TrafficGauge Mobile Traffic Map of Los Angeles and Orange County – Customer Reviews
TrafficGauge is Terrific!
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I work in Hollywood and drive from Long Beach each day.It good to see I have over 10 freeways options per day that can save me up to 30 minutes of travel time.I also thought the level of customer service is great.
10/23/2006 12:00 AM | Rating:
Traffic Gauge is a MUST HAVE in the OC or LA!
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I received my Traffic Gauge as a present about 6 months ago; at the time, I was living in LA County and commuting to work every day in Orange County (Irvine). This handy little device saved me TONS of time, and it's really helpful when you're visintg other parts of the area, etc.
On another note, the customer service with Traffic Gauge is impressive, to say the LEAST. They are lightning fast, courteous and effective. I was SO impressed when I called. My mom has a Traffic Gauge, too, and she said the same thing: "They are all about customer service." Get one of these if you commute, you WON'T regret it!9/22/2006 12:00 AM | Rating:
TrafficGauge Mobile Traffic Map of San Francisco Peninsula & East Bay
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This device is IT.Initially I got one for my husband since it was a gadget he'd yet to acquire, but after we moved across the bay & I had too many options of trying to get to work, I won't go w/out it.It DOES update within one minute & talk about non-committal:ten bucks a month--that's cheaper than anything I purchase hands down.And I'm pretty thrifty.Deactivate when you want, activate when you need.I won't ever go w/out one.It's the only "bill" I never mind paying because it's so worth its weight in solid gold.
8/29/2006 12:00 AM | Rating:
Disappointing
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Apart from the subscription issue this is definitely not a "must have."I often find myself in stopped traffic with the screen showing a clear freeway. And I have been in a slow traffic jam for several miles with the screen indicating there should be no problem.Not to be recommended.
8/27/2006 12:00 AM | Rating:
Shame on Amazon!
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Product discription fails to mention that the cost just begins with the initial purchase. After one month you must pay between $6-$7 each month to maintain the service or you wind up with an $80 paperweight. As for the product itself, the graphics are a bit less than expected but probably in-line with the initial product cost. The display shows areas of freeways as being either blank, solid, or blinking, depending upon the severity of traffic. All in all, it seems to be a bit gross. As far as the practicality of alternating your route based upon traffic conditions it doesn't seem to be a slam dunk, given the LA-OC area model. I would estimate that, given a typical 30-35 mile jaunt, the choice of different routes based upon traffic conditions would be minimal..perhaps other localities (SF, Washington, etc.)would make more sense. But what the heck, it is only $80 and could be relegated as a 'cutsie' plaything.
You will have to make the decision as to it's long term value (Aprox $150 the 1st year, followed by $70+ year after year...ad infinitum. For me, no way. Back it goes, with a somewhat bitter taste regarding Amazon following many years of satisfactory service. The company rep (for the device itself) however, was very accomodating and has been making the return process as painless as possible. So I am out $7 for the shipping but have learned a lesson. Should I have anticipated the monthly charge on my own? Maybe yes, maybe no. If you purchase one, just be sure that you enter into the transaction with both eyes open.8/11/2006 12:00 AM | Rating:
