We are going to Europe. I was wondering if this would be helpful if we go sightseeing, get lost and want to find our way back to our hotel (on foot).
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I have used a number of gps devices and this one is totally and utterly worthless. I was looking for a small and light device but never did find one that worked. I still use a Garmen etrex that is 10 years old. If you find something, please let me know.
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That's about all it is good for, finding your way back. I use mine while hunting new land, to get back to my truck. It great for that. I use a different GPS to mark my traps in the winter.
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If things worked perfect it should - but I found it took way to long to connect with the satellite for my liking. It was raining and after 2-3 minutes in the rain I gave up. That wasn't what I had bought it for, a shower buddy!
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This thing is tricky to use, has problems finding sattelites and works mostly as a compass. In my opinion - is useless.
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Yes. They have a Trip Planner app. You add way points as desired and it will route you via those points. I added planed rest and picnic stops and got est. of arrival time for the leg I was on as well as miles to go. I also got the program "Trip & Waypoint Manager" after I left on my last trip. You install on you computer, plan your tip and then transfer info to GPS unit. Unfortunately my parents have borrowed the unit so I cannot test how well this will work. My first impression is that the program is not that great but I really can't say until I get my GPS back.Craig Yes. They have a Trip Planner app. You add way points as desired and it will route you via those points. I added planed rest and picnic stops and got est. of arrival time for the leg I was on as well as miles to go. I also got the program "Trip & Waypoint Manager" after I left on my last trip. You install on you computer, plan your tip and then transfer info to GPS unit. Unfortunately my parents have borrowed the unit so I cannot test how well this will work. My first impression is that the program is not that great but I really can't say until I get my GPS back.Craig
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I used it without updates in Germany, Austria, and the Czech Republic in 2010 and it worked fine. It does get confused in the historic areas of hill towns. I don't think the update would make a difference. I would bet it will be OK 95 percent of the time. You can always stop and get directions. Would not want to go back to trying to get around without one.
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I bought these maps for Japan. Found that it only covered major cities. Ended up not using it at all. Years ago I bought a Garmin GPS from Amazon that had the European maps pre-installed. Did use that in Europe and it was a godsend. Europe, like Japan, lacks street signs a lot. However, neither was very good for walking. You'd need a GPS designed for walking. The Garmin has a setting for walking, though I never used it. Sorry for not being of much help.
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As long as it has a current map loaded and you can receive a signal where your going... You should be able too...
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Yes. We took it to Ireland and the maps were very good. Worked well overall but you have to reset factory settings when you get back to the states for north america. The unit paid for itself as the car rental was 10 euros per day.
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Absolutely. I used it in Scotland myself. Just remember to take it home with you when you leave the hotel room.
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Yes. But you can use mainly cities only as destinations. Using coordinates of your destination is the best way to go.
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Thank you so much :) I am not sure of that but I think it has a downloadable history as it keeps a history of your trips.
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yes, you can be returned by the same route that traces using the option "way points", it is important to highlight those areas of importance for better orientation upon return, especially where there is no road or the topography is quite complex, it is a very good team, I recommend
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Hi, Yes you need to download maps for each particular region. I have experience with tourist map but not for city navigation. And while it is great for hiking it could be less convenient in a dense city area.Attila
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Yes. I've never done it; but the manual says you can enter & find locations by geographic coordinates (e.g., helpful when geocaching).
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I believe you can use the via concept to go off highway. We travel all over and we have not had any trouble finding our way no matter where we've gone. Always try to know where you want to end up and the places you might see on the way. That way you may realize when you are lost.
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I used it for 10 days while traveling in Europe! During that short time I didn't have any issues but I have no idea if it will on the long run!
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yes, as long as you have an internet connection at both places. Though, you would want to test it before you left, if you need to make adjustments that would be difficult once you have left.
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really don't think so. the unit is self learning so if you drive the route it will remember it. It also learns the fastest route and will suggest it -if you go to the same place 2 different ways it will learn both and suggest the fastest one.
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I have not been there, but just typed in an address for Reykjavik and it found the address and calculated correctly. Thus, yes, it will work there as well. The maps have always been very accurate anywhere I traveled in Europe and I have traveled to very many countries already.