Garmin GPS Review
Sometimes it’s not just about what should you bring, but how in the hell you get there. If you’re like me (a guy) you can proabably make it from Point A to Point B in record time. The problem is, Point B is not actually your destination, but somewhere a mile or two from it. Now, I’ve been wanting a GPS for years but was concerned my wife thought it too expensive of a “toy.” So I did the next best thing… I bought her one for Christmas. (Kind of like Homer buying Marge a bowling ball) And the funny thing is, she has this amazing internal compass. She hardly ever needs the GPS, so it usually resides with me.
The Garmin Garmin Nuvi 360 does everything you want and more. The Bluetooth technology links seamlessly with your cell phone for handsfree conversations. Map and audio directions put you exactly where you want to go. It can also find restaurants by genre and distance, as well as lodging and gas stations. Did I mention it’s also an MP3 player? One of the coolest features is the optional up to date traffic reports. It automatically processes the information on your route, and takes you around the problem. Now, onto the city guide… not in your car, on foot. Once you’ve decided on your restaurant, museum, or Broadway Show, it’ll take you to the front door.
I’ve been using it for a little over a month and it works flawlessly. The touchscreen makes inputting destinations a snap. Due to the small size and many functions, I don’t ever see myself having to buy my wife another one… till next year.
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July 11th, 2007 01:52
Having purchased a Garmin Street Pilot c510 at Halfords in Aberdare, on 2 / 7 / 07 I am having difficulty registering the Sat Nav on the Website. The yellow registration form was missing from the box, but Halfords have phoned today with the following Registration Number - Y7ABTYA. Please respond to this e-mail asap to let me know the the registration has been complete.
Owner of Sat Nav - Mr David Thomas
Address - 25 Bailey Street, Miskin, Mountain Ash. R.C.T. CF 45 3AE
July 25th, 2007 22:37
I can’t register my sat nav bought last week; a
c510T
The registration code is RGNGDSM
Please advise.
Robin Smith
11 Rathbone Road Hightown Liverpool L380BR
01519292209 wompy@blueyonder.co.uk
July 27th, 2007 02:14
I just bought streetPilot c340 and I’m trying to register my equipment at your site but I cannot find the registration section. Please let me know which section to complet the registration.
I went to this site http://www.my.garmin.com
July 27th, 2007 19:23
I to cannot find the regerstration section on your web site http://www.my garmin .com for the street pilot c510 which i purchased today from Halfords Blackburn. Code is :- d5wcu6g Please advise
July 29th, 2007 03:07
I cannot find the registration section on your website for the Garmin nuvi 200W/250W purchased from Halfords, Canterbury yesterday - can you help please?
Also, I have the 16 page quick start manual but wondered if there was a more comprehensive manual to go with this: Halfords don’t have one.
With thanks, Mike Windess
July 29th, 2007 05:48
Ican’t register my GARMIN nuvi 250,which i’ve bought today in halfords,Cork,Ireland.Can you help me?thanks.
August 4th, 2007 23:41
I cannot register my Garmin. Please advise me what to do. Also I would like to purchase a AC adapter. Where can I locate one. Thank you
September 4th, 2007 12:52
i cannot register my garmin.please advise what to do.
thank you.
September 10th, 2007 02:08
I can not find a section to register my 580 C.
What do I do now.
September 15th, 2007 04:35
I want to register my garmin Nüvi 610, and I try to do it in your page: Http://my.garmin.com, but I can’t.
Could you tell me how can I do it, please.
Thank you.
September 15th, 2007 05:32
He comprado un Garmin nüvi 610, lo quiero registrar pero nolo consigo y tampoco sé como puedo actualizar los archivos de radares europeos.
Alguien me puede ayudar¿?
Gracias.
October 4th, 2007 12:50
I’m in Australia and cannot register my garmin. There are no contact numbers in Australia, and to mail them in US or Europe, you have to type in your user name etc. The stupid thing is I am contacting them because I can’t register. Someone please help
October 31st, 2007 18:35
wtf? why is everyone telling you about their registration woes?
November 12th, 2007 16:13
the number to contact garmin in victoria, australia is (03) 9798 0988, or ask at your nearest Dick Smith Or Tandy Store for the number for your state. Now that that’s said, i don’t have a register number. the yellow piece of paper was missing from me garmin box. how the heck can i retrieve this number?
December 20th, 2007 20:14
I can’t find the registration web site.
December 27th, 2007 11:29
I cannot find your registration web site for the NUVI 750 that I bought today.
December 29th, 2007 02:55
Can not find your web site to register my nuvi 260
January 7th, 2008 03:24
TO Pico:
I too find it funny that everyone is on here asking about their registration. They should be going to http://www.garmin.com to register their product. I guess they need a GPS unit to find there way around the web as well.
James
February 18th, 2008 11:55
Good review, you provide a lot of quality info. This unit is really a deal for all the muscle/features it packs. Truly a great unit for the price.
I picked up some european maps and they worked great for a trip I took. Very nice to get a cheap unit that allows for map expansion. Anyone looking for entry level and accuracy, this is a good place to start looking.
I’ve got a UI video here and a few more pics for anyone interested:
http://www.4tay.com/blogs/Adam_Parker/Garmin_Nuvi_200w_-_Review/1/1/684/
April 2nd, 2008 08:49
most of the filberts on here with their registration problems are they have stolen units with no box and as such cannot complete the registration form for the updgrade etc
this will teach them not to:
1) steal hard working peoples garmin nuvis
2) purchase goods off heroin addicts or 14 year old theiving chaves!
i laugh in your face
hahahahhahhahaahahhahahahah
April 2nd, 2008 09:20
I have recently purchased a 2nd hand “Garmin Nuvi 310 ”
I purchased it with the data lead, the car charger and mount but no box or manual.
it was in reasonable condition so i paid £75 uk pounds for it ( about $150 )
I purchased it with cash from a ” gentleman ” from the car boot sale, he looked honest.
He changed the home location to my own etc and gave me basic instructions on how to use it.
i have wanted to update it and visited the ” Garmin ” website. i wanted to register it so if it was stolen they would somehow deactivate it, but…… as i do not have the box i do not have a registration code, this means at best i cannot update it, and at worst it is a stolen unit.
now im wondering how to find out whether it is a stolen unit, or how i can register it without the registration number, also if it is stolen then how would i go about claiming back what i paid for it or will i just have an empty pocket and a space on my windscreen?
May 22nd, 2008 11:54
I purchased a Garmin nuvi 200 series resently.
How do I go about completing the registration??
October 7th, 2008 06:45
por fabor si alguien pudiera desirme como registrar mis aparatos, y como conseguir un manual en español se los agradeseria.en la pagina de www,garmin.com no encontre la forma de aserlo. gracias
October 7th, 2008 07:02
si pudiera alguien desirme como registrar mis aparatos GPSMAP 60CSx y ademas como puedo conseguir un manual en español. gracias.