How accurate is the GPS tracking compared to the Garmin models?
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I haven't used the Garmin models so I don't know about that. However, when I was running with my friend who was using an app on her phone that I now use it was very close to what her app said. However, this model didn't even last me a year in Florida humidity. I think it lasted maybe 6 to 8 months before the screen started to fog up and the applications looked kind of smeared. This is the first time using something like this so it still may be a good device but just not work well in extremely humid weather.
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Spot on. Has built in Google maps for in depth tracking. I love it and still use it
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Thanks for the update, dsrussell. I'll take your advice and check out the review of the 765 that you mentioned at gpsmagazine.com. It's too bad that the folks at Garmin didn't include this info about the 765 in their owners manual. Must have been an oversight on their end. Again,thanks a bunch!
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Hi Frank, It doesn't use GPS. That is one thing I wish it did. So when you are on the treadmill you just have to swing the arm that the band is on. I have a friend that puts it on his ankle when he walks on his treadmill because he holds on with his arms. He says it is very accurate that way. I swing my arms and in my experience it is very accurate. Hope that helps. One more thing, you can change the mode to logging a workout. That way you get the benefit of a workout and it show your progress that way.
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Looks to me like they're pushing Nuvis. Type garmin in google and go to the manufacturer's site. You can compare 4 side by side at a time.
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this is a very accurate unit. you can buy detailed map grids from Garmin or get them free just google free downloads for Garmin 200. Bought one for my son who hikes in N.Y. and N.J. He downloads specific maps from google easily.
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Just (recently) bought the 335T and I have had no problem acquiring satellite signal with this unit. In fact, that was one of my prime motivations to switch from my old Garmin Nuvi 350. I was having a lot of problems with just that issue. My two major complaints about the TomTom vs. the Garmin are: (1) You can't spell out a specific point of interest) like a Chili's restaraunt, for instance, which you can do with the Garmin. This was a MAJOR plus with my old unit and I used it all the time. Of course, it's possible that I just haven't firgured out how to do it yet, because, (2) the TomTom has very poor user documentation. I'm going to have to go online to try and figure some of the functionality out.
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It does lock to satellite quickly if you're outdoors with clear sights. Takes a bit longer in city centers with high rise buildings. Once you've uploaded your data to garmin website it shows your route on a map and it's incredibly accurate.
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I have just played with it locally. It will plan from current location to where ever you want to go. We will be road tripping in our RV in Feb and will give it a side by side test with our older Garmin. ROGER
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Hi, If you have an Ipod Nano you can try the very cheap, in comparison with GPS, Nike+ Sportkit. Once you calibrate it, it is very accurate. All my runs (same route) about 8km only vary on +/- 100m.Hope that helps a little bit.
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Hi, I have used mine for years. Been to England, Scotland, Ireland, Germany, and Spain & Netherlands. Were never lost & made it to our destination. The best advice is to call Garmin's toll-free # and they explain what the current model has built in plus what else is loadable.
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I have to be honest and say I don't know. I have the 220 and it was my very first purchase of a garmin product.
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Yes, from my research, bluetooth is the only difference between the two Garmin models you mentioned. I just ordered my 1450LMT and have not had a chance to use it. I would assume both units would function very similar as they have exactly the same feature set except for bluetooth.
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I have used Garmin GPS units of several types, in the car and hand held, in the USA. I haven't taken them out of the states, but they are very dependable and never given me any reason to doubt their accuracy. You can buy them with maps for any country. Just make sure you get it loaded with the map you need and you will have a great GPS.
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I don't know. Garmin has excellent customer service. I'll bet they can answer you. Or try GPSCity.com. You can call them, too.
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Seems to be pretty accurate.It will depend a lot on the preferances you enter on your gps.
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No, I didn't get an answer.However, I went ahead and bought the Garmin 275 unit. I've tried it in France only so far. It worked "fine" with a few glitches. Like slowness in picking up satellites (and the inability to do so in closed buildings/tunnels).And having some street names saved with a different spelling than what seems to be the "well-known/correct" spelling (like the spelling of the street address on the hotel website. This caused me to be unable to find the address on the device. It took me considerable time to figure it out!).
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I have a model 3210 gps chartplotter. It works with it, and I note quite an improvement in the performance. If you have questions with your model call garmen support. They have always been very helpful for me.