Cosumer Reports recently had an article where they listed the top GPS units. Not surprisingly all of the GPS units listed were made by the top three U. S. manufacturers, Gamin, Tom Tom, and Magellan.
But how do you know which one to buy?
Well, in this article we're going to compare these top GPS units so you can get an idea of which one would fit your budget and your needs. Along the way, I'll explain some of the cool features these things offer.
Consumer Report's rated the Garmin nuvi 760 as their best overall system.
Right now, at Amazon, the nuvi 760 sells for just under $400. In addition to Garmin's reputation for quality the nuvi 760 offers a ton of features for the money.
For instance, the nuvi 760 has maps of the whole U.S. plus Canada. It actually tells you the names of the street you're turning on, instead of just saying "Turn Right," or something to that effect. You can get a subscription to real-time traffic reports.
It's got Bluetooth for hands-free calling, and what's called "FM transmission" so you can hear the device on your car's own stereo system. Also, it has multiple point routing, which means you can enter several destinations in at once, and it will plot your route to include all of them. In addition to all of this, the nuvi 760 has the wider, 4.3-inch screen.
Honestly, for under $400, it would be hard to beat all of that!
While we're talking about Garmin's top GPS units, Consumer Reports also mentioned the nuvi 660, the nuvi 350, and the nuvi 260 as excellent GPS systems, too.
The nuvi 660 is essentially just like the nuvi 760 minus the multiple point routing. It sells for about $50 less, too.
The nuvi 350 is a really great buy at $200! It doesn't have the wide screen that the 760 and 660 have. And it doesn't support Bluetooth. But it can do all the other stuff I mentioned.
As far as the nuvi 260, I'm not sure if Consumer Reports meant the nuvi 260 or the nuvi 260w. Personally, I can't see a lot of difference between the nuvi 260 and the nuvi 350. The nuvi 350 is an ever so slightly older nuvi model. It has that flip up antenna thing on the back, which bothers some people. It was never much of a factor with me, however.
I could make the case for the nuvi 260w, because it's got the wider screen. I like wide screens, probably because I drive a big car and my dash is father away than in a little car.
Don't think that Consumer Reports left out the other two top U. S. manufacturers, though. Tom Tom and Magellan both had excellent devices mentioned in their article.
The Tom Tom GO 920T and the Tom Tom One, 3rd Edition were both mentioned. I wholeheartedly agree! Both of these are great devices.
The Tom Tom One, 3rd Edition is a great entry level device. Actually, as far as features, it's not entry level at all--it just has an entry level price! It sells for just under $150.
The GO 920T is a direct competitor of Garmin's nuvi 660 and 760. At just over $400, the GO 920T has a lot of features including Tom Tom's own Map Share technology, which let's users make changes in Tom Tom's map database information.
As far as Magellan is concerned, Consumer Reports chose the Maestro 4250 as one of their top GPS units. I think the Maestro 4250 is without doubt one of the best deals on the market. It's got the wide screen and a number of other great features. All this for only around $250!
Consumer Reports didn't mention a number of other great top GPS units that are just as worthy as these are. For information on them, you'll have to refer yourself to an informative website.
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February 5, 2009
The Best GPS System For Your Car
If you planning to do a road trip and you horrible with directions. You need considering buying a Good GPS system for your car.
If you only need it short term a way, you have a number of options.
Do you have a friend you could borrow one from. Consider renting a car and getting the satellite thing with it.
You may using cell phone. Many cell phones are satellite friendly. Most directions sites (for example - mapquest site) have an application you can download to your phone, and then "send" your phone the directions from mapquest.
But, consider this: buy good newest GPS The Best GPS System For Your Car system for your car. You may buy something with touch screen, speech capabilities, traffic information, MP3 and bluetooth capability, etc.
To have a functional GPS Tracking System the GPS device must also be able to communicate with a tracking service information about its' location. Therefore the GPS device must be both a Receiver and a Transmitter.
No handheld GPS devise is really great for a CAR!!
I have read a few reviews for some GPS systems and Garmin are the best navigational systems in my opinion. You may pay a little more for Garmin over Magellan and Tomtom but it is worth is faster route calculations, finds the satellites faster, doesn't crash as much, etc... Also the user interface of Garmin is very good.
