Garmin Nuvi 265WT

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Product Reviews
Refurbished GPS Guide 68 out of 100
ZDnet 8 out of 10
Amazon.com 4.05 out of 5
CNet 3.7 out of 5
alaTest out of 100

The refurbished Garmin nuvi 265WT is an improvement on previous GPSs from the nuvi 200 series. The most notable improvements in terms of both features and usability are free lifetime traffic updates, Bluetooth integration for hand’s free calling and GPS tracking addons, GPS HotFix which speeds up the units ability to find a signal, terrain maps, and a better map screen that is brighter, clearer, and sharper. While this GPS is still a part of the budget friendly 200 series, it is still a powerful and useful navigation GPS with the features that most people want and use.

Like all refurbished Garmin GPS, the nuvi 265WT is very easy to use. The map is simple to read, being brightly lit and crystal clear. The menus are also very easy to get around and make a lot of sense to first time users. Even finding traffic alerts is simple, easy and efficient. Also, Garmin did a great job of making sure that this feature rich 200 series isn’t cluttered with icons on the screen. For example, the cell phone controls only appear when you actually have a cell phone connected to the device via Bluetooth.

Another strength of Garmin navigation GPS that is passed on to the refurbished nuvi 265WT is the routing engine. The routes selected by this unit are sensible and efficient. As good as a seasons driver in the area – probably not – but no computer is going to be better than a person who knows the area. The device also handles missed turns promptly, adjusting to a new course in a matter of seconds. When turns are imminent, you will hear the name of the street through the text-to-speech capability on the device as well as see an upcoming turn indicator on the screen you are looking at. You even have speed limit information displayed for you as well.

The refurbished Garmin nuvi 265WT also offers free traffic alerts for the life of the device. This used to run $40-$60 a year, so this represents a significant lifetime savings for this device. The free feature is supported by contextual adds, meaning if you search for hotels you might get an add for a Marriott Hotel in the area. If you are particularly hostile toward ads you might find this feature outrageous, but the ads do display in a very non-intrusive manner. If you don’t want to be distracted by them you will not be.

The Bluetooth connectivity seems to work just fine and we found no reports of problems with this feature. If you want to turn your Nuvi 256WT into a real-time GPS tracking device by installing some free GPS tracking software into your phone then that should be very easy to do with this model. The real issue with the Bluetooth is that the speakers on the 265WT are pretty weak and the absence of an FM transmitter makes the use off this GPS to actually make calls dubious. But that is a general problem of Bluetooth enable navigation GPS units in general and is not a statement against the nuvi 265WT.

When compared to the more expensive models, the nuvi 265WT has all the appearances of these top of the line Garmin GPS devices. It has a slim black case, with a wide 4.3 inch display. It differs from the more expensive nuvi units in that when you mount the GPS you have to plug the power cord into the back of it instead of having the mount itself powered. This can be an inconvenience at first, but once you get the hang of it you shouldn’t have any problems.

In summary, this is a good, solid refurbished GPS that provides an awesome feature in the free traffic alerts. The wide screen and ease of use makes its very easy for first time and experienced users alike. For the dollar, this is a great GPS.

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Product Features

  • Bright 4.3-inch diagonal color touchscreen; 480×272 pixels, WQVGA TFT display with white backlight
  • Sleek, ultra-thin design fits easily in pocket
  • Preloaded with City Navigator North America NT
  • Supports Bluetooth wireless technology for hands-free calling when paired with Bluetooth-enabled cell phones
  • NOTE: Model number is 265WT; however, the model number on the product itself is 265W

Technical Details

  • Condition: Refurbished
  • Type: Automotive
  • Waypoints: 1000
  • Display: Color
  • Display: TFT
  • Display: Backlight
  • Screen Size: 4.3″
  • Touch Screen: Yes
  • Voice: Yes
  • Battery Type: Rechargeable lithium-ion
  • Battery Life: 4 hours
  • Special Features: Bluetooth
  • Special Features: Traffic Ready
  • Special Features: Spoken Street Names
  • Maps Included: United States
  • Maps Included: Canada

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Garmin Nuvi 260W

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Product Reviews
Refurbished GPS Score 74 out of 100
ZDnet 8.3 out of 10
Amazon.com 4.3 out of 5
CNet 4 out of 5
alaTest 92 out of 100

The refurbished Garmin Nuvi 260W is the widescreen version of the popular and budget friendly Garmin Nuvi 260. Fitting in the palm of your hand, this Nuvi 200 series GPS is easy to use and compact. The directions offered to travelers are accurate and well routed, which is what you would expect from a company like Garmin. The Nuvi 260 boasts a text-to-speech feature that will read out street names and POI to users. This feature is pretty popular among consumers because it allows them to spend more of their focus on the road while traveling on busy streets or unfamiliar intersections.

Because this is a budget friendly navigation GPS, this model has a pretty basic feature set. The preloaded maps included the 48 contiguous United States, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico. Left out on the list of detailed maps include Alaska (who drives to Alaska anyway) and Canada. There are several ways to begin planning a trip available on the nuvi 260W. The include:

  • Entering the address you want to travel to
  • Picking one of the 6 million POI (Points of Interest) preloaded onto the refurbished nuvi 260W
  • Selecting one of your recently entered locations (great for heading back home after going out to a new place)
  • Or choosing a destination from among the ones that you entered on your Favorite Locations lists

If you don’t want to have turn-by-turn directions then you can just switch the Nuvi over to Map mode and get a bird’s eye view of your location. This is for those who are already roughly familiar with the area or who like to fly by the seat of their pants. It is also a helpful way to get oriented in a new city without relying on your cheap refurbished GPS too much.

The routing system in this Garmin is excellent. It provides fast and accurate directions along a variety of different parameters. If allows you to optimize routes by such filters as which one will get you there the fastest (fastest time), which one will make you travel the fewest miles (shortest distance), which one will take you off road, and which one will help you avoid such road types as toll roads and highways. This feature allows this GPS to be used in a lot of different uses. Walkers, cyclists, trucks and buses can all use the Nuvi 260W for their navigation needs.

The refurbished Garmin Nuvi 260W has a pretty robust POI database that has all the major categories one would expect in a Garmin GPS. You categories like gas stations, ATMs, lodging options, restaurants, and more. There are even some really specific ways to search the POI database – like searching by a certain type of cuisine or chain name (like McDonald’s). You are even able to add custom POIs to your Nuvi if that will tickle your fancy.

Another cool goodie on the Nuvi 260 is the Garmin Lock security feature. This feature prevents the unit from working unless a 4-digit PIN that you set up is entered into the unit. Another way to break the lock is to take it to a predetermined location (like your house) so that it will unlock once it gets to those coordinates.

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Retail Price: $229.99
Amazon Price: $140.00

Right now, the price of the refurbished model is slightly higher than that of the new model. When this is the case we always recommend that you purchase the new model. This is especially true with Garmin refurbished GPS since Garmin charges users to upgrade their maps on a refurbished unit while giving purchases of new models 30 days to update their maps for free. A Garmin map update can cost anywhere from $50 to $100 depending on whether or not you purchase a one-time update or a lifetime update.

Overall, the refurbished Garmin Nuvi 260W is a solid navigation GPS that goes lighter on the features than other models in the Nuvi line but also goes lighter on the price.

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Product Features

  • GPS System Preloaded with City Navigator North America NT
  • 4.3 in Diagonal Touchscreen Display with 2D/3D Mapping Perspective
  • Turn by Turn Directions with Voice Guidance/Text to Speech Feature
  • Trip Computer Records Mileage/Max SpeedTotal Time and More
  • Features Picture Viewer/World Clock/Currency Measurement Converters/Calculator

Technical Details

  • Brand Name: Garmin
  • Model: NUVI 260W
  • Connectivity Technology: USB
  • Battery Average Life: 5 Hours
  • Map Type: North America

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Refurbished GPS Under $50

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Right now there is a refurbished GPS over at Amazon.com for under $50 after mail in rebate ($20 mail in rebate). It is the TomTom ONE 130, which has a 3.5 inch touchscreen control, contains turn by turn directions (but will not speak out the street names), maps of both the US and Canada, has access to TomTom’s awesome Map Share feature, and a crisp 320 x 240 resolution. The refurbished TomTom ONE 130 also features a mount that folds right out of the GPS, making it great for easy stowing.

