Garmin nuvi 1300LM Automobile Portable GPS Navigator

This is a great GPS overall. We love the screen size and map graphics. The only feature we really miss from our former Magellan is the option choices of Fastest Route, Shortest Distance, Most Use of Freeways, and Least Use of Freeways. We used to use these choices regularly, so they are missed.

I brought this based on other reviews seen here. The price is perfact, the download all and all only took me 1hr 15mins. Some other reviews said up to six hours. I think b/c I have a new laptop with not much on it, I think thats why it was very fast. Love everything about this GPS!!! Good bye printed maps!!! LOL!!! I also love the Eco routes!

I read all the reviews and decided to purchase the Garmin. began installing addresses I wanted in the garman favorites section. I had to push the screen so hard to enter a letter that I became frustrated and returned it to the retailer the same day. My prior garman was excellent. I am going to try another model.

I bought this GPS to replace an older model ( 200W ) and this Garmin Nuvi 1300LM is the best choice I made. The spoken directions is very useful, there are many features, and the fact that you can download updated maps 4 times a year for FREE pays for itself.. I would recommend this GPS to anyone that wants a very good GPS.

User friendly. Operation can be easily learned even by a first time user. Larger high resolution display gives better picture clarity. Can be mounted on the windshield without hazardly obstructing driver's view of the road. Free map updates assures that familiarity with locations are current. Has sound judgement on the suggested route to take by choosing major thoroughfares over sidestreets avoiding stops caused by encountering traffic lights. If you want a no frills good performing GPS with just the basic necessary features this is it.