Not long ago, I just bought a TomTom GPS, but I used a Garmin GPS when I rented car last year. I love the Garmin. I think I will return my TomTom and get a Garmin GPS. I used my Garmin in my home town. It told me to turn left on a 1 way street that went to the right, it tried to kill me. The other thing about the Garmin I like is when you miss a turn it will automatically re-calculate the route, the Tom Tom GPS requires to press some button and go through some prompts to re-calculate.
Now I look from the Dec 2008 Consumer Reports (Best Electronics 2008):
Best for most drivers: Garmin Nuvi 760 (Nuvi 750, Nuvi 770, Nuvi 780) Garmin Nuvi 255W Garmin Nuvi 255
Best on a budget: Garmin Nuvi 200W (Nuvi 250W) TomTom One 130 Garmin Nuvi 200 (Nuvi 250, Nuvi 270)
Best for voice recognition: Garmin Nuvi 880 (Nuvi 850, Nuvi 860)
Best for traffic information: Dash Express
This is a true: Garmin makes a pretty darn good GPS all around! Garmin and TomTom are world leaders in GPS system, and they both offer a tremendous value and quality for what they have to offer. Garmin is the best in the U.S. and TomTom is better in Europe/UK. I live in the U.S. so Garmin better for me!
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If you only need it short term a way, you have a number of options.
Do you have a friend you could borrow one from. Consider renting a car and getting the satellite thing with it.
You may using cell phone. Many cell phones are satellite friendly. Most directions sites (for example - mapquest site) have an application you can download to your phone, and then "send" your phone the directions from mapquest.
But, consider this: buy good newest GPS The Best GPS System For Your Car system for your car. You may buy something with touch screen, speech capabilities, traffic information, MP3 and bluetooth capability, etc.
To have a functional GPS Tracking System the GPS device must also be able to communicate with a tracking service information about its' location. Therefore the GPS device must be both a Receiver and a Transmitter.
No handheld GPS devise is really great for a CAR!!
I have read a few reviews for some GPS systems and Garmin are the best navigational systems in my opinion. You may pay a little more for Garmin over Magellan and Tomtom but it is worth is faster route calculations, finds the satellites faster, doesn't crash as much, etc... Also the user interface of Garmin is very good.
Not long ago, I just bought a TomTom GPS, but I used a Garmin GPS when I rented car last year. I love the Garmin. I think I will return my TomTom and get a Garmin GPS. I used my Garmin in my home town. It told me to turn left on a 1 way street that went to the right, it tried to kill me. The other thing about the Garmin I like is when you miss a turn it will automatically re-calculate the route, the Tom Tom GPS requires to press some button and go through some prompts to re-calculate.
Now I look from the Dec 2008 Consumer Reports (Best Electronics 2008):
Best for most drivers: Garmin Nuvi 760 (Nuvi 750, Nuvi 770, Nuvi 780) Garmin Nuvi 255W Garmin Nuvi 255
Best on a budget: Garmin Nuvi 200W (Nuvi 250W) TomTom One 130 Garmin Nuvi 200 (Nuvi 250, Nuvi 270)
Best for voice recognition: Garmin Nuvi 880 (Nuvi 850, Nuvi 860)
Best for traffic information: Dash Express
This is a true: Garmin makes a pretty darn good GPS all around! Garmin and TomTom are world leaders in GPS system, and they both offer a tremendous value and quality for what they have to offer. Garmin is the best in the U.S. and TomTom is better in Europe/UK. I live in the U.S. so Garmin better for me!
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February 2, 2009
GPS and the Garmin Nuvi 360
The Garmin nuvi 360 is one of the most versatile and best-looking GPS devices currently on the market. Built on the success of the nuvi 300, this little device features a range of improvements and extra features. One of the biggest new additions is Bluetooth capabilities, which will allow you to use the nuvi 360 as a hands-free kit. You will also be able to dial numbers from this device. Garmin did a great job when they designed the nuvi 360. While it features a seemingly small form factor, the large touch-LCD is bright and displays plenty of useful data.
The nuvi 360 is also small enough to fit anywhere in your vehicle (or pocket), while keeping it easily accessible. This unit also sports an SD Card slot which can be used to load software packages or expand the device memory. Another area where Garmin is marketing this device is for the traveler. For this reason, the nuvi 360 also works great as a handheld GPS navigator. The software also includes various add-ons, aptly named Travel Kit. This is basically a collection of handy software utilities that are really useful when you travel (most impressive of the lot being the Language Guide). Language Guides can be purchased separately on an SD card and contain bilingual dictionaries and multilingual word and phrase banks that support up to nine languages. The Language Guides are also able to pronounce words and sentences. Other handy utilities include an MP3 player, currency converter, world clock, and a travel guide. Bundled with the nuvi 360 is a suction cup vehicle mount with a built-in 12V car charger attached. The software has been developed to make navigating the menu structure easy using your finger.
