
One more option--for an even more portable format, swap in SD/MMC cards with your audio files.
AM/FM Radio
Sometimes you want some live programming, even if it's just to check up on weather or the latest news. The PLCD3MR features an AM/FM tuner with the ability to store 18 FM and 12 AM stations for instant access. In a new locale? Run the "Auto Best Station Memory" feature to place the stations with the strongest signals in memory.
4 x 40 Watts Power
The PLCD3MR delivers 4 x 40 watts output, and also features a single preamp output for growing your system.
Auxiliary Input
Last but not least, a standard 3.5mm auxiliary input lets you connect your iPod or other MP3 player to enjoy through the PLCD3MR.

What's in the Box

Pyle PLCD3MR Receiver, Carrying Case for Detachable Front Panel, Trim Ring, Sleeve, Wiring Harness, Installation Hardware, Documentation

Customer Reviews

Most helpful customer reviews
16 of 16 people found the following review helpful.
5Better than expected
By J. Roberts
I was looking for a replacement unit for my 1996 Bayliner boat. The factory unit stopped working and needed to be upgraded anyway. I was going to buy the "mechless" version of this unit, but decided to spend the extra few dollars to have the CD player as well.
The radio has good reception using the built in antenna on the boat. No static or fading. Works as expected.

I used a couple of different SD cards to test it. I filled up a 2GB and a 1GB card, both formatted to FAT32. Popped them in and hit the shuffle button. No issues, both played just fine. One card I set up with directories and was able to skip from one directory to another.

CD Player worked fine, although I will probably never use it.

Sound was better than expected in a boat at normal volume. Although when volume was high, it did get a lot of distortion. That may possibly be the fault of the speakers as they are 14 years old and have been exposed to the elements. I will be installing new speakers soon and will update this review if it sounds any better.

*UPDATE*
Added new speakers. Sounds much better. The old speakers were shot. Volume on this unit is still not great, but in a boat it is more than enough.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful.
5All I need in a car stereo
By Ken R
The term "marine" was not explained well on site. It means white, permanent undetachable face plate. Other than that, it fits perfectly into a standard in dash mount for your car. I replaced another after market CD player and wire configuration was identical. So pushing the same wires back into the same tight spot was the only real challenge. No holes to cut.

The 160 watts are more than adequate power. But the ability to handle SD Flash chips and USB and CD is extremely handy.

This is the 2nd Pyle in dash unit I have owned. The other car died before the Pyle did.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful.
5great radio for the price
By A. Rodriguez
the radio is an excellent buy. it is hard to find a usb radio in the market worth its price, and this one was well made and sounds great
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PYLE PLCD6MRKT Waterproof Marine AM/FM/CD Player Receiver with 4 x 5.25-Inch Speakers and Splash-Proof Radio Cover (White)

PYLE PLCD6MRKT Waterproof Marine AM/FM/CD Player Receiver with 4 x 5.25-Inch Speakers and Splash-Proof Radio Cover (White)

PYLE PLCD6MRKT Waterproof Marine AM/FM/CD Player Receiver with 4 x 5.25-Inch Speakers and Splash-Proof Radio Cover (White)
From Pyle

List Price: $246.99
Price: $84.24 & eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25. Details

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Average customer review:
(4 customer reviews)

Product Description

Pyle’s Hydra series has the solution for your marine audio needs – this kit includes a head unit, four white 5.25” speakers, and a splashproof tinted cover for the head unit. The head unit is capable of tuning AM/FM, playing audio and MP3 CDs, and has an auxiliary input to plug in another device like an iPod or MP3 player. It’s rated at 4 x 50 watts, so each speaker has plenty of independent power. And it comes with everything you’ve come to expect from a modern head unit: 3-beam laser tracking, anti-skip mechanism, loudness settings, and a 24 station memory. The LCD screen is backlit and shows relevant track info. A wireless remote control means you can change tracks without having to get up. For security, the anti-theft faceplate is detachable. This kit will have your boat rocking!

Product Details

  • Amazon Sales Rank: #2279 in Car Audio or Theater
  • Color: White
  • Brand: Pyle
  • Model: PLCD6MRKT
  • Number of items: 1
  • Dimensions: 9.75" h x 11.25" w x 14.00" l, 12.00 pounds

Features

  • AM/FM Radio, CD-DA, CD-R/RW, MP3/WMA marine receiver with bundled speakers
  • Receiver features 50 Watts x 4 internal amplifier, MP3/WMA playback, auxiliary input
  • Includes two pairs of 5.25-inch marine speakers with plastic marine grilles
  • Splash-proof cover for receiver and remote control included
  • One-year manufacturer's warranty

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Product Description

Pyle's PLCD6MRKT is a great kit to get you going with marine audio in one box. Included are the PLCD6MRKT CD receiver with remote control, four white 5.25-inch marine speakers, and a splashproof tinted cover for the head unit. Get your boat rocking quickly and affordably.
Pyle PLCD6MRKT Receiver
Enjoy your favorite CDs, MP3s, or external devices through the auxiliary input. Click here for a larger image

PLCD6MRKT Receiver

Play Back Your CDs
Enjoy your favorite CDs, complete with random mode, track preview, and other standard CD player features. If your music collection's on a hard drive rather than a shelf, you can also burn your favorite MP3/WMA files to a CD-R, for hours of music form a single disc. The PLCD6MRKT will display ID3 tag information, such as artist/track info.
AM/FM Radio
Sometimes you want some live programming, even if it's just to check up on weather or the latest news. The PLCD6MRKT features an AM/FM tuner with the ability to store 18 FM and 12 AM stations for instant access. In a new locale? Run the "Auto Best Station Memory" feature to place the stations with the strongest signals in memory.
Pyle PLCD6MRKT Speakers
Four 5.25-inch Pyle marine speakers included, for a complete system in one box.
Pyle PLCD6MRKT Accessories
Includes remote control and splash-proof cover for receiver.
Auxiliary Input
If you enjoy most of you're music on an MP3 player or other portable device, a standard 3.5mm auxiliary input lets you connect and enjoy through the receiver.
Plenty of Power
The PLCD6MRKT delivers 4 x 50 watts maximum output, more than enough to get the included speakers moving.
Splash-Proof Cover
Let's not forget this is for the rough marine environment--install with the included splash-proof cover to keep the receiver safe from the elements.

Pyle 5.25-Inch Marine Speakers

Two pairs of Pyle two-way marine speakers are also included, for a complete audio setup.
The speakers are constructed with high-quality polypropylene cones and suspension cloth surrounds, and feature a white plastic grille for added protection in the marine environment.

