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 bought this GPS for my boyfriend and it has become a great investment. He travels hours away from home for work and it has never steered him wrong. With FREE lifetime maps, he gets 4 updates a year, unlike other brands where you have to pay to be updated. It surprises me that the price is so cheap for what you get. The screen is clear and easy to operate and accomodates the late night driver. My father purchased a similar Garmin a few years ago and never had a problem. I even bought him a waterproof case, so now he travels on his motorcycle with no worries. I would recommend this GPS to anyone.

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'm glad I know my way around certain places as I tried it out in areas that I knew first. It took me around, or not a good direct route to the way I usually go. Took me thru many stoplights, traffic, that I don't go thru, even when I slected the option of less traffic, faster routes, it did not do any better. So this kind of makes me think, how will this do on trips I don't know how to get there. Will it take me a mile or so out of the way to get to my final point. Will it take me on a dirt road, where I select not to....... So far, it's not meeting what I wanted. You have only 4 options on voice also, where it says you have many. It takes many times to download the maps..... long waiting time. Since I have had it longer then 2 weeks, I'm stuck with it. DON'T GET IT!