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Garmin GPS III

Garmin GPS III

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Avoid in favour of the GPSIII+ or GPSV

by sprint900 , Jul 04 '01
Pros: Cheaper than the GPSIII+, GPSV
Cons: Relatively crippled compared with the GPSIII+
check the specifications very carefully and be sure you really need to save the money - the III+ has some subtle improvements which make it far superior.

the III's battery life is much less.

the III hasn't got downloadable memory....
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 5.0
 

Power!

by laurelm , May 18 '00
Pros: Good interface, POWER, fun useful geek toy
Cons: Having to buy a map CD
Never in my life did I imagine I'd have this much power in the palm of my hand. I had been able to imagine palmtop computers, cell phones, and other portable electronic devices. But never anything that could tell me exactly where I was at any time, and...
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 5.0
 

GPSIII helps avoid APS

by firefly , Nov 08 '99
Pros: High Tech, Super Accurate, Ultra versatile, user friendly
Cons: Allows you to go where no man has gone before
The "Surviving" General declares that a healthy GPS can help to prevent a bad case of APS.

Picture this. You are on a simple hike with a friend and you see a great rock formation just up over a knoll. After a quick glance and nod...
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 5.0
 

Garmin: The Planetary Assistant

by WRC123 , Nov 02 '00
Pros: Excellent performance, good battery life, backlighting, easy to use
Cons: None!
BILL'S REVIEW OF THE GARMIN GPS-3

INTRODUCTION
On a dark and stormy Sunday morning, my father and I packed the car and headed out from North East, PA, to Lycoming, a five-hour drive. On the way there, and a week later, on...
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 5.0
 

Useful Information in a compact package

by zagatt , May 31 '00
Pros: Great little navigator to get you home
Cons: Newer models may have more detailed maps
The GPSIII has been a constant travelling companion for the past 2 years, and it has proved its worth time & time again. The mapping feature, although not as detailed as a Street Pilot, provides essential information when travelling off the beaten...
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 5.0
 

Great GPS, Although A Little Outdated

by jpd-5 , Feb 22 '03
Pros: Reliable, Accurate, Durable and Affordable
Cons: Short Battery Life
I have no sense of direction, well, I have a sense of direction - it is just always wrong. Left to my own devices, I drive in circles a lot. This is the reason I own several GPS units and all of which are made by Garmin. Interchangeable accessories...
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 5.0
 

Reliable workhorse

by mcjamison , Jul 03 '01
Pros: Sturdy, accurate, easy to use
Cons: short battery life, lacks map download capability of newer models
I've had my GPS III for about 3 years now, and have taken it everywhere - hiking through desert canyons, snowshoeing in tree-covered valleys, kayaking, driving through cities and parks, even skiing and flying in commercial airliners. While the novelty...
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 5.0
 

Man's Best Friend

by msg4589 , Feb 03 '01
Pros: Excellent traveling assistant, Extremely user friendly, powerful
Cons: None
I had always wanted a GPS and received this one as a Christmas gift two years ago. At first I used it to confirm where I was. "Yup, there I am." But after a few months, I began to realize the untapped power of this GPS. If you can drive 50mph or...
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 5.0
 

Great little system

by skahn , Nov 17 '99
Pros: Great Sensitivity, Great Maps
Cons: None
In this age of materialism where we encounter tons of new products daily, there are a few precious items that becomes a necessity. For me, during the past three years, it has been the Palm pilot(the very first model from now-acquired US Robotics). Now,...
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 5.0
 

Trip Computer - Plus

by wyodude , Mar 09 '02
Pros: Unbelievable accuracy, very informative on road trips and fun to use
Cons: None
I have used my GPS III for nearly two years and have had excellent service and better than that, lots of fun playing with it. I mount it on the dash while on road trips to help me determine exactly where I'm at. Once when driving in Texas, after...
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 4.0
 

Too elaborate?

by 2centsworth , Oct 26 '00
Pros: Accuracy, detailed maps, programmable waypoint labels
Cons: Difficult to program
Anyone who is considering making the jump from the small town to the big city would be well advised to invest in a personal GPS. I moved from the backwoods of Oklahoma to the urban sprawl of Dallas and was constantly lost, missing turns and driving...
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 4.0
 

Great unit

by pebecker , Jun 17 '01
Pros: Small, powerful
Cons: No map upgrade path
This is a great little GPS. It is lightweight, easy to operate, and easy on batteries. It has a back-lit display that is easy on the eyes and can run from external power (cable not included) so you can operate it from your car. One of the best...
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