What's in the Box

Pyle PLCD6MRKT Receiver, Four 5.25-Inch Marine Speakers, Splash-Proof Receiver Cover, Remote Control, Trim Ring, Sleeve, Wiring Harness, Installation Hardware, Documentation

Customer Reviews

Most helpful customer reviews
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful.
5Pyle Stereo Install into boat
By mvr
Installation was actually a breeze. Wiring up was also simple as everything to install, wire, and make ready to listen was included in this kit. Sound was really good and clear. Would definitely recommend this product to others, as it is an outstanding product. It truly blends in with the white console and the wireless remote works well when running on the water and you do not want to look down at the actually display. Outstanding product overall.
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful.
1Faulty Product
By J-Cole
After I installed the product on land, it worked for about 30min to an hour but the sound was definately weaker than it should have been. All the wiring was disconnected and re-connected, thinking it was loose wiring. This did not solve the problem. The receiver wasn't able to turn on. The wiring was tested with a volt-meter and power was confirmed on both sides of the receivers fuses (product has 2 fuses). It seems as though the receiver had internal damage. It is an extremem pain in the a.. to go through the entire installation and then realize the product is faulty. Somehow confirm the receiver works before tearing your boat apart!
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful.
5No Complaints
By Fran
This isn't the fanciest radio around, but does the job. It was easy to install and works just fine. The best part was the price - lower than any other site I hit.
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วันพุธที่ 15 มิถุนายน พ.ศ. 2554

Garmin GPSMAP 640 Waterproof Car/Marine GPS and Chartplotter

Garmin GPSMAP 640 Waterproof Car/Marine GPS and Chartplotter (With BlueChart g2 Marine Charts and City Navigator NT North America Maps)

Garmin GPSMAP 640 Waterproof Car/Marine GPS and Chartplotter (With BlueChart g2 Marine Charts and City Navigator NT North America Maps)
From Garmin

List Price: $918.99
Price: $791.54 & eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25. Details

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37 new or used available from $675.00
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Product Description

GARMIN GPSMAP-640 Car Marine GPS. Garmin International is pleased to announce the new GPSMAP 620 and GPSMAP 640. These two new Garmin products offer elements of the GPSMAP 5000 series marine chartplotters combined with elements of the popular nuvi series for use on the road all in one easy to use device. Portable and powerful, the GPSMAP 620 and GPSMAP 640 feature a high sensitivity GPS receiver and boast a large, super bright 5.2 in WVGA touchscreen display that reacts as users tap and drag through the intuitive user interface. Out of the box, the GPSMAP 640 comes complete with marine and automotive mounts. This true land and sea navigator features preloaded maps such as highly detailed BlueChart g2 marine cartography of the coastal United States /including Alaska, Hawaii and the Bahamas/ as well as highly detailed City Navigator NT road maps for North America.

Product Details

  • Amazon Sales Rank: #4470 in Consumer Electronics
  • Brand: Garmin
  • Model: GPSMAP-640
  • Number of items: 1
  • Dimensions: 5.90" h x 4.00" w x 1.90" l, 1.08 pounds

Features

  • Waterproof Land and Sea Navigator
  • 5.2 in Diagonal WVGA Touchscreen Display at 800x480 Pixels
  • Preloaded with BlueChart g2 Marine Cartography of the Coastal U.S./Including Alaska, Hawaii and the Bahamas
  • Supports GXM 40, XM WX Satellite Weather, XM Satellite Radio, XM NavTraffic
  • Turn by Turn Directions and Text to Speech

Customer Reviews

Most helpful customer reviews
47 of 53 people found the following review helpful.
1Technology in reverse...
By Nativescape
The 640 could/should have been so much better, had Garmin enabled the XM Weather capability in Automotive mode, in addition to the Marine mode, which does support XM Weather (WHY would they do such a stupid thing?!), and kept the Tracks/Tracks Management feature of the 276C/378/478 models, which are also geared toward Marine/Auto users. The unbelievable thing is that these missing features are all features that Garmin has implemented in older units - it is baffling why they would eliminate them in newer models, particularly at a time when this basic GPS functionality in the 640 is so widely available in smartphones. They also reduced the number of saved Routes. As the 640 is currently configured, I will stick to my trusty 478 for a long time, despite the fact that I would have liked to upgrade to a larger screen and updated GPS receiver technology found in the 640.
14 of 15 people found the following review helpful.
4Garmin 640
By Robert F. Hoffman
I purchased this GPS as a back up to use on my boats and on land when required. I had contacted Garmin to make sure that the inland rivers were a part of the data base. When I received the unit and started using it I found the rivers were not on the unit. I then checked and found an update on the software was available. After reading the instruction, easy to understand, I hooked the unit to my MAC, with the provided cable, and down loaded the updated systemware and the river charts.
The unit meets my expectations at this point and I feel with more use, marine and auto, it will exceed my expectations.
15 of 18 people found the following review helpful.
5Awesome GPS
By David Glover
So I bought this unit for one purpose, to use it on boats in my boat club. I currently own many of Garmin's products, from nuvis on the street to a GPSMAP 4208 on my own boat. This is a great little GPS. I have been using it in the car until the weather warms up and I can use it in the boat. I would not recommend using the included friction mount. RAM has an awesome windshield mount that works great. As far as functions and usability, I have no issues, everything is where it is on my Nuvi in auto mode and marine mode on my GPS MAP 640. I have a G2 Vision card that I use in my 4208 and I put it in the 640 and I get all the additional map features missing from the base map. For the reviewer who posted about the navigating function moving over land while in the water, that is because you need the G2 Vision card to use auto guidance. I would recommend this GPS to others who need a portable GPS.
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วันจันทร์ที่ 13 มิถุนายน พ.ศ. 2554

Garmin nüvi 255W 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator

Garmin nüvi 255W 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator

Garmin nüvi 255W 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator
From Garmin







Product Details

  • Size: One Size
  • Color: Silver
  • Brand: Garmin
  • Model: 010-00718-20
  • Platform: Windows
  • Format: CD
  • Original language: English
  • Number of items: 1
  • Dimensions: .80" h x 2.80" w x 4.80" l, 1.24 pounds
  • Native resolution: 480 x 272
  • Display size: 4.3

Features

  • 4.3 Inch Auto Navigator with Anti Theft Feature
  • Voice Prompted Turn by Turn Directions
  • With HotFix, It Calculates Your Position Faster to Get You There Quicker
  • Compatible with Optional Enhanced MSN Direct Content
  • JPEG Picture Viewer, World Travel Clock, Currency Converter, Calculator and More

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Product Description
Go wide and get peace of mind with nüvi 255W. This affordable, widescreen navigator leads the way with voice-prompted turn-by-turn directions that speak street names and optional MSN Direct® services to get you there on time and keep you informed. It's packed with millions of destinations and maps for North America or Europe. Like the rest of the sleek nüvi 2x5-series, this portable navigator is priced right and ultra-easy to use.

See More With nüvi 255W's widescreen display, you'll always get the big picture. View map detail, driving directions, photos and more in bright, brilliant color. Its sunlight-readable, 4.3" (10.9 cm) display is easy to read, from any direction.


With the nüvi 255W's widescreen display, you'll alwasys get the big picture
Navigate with Ease
nüvi 255W comes ready to go right out of the box with preloaded City Navigator® NT street maps, including a hefty points of interest (POIs) database with hotels, restaurants, fuel, ATMs and more. It even announces the name of exits and streets so you never have to take your eyes off the road.Simply touch the color screen to enter a destination, and nüvi takes you there
with turn-by-turn voice directions, 2-D or 3-D maps andsmooth map redraw rates as you navigate. Its digital elevation mapsshow you shaded contours at higher zoom levels, giving you a big picture of the surrounding terrain. In addition, nüvi 255Waccepts custom points of interest, such as school zones and safety cameras and lets you set proximity alerts to warn you of upcoming POIs. With HotFix® satellite prediction, nüvi calculates your position faster to get you there quicker.