Also, since this is a refurbished GPS, TomTom is also offering a 6 month guarantee with the product – meaning if it stops working like it is supposed to you can return it and get a replacement.  TomTom has always shown themselves to have excellent customer support and you should feel pretty good about this guarantee from them.

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If you are looking for something that is going to speak out the names of the street that you want to turn on you can upgrade to the TomTom 130S, which has the same $20 rebate offer. If you think having the street names spoken out to you is worth the extra $20 you might want to consider going with this option.

Both of these devices comes with TomTom’s Tele Atlas maps, which some American users find slightly less useful than the NAVTEQ maps used by Garmin and Magellan. You also get the robust language support that TomTom is well know for with both the 130 and 130s. If you are a non-native English speaker or just like hearing your driving directions in another language a TomTom is a great choice.

These prices certainly won’t last forever, so if you think you are in the market for these devices you might want to read some reviews on them and make a purchase. You can read reviews on the TomTom 130 here and the TomTom 130S here.

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TomTom GO 720

Refurbished TomTom GO 720

Price: $129.99

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Product Reviews
ZDnet 8.7 out of 10
About.com 3.5 out of 5
Amazon.com 4 out of 5
CNet 4 out of 5
alaTest 96 out of 100

This refurbished portable GPS device is a solid addition to any family’s GPS arsenal. With TomTom’s TeleAtlas maps you get excellent coverage of European locals and solid state-side service as well. With text-to-speech, Bluetooth connectivity, a customizable progress bar, an extremely accurate SiRFStarIII GPS receiver, and millions of POIs stored on its expansive 2 GB hard drive the TomTom Go 720 will probably meet and exceed most first-time GPS buyers expectations.

The TomTom GO 720 was the first navigational GPS unit produced by TomTom to contain the useful Mapshare feature which can be used to help keep up to date on the latest changes in roads and businesses. The way MapShare works is that when you come a some part of your trip that isn’t accurately portrayed by your GPS then all you have to do is open up the editor on your device and make the necessary change. You refurbished TomTom Go 720 will automatically use this new information in all future routing.

Let’s say that you have a road in your neighborhood that really isn’t there, but for some reason it made it onto TomTom’s map and it keeps getting added to your routes. Just open the editor and delete that section of road and you won’t have that problem again. Isn’t that cool?

Well, it gets better. What happens when your friend Jim tries to use his TomTom to get to your house. Won’t he get routed through this non-existent street and then have to make the changes himself? Sure, you could do it that way – but there is a better way. You can share your changes with other TomTom users. That is why it called MapShare. This nifty feature is makes it a lot easier to make sure that your mpas are up to date and the best part about it is that you know your maps will be pretty accurate because actual people are making these changes to their own personal GPS devices.

The GO 720 does have a few issues. The first is that it is only is compatible with a small number of Bluetooth-enabled cell phones so if you wanted to use your GO 720 for making and answering phone calls and your phone is not on the list then you are out of luck. Also, the lack of external volume control makes it rather difficult to turn up the volume quickly when road conditions become very noisy or a heightened sense of anxiety gives you an urge to turn up the volume.

The refurbished TomTom GO 720 is going to provide all the benefits of a TomTom device at a very affordable and reasonable price. It won’t be as full featured as a GO from the 900 series, but it will be better than one of the ONE series GPSs. Also, some American users find the difference between the TeleAtlas maps TomTom uses and the NAVTEQ maps of Garmin and Magellan to be significant, much preferring the NAVTEQ maps. If you are looking for a refurbished GPS with an intuitive interface and lots of options at a reasonable price, the refurbished TomTom GO 720 is an excellent choice.

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Product Features

  • 4.3 inch widescreen 16:9 format LCD
  • CPU 400 MHz, 64MB RAM
  • Maps of US and Canada Preloaded on 2GB internal flash Memory
  • Voice Recording Capability/Record Your Own Voice for Turn by Turn Directions
  • Compatible with an RDS-TMC Traffic Reveiver

Technical Details

  • Condition: Refurbished
  • Type: Automotive
  • Display: Color
  • Screen Size: 4.3″
  • Touch Screen: Yes
  • Expansion Slots: SD Card
  • Battery Type: Rechargeable integrated Li ION
  • Battery Life: 5 hours
  • Special Features: Bluetooth
  • Special Features: FM Transmitter
  • Special Features: Spoken Street Names

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Magellan Maestro 4000

Refurbished Magellan Maestro 4000

Price: $90.00

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Product Reviews
GPS Magazine 3 out of 5
ZDnet 7.9 out of 10
Amazon.com 4 out of 5
CNet 3.5 out of 5
alaTest 81 out of 100

The refurbished Magellan Maestro 4000 is a bottom of the rung navigation GPS device that you should probably avoid if you can pass up on the low price tag. Even though this model made it on our GPS below $100 list and the reviews from some of the major reviewing websites are decent there are some glaring problems with this device that would indicate to me that you should go with another similarly priced model (like the refurbished TomTom One Third Edition) instead of this Magellan.

