Thumbs Up Meridian Handheld GPS
This is my first handheld GPS device; I've seen other GPS devices design specifically for the car (Magellan Roadmate 700 etc), but what drove me to buy this one was the portable size of the unit.
I've used it in both rainy overcast and clear sunny weather in the SF Bay Area - SF to Petaluma to Dublin, and I get good connection with up to 6 or 7 satelites. The key is to get a lock-on, before starting your trip. Usually takes less than a minute to lock into the satelite(s).
I was considering using my PDA (Sony TG50)as a GPS (via Blue-Tooth connections), but I'm glad I purchased this separate unit as there is no car power adapter for the Clie (recharging yes, but)and the cost for the blue tooth version was about $350.
The Mapsend software that came along with this handheld package is very up to date and I was able to find and set user-points quite easily. I found setting the user-points on the device alot easier than on my home computer. The driving directions are not exactly my regular routes, but come pretty close.
Using the 64mb card is ample space so far. Car adaptor is a must for this handheld gps. Firmware upgrade was not difficult. Have not had to call Magellan for customer service, yet...
Overall a very good product and one that gets me from point A to point B, without spending too much, including Case too.
San Francisco California User
I've used it in both rainy overcast and clear sunny weather in the SF Bay Area - SF to Petaluma to Dublin, and I get good connection with up to 6 or 7 satelites. The key is to get a lock-on, before starting your trip. Usually takes less than a minute to lock into the satelite(s).
I was considering using my PDA (Sony TG50)as a GPS (via Blue-Tooth connections), but I'm glad I purchased this separate unit as there is no car power adapter for the Clie (recharging yes, but)and the cost for the blue tooth version was about $350.
The Mapsend software that came along with this handheld package is very up to date and I was able to find and set user-points quite easily. I found setting the user-points on the device alot easier than on my home computer. The driving directions are not exactly my regular routes, but come pretty close.
Using the 64mb card is ample space so far. Car adaptor is a must for this handheld gps. Firmware upgrade was not difficult. Have not had to call Magellan for customer service, yet...
Overall a very good product and one that gets me from point A to point B, without spending too much, including Case too.
San Francisco California User
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