Take It With You
Like the rest of the nüvi 2x5-series, nüvi 255W sports a sleek, slim design and fits comfortably in your pocket or purse. Its rechargeable lithium-ion battery makes it convenient for navigation by car or foot. With its "Where Am I?" emergency locator, you always know your location. Simply tap the screen to get your exact latitude and longitude coordinates, the nearest address and intersection, and the closest hospitals, police stations and fuel stations.

Go Beyond Navigation
Navigation is just the beginning. nüvi 255W includes many travel tools including JPEG picture viewer, world travel clock with time zones, currency converter, measurement converter, calculator and more. With photo navigation, you can download pictures from Garmin Connect™ Photos and navigate to them. The 255W is compatible with our free Garmin Garage™ where you can download animated vehicles that show your location on the map. It also comes with Garmin Lock™, an anti-theft feature. Enhance your travel experience with optional plug-in microSD™ cards such as Garmin Travel Guides for detailed data on attractions.

What's in the Box
nüvi 255W, preloaded City Navigator® NT North America (U.S. and Canada), vehicle suction cup mount, vehicle power cable, and quick start manual.

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All nüvis come with detailed NAVTEQ maps containing more than 6 million pre-loaded point of interest locations.

Customer Reviews

Most helpful customer reviews
2863 of 2878 people found the following review helpful.
5Garmin Nuvi 255w
By Schultzie
I actually could not decide between the Garmin Nuvi 255w or the 750 model, so I decided to buy them both for comparison. I mounted them both to my car windshield and gave them various addresses to find together. I found that both models took the same routes and announced upcoming turns and street names at practically the same time. One thing I noticed about the 255w was that it was updating my position on the road more often, I'd say about 3 times as often as the 750. This made for smoother graphics on the 255w of the vehicle moving along displayed roads, where the 750's display was more of a "jerky" movement. I also found that the display on the 255w was a bit brighter, clearer, and more vivid than on the 750 in both daylight and at night. Another feature I like on the 255w is the graphic turn indicator in the upper left corner, which the 750 lacks. This is a small arrow which shows upcoming turns and the distance to that turn. It also show things like a fork in the road, (ie: a Y intersection), and which fork you will be taking. The 750 just displays text on the top line for upcoming turns without the arrow. It's just a little extra feature on the 255w which I happened to really like. The 255 also automatically adjusts the font size of displayed text so that even lengthy text will fit.
Another feature on the 255w is a display of the posted speed limit on the road which you are currently on right above your current displayed speed. I found myself not even looking at my car speedometer as I could easily see my current speed and the speed limit of my route at a glance. The 750 doesn't have this feature. I also like how they moved the zoom in (+) and zoom out (-) buttons on the 255w to the same side of the screen which makes it a bit easier. On the 750 the zoom buttons are on opposite sides of the screen.
Now there are some features on the 750 that the 255w does not have. The 750 can broadcast it's sound over your FM radio with the supplied cigarette lighter cable, and it has a headphone jack, which I found to be nice features. The 750 also has an MP3 player and an Audio-book player, which the 255w does not. Another really nice feature of the 750 is the car locater. This is a great feature if you are parking in a really big lot, such as at an amusement park or a fair. The 750 marks your location when you remove it from the car, then you take it with you and it remembers where you parked and takes you right back to your car. The 255w doesn't have the car locater.
I also thought the the voice prompts of the 750 where more pleasant sounding than the 255w's. The 750 sounds more like a real female voice, where the 255w sounds more robotic.
Another thing to consider was that I paid $50 less for the 750 and it came with the FM transmitter cable and a USB cord to connect it to your computer for updates and downloads.
My final decision was to keep the 255w and return the 750 because I really liked the graphic turn indicator and the posted speed limit and current speed indicators. I didn't find a need for the 750's MP3 player and Audio book player, but that is up to personal preference. Since the USB cable was not included with the 255w, I purchased it on this site for $10. I also intend to purchase the MSN direct cable when it is available in August 2008.
485 of 493 people found the following review helpful.
5Best In Its Class - Great For Traveling
By EmbeddedFlyer
If you spend much time driving in unfamiliar territory, especially if you rent cars in big cities, a good portable GPS makes an amazing difference. And the Garmin 255W is the best one I could find in the $250 - $350 range.

First this thing just plain works. I haven't had any issues with mine. It was easy to set up and figure out right out of the box, and it's easy to use. It never has had trouble getting sufficient signal unlike earlier and cheaper models.

I chose the 255W for several reasons: It uses some of the newest and best maps available. It has one of the more usable touch screens for entering destinations. It's fast to acquire satellites. And Garmin almost always comes out on top in reviews--especially in routing.

Ultimately, you buy a car GPS to get you from Point A to Point B as easily and efficiently as possible. And that's what the 255W does best. If you've ever had a "Brand X" GPS take you on some strange route that adds 20 minutes to your trip, has you turn the wrong way down a one way road, tell you to turn AFTER you've passed the street, frequently loses the satellite signal, or has old maps missing streets, you know how important this stuff is.

The 255W has a really clear display that's easy to see in any light. It's small enough to use on foot. The windshield mount works great and it's easy to toss in the glovebox when you park. It even tells you the speed limit on most roads. The "points of interest" feature works very well to find places to eat by type of cuisine, gas stations, etc.

The difference between the 255W and 205W is the 255 speaks street names and includes Alaska and Canada. The 205 and 205W will tell you to "turn right in 500 feet" which isn't as helpful or obvious as "turn right on Ivy Street in 500 feet". The "W" models are widescreen which makes entering destinations easier due to having a bigger "keyboard" and also lets you see more map area while driving.

All in all this isn't the cheapest GPS in its class but it's one of the best. My only gripe is you need an expensive add-on to get live traffic data--something that's included with the Magellan Roadmate 1430 which is close to the same price. But the Garmin 255W is a better GPS in every other way.
237 of 240 people found the following review helpful.
5LOVE the Garmin Nuvi 255W
By L. Smith
I received this GPS system about a week ago, and I haven't found one thing to complain about yet. The features are great, and all entirely user friendly. No need to read the manual, just plug it in and go! The Garmin Nuvi 255W connects to satellites extremely fast--So when I get in my car and turn it on, we're pretty much ready to go immediately. The new display posts speed limit signs of major roads flush left on the screen, which is a new feature that is also really helpful, if you're driving in an unfamiliar area. The widescreen display makes it possible to view the names of roads that you are passing on the screen--which makes it much easier to differentiate between which road to turn on when there are two streets on your right (not clearly labeled) that are only one house apart...which has happened to me twice... Also, the fact that the Garmin Nuvi 255W speaks street names is also helpful in times like these. In addition, another feature I find to be immensely helpful is how fast the Nuvi 255W recalculates your position if you do miss a turn. I love the detour feature, it saved me a ton of time when I heard there was an accident on the highway and took back roads that I would have never known existed! I would recommend the Garmin Nuvi 255W to anyone looking for a fast, reliable, and easy to use GPS system.
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Garmin nüvi 1450LMT 5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator with Lifetime Map & Traffic Updates

Garmin nüvi 1450LMT 5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator with Lifetime Map & Traffic Updates

Garmin nüvi 1450LMT 5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator with Lifetime Map & Traffic Updates
From Garmin






Product Description

nüvi 1450LMT features FREE lifetime map and traffic updates.