Most notably missing from the equation is text-to-speech, turn-by-turn directions. This feature is essentially standard in more up-to-date automotive navigation units. What good is your GPS if you always have to be reading your screen to find out when you need to turn? While the screen is fairly large on this model (4.3 inch display) there is only so much you can do while driving. If you are new to an area or are on a long road trip you want what to do next to be announced to you well in advance, especially if you are driving at high speeds on a interstate or highway.

Another version in the same Maestro series, the refurbished Magellan Maestro 4040, does come with this feature is very reasonably priced.

But if you are seriously not interested in having the text-to-speech feature then you can still consider this model since the price is so low. Just know that Magellan has discontinued this GPS – meaning that they didn’t think that is was profitable to keep this type of device available for mass purchase. There are still some refurbished models floating around, but you might be hard pressed to find one that is going to be below $100 forever.

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Product Features

  • 4.3 inch Touch Screen Auto Navigation System
  • Birds Eye 3D View Clearly See Your Surroundings in 2D or 3D
  • 4 Easy Views Map View/3D Map/TrueView 3D Split Screen and Maneuver List
  • QuickSpell/Easily Enter Addresses with Unique Auto-Complete Feature that Even
  • SmartDetour Automatically Prompts You to Route Around Sudden Slow Freeway Traffi

Technical Details

  • Brand Name: Magellan
  • Model: Refurb Maestro 4000
  • Connectivity Technology: USB
  • Display Size: 4.3 inches
  • Native Resolution: 320 x 240
  • Battery Average Life: 2 Hours
  • MP3 player: Y

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Garmin Nüvi 680

Refurbished Garmin nuvi 680

Price: $165.99

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Product Reviews
GPS Magazine 4 out of 5
PC World 88 out of 100
Amazon.com 4 out of 5
CNet 3.5 out of 5
PCmag 4.5 out of 5

Can you say built in FM transmitter that can play MP3 and let you listen to phone calls over your radio? How about real-time traffic, gas price, movie times, and weather information? 6 million Points of Interest (POIs)? That is exactly what you will be getting if you go with the refurbished Garmin Nuvi 680.

The refurbished Garmin nüvi 680 lets you acquire important local information with ever changing content provided by MSN Direct, making it very useful for user trying to find information in real-time. The subscription is a to MSN Direct is a trial one (trial currently lasts 12 month), so continued use of the service is going to run you a yearly fee of $50. You could pay a onetime fee of $130 for unlimited use of the service under some restrictions.

This service allows you to check local weather, avoid traffic backups, compare local gas prices, and even check movie times and locations, all while you travel. MSN Direct is simple to use and configurable, allowing you to customize how maps look.

The refurbished Garmin Nuvi 680 has an ultra-bright, white backlit screen that works well in daylight conditions and is viewable even in bright conditions. It also contains Bluetooth functionality, a photo viewer, travel guides, and solid battery life. NAVTEQ mapping data combined with a robust routing engine provide reliable and efficient routes.

The icing on the cake for this refurbished Garmin GPS is its FM tuner. How this works is that you set the nuvi 680 to broadcast data on a certain FM frequency. You pick a frequency that you get static on your cars FM radio. Once you set your radio and the Garmin nuvi 680 to the same frequency you will be able to use communicate MP3 music or phone calls to your car’s stereo system. The unit doesn’t need powerful speakers because your car already has them. This will enable you to listen to all your favorite tunes without having to bring an extra MP3 player with you.

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What’s in the Box

Garmin nüvi 680 with MSN Direct, City Navigator NT maps for North America (preloaded, full coverage), MSN Direct receiver with integrated vehicle power cable, 1 year of free MSN Direct service, vehicle suction cup mount, an AC charger, vehicle power cable, dashboard disk, a USB cable, leather carrying case, quick reference guide, and owner’s manual.

