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02 Oct, 2011
I just like this tablet! though I hope it becomes less expensive in future.
5 of 5 found this helpful This is a totally new experience with android tablets. Well, I loved both the Asus tablet and the android. No fan, no heat, no noise, no big sizes... and no Windows! I still however have to use my laptop if I want to, for example, prepare a professional word document. But if you're after something which you can hold anywhere with long lasting battery - it last about 5 hours of average use - and if you want to get online with bluetooth capability and a built-in camera, then this tablet is an answer. The idea of having a separate keyboard docking station is great and helps if one is really attached to conventional computing. However, I actually very slightly use the keyboard. the android itself is of course completely different from windows, but very simple and you can used to it quickly. the performance of the tablet is really smooth, I have found no freezes or crashes so far. The idea of letting you extending the memory with extra SD card slots is great, and the built-in mic works just fine. Speakers are fine as well, and the sounds comes out very clear. The tablet is designed very cleverly, it's robust and yet it is beautiful!
02 Jan, 2011
A great little helper
As a new driver - in the UK - I wanted to wander a bit with my car. I have had a really bad experience, as it was very difficult to return back home in a reasonable time... I was lost!
Afterwards I decided to buy a sat-nav device. I compared several brands online and I found out that Garmin nuvi 1340 is worth to try. In fact that decision was based on price as well as options besides reading tens of reviews. I was interested in certain functions, such as how accurate and reliable the navigation will be and if the device reads the maximum speed.
Well, Garmin 1340 is really accurate in terms of navigation, calculates very fast, and recalculates in no time (if you didn't follow directions). It tells street names and also tells which lane one should stay on. For example if there is a confusing slip road on left the device realises it so it tells you 'stay on the right' several times before you reach the slip road.
The 'problems' I experienced so far with this navigator is that some speed limits in certain roads are outdated so it is advisable to read the signs as well.
While it reads your current speed as well, the device doesn't give the exact speed. For example, if your speed is 29 the device thinks that it is 31. If the speed limit 30 and there is a speed camera approaching, the device will peep thinking that you are exceeding the speed limit and you might be caught which can be annoying.
These are the very few shortcomings I found with Garmin 1340. However, the good points far exceed the bad ones. I believe this navigator is relatively very reliable. I would comfortably recommend Garmin nuvi 1340.