Why is this product so cheap? This is almost half the price of the 800 model. Why would you consider buying the 800 model? Does anyone really use GPS to play MP3?
621726
this unit's map is outdate. The update costs 100 bucks.Magellan sells you milk which has gone bad and ask you to pay 100 bucks for update, becasue they are buying milk from someone else. Give me a break.
621727
Yes its a rippoff-its still better to pay the 99 bloodmoney than spend twice as much for thesame item(some tweeks that improve it but nothing substantial). I really don't want a GPS(or cell for that matter) to take pictures, be a Mp3 etc. As good as the other companies-some advantages, some disadvantages.
2018062
i don't recommed this player at all. when it plays mp3 cds it dosen't complete it programing or normal cd's. you just throwing you money away. the company sells defects. that's why i'm very angery about this player. my best bet is going to ebay or amazon. if i was you. i buy brand name that you can trust. not some of brand name that you don.t know nothing about. try coby audio cd players. don't go some other department store. find it cheap on web site so you can save money. happy holidays and happy new year.
319988
I haven't used the Jawbone Jambox, but I'm perfectly pleased with my Jawbone UP24. As for this Durherm Powerful USB powered blah blah blah....it's awfully cheap. At $35, it looks, feels, and sounds like it should be $5 at a flea market.
1918109
WHAT, THEN, IS A BETTER ALTERNATIVE. I CAN'T SEEM TO GET A CLEAR ANSWER ON WHAT GPS ONE SHOULD BUY FOR THE CAR. ARE THERE ACTUALLY UNITS IN THIS PRICE RANGE THAT ARE RELIABLE? IF SO, WHAT ARE THEY?
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@ Wayne WareTo hold and make available through the GUI other/extra maps mostly.In the case of the 855(see Discussion heading) I use them for storing MP3's as the 855 has a built in player that will broadcast them over an FM radio channel.(edited reply)
2001359
I have the same question. Garmin's version is 2013.10. Some reviews here were complaining about the maps being out of date. Could this be the reason this one is so cheap?
1397051
I was told by my vendor that the new model TG-830 has the GPS function which I love. The resolution is higher and is HD for the recording. You can do the comparison on both features. When I purchased mine the newer model cost about $100.00 more and now is about the same price.
1671936
This GPS is doo doo! Get a Garmin Nuvi 255W or something. This piece of junk used to freeze up on me all the time. It would automaticly go to the start screen in mid driving! I would try to get back on the map & it would keep going to the start screen. I've had a Garmin since 2010 with no problems. Maybe Tom Tom's have improved since 2010 but I say they are doo dooooooooo! I do recommend buying a cd or record by the TOM TOM CLUB (Talking Heads -David Byrne). They are a great band & you won't be disappointed!
1420532
I believe it was MP3 that it was supposed to be, however, the software needed for this device was no longer available from it's manufacturer. I had a device with no software to use it with. I attempted to find out from the seller, but was referred to the Xitel web site only to find that the company isn't around anymore and/or doesn't have any drivers for any devices they previously made. I felt like I bought an obsolete product that is no longer supported.
1443709
Battery life is short. I think Gps is a big drain on it. But a spare can be purchase at a cheap price from a off brand distributor.
1801037
Garmin's website is still showing $60/year for the FM Traffic subscription. Are you sure about your info? I just bought the c580, so it's not really a concern for me, but if the price continues to drop I may replace my other c3xx series GPS (the c580 went to my wife) with a 550 or 580.
