Is this useful for walking directions?
740254
Providing you have a battery-powered GPS. I used my Garmin on a walk from Flaminio to Vatican City. However, I have to say that Google Maps/Navigator on my phone worked a LOT better in Italy overall, especially for walking. Three days into my trip, and after a 60k wild goose chase to a nonexistent grocery store (which Google found 2k away) I put the Garmin back in the suitcase and used Google exclusively.
1588911
Yes we believe it is good for navigation. We have purchased 2 in the last 4 years. It has good tracking abilities and you can "Mark a Position" any time you want so you have a place you can go back to if needed.
95781
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.
1654463
Yes, but not easy to hear/follow especially if one is unfamiliar with an area. It is best if a passenger monitors the unit and helps with directions. Most of the time direction advice is good.
1123935
Most GPS's you can select a route via you put in the city's you want to go through and that is the way the GPS takes you. Those are call waypoints along the route. But as I said before, I would not buy this GPS.
1639032
Hi Wiliam. Yes. This model has the function you mention. It is very useful when you are driven and have to stop for some time whether short or long, then after reconnecting it will continue its directions to the location you chose before.
1574952
Yes it should do a great job of tracking your walks. I have never used it outside of the US so you will need to check if it works in Australia.
739255
Absolutely. There is a free software you can use to transfer way points to the unit as well via USB. I'm currently using it to locate and mark utility manholes.
1149361
Yes and no. Yes, just put batteries in it and you can track your path on the trail, right out of the box. If you are expecting trails to be already marked on the built-in map, no. For that, you'll need to download or purchase additional maps.
1283946
This has maps of my area, so I would say yes. Also, u can download maps to your computer and upload them to the Garmin.
393307
If you have loaded maps into it - yes. If you have not loaded maps it tries then give you a message that there are no maps to give directions from. I found instructions and links to get free maps by googling dcrainmaker. He has a great web site where reviews stuff and gives directions on improvements - like maps.
929321
Thanks, for the post. After reading your post It seems that a GPS would be of little assistances in cities so I am not going to get a GPS for my wife and I on our 21 day walking tours of the cities of nothern Italy. After talking with friends about the driving and parking in the cities we will travel by train from one city to another then use printed maps and guide books. Thanks again.
2065819
not really. I found this contraption useless, as it only indicates a direction to follow, regardless of obstacles on the route. I quickly offered it to a "good friend"...
441931
Yes. It will also store specific locations and provide navigation guidance to reach a specific stored location.
1504234
Well enough. Any audio that can be heard on your phone is sent through this device. I found it particularly useful for GPS directions, but the sound quality for music isn't something to brag about.
536404
Not really. I've only used my Edge 800 for route directions once. With the Edge 800, you're simply notified visually on destination distance and turns. I also have a Garmin Nuvi. The Nuvi is far less expensive, has a larger screen, gives audible directions with the simple input of an address, not to mention traffic problems too. (Oh yes, it's far less expensive too.) You don't have this with the Edge 800.
1429804
I believe it can be. As I'm sure you know by now the directions are useless!