Aera 500

Aera 500
alaScore 84

10 reviews

May, 2013

alaTest has collected and analyzed 10 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers are impressed by the usability. The value for money also gets good feedback, but the reliability and screen get critical comments.

value for money, usability

screen, reliability

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other GPS the aera 550 Color GPS Americas is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 84/100 = Very good quality.

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Amazon review summary for the aera 550 Color GPS Americas

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 9 user reviews of the aera 550 Color GPS Americas from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products on Amazon.com.

44% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

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Best choice on its price range but not perfect

 

I have two of these units. They are the best you can get at the 700 usd price range but they are not perfect. I've had one of my units going off during the flight a couple of times so If you can afford, get two as they can become inoperative during...

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Buena relación precio - funcionalidad

 

Muy buen producto para navegación VFR. Lo he probado en varias rutas en mi país Costa Rica y me siento muy satisfecho con la compra. Lo recomiendo para todos los pilotos VFR, pues a un bajo costo se tiene una muy buena herramienta de navegación y de...

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Worth the money

 

Overall, I'm very impressed with this unit. It is exactly what I expected it to be. The Garmin Aera is great unit. The touch screen works great, just a matter of acostumbrace. Pros Highly interactive, Pretty easy to navigate through screens It's...

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The best cost and benefact!!! Easy use!

 

The best cost and benefact!!! Easy use! This GPS is amazing! I have 3 of it. I use and recommend!

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The best cost and benefact!!! Easy use!

 

The best cost and benefact!!! Easy use!

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Poorly Designed GPS

 

I've had this for over 6 months and still find it difficult to use. It's not intuitive and seems designed by someone with little aviation background ie, must exit the map screen and press several buttons to make a waypoint and then fly to it. Garmin...

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Poorly Designed GPS

 

I've had this for over 6 months and still find it difficult to use. It's not intuitive and seems designed by someone with little aviation background ie, must exit the map screen and press several buttons to make a waypoint and then fly to it. Garmin...

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Nice inexpensive Aviation GPS

 

The adjustable back lighting is great. One of the brightest displays seen in full sun. Found it to be very easy and intuitive to use. Although there were some changes buried deep withing that were a surprise. Love the yoke mount and car mounts. Both...

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Nice inexpensive Aviation GPS

 

The adjustable back lighting is great. One of the brightest displays seen in full sun. Found it to be very easy and intuitive to use. Although there were some changes buried deep withing that were a surprise. Love the yoke mount and car mounts. Both...

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