Garmin - Factory-Refurbished StreetPilot C330 Portable GPS

I'll start with the pros: - Easy-to-see map/screen/directions - User friendly, anyone can figure it out - Big buttons to push - Good suction cup - Accurate map directions - Loud and clear, good volume control - Has maps of the entire US, Canada, and Puerto Rico (good for vacation needs) However, there are a number of cons: - Does not say street name aloud (c340 does, not c330), which therefore increases the amount of times you need to look at the screen to be sure you are on the right track. - Calculating the route can take up to 5-10 seconds, which feels rather slow when you're driving, waiting for directions. - Satellite reception seems somewhat poor in cities with tall buildings. In Toronto and Montreal (of Canada), it rarely ever gets any reception. In LA, it took several minutes before it detected any satellites after leaving a garage. But in other cities, the reception is normally fine. - Though it is rather small at 3.5 inches, it is not a flat screen monitor and is therefore harder to carry and awkward to hold by hand. - Cannot choose alternative routes if the current one is not convenient, but this is typical of most GPS and other navigation systems. - Though the buttons are big, typing in the letters of a city or street name can be hard for your fingers to do accurately, but the c330 does not come with a stylus of any sort. - When traveling to Canada, I had to delete all of my favorites and recent selections in order for it to realize that I was no longer in the US. Overall, if you do not have high standards for a GPS, this one will probably exceed your expectations for the most part and fulfill all of your needs. However, if you've tried a number of GPS systems and value portability, quick calculation, fantastic reception, and specific verbal direction, I suggest you look into something more advanced/expensive, such as the Garmin Nuvi 350 (which I have not tried, but it seems very promising according to the reviews).

I AM A NURSE AND TRANSLATOR WITH WORKMANS COMP INSURANCES AND I TRAVEL THE STATE OF GEORGIA AND SURROUNDING STATES. THIS DEVICE HAS BEEN MY GUARDIAN ANGEL. I WLL BE PURCHASING THE REFURBISHED ONE FOR MY DAUGHTER FOR CHRISTMAS 2008!!! THE VOICE COMMANDS ARE GREAT, SO IS IT ALLOWING YOU TO CHOOSE IF YOU WANT TO GO THRU STREETS OR FREEWAY, THE QUICKEST WAY, AND IT EVEN SHOWS YOU WHERE THERE IS A LAKE, ETC. ITS A HIGHLY RECOMMENDED DEVICE!! BUY IT !! YOU'LL SEE... NO REGRETS

IT WORKE'S GREAT I USE IT EVEN ON SHORT TRIP AS WELL AS THE LONG IT'S SO FUN IT EVEN SHOW'S MPH SO WITH HAVING NECK PROBLEMS I DON'T HAVE TO LOOK DOWN TO SEE HOW FAST I'M GOING PLUS THE THE SCREEN CHAGES FROM DAY TO NITE PLUS IT TALKS SO I DON'T HAVE TOO KEEP LOOKING AT IT ALL THE TIME IT ALSO SHOW'S ME THE FASTEST WAY TO GET WHERE I'M GOING AND THAT SAVE'S ME GAS AND TIME ! GET ONE AND SEE FOR FOR YOURSELF

Simple, straight forward and easy to use while loaded with features. Instructions are easily followed but uneccessary. The C330 is simply logical asking for input when needed and giving verbal are pictoral information such as, distance, arrival times, next turn, next direction etc. Fun and easy to use.

With the technology available I expected more. I am a little disappointed. For the basic user this product will work but for the advanced(technologically speaking) and someone who drives 3000 miles a month I would not recommend it. I will probably put this in my wifes car and find a better one.

This unit should come with at least one free update

1st thing when I started it up was a notice that maps were out of date. $119.99 to update the maps. Better to buy new.