Garmin nüvi 350 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator

Pros - fastest satellite acquisition i have seen, route calculation, text to speech, car charger, windshield mount, free case, mp3 player

Cons - Interface could be much better, most choices for driving choices cannot be requested to be displayed every time the route is calculated. Tolls are not informed during route calculation. 2009 maps are still not up-to-date in my neighborhood.

Irritating factor - price fell down $50 since I purchased it !

This is now a discontinued Garmin model. This means that they aren't being manufactured any longer, but Garmin will continue to provide support for this unit and a full mfg. warranty.

Aside from the excellent reviews on this item, I have a couple things to add:

This unit from Amazon.com now ships with 2009 map information, so save your money and DO NOT order an updated map package with it.

It also ships with a leatherette protector, which is OK for use to slip it into a backpack, purse, or cargo pants pocket. Don't expect this little cover to protect against drops.

It also includes the AC adapter, DC adapter, computer USB connector, the windshield suction cup and an adhesive disk if you want to put this on the dash.

As is noted in other reviews, this unit will only plot a course from one point to another with the allowance to enter a mid point to the current route. Don't purchase this if you want routing options of multiple waypoints.

There are so many good reviews here, that I don't feel the need to write any more than the above few notes.

Happy navigating,

Life saver. Took me a year to try it out after getting it for a gift. Now never go on extended trip without it. Just got back from Orange County,Ca & could never have found places without it. Very easy to use ... absolutely no complaints.

Got this for my fiancee for his birthday. He's good with directions but loves that he can find locations (i.e. American Legions) within a certain distance. Have not had experience with many other GPS products but this one did not disappoint and was rated high by Consumer Reports. I'd buy it again.

I couldn't be more happy with my purchase of the NUVI. It's a great size, and it's helped me tremendously. I work in sometimes extremely remote areas, and the NUVI gets me back to the places I need to go. Without it, I wouldn't have a prayer. Absolutely love this product!! I also bought the bean-bag base, and I love that as well. Much better for me since I like to use the NUVI in different vehicles, and I don't want suction cup marks all over the windshields (easy tip off to thieves that there's likely an expensive GPS or Sat radio receiver in the glovebox). The bean bag base can easily be tucked under the seat or at least out of sight. Holds the unit in place perfectly as well. Love this combination!!