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Lowrance 112-362 iWay 500C Portable GPS Navigator and MP3 PlayerUser Review: - Excellent GPS systemWe are very happy with our new GPS system from Lowrence We purchased the Iway 530C which was an updated system as we had an 8 year old Garmin system. We like the amount of coverage it has without using the computer to put in different parts of the country and especially the talking direction plotter is great as we ride a motorcycle and you do not have to look at the screen to follow directions. It took us a little while to figure out the MP3 but we did get quite a few CD's copied over to the unit after some searching to find the right kind of file format to use.I think the large screen and the large letter input is great. We are enjoying this unit very much. My husband uses it every day as his job requires him to go to his client's homes and the Lorence 530C takes him there so easily. Also the price was great at [...] User Review:  - A solid performer but takes some practice and study.This is a nice unit. I especially like the large screen size and the 20 gig hard drive. I have down-loaded many albums onto the 10 gigs set aside for mp3 music and use this feature constantly on trips. Using the gps requires some investment in time studying the manual and experimenting with the different trip options that are available until it becomes second nature. The unit comes with user friendly and efficient mounting hardware. On hot sunny days it is sometimes necessary to turn on the A/C and set it to blow through the defroster vents to cool the unit. This is no problem though since the unit will tell you when it is getting too hot. I have no regrets about buying Lowrance. User Review: - Great Choice!I reviewed several GPS navigation systems and the Lowrance iWay 500C was by far the best unit. So I ordered it and am thoroughly pleased. One of its best features is its large display. The touchscreen makes it so easy to use. There are units you can purchase at a cheaper price, but the Lowrance's screen size and ease of use make it a great GPS! User Review:  - So far, not so goodThe unit has a nice bright screen and is easy to use. I have had it for a little over a month, but it has spent more time back at Lowrance than with me. There seem to be some major problems with the 500c that I was unaware of before buying. I know their marine units are highly regarded, so I thought Lowrance was a good bet. The hard drive packed up this time, and I am waiting for a new unit replacement. Knowing what I know now, I wouldn't choose Lowrance again. Be prepared for a loooooong wait if you call customer service! User Review:  - Much better & cheaper options out therePros: Good touch screen Cons: Maps are inaccurate and unreliable Device is enormous and very heavy Poor user interface with counter-intuitive menus and software My wife and I tried the Lowrance in various parts of California and New Mexico with about a 50/50 shot at getting accurate directions or point-of-interest locations. The device is huge and heavy and made traveling with it difficult not to mention mounting it in the car so that it wouldn't damage itself or the dash. We eventually returned it and bought the Garmin Nuvi 350 and are VERY happy with it. The maps are much more accurate, it is much easier to use, minuscule by comparison and has almost all the same features with a much better user interface and overall design (hardware & software). |
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