Product Details

  • Amazon Sales Rank: #13 in Consumer Electronics
  • Color: Silver
  • Brand: Garmin
  • Model: 1450LMT with Lifetime Maps & Traffic
  • Format: CD
  • Number of items: 1
  • Dimensions: 2.60" h x 5.30" w x 5.30" l, 1.00 pounds
  • Display size: 5

Features

  • Sunlight-readable, 5-inch backlit TFT color touchscreen display with 480 x 272 WQVGA pixel resolution
  • Preloaded with City Navigator NT data for the lower 48 states, Hawaii and Puerto Rico, with nearly six million points of interest
  • Free lifetime map and traffic updates for the most up-to-date maps, POIs, and navigation info, along with constantly updated traffic information
  • Advanced navigation features including voice-prompted turn-by-turn directions, lane assist with junction view, fuel-saving ecoRoute
  • Includes travel tools such as JPEG picture viewer, world travel clock, currency/measurement converters, calculator and more
  • 480 x 272 pixels WQVGA color TFT with white backlight
  • 5 inch easy-to-use enhanced touchscreen interface
  • Comes with lifetime traffic and mapping updates
  • Multiple Point Routing; Lane Assist; Junction View; EcoRoute fuel efficient routing
  • Preloaded with City Navigator NT for North America

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Product Description

See the big, wide world with the large screen nüvi 1450LMT. It offers free Lifetime Maps and Traffic, multiple-point routing, lane assist with junction view to guide you through busy highway interchanges, pedestrian routing options and ecoRoute to find the most fuel-efficient route.
See the big, wide world with the large screen nüvi 1450LMT.
Traffic information is updated constantly, and map updates are available up to 4 times a year, with no subscription, fees, or expiration dates.
EcoRoute calculates the most fuel-efficient route, tracks fuel usage and more.
Simply tap the screen for your exact coordinates, the nearest address/intersection, and the closest fuel and emergency services.

Extra-Wide, Feature-Rich GPS Navigator Lifetime Maps and Traffic


Includes Free Lifetime Map Updates
With free Lifetime Map and Traffic updates, you always have the most up-to-date maps, points of interest and navigation information available at your fingertips. Traffic information is updated constantly, and map updates are available for download up to 4 times a year. Both features are ready to go, right out of the box, with no subscription or update fees and no expiration dates.
See Even More
It's easy to see where you're going on nüvi 1450LMT's 5-inch touchscreen display. View map detail, driving directions, photos and more in bright, brilliant color. With its big, bold display, you won't miss a thing.
Navigate City Transit
With its enhanced pedestrian navigation capabilities, nüvi 1450LMT is the perfect travel companion for getting around town. Download optional cityXplorer content to help you navigate city public transit. Know where to walk, where to catch the bus, subway, tram or other transportation and how long it will take to get there. cityXplorer maps are available for select cities throughout North America and Europe. And with prices as low as $9.99, you'll have money left over to spend in the big city.
Know the Lane Before It's Too Late
No more guessing which lane you need to be in to make an upcoming turn. Lane assist with junction view guides you to the correct lane for an approaching turn or exit, making unfamiliar intersections and exits easy to navigate. It realistically displays road signs and junctions on your route along with arrows that indicate the proper lane for navigation.
Plan Ahead
nüvi 1450LMT includes advanced navigation features to take the worry out of traveling. With route planning you can save 10 routes, specify via points and preview simulated turns on the 1450LMT's large screen. In addition, nüvi 1450LMT automatically sorts multiple destinations to provide an efficient route for errands, deliveries or sales calls. A trip log provides an electronic bread crumb trail of up to 10,000 points, so you can see where you've been on the map.
Get Turn-by-Turn Directions
nüvi 1450LMT's intuitive interface greets you with two simple questions: "Where To?" and "View Map." Touch the color screen to easily look up addresses and services and get voice-prompted, turn-by-turn directions that speak street names to your destination. It comes preloaded with detailed City Navigator NT street maps, nearly 6 million points of interest (POIs), 2-D or 3-D maps and the speed limit for most major roads in the U.S. and Europe. Its digital elevation maps show you shaded contours at higher zoom levels, giving you a big picture of the surrounding terrain. With the 1450LMT's enhanced user interface, you can slide your finger to conveniently scroll between screens. You can also upload custom POIs. And with HotFix satellite prediction, nüvi calculates your position faster to get you there quicker.
Go Beyond Navigation
Navigation is just the beginning. nüvi 1450LMT saves you gas and money with ecoRoute--a green feature that calculates the most fuel-efficient route, tracks fuel usage and more. The 1450LMT includes many travel tools including JPEG picture viewer, world travel clock with time zones, currency converter, measurement converter, calculator and more. With photo navigation, you can download pictures from Garmin Connect Photos and navigate to them. With its "Where Am I?" emergency locator, you always know your location. Simply tap the screen to get your exact latitude and longitude coordinates, the nearest address and intersection, and the closest hospitals, police stations and fuel stations. The 1450LMT features Garmin Lock, an anti-theft feature, and is compatible with our free Garmin Garage where you can download custom voices and vehicles. Enhance your travel experience with optional plug-in microSD cards.

What's in the Box

nüvi 1450; Preloaded City Navigator NT North America (U.S, Canada and Mexico); Lifetime Maps and Traffic; FM Traffic Receiver With Vehicle Power Cable; Vehicle Suction Cup Mount; USB cable; Dashboard Disc; Quick Start Manual

Customer Reviews

Most helpful customer reviews
328 of 332 people found the following review helpful.
4Great Screen - Great Fratures - Some Quirks
By C. James
Having been a Garmin owner for about 5 years I had no doubt what brand I was going to buy, my old Garmin served me well but it was time for a new one and the wide screen was a key feature I wanted in my new one.

The screen is impressive, while going from 4.3" to 5" does not sound like much it is really amazing how much more map and information that fits well on the screen. The screen itself is anti-glare that works, and very bright if you want it, I have the brightness at 60% and that is fine even in bright sunlight. The images are very crisp and clear, street names and such are auto-sized to not obstruct the map but big enough to read easily. The volume when it is reading out direction is also outstanding, so loud I have it also on 60%. So a solid 5 Stars on the screen and voice volume, as well as the pronunciation of the street names!

Quirk: When I first got it I was in my office and opened it, plugged it in to just power and fired it up, it kept asking for me to agree to the license terms and no matter how I answered it rebooted itself, did this like 4 times and then was ok. This would happen each time I turned it on. Not a big issue really, as soon as it "sees" the sats it stops doing it and is fine. Little off for the scare factor, it has never done it again.

The update process is very easy but long, likely very long on a slower PC and/or slow internet connection, the map data is huge. That said it is the nature of the beast and Garmin makes it as painless as possible, the registration and update process was very slick.

