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Worst GPS I have ever owned.
Worst GPS I have ever owned. Yes, the screen is fast and responsive, but where it really matters - navigation - this GPS is shockingly bad. I just drove from Chicago to Seattle, after ensuring it had the latest maps updated, and I was amazed all along the way how poor its navigation guidance was and how full of errors its database was. It routinely tells me to take pointless detours when direct routes are available. It routinely tells me I am going the wrong way down a 1-way street when I am not. It sends me on wild goose chases for restaurants that do not exist. Garmin GPS units used to be great, and I have owned many over the years, but this one is a dud.
Also, it is important to understand that this GPS is not traffic-aware out of the box. It wants to be connected to your smartphone for that info. Well, if I have data connection on my smartphone, why would I use this GPS at all?
July 2018 · Electronics · verified purchase
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