Garmin StreetPilot i5

Pros: small size and weight, low price, accuracy

Cons: not as many features as more expensive models, problem with maps

The Bottom Line: I rate this GPS highly and would recommend it to anyone. It is a great unit at a low price point.

Review: I received the Garmin Streetpilot i5 as a Christmas present from my mother-in-law. I think she was tired of me borrowing her GPS device, a top of the line Magellan, every time we went on a car trip. The i5 is ready to go right out of the box- just...

Pros: Easy to use, pretty reliable.

Cons: Not always accurate.

The Bottom Line: I would highly recommend the Garmin to anyone who is looking for a GPS that won't cost them an arm and a leg.

Review: This little device was a life saver for me. During the summer of I took a job of installing security systems in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Being from a small town I wasn t sure if really felt comfortable traveling around such a densely populated city...

Pros: This unit works great. No maps or asking directions. I love it.

Cons: BEWARE Updates required (12-15 months) at $75 each. Profiteering plain and simple.

Review: I bought this unit for my car, actually it was a gift from my wife. Once you get the hang of it this is a really neat little unit. It really does everything the manufacturer says it does. It works great.
But then you get the message on your...

Pros: Portability/Ease of Use/ Small Size/ Maps Are Detailed and Accurate

Cons: Some might not like roller wheel. Personally I prefer it to a touch-screen model.

The Bottom Line: A Great unit which is extremely user-friendly and portable. Detailed and accurate mapping.

Review: I am a new police officer in a medium sized city and there are many parts of town that I don't have the faintest idea how to get around in,...so,...as I often need to get somewhere fast, I wanted a GPS that was accurate and easy to use.
Also, I...

Pros: small.low priced.mobile

Cons: not waterproof for boating

The Bottom Line: Buy it. If you don't like it resell it on ebay but I bet you won't.

Review: We were going on an extended vacation to the NE and needed extra help. So we bought the Garmin i5 off of ebay. Not having any dealings with GPSs I really didn't know what to expect. I had read and reread the info from different sites and had...

Pros: compact size, visible screen, voice command, points of interests, affordability

Cons: Voicing street names would be nice

Review: I was looking for a compact gps system that would just do the job right and had an ease of use. The streetpilot i5 met all the requirements....now i can go wherever i want without the frustration of getting lost. It's been about a week since I've...

Pros: small, fully featured, can't beat it for the price

Cons: slightly cumbersome to load in addresses

Review: When I first bought the i5 I was concerned that it would be too small. I was wrong. The screen is surprisingly easy to follow and includes the distance to the next turn and the approximate arrival time. It may not have the latest SiRF technology for...

Pros: Great price. Easy use. Maps already loaded. Ready to use right out of the box.

Cons: Need to know exact street addresses to make navigation easy.

Review: If you are looking for an affordable GPS unit - you CANNOT go wrong with the Garmin StreetPilot i5! I received this unit 2 days before a road trip, had it up and running right out of the box an hour after I unpacked it, and navigated my way...

Pros: Works well.

Cons: Maps are out of date. Cost for new maps is $70

Review: Be aware that this unit comes with outdated maps. Those maps leave me unimpressed.

New maps have been issued. Recent buyers of certain Garmin GPS units are entitled to a free update.

But, you will NOT get the free map update if...

Pros: Small

Cons: Too small, limited info on screen, does not use new SiRF Star III GPS receiver

Review: I'm writing this as of Dec. 5, 2006. If you are considering a portable GPS navigation system, do NOT consider the Garmin i5 or any other GPS that does not use the new SiRF Star III GPS signal receiver. (The only exception is Sony's NAV-U GPS...