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I own a Garmin Street Pilot navigation system. ( http.garmin.com ). It has the advantage of being moveable from car to car. Merely plug it in to your cigarette lighter and its good to go.
I purchased a Prius, Package 9 which, includes a Global Positioning System [GPS.] The Garmin system is absolutely accurate and brings you right to your destination.
Since all GPS system rely on triangulation eg., their ability to access three different satellites to determine your exact position on the planet as well as the position of your destination you should be delivered to your destination without error. The Prius system takes you within a block or two away from your destination. Not good!
Toyota is aware of the problem and will be providing a GPS system update in the future, hopefully the near future. I suggest that you call the Toyota customer service line and register you complaint about the inaccuracy of their GPS software. They will give you a case number and notify you when the new update is available.
Arizona Charlie
I purchased a Prius, Package 9 which, includes a Global Positioning System [GPS.] The Garmin system is absolutely accurate and brings you right to your destination.
Since all GPS system rely on triangulation eg., their ability to access three different satellites to determine your exact position on the planet as well as the position of your destination you should be delivered to your destination without error. The Prius system takes you within a block or two away from your destination. Not good!
Toyota is aware of the problem and will be providing a GPS system update in the future, hopefully the near future. I suggest that you call the Toyota customer service line and register you complaint about the inaccuracy of their GPS software. They will give you a case number and notify you when the new update is available.
Arizona Charlie