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The nuvi 360 is also small enough to fit anywhere in your vehicle (or pocket), while keeping it easily accessible. This unit also sports an SD Card slot which can be used to load software packages or expand the device memory. Another area where Garmin is marketing this device is for the traveler. For this reason, the nuvi 360 also works great as a handheld GPS navigator. The software also includes various add-ons, aptly named Travel Kit. This is basically a collection of handy software utilities that are really useful when you travel (most impressive of the lot being the Language Guide). Language Guides can be purchased separately on an SD card and contain bilingual dictionaries and multilingual word and phrase banks that support up to nine languages. The Language Guides are also able to pronounce words and sentences. Other handy utilities include an MP3 player, currency converter, world clock, and a travel guide. Bundled with the nuvi 360 is a suction cup vehicle mount with a built-in 12V car charger attached. The software has been developed to make navigating the menu structure easy using your finger.
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Garmin Nuvi 760 Review 2008
The Garmin Nuvi 760 is a fine-looking GPS device. The device has some differences from the earlier top of the line 600 series. The screen is easier to read from the high contrast surroundings. This is because the face of the device is black. The background makes it easier to see the screen against the surroundings. The color also gives the aesthetics of the device a facelift. The improvement over the 600 series is that the flip up antenna is no more there. There is no need to activate the GPS chip. However, it needs to take longer for the 760 to get a GPS signal every instance the device is turned on.
There is a slider on the top of the device that turns the device on and off. This switch can serve as a hold switch to ignore the touch screen input. The left side contains a headphone jack and an SD card slot. The maps are loaded into an internal memory. The SD Card Slot is used only for additional map coverage. The mount and hardware design is very good. The mount is compact that makes it easy to stow and the ball, socket joint is well tensioned to enable easy adjustability of screen angle, and the device does not bounce around on rough roads. The power adaptor serves as the FM TMC traffic antenna. There are other devices that have traffic receivers but they have not had great reception. This is the case in this device. It has great reception.
One of the best features about the Nuvi 760 is the bright screen that the device has. The screen is very bright brighter than any other GPS in the market. The text is clear and the very readable. The Garmin Nuvi 760 offers a QWERTY option. Sometimes the devices cannot read the abbreviation, which most GPS devices do not. The Garmin Nuvi is a smarter than most other machines in this domain. A very good facility in this device is that the list will tell you in which direction the POI is in relation to the user's present location. The font size is also good.
The fact that the address is shown once the POI is clicked on makes the facility a little redundant. The facility should be such that once the POI is traced 'Go' is clicked and the process is in operation. There is the facility of multi destination routing. There is no need for a big Street Pilot device. The Garmin Nuvi is one of the devices that many were in the need of. There is the facility to create a lot of routes with many points to go to. There is of course a limit to the number of points you can add to a single route. The fat is that there are 50 points. As the stating points, the ending points and intermediate points have been entered, the distance can be calculated. This all about the Garmin Nuvi 760 GPS device.
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There is a slider on the top of the device that turns the device on and off. This switch can serve as a hold switch to ignore the touch screen input. The left side contains a headphone jack and an SD card slot. The maps are loaded into an internal memory. The SD Card Slot is used only for additional map coverage. The mount and hardware design is very good. The mount is compact that makes it easy to stow and the ball, socket joint is well tensioned to enable easy adjustability of screen angle, and the device does not bounce around on rough roads. The power adaptor serves as the FM TMC traffic antenna. There are other devices that have traffic receivers but they have not had great reception. This is the case in this device. It has great reception.
One of the best features about the Nuvi 760 is the bright screen that the device has. The screen is very bright brighter than any other GPS in the market. The text is clear and the very readable. The Garmin Nuvi 760 offers a QWERTY option. Sometimes the devices cannot read the abbreviation, which most GPS devices do not. The Garmin Nuvi is a smarter than most other machines in this domain. A very good facility in this device is that the list will tell you in which direction the POI is in relation to the user's present location. The font size is also good.
