Try the latest software update
If you contact V7 they will RMA the unit and give you updated mapping data and new firmware. The software update gives the latest Tele Atlas maps and 6 million points of interest. This solves all the problems and turns this into a highly useful and accurate gps which I can compare to Garmin.

V7 Navigation 1000 Portable Navigation System: Review
Only after 3 days of owning this GPS I made up my mind to return the device for the lack of quality performance within it. Here are only a FEW reasons why I didn't like this GPS

Cons:
- Routes are usually the "long way" and could be shortened dramatically (Sometimes it actually directs me to do a complete circle and then tell me to go another direction after completing the circle!!?!)
- Just as the previous reviewer stated, There is a Button that is SUPPOSE to send you back to the Menu, but doesn't work AT ALL. And with that being said, you already losing your money that you paid for.
- The battery life is just horrible, my battery only lasted about 2 hours, eventhough it should last AT LEAST 3 hours.
- The map itself was off while driving (I was on the highway and it was displaying that I was on the access road!?)
- Now you're thinking, "Well it does play mp3 and videos right?" Well you are right but in terms of the video and Photos, the resolution is so bad that it makes the videos and photos look like a yellow/red negative film strip. But the sound is rather decent.

The only positive thing about this Navigation system would have to be the Cover Art of the Box, which was one of the reasons why I was interested in getting it, but it seems as though they spent more time and $$ rather than the GPS's performance overall.

Only get this GPS is your not willing to spend a lot of $$ but at the same time, you get what you paid for...

Good system... if you're OK with all the bugs.
I rushed out (quite early) on Boxing Day and picked up a V7 Navigation 1000. I have spent the last several days reading the manual, testing and using the unit. Overall, I am pleased... but that being said, I will be returning the unit today as I have found another GPS that is around the same price point and doesn't have all the bugs.

PROS:

(1) Accurate GPS tracking and navigation;
(2) Very good maps, with updates coming in March or April 2007;
(3) External buttons allow you to zoom in/out without using touchscreen;
(4) Good speakers for MP3 player;
(5) Nice MP3 player and picture/slideshow viewer;
(6) English directions include an American male, a British male and a British female (my personal fav!);
(7) VERY sleek and sharp looking design;
(8) AC adaptor and DC adaptor included;
(9) Ability to turn off screen while continuing to navigate (good to save battery power while on a motorcycle or walking);
(10) Does not lose GPS signal in downtown areas with tall buildings, etc.


CONS:

(1) Does not save settings (time and date resets when turned off, navigation voice defaults back to American male, etc);
(2) Though date on unit will auto-correct when GPS is linked with satellite, the time remains incorrect (at least in my area);
(3) There is no USB cable and hence no way to hook the hardware up to your computer for any updates;
(4) Tech support is decent, but wasn't concerned about bugs in the system, etc;
(5) You cannot listen to MP3s while navigating... its one or the other;
(6) There are no paper manuals included, and the manuals on the included CD are unreliable as they have several incorrections;
(7) There is a "M" button on the hardware unit, which is supposed to take you to the Main Menu, however the button has no fuction;
(8) There are 1.8 million POIs, which is actually kinda low compared to other GPS units (including ones of comparible price);
(9) The unit comes with a 32MG SD card, which you will HAVE to upgrade if you want any amount of MP3s, etc;
(10) There is no Canadian or American website for updates, info, FAQs, etc... the only site that I have found is for Europe.

ALL IN ALL, IT IS A GOOD UNIT FOR THE PRICE, BUT YOU MUST BE WILLING TO ACCEPT THE OBVIOUS BUGS IN THE SYSTEM AND PROBLEMS WITH THE TECH SUPPORT, ETC. I GIVE IT A 3 OUT OF 5 OVERALL.