Once all updated and ready to go it is time to go through the options, you don't have to, out of the box it picks everything, but I think most will find it worth it, there are a lot of options on how you want it to find routes, deal with traffic (comes with lifetime traffic info), how you want the maps to look in many aspects, 2D, 3D, Track top to your direction or top to always north, and all kinds of additional information that can optionally be on the map screen. Out of the box Garmin has every bell and whistle turned on which I guess I understand but this is why I say it is worth getting it where you like. From the factory you will only see 4.3" of map on route as it has 4 tabs of optional information along the right side. I wanted 5" of map so I disabled the side tabs in settings, very nice option, you can also pick what tab is showing what information from a good selection of options.

Quirk: If you are using the traffic information and have the traffic avoidance enabled you can get some really odd routes, since I was just trying mine out around town and to work and back I knew it was telling me wrong turns, a little time in the manual and I found out why, it was automatically altering the route around traffic alerts, while this may sound like a good thing and would be if it told you it was doing that, in my case it was not, no other route is going to help and I did not know what in the heck it was doing :) I found you can have the best of both worlds, keep trafic information turned on but disable traffic in the avoidances setting tab. Then it warns you of traffic on your route, lets you see where, and gives you a detour option at that point you can take or ignore. It would be better during the route calc process if it said it had added detours, and when it does it on the fly it should also, minor quirk once you know. This is a 3 star feature in the auto mode. 5 star would be to tell you and offer y/n detour options for each point.

Junction View to me was one of the most impressive features, I go through one very complex set of interchanges for 3 freeways with express lanes to bybass interchanges and local lane to pick up any direction to or from any free way, many a folks have left on the wrong path... When I was aproaching it the garmin flipped to junction view and wow, it had a clearly marked path through the maze, and nailed every lane on the money, and the optimum lane for the follwing turn if there was more than one lane leading into it. Very nice! Another 5 star feature, this would have made my first time through that a lost safer than the old garmin with just a yellow line through it.

The routes it comes up with are 4.5 star, it hits most very very well but will toss a few more odd ones out than my old Garmin did, they all do some, I think this could do better, the good news is these are not horrible routes, just not the better or best always.

The next 4 star item is the power cord/FM Traffic radio, it is like having jumper cables going up your dash, why it is not in the unit is beyond me, I am stumped so far as to how to route the cables a lot more cleaner than this and have traffic info.

Another option is to skip the traffic radio and run on battery, with the right settings you can get 3 hours, but with my settings I can get just over 2 hours on battery before the warning. The final power option is just power, that is an optional cord you have to buy that is a lot less bulky than the powered traffic cord. So battery life and traffic radio/power cord is 3 star.

Bluetooth phone paring was very easy and works great, the noise cancelling is pretty good also on its mic, so your caller can hear you and not road noise. 5 Star

Another nice feature is the speed limit that shows up in a little speed limit sign icon by your actual speed, if you are going over the limit for the road, the actual speed turns red in the display. (I will not say how I know but it is a relaible source!) 5 Star, speed limit signs on a lot of our local town roads is a problem.

I was also impressed that I could pick maximum map detail and it keeps up even in the city, during fast turns in very high street density it will occaisionally repaint the screen instead of smooth scrolling with your motion but it does it so fast, unlike my prior Garmin, they it is not distracting or leave you hanging with a partial map. This is 5 star all the way.

Overall I have to say I am very happy with the Garmin 1490LMT, I could not give it a full 5 for the things it fell just a little short on to me, but if I was to make the decision on a model again with what I know, I would buy it again, I think it would be hard to beat.Garmin nüvi 1490LMT 5-Inch Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator with Lifetime Map Updates and Traffic



























407 of 417 people found the following review helpful.
4Garmin's nuvi 1450LMT is Outstanding
By J.B.
Researching GPS devices was and is worse than buying a car with all the different product offerings and features plus none of the model numbering seems to make sense which was even more frustrating. You can't tell a low end unit from a high end unit. Garmin is no different either.

Through all of that I am very pleased that I settled on the Garmin 1450. IMO Garmin has made a wonderful device. The UI is very intuitive and very easy to operate even with my big hands. The touch screen is very accurate and responsive. From power up to satelite acquisiiton takes seconds. The turn by turn instructions are very clear but a bit too chatty. We have found the street name pronunciations fairly entertaining. The points of interest have been pretty accurate as has the gas station mapping and the hospitals and such. The bread and butter of a GPS is really whether it can get you where you need to go especially if you as the operator have no idea. I have travelled outside my area of familiarity a few times now and this GPS receiver has been flawless. The screen size is very nice and easy to read while driving.

This unit I purchased has liftime maps and traffic. So the first thing I did was register the unit and update the maps. The web site is pretty easy to navigate on. The map update was simple but just expect it to take awhile. The traffic portion seems to work however to date it has not offered any alternate routes so I can't judge its effectiveness. Nor have I tried the blutooth functionality.

This unit comes with everything you need so unless you want extra power cords or something there is no need for anything extra. The window suction cup works well. The unit fell once but I found I did not seat the suction cup very well. They do have a weighted mount that sits on the dashboard which would be better if you have a co-pilot and you need to look for alternate addresses or something. I found putting the unit in the middle of the window creates an annoyingly large blind spot. So I now put it to the left of the steering wheel.

306 of 315 people found the following review helpful.
1Loved it - Loved it - then DEAD in 5 hours (update 07-08-10)
By R. Jackson
I received the 1490T on Tuesday evening and downloaded all the updates and new maps. I paired it with my Bluetooth phone and left it to charge overnight. On Wednesday we left Central Florida for the Panhandle and the 1490T worked flawlessly - this GPS was really terrific and we played with most every function. I turned it off and put it in the center console to keep it safe and left it overnight. Got it out and plugged it in the next morning and the screen flashed white then the Garmin name appeared - that is where it sits today. YES, I tried resetting the unit, turned it off and on and with and without the power adapter plugged in. Nothing works - it comes on and flashes a white screen and then the word "garmin" on the screen and it sits there. We made the trip back home without this amazing GPS and were just totally dissappointed. It was so nuch fun using it going up..
This was my 2nd Garmin in 1 week to go bad. I purchased a 265WT last week but the bluetooth would shut the gps down when it engaged. I obtained a RMA from Amazon as I decided to just go ahead and jump up to the latest feature rich unit (the 1490T). I previouslly owned a Magellan Crossover for the past 4 years and it is still running great but I wanted to upgrade and add the bluetooth. It appears that even though Garmin is gaining market share, they have sacrificed their quality to hold profits. I am going to try again with another 1490T as we did really love it but we are concerned over the Garmin GPS quality.
UPDATE - 06-02-2010
I received an email from Garmin support who offered the following (Thank you for contacting Garmin International, I am sorry to hear that this has happened. Your GPS will require warranty service. Please return your device to the address below ---- Once we receive your GPS Unit and check it into the system, you will receive it back in approximately 10 - 14 days. For most units, the device will be exchanged for a newly overhauled device)

YOU HAVE GOT TO BE KIDDING ME!!!! Ship, at my cost to Garmin, wait 10-14 days and get an "overhauled" unit back. After only 5 hours of use on a brand new unit??????????? I'm not a happy camper with Garmin!