The fact that the address is shown once the POI is clicked on makes the facility a little redundant. The facility should be such that once the POI is traced 'Go' is clicked and the process is in operation. There is the facility of multi destination routing. There is no need for a big Street Pilot device. The Garmin Nuvi is one of the devices that many were in the need of. There is the facility to create a lot of routes with many points to go to. There is of course a limit to the number of points you can add to a single route. The fat is that there are 50 points. As the stating points, the ending points and intermediate points have been entered, the distance can be calculated. This all about the Garmin Nuvi 760 GPS device.
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Garmin Nuvi 750 Review 2008
When it first made its appearance at the Berlin IFA Consumer Electronics Show, the Garmin Nuvi 750 received many praises. Considering the great demand for a better GPS navigation unit, this proved to be a great accomplishment for Garmin. At first glance, this unit features a 4.3 inch widescreen which provides users with better visibility. For certain, losing your way will never be possible with this navigation unit.
The Garmin Nuvi 750 is considered to be among the best of all Garmin products. Although initially designed to provide users with navigational maps and basic location searches, this GPS unit is actually equipped to provide users with a way to contact the police, hospital and gas station when needed. This particular feature will surely delight many users, especially those who travel to unfamiliar places.
On top of this, you can also use the Garmin Nuvi 750 to navigate your way back to your own car. All you have to do is tap the screen and turn on the "pedestrian mode" feature. This is quite useful especially during the holiday season when parking in an already-full paring lot confuses you. Instead of looking for your car after you have done your shopping, you can depend on this GPS unit to find your car for you.
Keeping in line with Garmin standards, users can expect the Garmin Nuvi 750 to be quite accurate and reliable. In addition, this unit also features an FM transmitter and restaurant finder. If it is your first time to visit a particular city, you can use this GPS navigator to locate a restaurant, look up its contact number and book a table. With such a traveling companion at your side, you will surely have a fantastic time exploring these new places.
Of course, you will also be pleased with its beautiful design. The Garmin Nuvi 750 is sleek and absolutely stunning. You can carry it in your pocket or you bag without much trouble. If ever you require its assistance, all you have to do is get it out in one fluid motion. With so many gadgets that you need to manage, being handy is certainly a top consideration.
With just a tap of the screen, this amazing GPS navigator can answer these questions: "Where is the car?" and "Where am I now?". Not only will this device answer these questions immediately, it will also provider the user with details that include latitude, longitude, closest address, nearest hospital or police station and even crossings and intersections. Such helpful information will surely make navigating unknown territories much simpler.
Lastly, users will probably be delighted with the bonus features that allow them to access MP3s and audio books. It also contains road maps of Puerto Rico, Canada and the entire United States; calculator; unit converter; world clock and currency converter.
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The Garmin Nuvi 750 is considered to be among the best of all Garmin products. Although initially designed to provide users with navigational maps and basic location searches, this GPS unit is actually equipped to provide users with a way to contact the police, hospital and gas station when needed. This particular feature will surely delight many users, especially those who travel to unfamiliar places.
On top of this, you can also use the Garmin Nuvi 750 to navigate your way back to your own car. All you have to do is tap the screen and turn on the "pedestrian mode" feature. This is quite useful especially during the holiday season when parking in an already-full paring lot confuses you. Instead of looking for your car after you have done your shopping, you can depend on this GPS unit to find your car for you.
Keeping in line with Garmin standards, users can expect the Garmin Nuvi 750 to be quite accurate and reliable. In addition, this unit also features an FM transmitter and restaurant finder. If it is your first time to visit a particular city, you can use this GPS navigator to locate a restaurant, look up its contact number and book a table. With such a traveling companion at your side, you will surely have a fantastic time exploring these new places.
Of course, you will also be pleased with its beautiful design. The Garmin Nuvi 750 is sleek and absolutely stunning. You can carry it in your pocket or you bag without much trouble. If ever you require its assistance, all you have to do is get it out in one fluid motion. With so many gadgets that you need to manage, being handy is certainly a top consideration.
With just a tap of the screen, this amazing GPS navigator can answer these questions: "Where is the car?" and "Where am I now?". Not only will this device answer these questions immediately, it will also provider the user with details that include latitude, longitude, closest address, nearest hospital or police station and even crossings and intersections. Such helpful information will surely make navigating unknown territories much simpler.
