GadGets

What does “Factory Refurbishment” mean? Well in the case of the two Garmin GPS units that I bought it means this:

1) I was only able to register at Garmin one of the units so that I could get S/W updates. Garmin tells me that one of the units is already registered and I need to provide proof of purchase to be able to register and get updates. Not blaming Garmin – but if this is a true “factory” refurbishment then why can’t I register it. Sounds like someone didn’t complete the process. Complained to Amazon and they have not responded yet except to say I can return the unit for a refund. Needed them immediately for trips so guess that is not possible.

2) Both units did not come with updated maps. I think I could have bought a new unit with the latest maps for the price of this “factory refurbished” unit plus the cost of a Garmin map upgrade that is needed. Live in DFW area with lots of road changes.

Like I said before – happy with Garmin GPS but somewhat “warry” in the future about terms like “factory refurbished”! First bad experience from Amazon and their affiliates – hope it doesn’t happen again.
Rating: 1 / 5

This is my second Garmin, only because I gave the first one to my daughter. What a wonderful time saving gadget.
Rating: 5 / 5

Product works great. Small size is easy to place on windshield and is easy to store in glove compartment.
Rating: 5 / 5

It is very diffucult to find a better value for a GPS. This little workhorse does everything all the more expensive ones do without some bells and whistles. I can tell you from experience that bluetooth phone capabilities are a waste of money as well as traffic which is often innacurate. The 255 is the best bang for the buck available of any GPS manufacturer. I paid $70 for a refurbished unit which has been flawless! The lifetime map updates are under $90 at the garmin website. for $150 I have the only GPS I will ever need. I previously owned a Garmin 200 which was stolen out of my truck, which was a good little GPS as well. I have used Tom Tom and Magellan which I found to be much more difficult to use and get signals. My Garmin locks on to satellites immediatly, and automatically re-routes immediatly when you get off course. You can’t lose with the Garmin! There are no negitives in this unit! For under $100 there is no comparison on the market today! You will not be dissapointed. They should really give a Guarantee! because these units are as good as it gets, hands down. You could spend 4 times as much on another brand and it wouldn’t compare to this accurate reliable unit. I have yet to be dissapointed with any aspect of the unit. You can even use google maps with The Garmin Map program and make and download any route you wish with added waypoints etc.and save and load them with an SD card. I can see where this could be usefull for delivery drivers etc., but I have yet to use the program. It is easier for me to just map out a route and then program in each stop as a favorite and then just punch in wherever I need to go! Garmin is so intuitive you really don’t need to do anything but punch Go! and you are there! For the average Driver other than (A delivery Driver or a Trucker) this is the only way to go. You will not be dissapointed.
Rating: 4 / 5

Item is just like new, i don’t know what could be different, besides the price. Takes a long time (multiple nights) to get the whole map update, but worked out fine, just had to use it a day, then hook it up to the computer until it lost battery power then do it again the next night and so on, i think it took 3 nights all together, but it works like a charm in the car.
Rating: 5 / 5