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I got a Garmin C330 and Magellan 2000 at the same time because they are the same price. From the spec, the 2000 looks better then C330, but I am mostly to keep the C330.

Pro: 2000 is much easier to put into your pocket than C330. The difference is like the flat screen TV vs the old tube. It is also the cheapest SIRF III chipset that I can find. Meaning, 2000 can lock onto the signal in my basement when C330 tells me the signal has lost.

Con: Everything else. My wife was the 1st person to open both boxes and she never read the manuals. She found the C330 pretty much self explanatory, while she found the 2000 not working right not of the box (you flip the little reset switch before you push the power button). The 2000 GUI is a joke. The GUI is like to maze, when you try to find a POI or even the battery level. The touch screen feels like a balloon that leads to many mis-entries.

One the Road: Both my wife and I agree the Magellan manager is a retard. On our first turn, C330 said “Right turn now!” while 2000 said “Ding Ding.” Why “Ding Ding”? What can I say other than it is a tradition for Magellan and you can’t change it.

Battery Life: Up to 1 hour with the LCD screen turned on. According to manual, you will get longer battery life when you disable the screen, so you only get voice and the wonderful “Ding Ding”.

Volume control: C330 has a standard wheel vs 2000’s on and off button (without going into the system settings). Imagine driving at 65mph on the freeway and trying to change the setting via a 3-inch LCD.

Magellan 2000 only has 48 states. Per Magellan’s website, 2000 will not work in Canada or Europe.

Conclusion:

This unit is good for you to get from point A to point B (US only and the unit must be plug-in to the car’s battery at all times). I highly recommend Magellan to include a stress ball with every package.

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