Lastly, users will probably be delighted with the bonus features that allow them to access MP3s and audio books. It also contains road maps of Puerto Rico, Canada and the entire United States; calculator; unit converter; world clock and currency converter.
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Garmin Nuvi 880 Review
If you want total comfort when driving to unfamiliar locations, then the Garmin nüvi 880 is the navigational system for you. The 4.3 inch widescreen navigator will provide you with the map of your route and the voice directions you need.
Garmin nüvi 880 Review
This system features voice activation in which you only have to speak the menu commands to have them appear on the screen. The maps you need are preloaded so you don't have to download maps when you make the purchase.
You also get three free months of service from MSN Direct so that you can have accurate weather conditions, warnings of traffic congestion, local news and currency conversions.
Speak the address of your destination into the microphone of the nüvi 880 to receive results of the most efficient route. Think of the time it takes poring over a map trying to figure out the best way to reach a location.
This device takes care of this chore quickly and easily by selecting the most efficient route for you to take so that you will save time on your travel and have more time to spend in your destination.
The screen of the nüvi 880 is designed so that you can easily read it when there is direct sunlight shining on it. The maps are colorful and you will always know where you are on the route. To find the nearest hotel, restaurant, gas station, hospital, ATM or other location, you only have to access the "Where am I? feature of the menu to get the information and driving directions you need.
Since it is easy to install and take out of your vehicle, take it with you whenever you leave the vehicle. It automatically pinpoints where you parked and will help you find your way back to your vehicle. It will also give you walking directions and is small enough to fit in your pocket.
The nüvi 880 runs on a lithium-ion battery. At night you can easily recharge this battery by plugging it into a wall outlet. It comes ready to use right out of the package and contains many more features than just travel directions.
The device can store up to ten routes so that you can pre-plan many aspects of your vacation travel and retrace your routes. If you want to see where you have been, you can take advantage of the device's ability to bread crumb up to 10,000 points electronically.
Garmin nüvi 880 Review Summary
The Garmin nüvi 880 may be for you if you want the latest, full featured system on the market, and don't mind paying a bit extra for having the fanciest GPS on the market.
For a full Garmin nüvi 880 Review featuring product technical specs and feedback from owners of the nüvi 880 visit our site. Also, you'll be able to read full consumer reviews and compare the best GPS systems on the market.
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Garmin nüvi 880 Review
This system features voice activation in which you only have to speak the menu commands to have them appear on the screen. The maps you need are preloaded so you don't have to download maps when you make the purchase.
You also get three free months of service from MSN Direct so that you can have accurate weather conditions, warnings of traffic congestion, local news and currency conversions.
Speak the address of your destination into the microphone of the nüvi 880 to receive results of the most efficient route. Think of the time it takes poring over a map trying to figure out the best way to reach a location.
This device takes care of this chore quickly and easily by selecting the most efficient route for you to take so that you will save time on your travel and have more time to spend in your destination.
The screen of the nüvi 880 is designed so that you can easily read it when there is direct sunlight shining on it. The maps are colorful and you will always know where you are on the route. To find the nearest hotel, restaurant, gas station, hospital, ATM or other location, you only have to access the "Where am I? feature of the menu to get the information and driving directions you need.
Since it is easy to install and take out of your vehicle, take it with you whenever you leave the vehicle. It automatically pinpoints where you parked and will help you find your way back to your vehicle. It will also give you walking directions and is small enough to fit in your pocket.
The nüvi 880 runs on a lithium-ion battery. At night you can easily recharge this battery by plugging it into a wall outlet. It comes ready to use right out of the package and contains many more features than just travel directions.
The device can store up to ten routes so that you can pre-plan many aspects of your vacation travel and retrace your routes. If you want to see where you have been, you can take advantage of the device's ability to bread crumb up to 10,000 points electronically.
Garmin nüvi 880 Review Summary
The Garmin nüvi 880 may be for you if you want the latest, full featured system on the market, and don't mind paying a bit extra for having the fanciest GPS on the market.
For a full Garmin nüvi 880 Review featuring product technical specs and feedback from owners of the nüvi 880 visit our site. Also, you'll be able to read full consumer reviews and compare the best GPS systems on the market.
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Garmin Nuvi 780 Review
Packed with everything you need for travel assistance, the Garmin nüvi 780 is one navigation system that will give you all the driving directions you need for your destination and more.
