Big Expectations, Big Disappointment
Written: Jun 21 '01
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Pros: Nice Display!
Cons: Lack of features
The Bottom Line: Pass this one by and get the eMap and a windshield suction cup mount.
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| EthanU's Full Review: Garmin StreetPilot ColorMap Car GPS Receiver |
When I won this unit in a drawing, I was ecstatic. Already owning two GPS receivers, I can't say I exactly needed it, but I thought I was getting a top-of-the-line Garmin GPS receiver. What I learned is that it is a basic-featured unit with a nice color display. After playing with the StreetPilot ColorMap for about 2 hours, I knew I was ready to sell it on eBay and continue using my eMap and eTrex.
A few other details:
* Display is plenty bright, even in full sun.
* Battery life is acceptable when using 1600mAH NiMH batteries.
* User guide is confusing.
* Garmin Mapsource software is ridiculously expensive. (That problem is not specific to this model, but needs to be said.)
Recommended:
No
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Epinions.com ID: EthanU
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Member: Ethan Upper
Location: Shrewsbury, MA
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