Garmin StreetPilot c530

Pros: gets you where you need to go, reliable

Cons: a little expensive (but worth it)

The Bottom Line: When I drive, I don't leave home without this!

Review: Let’s ace it: we all get lost every now and then. Whether it’s while driving to a friend’s house for the first time, or trying to get home at night after work, there are moments that even the best of us just can’t remember where how to ...

Pros: Never get lost again!

Cons: Purchase the dashboard mount.

The Bottom Line: If you are in the market for a GPS, that won't break the bank, I recommend the Garmin C530.

Review: I bought it for my husband, he always goes to different job sites, this unit has not let him down yet! If there is a detour or any hold up, he can just turn off his route and the Garmin will recalculate to his location and give him new instructions to ...

Pros: very user friendly

Cons: It would be nice if the carrying case had a wrist strap.

The Bottom Line: If you are looking for a gps, look no further this is the one.

Review: I purchased the garmin c530 for myself as a christmas present.When I recieved it I started using it right away without even having to read the manual,it is just that user friendly. I love the way that it talks to you, and if for some reason you make a ...

Pros: Accuracy, price, sensitivity, portability, ease of operation

Cons: Can't really think of any.

Review: I have had this unit for about a month now and am very happy with it. I went with the C530 over the C340 due to the better chip-set and the brighter and reduced glare screen. The satellite reception is fantastic. The screen is bright and very readable. ...

Pros: Excellent maps, and easy to use

Cons: No bluetooth on this unit.

Review: I purchased this unit before a trip to the UK last year. It has worked beautifully since. I was able to purchase an SD card with full UK maps and it never missed a turn, even on back roads and in the Irish countryside. As for the US, never a problem. ...

Pros: Accurate, quick, easy to use

Cons: Not all locations are in the map database

The Bottom Line: If you travel a lot into unknown territory, you should look into getting one of these.

Review: The Garmin StreetPilot c530 GPS Reciever is a digital mapping device that gives you real-time maps and directions to wherever you might be going, plus it’ll tell you what you can find along the way. It’ll even tell you exactly when you’ll reach ...

Pros: Quick rerouting of missed turns, nice mounting system, audible alerts are good and loud.

Cons: "Anti-glare" screen long on "glare," short on "anti." No mechanism to eliminate closed roads.

The Bottom Line: If you want a GPS that is sick easy to use, this is the one.

Review: I have owned this unit for several weeks, and have really put it to the test. My job requires me to navigate the streets of Detroit daily. This is my second GPS unit. Compared to my original handheld unit from another manufacturer, this is a major ...

Pros: Easy to use after setup, nice design, did a great job right out of box.

Cons: Downloadable features and selections were not always easy to understand.

The Bottom Line: Garmin c530 is a improvement in the automobile driving experience. The only frustration is trying to learn about all the add-on/optional features to make it even better.

Review: Recently, I rented a car with Garmin GPS and was delighted with the GPS. I quickly decided that I wanted something similar for my own car. The difficulty was in deciding which GPS unit to choose among the many manufacturers and models. Although I ...

Pros: Great unit for the money - GEOCACHING is a lot of fun.

Cons: Not 100% accurate - Waypoints are tough to follow.

The Bottom Line: Great unit for the dough. I have already recommended this unit to friends. The service has worked OK and looking forward to many GEO cache hunts.

Review: Hopefully I will never have to contact their support. The unit works great. Awesome unit for the money. I have only used it for a few days and for the most part it is spot on. I did however try and impress my daughter to no avail. I had her type in ...

Pros: Good directions, good battery life

Cons: A little bulky compared to some of the newer units available

The Bottom Line: This unit is good. If you can get a good price, this unit will meet your needs

Review: This is my first GPS unit. I used to check MapQuest every time I did not know where I was going. Now I rely on my Garmin almost completely (sometimes I will check MapQuest just to get a general lay of the land). I did not get a built-in GPS for my ...