Product Features

  • Pre-loaded with complete Navteq Maps for North America
  • 2D or 3D maps and turn-by-turn voice directions; Accepts custom points of interest (POIs)
  • Bluetooth wireless technology with a built-in microphone and speaker allows for hands-free calls
  • 480 X 272 pixels
  • Super-bright, sunlight-readable color screen

Technical Details

  • Type: Receiver
  • Acquisition Time Cold: 38 Seconds
  • Acquisition Time Warm: 1 Second
  • Update Rate: 1/second, continuous
  • GPS Accuracy Position: 10 meters
  • GPS Accuracy Velocity: 0.05 meter/sec RMS
  • Inputs: USB
  • Inputs: Bluetooth
  • Display: TFT
  • Touch Screen: Yes
  • Voice: Yes
  • Expansion Slots: SD Card
  • Battery Type: Nonreplaceable Lithium-Ion Battery
  • Battery Life: 3 hours
  • Antenna: SIRF-GPS antenna

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Garmin Forerunner 405

[currently out of stock at Amazon.com]

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The Garmin Forerunner 405 is one of the best sports watches on the market right now.  It generally sells for around $350 new, so this deal on the refurbished model is a real steal.

When you buy the refurbished Garmin Forerunner 405 you are going to get a powerful training tool that will track you as you train and then send this information wirelessly to your computer. It is at the pinnacle of training technology, featuring slick design features like a touch bezel that lets you control your watch with a simple touch. You don’t need to fumble for buttons when on a run, just a precision swipe of your finger and you can scroll through your watches menu to activate the feature you need at that exact moment.

The technology that makes up this watch is very powerful, capable of tracking many key training metrics at the same time. The Forerunner will monitor the amount of time you have been using the watch, the distance you have traveled, your current pace, the number of calories burned, and your heart rate while you wear the heart rate monitor included with this refurbished model. All this information is then stored on the memory of the watch so that you can review it, analyzing the data to see if you have improved or analyze ways to improve. You may even download these runs onto your computer to be keep a longer record of your runs.

Refurbished Forerunner 405 Viritual PartnerIf one of your runs was a personal best, you can use it as a virtual running partner in future runs. Simply activate the Virtual Partner feature and watch yourself race against yourself!  While you may not want to talk about how you beat yourself in your run today at a cocktail party, it is great to be able to race against yourself when you want to make improvements to your performance.

Speaking of a cocktail party, this refurbished Garmin GPS is not like other GPS watches on the market – you can actually wear it when you are not training.  Other watches are bulky and make you feel like you have a computer strapped to your wrist, but the 405 really looks and feels like a normal watch.  It comes in two colors, but I personally think the black if best.

This Forerunner also sports an innovative technology that lets you transmit your workout information to your computer wirelessly.  No need to plug awkward USB cables into watch and computer, simply place your watch by the computer and the data will transfer automatically.  You might not even need to take the watch off your wrist to get the information transferred.   Once it is on your computer you can analyze it using some software provided by Garmin or share it online via Garmin Connect.

This wireless technology also lets you share information between Forerunners within range.  Want to share your personal best with your buddy to see if they can beat it?  Simple share your workout with your friend and they can make use of the Virtual Partner feature and race you even though you aren’t even there.  Transferring the data is a breeze and can be done in a matter of seconds.

The Forerunner is by far one of the best training devices on the market. It is very powerful when paired with a heart rate monitor and helps serious athletes of all calibers get better at what they do. The Garmin slogan for this device is, “Forerunner 405: Accelerate your training.” It is generally a very true statement. And if you want to save a buck or two, buying a refurbished Garmin Forerunner 405 is a great idea.

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Magellan Maestro 4040

Refurbished Magellan Maestro 4040 GPS

Price: $111.29

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Product Reviews
GPS Magazine 3.0 out of 5
Amazon.com 3.5 out of 5
CNet 3.5 out of 5
PCmag 3.5 out of 5

The refurbished Magellan Maestro 4040 GPS is a solid GPS navigation unit from a solid manufacturer. The screen is clear and does not get washed out in direct sun.  It also has a modern interface that gives fast feedback to users.  The routing on the machine is quick and accurate, rerouting you almost instantly if you miss a turn being distracted by a scenic situation or some backseat shenanigans.  And, in case those shenanigans are also extremely loud, an equally load built-in speaker can alert you of this change in route pretty quickly.