101470
I use my mp3 exclusively for audiobooks. I'm a real junkie and listen nonstop all day when I'm not at work. The first one I bought was a Zen V. It had issues, but improved when Creative came out with new firmware. After using it for a year, the battery would no longer hold a charge. There was no way to replace the battery. So I decided to look for a player with a user-replaceable battery and bought a Zen Micro. It worked fine for a few weeks, then it broke and Creative said they could not repair it. I decided the battery was more of an issue than the bookmarking, so I bought a Sansa e250 v2. I've had it for about a month and it's great. Better than either of the Creative players. But it doesn't have bookmarking. Rockbox wizards are working on a new version that will work with the Sansa e250v2, so I'm hoping that will give it bookmarking capability. The resume playing works really well with the Sansa (unlike with the 2 creative players). Since I only listen to one book at a time and don't listen to music, the only time bookmarking is really an issue is when I transfer or delete books when the player is connected to my PC. (I have a Gomadic wall charger to recharge the battery at night.) I'm really not sure about the full time stamping. My library changed from netLibrary to Overdrive. Overdrive breaks audiobooks into multiple files instead of having one really large file like NetLibrary, so that hasn't been an issue. In 2006 a survey showed that 25% of the adult US population listens to audiobooks. It's really stupid that mp3 manufacturers continue to ignore our needs when the technology and software already exists to provide every player with full time stamping and bookmarking. If just one of them would come out with a reliable player with a user-replaceable battery and those features, they would probably rival iPOD overnight. If Sansa would respond with a firmware update to provide those features, the e200 series could be that player. Instead, they foolishly continue to ignore the pleas of audiobook listeners.
307105
I excitedly got mine yesterday, already returned it! The FM modulator only works well when in the cradel. The portable reception stil requires a clear south view of the satelite, fades in and out while walking. THE DREAM ...hear a song while walking, push a button and save it in memory. Later when in a car or near a stereo play your saved songs thru the FM modulator. THE REALITY ...plan on buying a headphone/antenea combo when they become available because you'll never hear a whole song while walking without fading in and out. Also, buy the car kit because the FM modulator in the INNO is very weak. How do I know? Well my ROADY modulates my car fine, but the INNO won't. Returned the INNO and tried another one at the store. Same thing, the FM modulator in the unit doesn't work unless you put it in the CAR CRADEL. Given all that, I'm going to wait on the SamSung Nexus. cheaper, longer battery life (16hrs!) but requires trhe cradel to receive xm ...kinda like the Inno!
1184888
No it is a ripoff. You have to buy an $89 card at BESTBUY to update the maps. It is worthless. I am throwing it in trash. I had 2 buy $150 Garmin at best Buy 2day!!!!
990839
I didn't buy a GPS yet. Maybe I'll ask Santa for one. I think I would buy the 265w.The refurb. price is right, around $90.00 . The reviews are 4+ stars. Ckt. City hada new one for $90. ,plus postage I think. I was hoping Consumer Report would havean updated report on Gps's in Dec., but none. I don't know what a 765 even sellsfor. I don't drive much anyway. But, I think I would use it. Thanks for asking.
1837221
Thanks. The web updater didn't seem to work. Because my parents have the same GPS, I tried it in their receiver and it worked. I realized that the receiver itself was defective. I'm in the process of returning it - I will probably give another one a shot, overall I think it's a nice unit.
2001256
I think you're getting a bit too excited. All electronic products phase out for the new.The product is good in all ways. As far as accessories, it comes with an AC adapter. I got a case for it at a sound store for around $5 that works well. I bought some Sony earbuds that blow away the ones that come with it. I also bought a VRFM8 from Walmart that is an FM transmitter, to play the Zen to your car radio.The only thing I can imagine that is left is a car charger. (I just bought one on Ebay for $8. I think that's everything.) Plus, it doubles as an external hard drive for backups and such. I'm a happy camper with it. I think you're getting a bit too excited. All electronic products phase out for the new.The product is good in all ways. As far as accessories, it comes with an AC adapter. I got a case for it at a sound store for around $5 that works well. I bought some Sony earbuds that blow away the ones that come with it. I also bought a VRFM8 from Walmart that is an FM transmitter, to play the Zen to your car radio.The only thing I can imagine that is left is a car charger. (I just bought one on Ebay for $8. I think that's everything.) Plus, it doubles as an external hard drive for backups... » Read More I think you're getting a bit too excited. All electronic products phase out for the new.The product is good in all ways. As far as accessories, it comes with an AC adapter. I got a case for it at a sound store for around $5 that works well. I bought some Sony earbuds that blow away the ones that come with it. I also bought a VRFM8 from Walmart that is an FM transmitter, to play the Zen to your car radio.The only thing I can imagine that is left is a car charger. (I just bought one on Ebay for $8. I think that's everything.) Plus, it doubles as an external hard drive for backups and such. I'm a happy camper with it. « Show Less