Customer Reviews

Audiovox Electronics NVX226 3 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator

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When I did my anaylsis for features vs. cost the audiovox came out very high on my list. It was very simple to use, it came with the maps preloaded on an SD card, it had an excellent mounting bracket, multiple views and many POI. I knew I was in trouble when I first went to use it I had it hit the reset button. Once I did that it worked great for the day, but the next morning it was locked up again and I had to reset it. With each reset I lost my waypoints. It did everything it advertised, but it just kept locking up (it is a windows based product so I should of expected it). After about 4 or 5 more attempts I boxed it up and shipped it back. Very disappointing.

I bought the GPS NVX226 (Ver. 2) about one year ago; used one time on the trip to Los Angeles which had given me lots of headache, the device has bad antenna it takes 5-10 mins to search signal for satellete and sometime I have to reset/reboot 2-3 times to make it work. The preloaded map is outdated, I can not find any stores around my neighborhood: Safeway, Savemart, Target and Walgreen. I paid for more than 200 dollars on this unit and feel very sorry for that purchase. If you are on the search for GPS, try Tomtom, Mageland or Garmin. Those brands are much better.

The NVX226 has a known software problem that requires the buyer to return the unit upon purchase. It doesn't recognize the state of Louisiana. They only have one technician that is able to work on the units. It took 3 weeks for my unit to be returned to me. Upon receiving it, I discovered another software problem and was told to return it a second time. Audiovox doesn't do refunds. I would not recommend this unit to anyone.

If you paid more then $10 for this, you were ripped off like I was. Software issues galore. Special turn off sequence required, and it tells you to make illegal turns. Customer support does not exist.

I bought this a while ago for just below $200. At first I had difficulties making the thing work, and then I realize all I had to do is stand outside wait 5 minutes and it worked like a charm. The voice is very clear and its easy to use. It has its little faults on the touchscreen but other than that, this thing is quite good. i would recommend it.