NOW - Amazon on the other hand emailed me a return shipping label to send my dead gps back to them and they sent me a brand new NUVI 1490T (overnight) at the same time. AS I am writing this I am already updating my new unit. Amazon is GREAT - Garmin's customer service policy sucks.. (and this was over the Memorial day weekend - WOW)

June 23, 2010 - followup
I've been using the 1490T on a regular basis now and it is working just great. Everything is working including the traffic information updates. I have seen the occasional advertising from the fm traffic receiver but the messages are totally out of the way and cause no problems at all. this is a really terrific GPs and we continue to love it. I downloaded additional POI including the speed and red light cameras. Very nice feature and lets you know in plenty of time to be careful.
Although I love this unit I still harbor negative feelings toward Garmin and their customer service policy.

UPDATE 07-08-10
I received an email from Garmin telling me that I had to download a 'MANDATORY" free update. This update is to fix the previous problem I had on the first unit I had received. I followed the instructions, the download went fine and the new version was updated to 4.40. I disconnected the unit from the computer and the 1490T will no longer run. It is dead as a door nail. I have tried everything but it will not respond at all..

I am again returning this Garmin 1490T to Amazon but for a full refund this time. This Garmin 1490T and Garmin support is the worst there is.
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Here is what Garmin says - Please allow 10-14 days for the repair and return of your device.

We know our customers rely upon their Garmin GPS device(s), especially during the summer travel season, and we regret any inconvenience this situation may have caused. We are committed to developing products that are known for their quality and reliability and will continue to work diligently to earn the trust of our customers..
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Garmin has pissed on this customer one two many times.
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Garmin nüvi 1350LMT 4.3-Inch Portable GPS Navigator with Lifetime Map & Traffic Updates

Garmin nüvi 1350LMT 4.3-Inch Portable GPS Navigator with Lifetime Map & Traffic Updates

Garmin nüvi 1350LMT 4.3-Inch Portable GPS Navigator with Lifetime Map & Traffic Updates
From Garmin






Product Description

nüvi 1350LMT features FREE lifetime map and traffic updates.

Product Details

  • Amazon Sales Rank: #12 in Consumer Electronics
  • Color: Silver
  • Brand: Garmin
  • Model: 1350LMT with Lifetime Maps & Traffic
  • Number of items: 1
  • Dimensions: 2.60" h x 5.30" w x 5.30" l, 1.00 pounds
  • Display size: 4.3

Features

  • Sunlight-readable, 4.3-inch backlit TFT color touchscreen display with 480 x 272 WQVGA pixel resolution
  • Preloaded with City Navigator NT data for the lower 48 states, Hawaii and Puerto Rico, with nearly six million points of interest
  • Free lifetime map and traffic updates for the most up-to-date maps, POIs, and navigation info, along with constantly updated traffic information
  • Advanced navigation features including voice-prompted turn-by-turn directions, lane assist, fuel-saving ecoRoute
  • Includes travel tools such as JPEG picture viewer, world travel clock, currency/measurement converters, calculator and more
  • 4.3 in. easy-to-use enhanced touchscreen interface
  • 480 x 272 pixels WQVGA color TFT with white backlight
  • Comes with lifetime traffic and mapping updates
  • Lane assist; EcoRoute fuel efficient routing
  • Preloaded with City Navigator NT for North America

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Product Description

The widescreen nüvi 1350LMT adds free Lifetime Maps and Traffic to the nüvi 1350. In addition, this thin GPS announces streets by name, guides you to the proper lane for navigation, offers pedestrian navigation options and calculates a more fuel-efficient route with ecoRoute.
Add free lifetime maps and traffic to the feature-packed nüvi 1350.
Traffic information is updated constantly, and map updates are available up to 4 times a year, with no subscription, fees, or expiration dates.
Travel tools include JPEG picture viewer, world travel clock with time zones, currency converter, measurement converter, calculator and more.
Simply tap the screen for your exact coordinates, the nearest address/intersection, and the closest fuel and emergency services.

Affordable, Widescreen GPS Navigator With Lifetime Maps and Traffic


Includes Free Lifetime Map and Traffic Updates
With free Lifetime Map and Traffic updates, you always have the most up-to-date maps, points of interest and navigation information available at your fingertips. Traffic information is updated constantly, and map updates are available for download up to 4 times a year. Both features are ready to go, right out of the box, with no subscription or update fees and no expiration dates.
Navigate City Transit
With its enhanced pedestrian navigation capabilities, nüvi 1350LMT is the perfect travel companion for getting around town. Download optional cityXplorer content to help you navigate city public transit. Know where to walk, where to catch the bus, subway, tram or other transportation and how long it will take to get there. cityXplorer maps are available for select cities throughout North America and Europe. And with prices as low as $9.99, you'll have money left over to spend in the big city.
Take It With You
Twenty-five percent slimmer than other nüvis, you can take the 1350LMT anywhere. It easily fits in your pocket or purse, and its rechargeable lithium-ion battery makes it convenient for navigation by car or foot.
Know the Lane Before It's Too Late
No more guessing which lane you need to be in to make an upcoming turn. Lane assist guides you to the correct lane for an approaching turn or exit, making unfamiliar intersections and exits easy to navigate.
See More
With nüvi 1350LMT's widescreen display, you'll always get the big picture. View map detail, driving directions, photos and more in bright, brilliant color. Its sunlight-readable, 4.3-inch display is easy to read--from any direction.
Get Turn-by-Turn Directions
nüvi 1350LMT's intuitive interface greets you with two simple questions: "Where To?" and "View Map." Touch the color screen to easily look up addresses and services and get voice-prompted, turn-by-turn directions that speak street names to your destination. It comes preloaded with detailed City Navigator NT street maps, nearly 6 million points of interest (POIs), 2-D or 3-D maps and the speed limit for most major roads in the U.S. and Europe. Its digital elevation maps show you shaded contours at higher zoom levels, giving you a big picture of the surrounding terrain. With the 1350LMT's enhanced user interface, you can slide your finger to conveniently scroll between screens. You can also upload custom points of interest (POIs). And with HotFix satellite prediction, nüvi calculates your position faster to get you there quicker.
Go Beyond Navigation
Navigation is just the beginning. nüvi 1350LMT saves you gas and money with ecoRoute--a green feature that calculates the most fuel-efficient route, tracks fuel usage and more. The 1350LMT includes many travel tools including JPEG picture viewer, world travel clock with time zones, currency converter, measurement converter, calculator and more. With photo navigation, you can download pictures from Garmin Connect Photos and navigate to them. With its "Where Am I?" emergency locator, you always know your location. Simply tap the screen to get your exact latitude and longitude coordinates, the nearest address and intersection, and the closest hospitals, police stations and fuel stations. The 1350LMT features Garmin Lock, an anti-theft feature, and is compatible with our free Garmin Garage where you can download custom custom voices and vehicles. Enhance your travel experience with optional plug-in microSD cards.

