🗺️ Enhanced Lowrance 112-362 iWay 500C Portable GPS Navigator with Built-in MP3 Player Review

BAD: Intermittent freezing, maybe once every few days, requiring a reboot to fix. Can only read audio in MP3 format. Lost me a few times Be sure to read the instructions and make sure they make sense. GOOD: Easy to read display, works great on my bike. Voice prompts are good too. Holds many MP3s. Easily switch from one car to another. On-board voltage monitor plus. A good buy for the money.

Loved the 5 inch screen and that everything was pre-programmed, all I had to do was plug it in. Very easy to program but sometimes takes a while to download. I also like the 3 screen option but keep it in 3D most of the time. I did not use the windshield mount as it is heavier than the others. Instead, I used a velcro strap to position the device on the front. Works great and is very stable. The 5 inch screen makes everything stand out in the world as it is easy to read day or night. Also a…

Lowrance 500C works great. This is especially useful when making multiple stops in unfamiliar locations. I was surprised to find that he could reach my weekend home, which is on a dirt road in the mountains. The attachment is quite reliable. My Nissan Pathfinder has a place to put the device. The screen is large and bright enough to see in any light. The audio from the power cord is loud and clear without it being connected to speakers. The device is heavy but easily detaches when removed. I…

I love my iWay 500 (this is my first GPS, only got it 2 days ago). The interface is easy to use - you can figure it out after using the system for less than a day. I like the music function (although the sound quality isn't great). I want to be able to import playlists from my Real Player. I'm surprised the POI database is so bad, why can't it be as accurate as Google Earth or Yahoo Local? I wish they would update this - I was trying to find restaurants, gas stations, etc. in Palo Alto, CA but…

I bought a Lowrance iWay500C based on the Revain review and it met all my needs and wants as well. My family and I travel a lot and it seemed like a good way to get to where we are going through unfamiliar territory. I tested it out in Virginia Beach, Virginia last week. Other websites where I made my decision:[.]Pros: 1. Nice big display! I can easily look at the display while driving. The display is very bright, making it easy to read during the day, and the backlight can be easily dimmed for