The only problem with these is that the "pedestrian" mode requires downloads of more maps that cost more money. It's stupid that Garmin doesn't just include everything on the unit out of the box so you can just start using everything.
The last thing I want to do is have to spend yet even more money and download more maps that should've been included in the first place at no extra cost.
On top of that, the maps for pedestrian use are limited. It's not a "I'll be guided wherever I walk" type of thing. The pedestrian maps only cover certain areas and that's it. Stupid.
Garmin says: "...pedestrian navigation capability enabled through optional CityXplorer maps, which are available for select tourist destinations in North America and Europe..."
Select tourist destinations? I want to be guided wherever I go!!! Not just in select tourist destinations.
Once again, these are the maps that Garmin is charging extra for and that have to be downloaded.
So in other words, pedestrian mode really doesn't work - and not at all out of the box. It's just a bait and switch marketing ploy by Garmin. I say that because most people will have the impression that this mode will work straight out of the box, but they'll later discover it won't, and that the maps that are purchased and downloaded suck.
As a GPS device, I'm sure it's great. But pedestrian mode is a complete fail.
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The only problem with these is that the "pedestrian" mode requires downloads of more maps that cost more money. It's stupid that Garmin doesn't just include everything on the unit out of the box so you can just start using everything.
The last thing I want to do is have to spend yet even more money and download more maps that should've been included in the first place at no extra cost.
On top of that, the maps for pedestrian use are limited. It's not a "I'll be guided wherever I walk" type of thing. The pedestrian maps only cover certain areas and that's it. Stupid.
Garmin says: "...pedestrian navigation capability enabled through optional CityXplorer maps, which are available for select tourist destinations in North America and Europe..."
Select tourist destinations? I want to be guided wherever I go!!! Not just in select tourist destinations.
Once again, these are the maps that Garmin is charging extra for and that have to be downloaded.
So in other words, pedestrian mode really doesn't work - and not at all out of the box. It's just a bait and switch marketing ploy by Garmin. I say that because most people will have the impression that this mode will work straight out of the box, but they'll later discover it won't, and that the maps that are purchased and downloaded suck.
As a GPS device, I'm sure it's great. But pedestrian mode is a complete fail.