Review of the Garmin Quest 2
If you have been shopping around for a portable GPS device, then you will know that there are many options on the market today. Some devices claim that they can be used in the car and while walking, but despite the fact that they are small, their shape makes this far from ideal.
But there is one exception - the Garmin Quest 2. This PDA-like appearance makes it a wonderful travel cohort. It doesn't matter if you're driving or walking. Maps are now stored on the apparatus, one of several nice upgrades over its forerunner.
The Garmin Quest 2 is portable and has precise directions. It is a reliable GPS device with many flexible options. It is comfortable in your hand and is built solidly, making it hard to break.
The Quest 2 also has a USB port and external antenna jack on the back. Both are secured by an attached rubber cover. Aside from the aforesaid windshield mount and adapter, Garmin bundles the Quest 2 with a USB cable and reference material. Unfortunately, you can't use the USB cable to charge and because it is so portable, a carrying pouch would've made it more perfect.
One of the biggest changes that Quest 2 has since the original Quest, is the inclusion of pre-stored maps on the device. This means you don't have to download any maps when you first fire up the Garmin Quest 2. Just turn it on and off you go by choosing your destination by intersection, pre-saved location or address.
Points of interest can be found on the Quest 2's map and include such things as motels, hotels, food outlets and gas stations. The Quest 2 is also able to learn and remember the routes that you take, and can calculate the fastest time or shortest distance to wherever you want to go.
The Garmin Quest 2 allows you to avoid specific roads, like a certain highway or toll road. It will also accommodate detours or recalculate your route if you veer off course, run into a construction zone or come to a dead end. The TracBack feature allows you to retrace your steps or route - a bit like a Hansel and Gretel Trail - and allows you to keep track of where you have been.
However, such a small GPS device can have some disadvantages. Voice guided instructions are only available along with the built in automobile mount. The screen is small, making it difficult with people with bad eye sight, and it is not a touch screen. The Quest 2 can be also be somewhat price, with retail versions around the $750 mark.
But there is one exception - the Garmin Quest 2. This PDA-like appearance makes it a wonderful travel cohort. It doesn't matter if you're driving or walking. Maps are now stored on the apparatus, one of several nice upgrades over its forerunner.
The Garmin Quest 2 is portable and has precise directions. It is a reliable GPS device with many flexible options. It is comfortable in your hand and is built solidly, making it hard to break.
The Quest 2 also has a USB port and external antenna jack on the back. Both are secured by an attached rubber cover. Aside from the aforesaid windshield mount and adapter, Garmin bundles the Quest 2 with a USB cable and reference material. Unfortunately, you can't use the USB cable to charge and because it is so portable, a carrying pouch would've made it more perfect.
One of the biggest changes that Quest 2 has since the original Quest, is the inclusion of pre-stored maps on the device. This means you don't have to download any maps when you first fire up the Garmin Quest 2. Just turn it on and off you go by choosing your destination by intersection, pre-saved location or address.
Points of interest can be found on the Quest 2's map and include such things as motels, hotels, food outlets and gas stations. The Quest 2 is also able to learn and remember the routes that you take, and can calculate the fastest time or shortest distance to wherever you want to go.
The Garmin Quest 2 allows you to avoid specific roads, like a certain highway or toll road. It will also accommodate detours or recalculate your route if you veer off course, run into a construction zone or come to a dead end. The TracBack feature allows you to retrace your steps or route - a bit like a Hansel and Gretel Trail - and allows you to keep track of where you have been.
However, such a small GPS device can have some disadvantages. Voice guided instructions are only available along with the built in automobile mount. The screen is small, making it difficult with people with bad eye sight, and it is not a touch screen. The Quest 2 can be also be somewhat price, with retail versions around the $750 mark.
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