Originally Posted by
lopek77
Consider yourself a lucky Garmin 800 user. Your good luck doesn't mean that the rest of 800 are free of issues. Several of my buddies own one, talked to tens of more 800 users in the last few years, talked to the salesman in a few stores, and I know how to use Google. The reason I bought cheap Garmin was way better reviews/feedback than the one about 800.
No one is claiming that "the rest of 800 are free of issues".
Many people have no idea how to use the devices either. Your handful of stories about problems doesn't mean that the problems are common.
Originally Posted by
lopek77
And it's also hard to believe your Garmin never play possum on you. It seems that every unit - cheap or expensive one - have that possum charm from time to time.
If even cheap units have to be reset, that isn't a reason not to get the 800. Bizarre.