Panasonic Strada CN-GP50U Portable Navigation

"Not a good deal :("

As compare to Garmin...it stands no where

As GPS manufacturers strive to stand out in what is fast becoming a commodity market, ever-larger screens are proving a popular way to grab consumers' attention. The latest trend is to 5-inch or larger screens. These devices carry a premium price and

If you want a GPS device as elegant as the car you’re driving, look to the Panasonic Strada CH-GP50U, a jet black beauty that’s loaded with style. While this model has some shortcomings, especially with its POI database, it offers great navigatio

Thanks Amazon

I've bought this GPS from Amazon on May 22, 2008.Today is September 6, and I didn't receive it after 3.5 months of waiting.So do not bother trying to buy it, Amazon does not have it, and they wouldn't substitute it with another GPS, at least CSR from India told me.Thanks for nothing, Amazon!After...

I Should Have Thought Twice...

I should have thought twice but now is too late. I am stuck with this GPS unit. The only thing that is positive is the big screen, good resolution and viewable in most conditions.While navigating the display lags badly... almost a regular city block at 50 mph. At lower speeds the lag is less and...

Beautiful screen, but below-average usability

This GPS from Panasonic features a large, bright LCD screen. It's also got a loud speaker and a very solid windshield mount. (A dashboard disc is included for those living in Calif. and Minn.)Setup is easy, although practically no documentation is enclosed in the box. You get 3D navigation map...

NO SUPPORT!!!!

I would have given 4 or 5 stars, but Panasonic doesn't offer any software support for this unit. The major complaints about this unit can be fixed with a couple of patches. It's been out on the market for 5 or 6 months now, and there are no patches or updates of any kind. Ranked 25th by Consumer...

Big Screen, Small features

This is the fourth nav unit i have owned over the years, but the only one i have used with bluetooth, and text to speech. The unit overall is very nice looking and i had high expectations, but as i used the strada i slowly started to dislike it. T

Panasonic Strada CN-GP50U

User friendly, many user adjustments with great features. Well thought out with one shortcoming - POI's will hopefully be updated and include a broader base in the December 2008 update.

Solid premium GPS system, but software can be better

Like some others who bought this, I grew dissatisfied with my Garmin Nuvi which started to fall apart (through no fault of my own at all) after just one year. I bought this Panasonic a month ago and have used it in and around Boston as well as all over New York. Overall I'm happy with it, but...