The refurbished Magellan Maestro 4040 GPS  also benefits from being a refurbished Magellan. The “Current Location” feature, the ability to quickly access multiple routing methods (shortest distance, fastest time, and least/most amount of freeway use), a multi-destination “Trip Planner,” and around 4.5 million POI.  Finally, the Maestro includes the AAA TourBook information, but this information is not integrated with your regular POI database.

There are some flaws with this refurbished navigation GPS.  From a usability standpoint, the mounting dock has the release button in a pretty awkward position at the back of the unit.  When this is pressed against the windshield it makes it difficult to fit fat fingers back there and unlatch the unit from your car.

Then, the night time usability of the Maestro 4040 is a little blinding.  It does let you soften the colors on the map, but the menus still have a blindingly bright blue color than can send your pupils dilating faster than MacGuyver can get out of a sticky wicket.  This is not good for those driving at night who need to find thins on their unit.

Probably the largest drawback to this unit is the lack of a ETA (Estimated Time of Arrival) on the map view.  That is not to say that it doesn’t provide some time information, because it does.  It just provides the number of hours and minutes that remain in your trip – making you do the math as to when you are going to arrive at your destination.  This is really annoying for math deficient people, but isn’t that big of a deal for those a little more limber on their mental feet.  Since I am of the former group, this makes using the Magellan Maestro 4040 a feat of mental prowess when I just want to get to the store.

When it gets down to it, though, you will probably be doing yourself a favor by getting this unit.  The problems really are not that great that it would prevent you from getting the unit, especially if you are getting a screaming deal on it because you are going refurbished.  Definitely don’t pay the full price for a completely new unit – but definitely learn more about the refurbished Magellan Maestro 4040.

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Product Features

  • Pre-loaded – 50 United States, Canada and Puerto Rico
  • Birds Eye 3D View/Multi-Destination Routing/QuickSpell
  • Auto Re-route Never Miss a Turn and Quickly Get Back on Track Whenever You Tak
  • 4.5 Million Points of Interest/Customizable Route method
  • Data Storage Unlimited Secure Digital SD Card compatible

Technical Details

  • Brand Name: Magellan
  • Model: Refurb Maestro 4040
  • Receiver Description: 20 channel
  • Connectivity Technology: USB
  • Display Size: 4.3 inches
  • Native Resolution: 480 x 272
  • Battery Average Life: 3 Hours
  • MP3 player: Y

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Garmin Nüvi 760

Garmin Nuvi 760

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Product Reviews
GPS Magazine 4.7 out of 5
About.com 4.0 out of 5
Amazon.com 4.0 out of 5
CNet 3.5 out of 5
PCmag 4.5 out of 5

The refurbished Garmin Nuvi 760 is an outstanding  GPS unit that provides excellent navigation in a simple and easy to use package.  It is one of the most fully featured refurbished GPS navigation units you are going to find on the market and should definitely be a top candidate in your quest for a navigation GPS that fits your needs.

The Nuvi 760 features a very bright screen, making it very easy to see in at all times of the day.  A multi-destination routing system featuring the ability to sort and optimize stops by distance makes this device perfect for running errands or plotting a long day trip or family vacation.  Then there is the Nuvi 760’s high quality Bluetooth integration.  This feature is so well thought out that when you take a phone call while you have the audible turn-by-turn directions enabled the speaking portion of the directions will cease.

A real time traffic system is another key component to the Nuvi 760.  This feature allows drivers to avoid those holiday pile ups or commuting nightmares that we all hear about on the news or have experienced first hand.  Nobody wants to have to deal with traffic, nobody.

The refurbished Garmin Nuvi 760 also has a one click position identification feature called “Where Am I?”  By clicking the “Where Am I?” button the the GPS interface, you will be instantaneously given your current street address (or closest street address that the Garmin can find), the nearest intersection to your GPS unit, and the exact coordinates.  This feature can be very useful in case of an emergency or accident where you need to notify emergency medical professionals or the police of the exact location that they need to  arrive at.

