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Maylong 4.3-inch FD-420 Text-to-Speech GPS Navigation For Dummies 1ea.

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★★★★☆
4.0

based on 29 reviews  

 

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★★★★☆
4.1

 

$89.99 at Walgreens

 
 

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Pros

  • Easy to read (26)
  • Simple controls (25)
  • Compact (24)
  • Easy setup (24)
  • Large clear lcd (23)
  • Acquires satellites quickly (22)
  • Easy menus (22)
  • Reliable (22)
  • Affordable (1)
  • Fast gps acquisition (1)
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Cons

  • Poor battery life (5)
  • Acquires satellites slowly (2)
  • Inaccurate (2)
  • Flimsy mounting (1)
  • Not good routing (1)
  • Shortest route calc ng (1)

Best Uses

  • Finding specific address (20)
  • Planning trips (17)
  • Rural navigation (13)
  • Urban navigation (12)
  • Faster routes (11)
  • Geocaching (5)
  • Travel (2)
  • Auto (1)
 
 
 

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FEATURES For Dummies GPS Nav™ software with familiar, For Dummies style user interface for simplifying the GPS navigation operation 4.3"" widescreen LCD color touch-screen with 480x272 pixels resolution Digital mapping with browsing capability Voice and visual turn-by-turn navigation speaking the actual street names (TTS) Pre-loaded continental U.S. maps 1.7 million points of interest (POI) Included applications for playing digital music and viewing digital picture The familiar, easy-to-use For Dummies™ style, complete with icons, leads you through the user interface and instruction guide PACKAGE CONTENTS 4.3"" GPS device with pre-loaded maps In-vehicle charger Vehicle suction cup mount Mini USB cable User's manual SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions (W x H x D): 4.8"" X 3.2"" X 0.8"" Display resolution (W x H): 480 x 272 pixels Weight: 8 oz (226.8g) Map: Pre-loaded maps GPS receiver: quick location fix GPS receiver Supported data card: SD card up to 2GB USB: support plug & play PC connection and device charging Speaker: Built-in loud speaker Headphone: 3.5mm jack Battery Type: Rechargeable Li-Ion battery In-vehicle Charger: Input: 12VDC, Output: 5V, 1.5A Home AC adapter: Input: 120VAC, Output: 5V, 1.5A (not included)

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Last update: Nov 12, 2009

Maylong 4.3-inch FD-420 Text-to-Speech GPS Navigation For Dummies 1ea. Reviews

 
 
 

Most helpful positive review

[13 of 16 customers found this review helpful]

Most helpful negative review

[7 of 12 customers found this review helpful]

 
★★★★☆
4.0
Mostly Great!

"1. Fast acqusition of Satellite signal. 2. Tricks in using menus/buttons easily learned. 3. Shortest route option routes thru city 15 mph neighborhoods rather than main streets. 4. Browse for POI doesn't ID as behind you. 5. Sleep option turns off glaring display at night but maintains route info. for quick turnon. 6. Needs option to display map of next 10-25 mile segment or more of surrounding neighborhood...." Read Full Review »

Dec 07, 2008 by Hot Rod

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★★☆☆☆
2.0
Beats nothing

"I bought it for my mother-in-law to find her way. The route I chose to test came up with a route that was far from the most direct or convienient. I loved that if you missed or ignored a direction it would immediately provide another way to get thier...." Read Full Review »

Jul 13, 2009 by RVguy

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[20 of 32 customers found this review helpful]

Maylong 4.3-inch FD-420 Text-to-Speech GPS Navigation For Dummies 1ea. Review

Good Entry Level Value

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Easy To Read
  • Easy To Set Up
  • Long Battery Life
  • Reliable Performance
  • Simple Controls

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Travel
 

"Using "fastest" directions are pretty straight forward, and match my personal preferences around town. When I take different path, this unit will recalculate with out telling me to "Turn Around" like other models I've used. Easy to view, but you must leave the GPS program to set the screen brightn …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Nov 23 2008
Ben
Detroit, MI
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  • Power User
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Price: $89.99
 
 

[13 of 16 customers found this review helpful]

Maylong 4.3-inch FD-420 Text-to-Speech GPS Navigation For Dummies 1ea. Review

Mostly Great!

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Compact
  • Easy To Read
  • Easy To Set Up
  • Fast GPS acquisition
  • Missed turn reroute
  • More »

    Cons

  • Shortest Route Calc NG

    Best Uses

  • Auto
  • Travel
 

"1. Fast acqusition of Satellite signal.

2. Tricks in using menus/buttons easily learned.

3. Shortest route option routes thru city 15 mph neighborhoods rather than main streets.

4. Browse for POI doesn't ID as behind you.

5. Sleep option turns off glaring display at night but maintains route inf …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Dec 7 2008
Hot Rod
Lincoln, NE
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  • Enthusiast
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Price: $89.99
 
 

[5 of 5 customers found this review helpful]

Maylong 4.3-inch FD-420 Text-to-Speech GPS Navigation For Dummies 1ea. Review

It is very easy for beginners to learn.

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Acquires Satellites Quickly
  • Compact
  • Easy Menus
  • Easy To Read
  • Easy To Set Up
  • More »

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Finding Specific Address
  • Planning Trips
 

"My husband and I bought this for a trip to AZ to look at retirement properties. From Laughlin to Lake Havasau to Phoenix in 5 days. It always directed us to our desination without any problems. "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Feb 17 2009
Looking to retire
Cottage Grove, MN
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  • Casual User
Reviewed at:
Price: $89.99
 
 

Maylong 4.3-inch FD-420 Text-to-Speech GPS Navigation For Dummies 1ea. Review

Great budget priced GPS

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Acquires Satellites Quickly
  • Easy Menus
  • Easy To Read
  • Easy To Set Up
  • Large Screen
  • More »

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Finding Specific Address
  • Rural Navigation
 

"I decided to take a chance on this GPS because of the reviews it received. Works great, has been very accurate and for my needs, has all the features I was looking for including text-to speech. Best [$]dollars I,ve ever spent. "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Nov 9 2009
bugsj
Plain, Wi
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  • Casual User
Reviewed at:
Price: $89.99
 
 

[4 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

Maylong 4.3-inch FD-420 Text-to-Speech GPS Navigation For Dummies 1ea. Review

SILLY NAME HOWEVER, GOOD PRODUCT

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Acquires Satellites Quickly
  • Compact
  • Easy Menus
  • Easy To Read
  • Easy To Set Up
  • More »

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Faster Routes
  • Finding Specific Address
  • Planning Trips
  • Rural Navigation
  • Urban Navigation
 

"i PREPROGRAMMED MY SONS CURRENT BASEBALL TRIP FOR NEXT WEEK INCLUDING HOTELS BASEBALL FIELD COLLEGESETC...VERY NICE FEATURE!!!



LOVED IT



PS LETS SEE HOW IT WORKS NEXT WEEK THOUGH IT HASNT LET ME DONW YET "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Feb 24 2009
JOHNNY H
ELMHURST, IL
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  • Enthusiast
Reviewed at:
Price: $89.99
 
 
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