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If you own a Garmin Astro 220 this is a great add on. Most dog hunters spend a lot more money on snacks and drinks over a weekend than this will run you

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I wasn't sure I would like the Astro because I loved my 60CSx. All it took was a few days of playing with my Astro and realizing it does and has everything the 60CSx has just a differnt menu. For search and rescue it's perfect.

The GPS is an excellent model on its own, and the dog tracker works really well hiking with our aussie. We haven't taken him into country where line-of sight would be a problem, though, and from the instructions it appears that because the link between the dog and the handheld unit is 2-way radio, that could be an issue. Reviews at other sites indicate the car-mounted version has much greater range, but we don't intend our aussie to get that far away from us! I had to return the dog collar because it wouldn't take a charge, but Amazon shipped a new one immediately and a free shipping label, so I could return the first one (i.e., we got the new one before we had to return the old one). The DC 30 charger connection didn't work on either one but after jiggling it a bit on the second one, I discovered that the connector from the charger didn't slide quite far enough into the connector on the dog collar. So I filed down one side of it a tiny bit with a nail file so the connector fit more tightly, and it worked fine. Garmin should fix the plastic injection molding tool used to manufacture that part, which apparently is worn enough to cause this problem. You have to buy maps and extra memory (SIM cards like your camera uses) if you want to add street maps and topo maps, but the software to transfer maps comes with the unit. I had no trouble establishing connections between the computer and the unit. VEry happy!

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Getting the most from your GPS: Garmin eTrex Vista C, Cx, H, HCx 5/30/10 OVERVIEW of this review: If you already know the basics of using a GPS and don't have a problem learning from the unit's manual, you probably don't need this DVD. If you are not confident about using your GPS and/or don't do well with manuals, the DVD might be worth purchasing. The 40 minute DVD covers about 17 subjects, with each one having a title on the DVD title page/menu, so you can easily select any subject you want to view. The subjects are listed under three sections: Basic, Intermediate and Advanced. Basic includes a discussion of the GPS unit's buttons, turning the unit on and finding satellites, how to adjust the background lighting, positions and datums, using a computer, etc. Intermediate includes waypoints, navigation, highway pages, the map page, and finding locations. The Advanced section includes a discussion of the altimeter page, routes, tracks, editing, customizing the unit, and using micro SD cards. This arrangement makes the program very user-friendly. As I have indicated, I think the DVD would be especially useful to a beginner. The DVD does give a brief but reasonable visual overview of the basic functions of these GPSs and how to perform them. Actually seeing the steps performed can supplement the GPS's instruction manual to facilitate learning. For the newcomer, the DVD briefly explains how the GPS satellite system works as well as the basics of map navigation. These areas are not discussed in the GPS manuals (at least not in mine). The DVD also gives some basic information about using the GPS with the computer and with Garmin's MapSource map program on the computer - areas that are also not covered in the GPS manuals (mine, anyway). I have a Garmin eTrex Vista HCx unit. Throughout almost the entire DVD the unit used for the demonstrations is an eTrex Vista C. While most of the demonstrations are probably relevant to the eTrex Vista Cx, H and HCx, there are some ways these units differ from the Vista C that is used for the film, at least in the case of my HCx. For example, when background lighting is discussed, it is in the context of using the Power key, which probably works with all of these units. With the HCx, however, you can also use the Enter/Rocker key if you want to fine tune the amount of lighting. This is not mentioned in the DVD. In addition, while the DVD discusses the basics of creating tracks, it does not demonstrate or discuss the procedure for setting up and saving a track log, information that is in my unit's manual. Among the many areas covered, the DVD shows how to enter a location into the GPS by putting in the longitude/latitude or UTM coordinates which, for some reason, is not described in my GPS manual. For the most part, however, most of the information on the DVD is pretty well explained in the unit's manual. It would be nice to have a little more information about using MapSource, although an instruction manual is available with MapSource and/or can be obtained from the Garmin website. There is no mention of Garmin's new Base Camp map program, which supersedes MapSource (and which, unlike MapSource, comes with NO instructions - at least as of a few weeks ago - a bad move on Garmin's part).

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The video adds nothing to the Garmen instructions. Not worth the price...just read your manual.

This product is perfect for those training for marathons, or other long distance running events. I've been able to chart my progress leading up to the NYC Marathon, and will use it during the race to set my pace. This product is super-easy to use. It synchs up to the satellites very quickly, and it rarely fades out of contact with the satellites (even in NYC with all the buildings, etc). I bought one of these for myself, and bought another as a gift.

Easy to buy and easy to use. 5 min and I was out running with my new watch. Perfect

The main review complaints, on other websites, is about prolonged satellite acquisition time. Maybe it's just the "Big Sky" of Montana, but instead of the several minute wait I read about about, my acquisition time is 10 seconds and less. Quite acceptable. I just wish that there was a way to use this for swimming, in regard to being waterproof, picking up heartrate and having a pace measurement that goes all the way down to meters/minute. MPH or KPH just are not small enough units to fine tune ones swim pace. Also, it would be grand to have a function to measure strokes/minute. Though I have only had this a few days, it seems to be pretty good.