Similar to the “Where Am I?” feature is the  “Where did I park?” feature.  Whenever the Nuvi 760 is taken off of the windshield mount, the Garmin logs the action in the recent destinations section of the GPS under the name  “Last Position” where it can be accessed at any time.  This is a great feature for use at amusement parks or stadium events where it is very easy to forget where you parked your car.  Simply flip on your nuvi and you are well on your way to getting in your car and back on the road.

Finally, with the refurbished Garmin Nuvi 760 you will be getting Garmin’s high quality, extremely effective routing engine.  This engine gives both beginners and advanced user the ability to get from point A to point B with the greatest of navigational ease and efficiency.  The

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Product Features

  • 4.3-Inch Diagonal Touch Screen Color Display
  • 480 X 272 Pixels, Wqvga Display With White Backlight
  • Preloaded With City Navigator(R) North America Nt
  • Bluetooth(R) Wireless Technology For Hands-Free Calling
  • Speed Limit Indicator Displays Speed Limits For Highways & Interstates

Technical Details

  • Type: Receiver
  • Waypoints: 500
  • Route Capacity: 10
  • Display: TFT
  • Display: Backlight
  • Touch Screen: Yes
  • Voice: Yes
  • Expansion Slots: SD Card
  • Battery Type: Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery

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TomTom One Third Edition

Refurbished TomTom One Third Edition GPS

Price: $79.99

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Product Reviews
Amazon.com 4 out of 5
CNet 3.5 out of 5

The refurbished TomTom One Third Edition is a quality refurbished GPS that is sure to fit in well with some of the tightest budgets out there. Coming in at $79.99 you can get the quality of a TomTom at a very affordable price. With such a low price, you are bound to have some of the higher end features left out – so don’t expect to have your cake and eat it too with this device. You are going to get what you pay for.

Some of the more notable omission in the TomTom One Third Edition GPS is the absence of hands-free bluetooth capabilities, no itinerary planning, no voice recording feature, and no custom car icons. This TomTom also doesn’t announce the names of streets, but this is only really annoying if you want your GPS to read off the name of every cross street to drive past. You are also going to get a reduced version of NavCore 7 – dubbed NavCore 7 “Lite” – that has all the power of this mapping system minus a few of the unnecessary features.

With this device you are still going to get all the things that people love about TomTom GPS. You will have access to the MapShare feature that TomTom offers. This will let you update your maps as you are driving and then share these changes with the TomTom community. This is great for refurbished GPS buyers who might be getting a unit with maps that might have some age to them. All you have to do is go to the TomTom HOME website (it is actually an application that you must download to a desktop or laptop computer, but once downloaded it access the web in order to add the updates to your device) and get the information you need directly on your navigation unit.

The TomTom One Third Edition GPS also turn-by-turn voice instructions that will keep your eyes on the road rather than your navigation GPS. This is particularly important for traveling in areas where you may not know the streets as well as you might in your home city. As with all TomTom devices, you are going to have the option of having your driving instructions spoken to you in 30 different languages. They even have celebrity and comedy voices if that tickles your fancy – Mr. T is in the house! I can just imagine him saying, “I pity the fool who doesn’t turn left in 100 feet.”

In the end, the refurbished TomTom One Third Edition GPS is not going to be the most full featured device that you can find on the market, but for the price it is a pretty good value. If you are just looking for something to give you some directions from on point to the next without a lot of frills then this refurbished GPS might suit you. But if you want something more or dislike the performance of TomTom in general then you might want to consider another GPS for your navigation needs.

Buy the TomTom One Third Edition

Product Features

  • 3.5 inch full color TFT LCD touchscreen 320×240 pixels
  • 1GB Internal Memory
  • Turn-by-Turn Voice Instructions/Millions of Points of Interest
  • Highly sensitive GPS chipset
  • Includes Windshield Mount Adhesive Disk for Mount, USB Car Charger, USB Cable, Warranty Card

Technical Details

  • Condition: Refurbished
  • Type: Automotive
  • Display: LCD
  • Display: TFT
  • Screen Size: 3.5″
  • Touch Screen: Yes
  • Voice: Yes
  • Battery Type: Internal Litium-Ion Battery
  • Battery Life: 2 hours
  • Maps Included: United States
  • Maps Included: Canada

Buy the TomTom One Third Edition

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