Garmin nüvi 780 Review
The preloaded maps are available with a touch of your finger on the screen and the voice directions will guide you through all the turns you have to make. The 4.3 inch display screen is easy to read from any direction and its full color makes it easy to understand the map of your route.
The nüvi 780 includes an FM transmitter, Bluetooth wireless technology for hands free use of the telephone, a free three-month service to MSN Direct and entertainment features, such as an MP3 player and an audio book player. This device may be small, but it packs a powerful punch with the many features it includes for planning your travel and following your route.
Once you load your destination into the nüvi 780, you have no more worries about your travel plans. The voice directions will take you through all the twists and turns of your route through an unfamiliar city. You will always see where you are along the route with the "Where am I?" feature of the navigation system.
If you need to know where the nearest hotels, restaurants or service stations are, you don't have to take your eyes off the road to watch for signs. This information is included in the database and you only have to touch the screen to find the information you need. This also includes finding the locations of the nearest hospital or shopping mall.
Avoid getting any speeding tickets by paying attention to the speed limits for the highways of your route. The nüvi 780 has this information available for you as you drive along. You can also use this device to find walking directions.
It is so small that it can easily fit in your pocket or purse and since it attached to the windshield or dash of your vehicle by means of a suction cup, you can easily take it with you when you leave your vehicle. It will also help you find your parked vehicle, which is especially helpful in a crowded parking lot.
With the nüvi 780, you can be assured of taking the shortest route to the destination. Once you enter the location, the device will sort through all the routes available to bring you the most efficient route to take. So there's no more worry about taking the long way around when you purchase this navigation system.
Summary of our Garmin nüvi 780 Review
The Garmin nüvi 780 may be the best GPS for you if you want the advanced features like multi-point routing that are found in the Garmin 700 series GPS units and also an MSN Direct receiver so you can get live traffic and weather.
To read a complete Garmin nüvi 780 Review featuring full product specs and feedback from actual owners of the system visit our site. Also, you'll be able to read full consumer reviews for all the top rated GPS systems on the market.
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Garmin nüvi 780 Review
The preloaded maps are available with a touch of your finger on the screen and the voice directions will guide you through all the turns you have to make. The 4.3 inch display screen is easy to read from any direction and its full color makes it easy to understand the map of your route.
The nüvi 780 includes an FM transmitter, Bluetooth wireless technology for hands free use of the telephone, a free three-month service to MSN Direct and entertainment features, such as an MP3 player and an audio book player. This device may be small, but it packs a powerful punch with the many features it includes for planning your travel and following your route.
Once you load your destination into the nüvi 780, you have no more worries about your travel plans. The voice directions will take you through all the twists and turns of your route through an unfamiliar city. You will always see where you are along the route with the "Where am I?" feature of the navigation system.
If you need to know where the nearest hotels, restaurants or service stations are, you don't have to take your eyes off the road to watch for signs. This information is included in the database and you only have to touch the screen to find the information you need. This also includes finding the locations of the nearest hospital or shopping mall.
Avoid getting any speeding tickets by paying attention to the speed limits for the highways of your route. The nüvi 780 has this information available for you as you drive along. You can also use this device to find walking directions.
It is so small that it can easily fit in your pocket or purse and since it attached to the windshield or dash of your vehicle by means of a suction cup, you can easily take it with you when you leave your vehicle. It will also help you find your parked vehicle, which is especially helpful in a crowded parking lot.
With the nüvi 780, you can be assured of taking the shortest route to the destination. Once you enter the location, the device will sort through all the routes available to bring you the most efficient route to take. So there's no more worry about taking the long way around when you purchase this navigation system.
Summary of our Garmin nüvi 780 Review
The Garmin nüvi 780 may be the best GPS for you if you want the advanced features like multi-point routing that are found in the Garmin 700 series GPS units and also an MSN Direct receiver so you can get live traffic and weather.
To read a complete Garmin nüvi 780 Review featuring full product specs and feedback from actual owners of the system visit our site. Also, you'll be able to read full consumer reviews for all the top rated GPS systems on the market.
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Garmin Nuvi 650 Review
When you have a Garmin nüvi 650 installed in your vehicle, you always have a personal travel assistant along for the ride. The wide display screen will give you a snapshot of the road ahead along with voice directions of where you should turn.
