CONSUMER BEWARE! Ordered a Garmin Nuvi 270 and paid $19.99 for expedited shipping. I needed a gps with Italian maps for a one month vacation in September. When I arrived in Italy I discovered the unit was dead out of the box. So much for quality control. I then called Garmin tech support in Europe hoping for a fix, and described the problem/symptoms. They advised that the unit was defective and I should "return it to your dealer". Had to rely upon maps for the whole trip. When I got back I immediately called megagps - but, catch22 applies, i.e. since I did not return the unit in 30 days they would not accept it back for a credit on my card and forget about a shipping return/credit. Nevermind that I was in traveling in Europe for over 30 days and could not return it while I was touring. Repeated attempts to return the unit for credit were rebuffed culminating in a sanctimonius speeche questioning my integrity. The best offer- return was for either a merchandise credit on a future order, or return to Garmin under warranty for repair or replacement (thanks a lot - since I don't have a time machine I can't re-do my once in a lifetime vacation). And Since this company is not likely to be in business long I had better order something from them quickly if I accept a mechandise credit.
Pay a little more and buy your gps from a reputable dealer who treats their customers right.
