Garmin C330 or C530? I just bought the Garmin C330 but now saw that the Garmin C530 is offered for the same price at Costco?
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The only difference is that the c530 has a high sensitivity "surf" receiver. Keep in mind though, both units will come with the older v8 mapping because they do not have the internal memory to load the new 2008 maps. The units will become regionalized which means you will have to choose between loading the lower 48 states, or Canada and the border states.
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I think the C530 speaks the names of the street that you are supposed to turn on, "right on main street". The C330 just says "turn right or keep left".
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I considered the 1490, but I don't need the bluetooth or traffic. I ended up buying the nuvi 865T and am happy with it. Some problems getting updates on the Garmin website. Also POI's were available for download on my old 265 e.g. Kauai, but none for the 800 series.
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That seems to be some basic stuff they've taken away. I emailed Garmin as well as Amazon to see if I can get someone to say they are wrong, or maybe amazon can fix their description. A lot of money to spend if it is false. After reading reviews, some say they have the features, and some say they don't. Maybe they are more "previews" than "reviews." I was in particular looking forward to the garmin locate feature, as well as the routing features. I also like the new size of the 1300 series. Thank you for posting this info, I hope to find some answers from Amazon or Garmin. That seems to be some basic stuff they've taken away. I emailed Garmin as well as Amazon to see if I can get someone to say they are wrong, or maybe amazon can fix their description. A lot of money to spend if it is false. After reading reviews, some say they have the features, and some say they don't. Maybe they are more "previews" than "reviews." I was in particular looking forward to the garmin locate feature, as well as the routing features. I also like the new size of the 1300 series. Thank you for posting this info, I hope to find some answers from Amazon or Garmin.
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I would call garmin cust svc ! They are very helpful .. G2 vision is well worth the investment
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I did it. I believe Garmin still sells the updates, two ways: one at a time for$xx and lifetime for about 2*$xx.It saves a lot of mental hassle on should I do it or wait awhile to do it to save some money.DH
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William, I really can't give you a personal comparison as I have never had a Garmin, nothing but TomTom's I can honestly tell you that I had only one that I wasn't 100% satisfied with. I still own and use the first on which is a one. I use a 5inch on my Goldwing Trike and a 6inch in my car, never thought seriously about trying another brand. Hope that helps.
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This discussion is about the Garmin 360 though. You can buy a whol new Garmin for about $150-200.00.
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I bought a Polar RS800sd about a year ago after I got sick of my (2nd) Nike+ losing data after a run. The polar has been great. Simple to use, detailed info, and from what I've seen pretty accurate. I just bought a Garmin 405. Went to the REI garage sale and they had one for only $160. It was that low because someone returned it saying the band was broken. Check it out and it still looked fine, so I bought it just for the sake of getting a new toy. Just did my first run with it, and as of right now, I like the Polar better. I think I'm just used to that technology and am comfortable with it. The garmin doesn't come with any software. you need to download it all off the web, and it's not super simple to find. Polar came with some offline software which I like a lot. Now, I think once I get used to the forerunner, it may grow on me. There have been a LOT of reviews where people think the garmin is the best, and then there's 3rd party apps that let you map where you've ran. Plus, with the 405, I think you can use it for biking right out of the box. no need for a pod or anything.
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I think most stores will have the older version in stock. You might get the newer version by ordering it directly from Garmin (more expensive). I've been corresponding with Garmin, trying to get a commitment for a free upgrade if I buy it today. NO ANSWER YET!! You should hit them with the same exact request: techsupp@garmin.com
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I have the Garmin StreetPilot c340 and I just LOVE it. Its not too big but not too small and it does everything I need it to. I don't think you would be disappointed in it. The only suggestion I would make is that you purchase the tripod dash mount to go with it. The suction one that comes with it for the windshield is bulky, inconvenient and I don't like it. Hope this helps you!
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K. Gittens is correct. Since apparently you have the two cables you will be all set although with the same problems that you had with the original etrex. An alternative would be to purchase the Garmin eTrex Venture HC for $128.44. This model comes with a USB cable. Also, since you are downloading to a computer, I assume you will be using some type of mapping software. I have two programs, National Geographic Topo and MacGPS Pro. Both ask for "maximum characters in a waypoint name" which is 14 for the Garmin eTrex Venture HC and "maximum characters in a comment" which is 30. K. Gittens is correct. Since apparently you have the two cables you will be all set although with the same problems that you had with the original etrex. An alternative would be to purchase the Garmin eTrex Venture HC for $128.44. This model comes with a USB cable. Also, since you are downloading to a computer, I assume you will be using some type of mapping software. I have two programs, National Geographic Topo and MacGPS Pro. Both ask for "maximum characters in a waypoint name" which is 14 for the Garmin eTrex Venture HC and "maximum characters in a comment" which is 30.
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It appears you could buy one from The GPS Doctor through Amazon for $499 plus $9.89 shipping and handling. However, you might want to consider the Rino 655t with topo maps that showed up in my Amazon search for about $15 more. Don't get me wrong. I love my 530HCX and it has served me faithfully for several years. But, I would definitely be buying the newer model if I was choosing now.
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It's a discontinued model by Garmin. You get more bang for the buck when buying this model. I just updated it to the latest 2010 maps and operating system.
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Linda, Sorry this comes so long after you posted. I was just looking at micro sd cards and saw this. The 530 HCX is the best choice. If this person spends time in the outdoors with other folks, he will use both the GPS and the radio. It also has all the NOAA Weather radio stations. Hope this wasn't too late! 2wltime
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There are lots of contradicting answers on the multiple threads. I spoke with Garmin Support and he recommended the 2577 SPECIFICALLY for this reason. The online description ( https://buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/on-the-road/automotive/2013-line/nuvi-2577lt/prod122520.html ) also lists both maps.William - If yours did not, it seems you overpaid because the 2597 is the same device at less money PLUS it has Lifetime Maps. Chas / Mark / D. - Do all of you have the device and physically confirmed it doe not have Europe? Again, this is counter what Garmin said to me about 1hr ago. There are lots of contradicting answers on the multiple threads. I spoke with Garmin Support and he recommended the 2577 SPECIFICALLY for this reason. The online description ( https://buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/on-the-road/automotive/2013-line/nuvi-2577lt/prod122520.html ) also lists both maps.William - If yours did not, it seems you overpaid because the 2597 is the same device at less money PLUS it has Lifetime Maps. Chas / Mark / D. - Do all of you have the device and physically confirmed it doe not have Europe? Again, this is counter what Garmin said to me... » Read More There are lots of contradicting answers on the multiple threads. I spoke with Garmin Support and he recommended the 2577 SPECIFICALLY for this reason. The online description ( https://buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/on-the-road/automotive/2013-line/nuvi-2577lt/prod122520.html ) also lists both maps.William - If yours did not, it seems you overpaid because the 2597 is the same device at less money PLUS it has Lifetime Maps. Chas / Mark / D. - Do all of you have the device and physically confirmed it doe not have Europe? Again, this is counter what Garmin said to me about 1hr ago. « Show Less
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This is kind of an odd request, in that only you can answer the "why?". What is it that YOU need or are looking for in a GPS? By reading the descriptions and a few reviews on each, you may get better information on the different feature set of each unit. A good place for professional reviews is gpsmagazine.com. FYI, all Garmin units will route you pretty much the same no matter the price.Good luck on your search.