Strengths: Voice routing very good, 2 mile turn warning, 1/2 mile turn warning, ding-ding at turn. Moving maps are cool!

Weaknesses: Slow to acquire signal, short battery life, re-routing in known area is awful, can't preload LAT/LONG on Computer, can only select one waypoint at a time.

Summary: Not what I was expecting for my first commercial GPS, very disappointed! (Experienced in jet GPS systems) List of observed weaknesses: 1. Slow to acquire signal 2. Short battery life 30 minute max 3. Re-routing in known area is awful as the voice pesters you to turnaround when you know there is a shorter / better way 4. Can't preload LAT/LONG on Computer--big disappointment 5. Can only select one waypoint at a time. Online description implies you can select multiple waypoints at the same time. 6. Routing via a street crossing / lat long not possible 7. Too bright at night and no external knob to adjust---have to go to software menu to adjust 8. Menus get stuck in do loop when selecting routing 9. Menu structure poorly designed 10. Poor documentation and included software for such an expensive device 11. Previewing routing on device is awkward Bought this GPS for my wife and she loves its simplicity. I was expecting more fidelity for the money.

Strengths: ease of use, preloaded maps, intuitive controls

Weaknesses: useless mp3 player and photo player

Summary: I recently spent 4 mos. in Louisiana, where street signs are nearly none existent. I borrowed a Magellan 700 from a co-worker, used it 12 hrs a day for 114 days straight, and cut my drive time by 70%. This series is the best. GPS manufacturers think no one uses the Mac OS, so buying a unit dependent on a computer to load maps is out of the question. The Magellan is pre-loaded with all of the US, as well as PR and the USVI, and Europe. I go to Europe often enough that this is a nice bonus. Having to pay an extra $249.00 to access the European maps already embedded in a device I already own is usury. I would rather they left out the useless photo viewer and mp3 player (if you can afford a Magellan, I'll bet there's a stereo in your car...). I'm looking for a way to dim the controls at night. and i would prefer they were red rather than bright sapphire blue. The windshield mount is included with the 800, I guess because enough 700 owners spoke up. Mine is broken (it came unglued). When Magellan opens tomorrow, I'll call them. So, drop the doo-dads, increase the attention to what folks use a GPS for, acknowledge there are Mac users in the world (otherwise, all included software is useless, and a waste) so we can add our own POI's, etc., and this is a nice unit. One of the accessories, the windshield mount, was DOA. Magellan's phones were incredibly backed up. i found a different cs number on their website, which connected me with a live person in a matter of minutes. My new parts will be here soon. The customer service rep was friendly and knowledgable, and even offered some useful product info regarding my co-worker's RM 700. I also learned that the 760 has features not found on the 800, but the 800 has the battery, which the others do not. So, there is no clear "top of the line" at Magellan, but enough choices to allow you to buy what you need. I'm still pretty certain I'll stick to my car stereo and iPod for music and use the Magellan only for navigation.

Strengths: Very easy to use, intuitive. Internal rechargeable battery. Great multi-destination feature. Bright clear color screen, clear sound. Recalculates destination if you get off track.

Weaknesses: CD Documentation could be better, however, it is so intuitive, don't really need to use.

Summary: This is a great portable GPS. Great for novice or non-techie. Take it out the box and begin using. Everything is pre-loaded. Has internal rechargeable battery (using AC power and car charger). The multi-destination feature is great for those that spend a lot of time on the road visiting customers. Just add addresses in any order and optimize! It provides the most efficient use of your time and gas. Other features include mp3 and display photos via SD card. The screen is clear and bright, voice is clear. Has multiple views for your destination. A bit pricey which is why i did not give it 5 stars. 4.5 stars appropriate. If you're looking for an excellent portable GPS and the price works, this is a winner!