What's in the Box

nüvi 1350; Preloaded City Navigator NT North America (U.S and Canada); Lifetime Maps and Traffic; FM Traffic Receiver With Vehicle Power Cable; Vehicle Suction Cup Mount; USB Cable; Dashboard Disc; Quick Start Manual

Customer Reviews

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898 of 911 people found the following review helpful.
4Very good but . . . .
By mitch53
I have this unit for 10 days now and overall I am very happy with it. For its mainstream feature, navigation, it is excellent. I had a Garmin 350 before this which I loved but it was stolen from my car. I had a Magellan after that which was crap. The price on this unit was great ($247 - Amazon).

I chose it over the 1390T because I opted to not get bluetooth. It is the only difference between the units. I felt the bluetooth quality would be poor based on other reviews of bluetooth in general on GPS units. The main reason was in the way most people use bluetooth. In a typical day I am in and out of my car often. I always need my bluetooth immediately in case I get a call. I don't always need my GPS. And since my previous unit was stolen, and theft of these units is a big problem everywhere, I keep the unit hidden or sometimes remove it from the car. So if you are like me but you get this unit for bluetooth, you will need to stop and mount your gps everytime you get in the car whether you need it or not, just to have blue tooth capability. If you forget and the cell phone rings, you have no bluetooth. So I purchased a separate bluetooth speaker phone from Jabra (very good unit# which is always attached to my visor, pretty good quality, and always there when I need it. I saved about $75 by opting for the 1350T over the 1390T.

A few minor disappointments. The Lane Assist feature works great but is not available everywhere. I used it around NYC and it was helpful. I drove through Pennsylvania and upstate NY and it was not available. Marketing material hypes this feature but they neglect to tell you this one point. But when it is available, it is a great feature. That brings me to traffic. Same story here. I was driving through PA and hit a 1 hour traffic jam. No warnings from the traffic feature because it was not available in that area. When I got to the Scranton, PA area the traffic alerts started working. It alerted me of a major traffic jam ahead and it even rerouted my trip automatically. The reroute would have been a significant addition in miles but would be worth it to avoid the traffic, right? I decided to ignore the re-route just to test the unit to see if the alert was accurate and I was willing to endure the traffic. As I drove my original route, no traffic anywhere. So had I listened to the traffic alert, I would have driven 50 miles out of my way for nothing. Bottom line is, don't let the traffic feature be a deal breaker for the unit you choose. But then again, I got the 1350T for about the same price as the 1350 #same unit without traffic). Updating the map was more difficult than it should have been. I consider myself a very technical person with computers and gadgets but the map update did not go smoothly and took me several tries. I could see where many people will have difficulty with this if they attempt to update the map.

586 of 595 people found the following review helpful.
2charging issues
By mark goresky
I've used this GPS for several weeks now and when it is fully charged it is absolutely great. The voice is loud and clear, the maps are accurate and detailed. It acquires satellites quickly, even in less than optimal circumstances with trees overhead or tall buildings nearby. It is easy to program and the onscreen menus are convenient. It is thin and reasonably light and portable and the screen is big. But it has one major problem: the cigarette-lighter charging system does not supply enough current to charge the GPS while it is turned on. It is unbelievable that Garmin would allow their unit to be sold under these conditions.

When I received the unit I completely charged the battery (by connecting it to my computer using a USB cable which Garmin does not supply, but I happened to have one anyway). Then I used it in my car, always plugged into the cigarette lighter. It turns on automatically whenever you start the car, and it turns off automatically when the ignition switch is turned off. However, over this two week period the battery slowly discharged (without my knowledge) until it reached a point where the unit would no longer turn on, even when plugged in to the car charger. Assuming the unit was defective, I called Garmin and (after 20 minutes on hold) learned that the car charger is not up to the task, and that the GPS will slowly lose its charge when it is turned on, even if you have it connected to the cigarette lighter adapter. I believe this means that if you have a long drive, perhaps 8 hours or more, then the unit may not even remain operational throughout the full trip. Other people have made similar complaints about some of the other Garmin GPS units.

The tech support people explained how to recover from the low battery situation: you do a "soft reset" which simply involves holding down the on/off button for 10 seconds. Then the unit will turn on, but the battery will need recharging. I was told to do this by connecting it to my computer using a USB cable, which Garmin does not supply with the GPS (fortunately I already had one), but I assume you could do the same by connecting it to the car charger and making certain that the unit is turned off while it is charging.

What a shame that Garmin has produced a superior product with a fatal defect. I will keep mine for now, but I'm going to investigate other charging solutions. Perhaps after reading this review, the wizards at Garmin will redesign the charging system for this GPS.

Update (Aug 1/09): I discovered the reason for these charging issues: In the User's Manual, under "Troubleshooting", Garmin states that the Nuvi will not charge if it is in direct sunlight or if the temperature is more than 113 degrees F (45 deg C). Since I had my unit attached to the windshield, and since I only drive during midday, it is always in sunlight. This charging rule applies to many other models as well; for any given model you can download the manual from Garmin, turn to the Troubleshooting section, and see whether or not they describe a similar charging rule. (The rule is meant to avoid overheating the battery: lithium batteries can occasionally catch fire if they are severely overcharged or overheated.) I think this explains why some people have encountered charging problems and others have not: it depends on whether or not the unit is always in direct sunlight while you are driving. Some people use the friction mount and their Garmin sits on the console. Others drive later in the day or at night.
316 of 318 people found the following review helpful.
4Mostly Impressive - But Some Quibbles
By R. Anderson
Overall, I am very satisfied with the Garmin nuvi 1350 but I do have a couple of minor complaints.

First of all, I do recommend that owners/potential buyers visit the Garmin web site to read through all of the product information and to review the FAQs. Some folks have made an issue of Garmin not including the USB cable with the device but this did not matter to me. The required cable is a standard type "A" to mini "B" USB cable. Many other devices use this same cable and I already own a couple of them. (I also heard that if you contact Garmin customer service, they may send you a cable at no charge.) Other reasons to visit the Garmin site: to register the product, to download the full PDF manual and to install the "my Garmin Agent Plugin" for web updates.

Next, my quibbles:
When the 1350 is plugged into a charging device (PC or vehicle), there is no way to determine when the unit is fully charged. This is very inconvenient. To view the charge level, you have to unplug the device and turn it on. Only then can you see the battery level. According to the Garmin FAQs, charge time is about 4 hours using the vehicle cable and 8 hours using the PC cable.
One of the features of the 1350 is the speed limit display. However, I find this to be of limited value. The speed display is frequently 5 to 10 mph too high compared with the actual posted speeds on the roads being traveled. As a result, this throws off the estimated destination arrival time.

Finally, why I am impressed:
When driving with the 1350, I never had any doubt where I was at any given time and I never had any doubt what my next maneuver would be (and isn't this the bottom line of any GPS?). The voice commands have plenty of volume, are easy to understand and they also give you adequate lead time for upcoming turns. The commands will also repeat but the voice is not annoying. Several times, I deliberately missed a turn to test how the 1350 would respond. It quickly calculated a revised route based on my current location.
I also found the screen to be clear and easy to see while driving (in bright sun, shade and at night).
The full manual states that a PDA type stylus can be used for the touch screen. I found this to be convenient (I'm actually using a stylus from a Nintendo DS.) While you can certainly use your finger on the screen, this will leave fingerprints and smudges on the screen.