Our Garmin nüvi 650 Review
Get driving directions to every destination of the preloaded maps in this navigation system. You only have to touch the screen to get the driving directions to any part of the world. The photos of your surroundings on the 4.3 inch display screen are easy to see and read even with bright sunlight shining in through the windows.
You do not need to make any adjustments to the nüvi 650. It is ready to go as soon as you take it out of the box. The preloaded maps in the system also contain information about the points of interest in each location along your route and there is a full database of hotels, restaurants, ATM locations and gas stations.
This takes all the guess work and worry out of traveling the open road so that you will never get lost. When you want to enter a destination, all you have to do is touch the screen to enter the location of your choice. You can choose voice directions or see either a 2-D or 3-D screen to help you arrive at your destination.
The points of interest included in the preloaded maps of the nüvi 650 also include warnings of upcoming school zones where you do have to lower your speed. The European version of this GPs navigation system also includes information about the location of safety cameras for destinations in Europe.
The nüvi 650 is a very small device. You can fit it in your pocket or purse so that you have it with you all the time. It runs on a rechargeable lithium battery, which means you don't need to have it connected to anything in the vehicle in order to use it. In fact, you don't even have to use it in a vehicle because with the directions it provides, you can use it to locate points of interest in a city in which you are visiting and are walking around.
This device will even convert the currency for you so that you always know how much you are paying for an item in your own currency to help you decide if it is as inexpensive as it appears to be.
For a complete Garmin nuvi 650 review featuring full product specs and feedback from actual owners of the system visit our site. Also, you'll be able to read full consumer reviews for all the best GPS systems on the market.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=J_Symons
Our Garmin nüvi 650 Review
Get driving directions to every destination of the preloaded maps in this navigation system. You only have to touch the screen to get the driving directions to any part of the world. The photos of your surroundings on the 4.3 inch display screen are easy to see and read even with bright sunlight shining in through the windows.
You do not need to make any adjustments to the nüvi 650. It is ready to go as soon as you take it out of the box. The preloaded maps in the system also contain information about the points of interest in each location along your route and there is a full database of hotels, restaurants, ATM locations and gas stations.
This takes all the guess work and worry out of traveling the open road so that you will never get lost. When you want to enter a destination, all you have to do is touch the screen to enter the location of your choice. You can choose voice directions or see either a 2-D or 3-D screen to help you arrive at your destination.
The points of interest included in the preloaded maps of the nüvi 650 also include warnings of upcoming school zones where you do have to lower your speed. The European version of this GPs navigation system also includes information about the location of safety cameras for destinations in Europe.
The nüvi 650 is a very small device. You can fit it in your pocket or purse so that you have it with you all the time. It runs on a rechargeable lithium battery, which means you don't need to have it connected to anything in the vehicle in order to use it. In fact, you don't even have to use it in a vehicle because with the directions it provides, you can use it to locate points of interest in a city in which you are visiting and are walking around.
This device will even convert the currency for you so that you always know how much you are paying for an item in your own currency to help you decide if it is as inexpensive as it appears to be.
For a complete Garmin nuvi 650 review featuring full product specs and feedback from actual owners of the system visit our site. Also, you'll be able to read full consumer reviews for all the best GPS systems on the market.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=J_Symons
January 11, 2009
January 10, 2009
Garmin Nuvi 225w - Why You Should Purchase This System
If you are looking for a great GPS system, then look no further. You have found what you need right here. The Garmin Nuvi 255w is a great system with a lot of features. It's more then just a GPS unit; it will be your best friend.
Gamin's have a high reputation for being a great navigation systems. When you buy a Garmin, you know that you are not just buying junk. You are buying something good and something that is going to last for a long time to come. When you get a GPS unit, you want something that will last a long time. This is why Garmin is your best choice.
The Garmin Nuvi 255w features a 4.3" widescreen display for easy viewing. The screen has three dimensional views so you can view the screen how you feel comfortable. This unit comes preloaded with tons of street maps for the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. This way you can be provided with costum details with your points of interest.
When setting up you destination, you can pick from the shortest distance in miles or time. Garmin Nuvi 255w will then give you step by step voice direction. For some people this voice direction can get a little annoying, so if you don't like it then you can turn it off. It does help though when driving so you don't ever have to take your eyes off the road. It also tells you what time you will get to your destination, while adjusting the more you drive. When driving, you can create different Poi's. Perhaps you need to go somewhere and on the way you need to find an ATM. This GPS navigation system can tell you where ATM's, hotels, restaurants and many more items like this are. There are over 6 million different Poi's preloaded in this unit.
