Garmin 750 Worse then 600 Series?

I am new to GPS systems and research them on the Internet I came to an
initial decision on the Garmin 750 since I don't need bluetooth, and
wanted multi destination route calculation features that the 600
series did not have. Then I read in a CNet review that I quote below.
Are problems like this most likely from an initial release and fixed
in firmware upgrades. Or infact was the 600 Series considered better
in some respects to the 700 Series? Thanks for any guidance.

"We did notice, however, that the Nuvi 750 was occasionally off a
block or so with our position....
However, there were a couple of instances where the system was late in
telling us when to turn. Fortunately, there's automatic route
recalculation, and though the Nuvi 750 always got us back on track, we
also experienced some sluggishness here, too. This was all a bit
disappointing and unexpected, as we've generally gotten good
performance from previous Garmin GPS."

Try changing from pedestrain mode to autumobile mode and it will tell you
when to turn much faster.
Dmax

Albert wrote:
: "We did notice, however, that the Nuvi 750 was occasionally off a
: block or so with our position....

A new firmware update should fix this issue, maybe.

: However, there were a couple of instances where the system was late in
: telling us when to turn. Fortunately, there's automatic route
: recalculation, and though the Nuvi 750 always got us back on track, we
: also experienced some sluggishness here, too. This was all a bit
: disappointing and unexpected, as we've generally gotten good
: performance from previous Garmin GPS."

This is nothing new. Garmin has failed in each of their "series" to
address this issue. There is no selection or option to increase the
voice prompt levels. Route recalculation is slow. Perhaps this is solely
an issue with Garmin or portable units as have not heard of this being
such an issue in non Garmin units like TomTom or in-car GPS units. For
this reason, every year I try out the newer Nuvi units that Costco or
Best Buy carry and I always return them because Garmin hasn't addressed
this issue. I suggest everyone to email Garmin and advise them of this
otherwise they won't fix this issue.

Hmmmm. My Garmin Nuvi units -- 200W, 260, 260W, 350, and 650 -- all
tell me to turn in 1 mile, then .6 miles, then .2 miles, then at the
point of turn.

With warnings about an upcoming turn issued at 1 mile, then .6 miles,
then .2 miles BEFORE the turn, I find it surprising that anyone could
miss a turn. After all, at 60 MPH, the 1 mile warning gives you one
minute to react.

On Thu, 24 Apr 2008 16:52:49 -0700, Albert wrote:


I am also new to gps and the Nuvi 750 is my first. For the most part, I
am amazed at how smart it is. Many times it has outfoxed me. I have
noticed that on occasion it has put an address on the wrong side of the
road. Yesterday I was in downtown Milwaukee, WI, where an extensive
revamp is underway of the Marquette exchange. Nuvi 750 tried to direct
me to old left turn off ramps which no longer exist and are/will be
replaced with conventional right off ramps. This is a 2-4 year project.
No idea how many years left. One would think that gps mapping would take
major roadwork into consideration and plan releases accordingly.

Once in downtown Milwaukee, I was routed to a bridge which is out. On
the way out of town, I was routed to a ramp that is closed.

GPS is great but there is no substitute for human intervention, planning
and understanding. It's similar to a calculator. If you punch in enough
numbers, you will get a result, but does that result make sense? I think
GPS is the same: Let it do its thing but be ready to question the
results. Most of the time the results will be fine. The issue will be
for those few times it is wrong and you don't have a clue where you are
or where you've been.