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I bought this item after my Garmin car charger broke. This item has worked perfectly with my GPS, and it seems to be sturdy and durable.

This cable replaced the original cable that came with the GPS. It was compatible and arrived before the estimated date!! Very pleased!!

Items was OEM just as described and is better quality than the original DC charging cable in many ways. Highly recommended.

Lost my original and got this one through Amazon.com. Not much to say other than it works great and appears to be the factory unit for my Garmin.

The charger was delivered on time, but the one I was sent was defective. I contacted the sending company and in five days' time I was sent a replacement. The replacement is working just fine.

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I bought this item after my Garmin car charger broke. This item has worked perfectly with my GPS, and it seems to be sturdy and durable.

This cable replaced the original cable that came with the GPS. It was compatible and arrived before the estimated date!! Very pleased!!

Items was OEM just as described and is better quality than the original DC charging cable in many ways. Highly recommended.

Lost my original and got this one through Amazon.com. Not much to say other than it works great and appears to be the factory unit for my Garmin.

The charger was delivered on time, but the one I was sent was defective. I contacted the sending company and in five days' time I was sent a replacement. The replacement is working just fine.

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I received the Garmin 12 V adapter for my 720 in the alloted time. Went on a road trip in my Mini and on my return the battery ran low. Have not determined the problem; perhaps a defective fuse.

Garmin should have issued a kit to replace the orgin. cheap plastic glued to metal end that goes in cig lighter to power the Garmin nuvi660. THis cord is fantastic...all metal end!

The quality on the adapter is weak, and therefore must be handled with care, otherwise it has worked well. I dont know why Gramin makes such cheap adapters (I guess to make $). The plastic is easy to beak when removing it from the plug.

I bought this replacement car charger for my Garmin Nuvi 660 after my other one broke. This is a great replacement and works great.

So like most people I wanted to save a few bucks and not purchase this product from the www.Garmin.com. Well I got what I paid for. This product died 3 weeks after using it. Even though I bought new fuses (6 different times) for this product it still will not work. I do not recommend purchasing this product. Now I have to purchase a new one from Garmin.....

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It was a bit of a decision when it came to this unit and the newer model with the rubberized grippy bottom that collapses. After reading multiple reviews of the rubber coating leaving a film on the dash, I went for this one. The bean bag is super sturdy and so far as not slid once on me under both pretty heavy acceleration and braking. The build quality seems pretty solid and even though it is bigger, I have not had a problem with storage in my center console. I would highly recommend this product for your Garmin GPS unit. (I use this with my 660)

It's like a heavy bean bag but it really works to hold the Garmin steady on the dashboard. It is easy to pick it up and put on the floor or under the seat when you want to take the Garmin. I'm very pleased with it and the price was great.

This is the perfect mount. It keeps the GPS from sliding around when taking turns...it stays where you put it!

I don't know why anyone would use a suction mount after using this product! If your gps fits with this mount, buy it -- buy it along with purchasing your new gps now and never use the suction mount that comes with your unit. This thing never slides on the dashboard, it's portable, and it's easy to adjust for the best viewing angle. It works.

Mounting my Garmin Nuvi directly on the windshield was not an option for my Honda Element as the windshield has a deep slant that would make the screen too far for comfortable viewing. The friction mount allows me to place my Nuvi above and slightly right of the dashboard gauges where it is easily viewed and obscures very little sight through the windshield. I have never had it slide out of position. I would not be able to get much use out of my GPS without this mount.

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The Garmin Nuvi 255w is just what I needed. I moved to a new area and had many frustrating wrong turns until I got the Nuvi. The size is nice (not too small, not too big) and is very easy to use. I recommend it for anyone! The price was right too- just $100.

Received this Garmin to replace my 2008 Garmin Nuvi 350. I've come to the conclusion that this unit is sub par on multiple levels. First, and most noticeable is the difference in satellite reception. My unit took approximately 15 minutes to obtain a weak signal on a clear day. This was repeated over the course of a week. Driving through a small tunnel would cause the signal to be completely lost, while the Nuvi 350 would at least attempt to continue your route. Compared to the Nuvi 350, I find the user interface and software to be very slow. Touch screen response takes a bit for it to register on the unit. This creates a dangerous scenario while driving (I know..) and continuously had me correcting errors. Perhaps I received a defective unit, but this one is already on its way back to Amazon.

I love this Garmin. I bought one for my boyfriend and had to buy one for myself. Refurbished it may be, but I haven't had one issue with it and I think it's a great product.

We took it on vacation with us and we NEVER got lost. Easy to figure out how to use and it can find anything! Love it!!

I like everything about this Garmin except that the voice sounds bossy and hurried. Our previous Garmin's voice was much nicer. Maybe she is hurried because she is giving street names and so has to talk faster?