Asus R300 Reviews

This attractive entry-level GPS device packs the features, but it won't cost you a fortune.

Multi-segment routing. Multiple vehicle and road profiles. Excellent language support. Route-saving feature.

Lacks text-to-speech conversion. Bluetooth hands-free feature sounds muffled, and it wouldn't recognize contacts from my phone. FM transmitter doesn't work well.

This stylish entry-level GPS device packs the features, but it won't cost you a fortune.

The little Asus is a fine choice, even without buildings on the map.

Well, as you may or may not know, Asus does more than manufacture laptops and computer components: they make portable electronics too, like the R300 Personal Navigation Device featured today...

When I hear the name Asus, I think of two things. I know that the company is well known for their computer motherboards, but they've certainly started to make a big splash in the notebook computer market as well, especially after the introduction of the A...

Haven't tried any software or map updates yet. I should do that.

I love it for motorcycle. I put it inside a tank bag, under the clear plastic map pocket. I use the FM transmitter for directions. Should be great for city walking also. (Got sort of lost in Berlin, I never get lost, ouch.)

Uses special battery. Still hard to see in bright light. (Not looking anyway when riding motorcycle; need to stop.) FM transmitter can be overwhelmed by FM noise on the busy city highway, especially around airports. Works fine away from town.

tons of features only available on higher end units

horrendous manual! Poor interface... stick with Garmin and/or TomTom - they use english speaking engineers to design their products and manuals.

Comparing to my old Garmin Street Pilot, ASUS R300 really impressed me a lot. With under 200 bucks expense, you got everything you need for navigation. A pre-load US and Canada map in a 2G SD card is included, bluetooth handsfree calling suport works perf...