Garmin GPS 10 Deluxe with Bluetooth Technology
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Customer Review: GPS 10 Broke shortly after arriving & tech support busy
Summary: 1 Stars
I wanted a GPS to use on a road trip to Arizona and ordered a GPS 10 to use with a Dell Axim PDA. Got he GPS 10 at end of April and used a couple of times. It worked as advertised. On the road trip to Arizona I plugged it into the cigeratte lighter to charge the battery. The unit got so hot I could not hold it. After that the GPS 10 would not come back on.
I have been trying for 3 days to call Garmin tech support and it is almost always busy. I did get thru once after holding for 45 minutes. After listening to the menu I selected the Outdoor option and was on hold some more. Finally someone answered the phone, said I was in the wrong que, tried to transfer me but we got disconnected. Tried calling again and was busy.
Finally got on the web site and sent a message to tech support. After 36 hrs. I got a response that said send it back for repairs.
Recieved the new one and got the blue tooth to connect to my PDA (dell axim 51v) but it would not connect to the Garmin Que software. Another call to Garmin (busy, hold, disconnect, busy again) after a week or so finally got thru to Garmin. Seems I needed a new unlock code since I changed units and the software is linked to the GPS unit and they must match. Once you get them all connected it works. But the next time you want to use it you must delete the Bluetooth connection and go thru the Bluetooth setup again.
If you use it with Microsoft Streets the unit will connect and follow along with little effort. The only problem is that MS streets will only download a small area at a time to the PDA. But it does work if you stay in the small area or load another map set.
Bottom Line - I've had the system for 4 plus months and haven't got it to work properly in the whole time. Wasn't a good use of a couple hundred bucks
Customer Review: A cheaper alternative to all-in-one GPS unit
Summary: 3 Stars
At the outset, this is my first GPS ever. So, I am impressed with the device.
Software: The package contained an older version of the software which did not pair with my Cingular 8125 very well. However, upon filing request with Garmin they provided me the link to the rev 2.9 which was really smooth in pairing with my Smartphone Cingular 8125.
Hardware: I like the idea of an independent unit GPS which I can have it for as long as I want. It is very hard to break as it does not have any display or soft switches. I have already dropped it twice on the floor and it works fine. Also, the battery retention of the device is amazing. With the city usage it goes on for a month without recharge. Pretty compact. The magnet is wonderful to snap it to the roof. Already used it on the freeway and it stays put until one snaps it out by hand.
GPS response: It's initial satellite acquisition is slow. I am not sure if it is due to my 190MHz ARM processor in the phone or the GPS unit by itself. However, after initial pairing and acquisition, it is very smooth in its response to the turns.
Bottomline: One can own the device for ever or as long as it does not die. The newer one has a replaceable battery. But it is pricey. It works with Palm or Windows mobile device. So, even if I change the phone/PDA I should be able to use the device. I have owned it for three months and have used it in the Bay area,CA and Phoenix,AZ area.
I did not give it a 4 or 5 stars as I have not owned it for more than three months. I need to see its utility in the long run. I will come back after a year or so to update the review.
P.S.- I did not want to spend several hundreds of dollars on a stand alone GPS device with display etc. be it any brand. I like it for the time being.
Customer Review: Treo 700P users Beware
Summary: 4 Stars
If you own a Treo 700P (Palm based PDA-Phone), be sure to ONLY install Garmins (beta) MOBILE XT software. You have to download this from the Garmin Website. After hours of trying unsuccessfully to install the Deluxe version Que palm setup CD that came with the unit, I finally contacted Garmin, and had them walk me through the Mobile XT intallation. Garmin should at least put a disclaimer in the box for Treo 700P users.
Now that it is up an running, the Garmin GPS10 works great with my Treo. Also purchased the Heavy duty PDA mount for the phone. I also use a Garmin 60CSX for navigation, topo, and marine use, and the GPS 10 is my favorite for street navigation. The unit seems to reset every once in a while, but overall performs great. I like the 'weather-proof' magnetic mount, and the charge seems to hold the full 12 hours. I can now use my Treo-Garmin in any vehicle, and is extemely easy to transport. I especailly like the capability of using my contact data base, and automatically routing to their address. The software is missing some features and controls that are available in my 60CSX, but overall performs great.
Customer Review: Garmin Bluetooth GPS/Software for the Axim X30 PDA
Summary: 5 Stars
All I can say regarding this unit/software package is WOW!!! I purchased it for driving directions and also purchased a Bluetooth Speaker Kit for it so I don't have t look at the screen for my position if I need to turn a lot. This unit is well worth the money in that it also allows a topo map capability (Topo Software additional cost but it too it worth it if you hunt or hike very much). This unit is easy to set up, locks in rapidly, is small and with the built in magnetic mount with the vecro tape capabiliy is very versatile. In summary, it has to be seen to be believed. I use mine wih a Dell Axim X30 PDA and have the 2000 Mha extended battery so there is no problem with a full day's use and no recharge. The only advice I might give (for hiking and so on) is to make sre you have the DC (Cigarett Lighter) adapter for it. If you are handy in electronics, you can even make a beltpack for it via the Cigarette Lighter adaper should you need a longer battery life.
Customer Review: Want grief? Buy Garmin
Summary: 1 Stars
If you like hassle with a capital H, buy a Garmin. Unlocking maps, product registration and a website that will not provide a simple e-mail link to contact support all contribute to make using a Garmin a major pain in the behind. They way they act, you'd think they were licensing nuclear technology. We sold our GPS10 and bought Microsoft Streets and Trips 2007 with GPS receiver. What a difference. MS treets and Trips works without a lot of hassle. It's easy to install and use. The receiver works when you want it to, not when it feels like it. No company's maps are up to date and Microsoft's are no worse than Garmins. Probably better. We learned the hard way. Do yourself a very big favor and look elsewhere when buying a GPS device. Under no circumstances will we ever buy anything Garmin again.