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Harman Karden GPS 500 and 300
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I think I've read your entire site, best review site of any I have ever read.
You gave me good advice and information to my questions and thought my mind was made up. While looking for which Garmin to buy, I saw the HK-GPS 500 and soon to come GPS-300 at very impressive prices on Crutchfield's site. The screen photo was very nice and clear, I liked the colors as easy to read text is real important to me needing reading glasses that I can't wear when driving .
The few user reviews I've found are a mixed bag, they love it , needs a few improvements but overall like it and a few "it broke" and support is nonexistent. The manufacturers site doesn't say much. I usually look for where and what is available for updates, bug fixes etc, nothing is there. I can't tell if POI's can be added.
Is anyone using this GPS? Is there software for updates or bug fixes ? I downloaded the manual,I thought it would at least give a different website address for owners, not there either!
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You gave me good advice and information to my questions and thought my mind was made up. While looking for which Garmin to buy, I saw the HK-GPS 500 and soon to come GPS-300 at very impressive prices on Crutchfield's site. The screen photo was very nice and clear, I liked the colors as easy to read text is real important to me needing reading glasses that I can't wear when driving .
The few user reviews I've found are a mixed bag, they love it , needs a few improvements but overall like it and a few "it broke" and support is nonexistent. The manufacturers site doesn't say much. I usually look for where and what is available for updates, bug fixes etc, nothing is there. I can't tell if POI's can be added.
Is anyone using this GPS? Is there software for updates or bug fixes ? I downloaded the manual,I thought it would at least give a different website address for owners, not there either!
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Minus a few shortcomings, notably interface speed, I think the device is fantastic.
I am intrigued by the Harman GPS units. I am confused with the little info Amazon has on the coming 300 model it conflicts with Crutchfields, Amazon says it has a CF slot, Crutchfield's says SD.
I emailed HK with a few questions as well. I am curious if POI's can be added at all and if an "owners" support site will be added for updates, new features etc. I asked when the 300 will be released too. I was real close to ordering a Nuvi 660 but if I can find one cheaper that I can easily see.....
I'll post again if I hear from them and learn anything new.
Thanks!
I don't see any supported way to add POIs to the 500, so I doubt that will exist on the 300.
The 300 should be available in about 4-5 weeks I've been told.
When we were out shopping, my husband begged me to stop agonizing - just buy a GPS so I did get the Nuvi 660. Just no comparison on the clearness of the screen vs the Nuvi 360 or SP 550.
I have been really pleased at how many stores, gas stations etc show in this little town. It's been fun trying it out around home to get a feel for how it routes. If only "she" didn't sound so annoyed when it says recalculating! I think my husband is impressed , his first reaction was it was unnecessary as he can read a map (retired helicopter pilot) though admits his map won't tell us how far to gas or food or give us a phone number to check ahead to rent a room if we get tired of driving. Those were my main reasons for wanting one.
Next time, the Harman units will have more of a record and I will definately take a look again.
Thanks for the help I got here! I'll be checking out new reviews as I have a feeling this will be like buying the first computer, never will want to be without one again.