Other notes:
I have the 1350 sitting on my dash with the Garmin "Portable Friction Mount" - highly recommended.
My 1350 came with a free case - the Caselogic MGPS-2. This case adequately protects the 1350 when it's not being used.

Overall, this has been a great purchase for my business travels and I would rate the unit as four and a half stars.
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Lowrance Mark-5x 5-Inch Waterproof Fishfinder

Lowrance Mark-5x 5-Inch Waterproof Fishfinder

Lowrance Mark-5x 5-Inch Waterproof Fishfinder
From Lowrance

Price: $159.00 & eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25. Details

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27 new or used available from $158.69
Average customer review:
(1 customer reviews)

Product Description

Mark-5x Pro Fishfinder with 5" Mono Screen, and a 200kHz transom mount transducer

Product Details

  • Amazon Sales Rank: #5688 in Consumer Electronics
  • Size: One Size
  • Brand: Lowrance
  • Model: 000-00100-001
  • Number of items: 1
  • Dimensions: 5.00" h x 9.00" w x 10.00" l,

Features

  • 480 x 480 Pixels High-Detail Display, 16-Level Gray Scale Definition.
  • Crisp, Bright White LED Screen and Keypad Backlight.

Customer Reviews

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5 of 14 people found the following review helpful.
4lowrance Mark 5X
By retirednavydoc
Was sent as advertised- still learning to use it- doesn't tell me what type of fish and wat bait to use, but works as stated as delivered as they said. Good job.
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PYLE PLCD3MR AM/FM-MPX In-Dash Marine CD/MP3 Player/USB and SD Card Function

PYLE PLCD3MR AM/FM-MPX In-Dash Marine CD/MP3 Player/USB and SD Card Function

PYLE PLCD3MR AM/FM-MPX In-Dash Marine CD/MP3 Player/USB and SD Card Function
From Pyle

List Price: $197.99
Price: $71.44 & eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25. Details

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31 new or used available from $63.99
Average customer review:
(8 customer reviews)

Product Description

In-Dash Marine CD/MP3 Player PLL Synthesizer Stereo Radio AM/FM MPX Electronic Tuning Receiver Program CD Tracks Full Function Wireless Remote Control Digital Compact Disc Player Bit D/A Converter 3-Beam Laser Tracking 8x Oversampling Anti-Skip Mechanism Auto Power Loading Auxiliary Input Function USB & SD Card Function Minute, Second Track Display 30 Station Memory (18FM/12AM) Full Function LCD Display Auto Best Station Memory Loudness Mute Button Full Illumination 4 x 25 Watts Maximum Total Output Chassis Dimensions: 7-InchW x 7-InchD x 1.96-InchH

Product Details

  • Amazon Sales Rank: #1468 in Car Audio or Theater
  • Color: White
  • Brand: Pyle
  • Model: PLCD3MR
  • Dimensions: 11.14" h x 9.06" w x 3.86" l, 3.90 pounds

Features

  • AM/FM Radio, CD-DA, CD-R/RW, MP3/WMA, USB, SD/MMC marine receiver
  • 40 Watts x 4 internal amplifier with single preamp output for system expansion
  • Attractive multi-color LCD display with "dancing spectrum" visual
  • Features USB port and SD/MMC slot for MP3/WMA playback; 3.5mm auxiliary input
  • One-year manufacturer's warranty

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Product Description

This in-dash marine CD receiver from Pyle is an affordable way to get your boat system going. Play back your favorite CDs, and enjoy your MP3/WMA audio files on burnt CD-Rs, USB thumb drives, or SD memory cards. The PLCD3MR delivers 4 x 40 watts maximum output, and a pair of preamp outputs for adding a little more power.
Pyle PLCD3MR
An affordable way to get your boat system going.

Affordable Marine Audio With MP3/WMA Versatility

Play Back Your CDs
Enjoy your favorite CDs, complete with random mode, track preview, and other standard CD player features. If your music collection's on a hard drive rather than a shelf, you can also burn your favorite MP3/WMA files to a CD-R, for hours of music form a single disc. The PLCD3MR will display ID3 tag information, such as artist/track info.
You can also dial in the sound with preset equalization settings, and a loudness feature for increasing bass output at lower levels.
Pyle PLCD3MR Inputs
Front-panel USB port, SD/MMC memory card slot, and auxiliary input for several listening options.
Pyle PLCD3MR Remote
Includes full-function remote.
Front Panel USB Port
It seems like everyone has a few USB thumb drives sitting around these days. In addition to the CD-R option, the PLCD3MR features a front-panel USB port. Load up a thumb drive with your MP3/WMA favorites, and play them back directly.
SD/MMC Interface
One more option--for an even more portable format, swap in SD/MMC cards with your audio files.
AM/FM Radio
Sometimes you want some live programming, even if it's just to check up on weather or the latest news. The PLCD3MR features an AM/FM tuner with the ability to store 18 FM and 12 AM stations for instant access. In a new locale? Run the "Auto Best Station Memory" feature to place the stations with the strongest signals in memory.
4 x 40 Watts Power
The PLCD3MR delivers 4 x 40 watts output, and also features a single preamp output for growing your system.
Auxiliary Input
Last but not least, a standard 3.5mm auxiliary input lets you connect your iPod or other MP3 player to enjoy through the PLCD3MR.

What's in the Box

Pyle PLCD3MR Receiver, Carrying Case for Detachable Front Panel, Trim Ring, Sleeve, Wiring Harness, Installation Hardware, Documentation

Customer Reviews

Most helpful customer reviews
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful.
5Better than expected
By J. Roberts
I was looking for a replacement unit for my 1996 Bayliner boat. The factory unit stopped working and needed to be upgraded anyway. I was going to buy the "mechless" version of this unit, but decided to spend the extra few dollars to have the CD player as well.
The radio has good reception using the built in antenna on the boat. No static or fading. Works as expected.

I used a couple of different SD cards to test it. I filled up a 2GB and a 1GB card, both formatted to FAT32. Popped them in and hit the shuffle button. No issues, both played just fine. One card I set up with directories and was able to skip from one directory to another.

CD Player worked fine, although I will probably never use it.

Sound was better than expected in a boat at normal volume. Although when volume was high, it did get a lot of distortion. That may possibly be the fault of the speakers as they are 14 years old and have been exposed to the elements. I will be installing new speakers soon and will update this review if it sounds any better.

*UPDATE*
Added new speakers. Sounds much better. The old speakers were shot. Volume on this unit is still not great, but in a boat it is more than enough.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful.
5All I need in a car stereo
By Ken R
The term "marine" was not explained well on site. It means white, permanent undetachable face plate. Other than that, it fits perfectly into a standard in dash mount for your car. I replaced another after market CD player and wire configuration was identical. So pushing the same wires back into the same tight spot was the only real challenge. No holes to cut.

The 160 watts are more than adequate power. But the ability to handle SD Flash chips and USB and CD is extremely handy.

This is the 2nd Pyle in dash unit I have owned. The other car died before the Pyle did.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful.
5great radio for the price
By A. Rodriguez
the radio is an excellent buy. it is hard to find a usb radio in the market worth its price, and this one was well made and sounds great
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