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Garmin StreetPilot ColorMap Car GPS Receiver

Garmin StreetPilot ColorMap Car GPS Receiver
Overall Rating: Product Rating: 4.0

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Big Expectations, Big Disappointment

Written: Jun 21 '01

Product Rating: Product Rating: 3.0
Pros: Nice Display!

Cons: Lack of features

The Bottom Line: Pass this one by and get the eMap and a windshield suction cup mount.
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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