Instruct: Classify Amazon reviews into positive or negative sentiment
Query: Takes forever to acquire GPS signal

The unit works fine once it acquires a GPS signal. Problem is it ALWAYS takes 7-10 minutes to acquire a signal. I have followed all the directions. My hand held will acquire in seconds. The magellan, once it acquires a signal, works fine. Their customer service was useless. They cut and pasted the same words from their user manual when I asked them about it. I set the location, I waited many minutes before departing, the unit had a clear view of the sky etc ... I suspect that the cost differences between this unit and the 500/700 have to do with the quality of the signal acquisition circuits. Of course I will not find out as I will go elsewhere. The GPS status screen showed multiple satalites with good signal but the unit still took minutes to lock the position. If you want the feel of the typical neverlost you get in rental cars this is not the unit for you ... you will get to your destination before the Magellan 300 acquires a GPS lock.