Garmin Nuvi 255w has a lot of internal memory and as an added bonus offers you an SD card slot so you can add more memory if needed. You need memory for when you hook it up to your computer so you can update your system with different maps, and you can add different accessories to it, such as different driving icons.
If you like to go hiking or anything of that nature then you will still love this GPS system. It's completely portable so you can carry it right along with you. With its lithium ion battery, it will last 4 hours without being recharged. That's very good for a GPS unit, because most of them do not last that long.
For in depth information on Garmin Nuvi 255W 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator, reviews and best prices visit Garmin Nuvi 255W Review
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Sandra_Maria_Stammberger
Gamin's have a high reputation for being a great navigation systems. When you buy a Garmin, you know that you are not just buying junk. You are buying something good and something that is going to last for a long time to come. When you get a GPS unit, you want something that will last a long time. This is why Garmin is your best choice.
The Garmin Nuvi 255w features a 4.3" widescreen display for easy viewing. The screen has three dimensional views so you can view the screen how you feel comfortable. This unit comes preloaded with tons of street maps for the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. This way you can be provided with costum details with your points of interest.
When setting up you destination, you can pick from the shortest distance in miles or time. Garmin Nuvi 255w will then give you step by step voice direction. For some people this voice direction can get a little annoying, so if you don't like it then you can turn it off. It does help though when driving so you don't ever have to take your eyes off the road. It also tells you what time you will get to your destination, while adjusting the more you drive. When driving, you can create different Poi's. Perhaps you need to go somewhere and on the way you need to find an ATM. This GPS navigation system can tell you where ATM's, hotels, restaurants and many more items like this are. There are over 6 million different Poi's preloaded in this unit.
Garmin Nuvi 255w has a lot of internal memory and as an added bonus offers you an SD card slot so you can add more memory if needed. You need memory for when you hook it up to your computer so you can update your system with different maps, and you can add different accessories to it, such as different driving icons.
If you like to go hiking or anything of that nature then you will still love this GPS system. It's completely portable so you can carry it right along with you. With its lithium ion battery, it will last 4 hours without being recharged. That's very good for a GPS unit, because most of them do not last that long.
For in depth information on Garmin Nuvi 255W 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator, reviews and best prices visit Garmin Nuvi 255W Review
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Sandra_Maria_Stammberger
January 9, 2009
Garmin Nuvi 760 - A Must Have For the Features Alone
The Garmin nuvi 760 is the best GPS units available for its price; loaded with features, sturdy casing, and ease of mounting, at a price between $800-850 - you will be getting your money's worth with this item.
Compact size of 4.8" x 3.0" x 0 .8", nuvi 760 is no lightweight when it comes to performance. The high quality construction is obvious. It is contained within a black frame and has a stylish 2-toned design, with a center silver band and metallic black in the back and front. It is a stylish and professional, using a clean, elegant design which feels solid as you hold it, no fear of it breaking with little provocation.
Among its features, some of the highlights have to do with its wide range access possibilities. It has a built-in FM transmitter with power cable which allows you to listen to the radio through your car stereo system. It is Bluetooth ready and has access to Live Traffic to alert you to current road conditions. The map access covers the entire North American area. And that's just the beginning!
Garmin nuvi 760 has bright 4.3-inch color touch screen display; this makes for easy viewing and screen interaction. The display resolution is 480 x 272 pixels and a display type using WQVGA color TFT with white backlight. You will be able to see the screen night or day.
The nuvi 760 uses StarIII, a SiRF's high performance indoor antenna, which almost guarantees you will rarely use the external antenna connector - less cabling to tangle your unit and easier access to mount and dismount as needed. StarIII will give you wider coverage than most systems on the market.
Garmin nuvi 760 has a small microphone hole on the left frame for your Bluetooth unit which makes it easy for using the cell phone while driving. Located near the microphone is an SD memory card slot that you can use to store digital photos or extra maps you need. Close to this is the headphone and audio out jack to allow you to listen to and transfer audio.
On the bottom is a mini-USB port for data transfer from your PC or Mac. Near the port, you will find the place where the 5 hour life-span battery can be changed. It is from this area where you can easily mount and dismount your GPS with its quick release cradle. It snaps on and off from the end of the mount which can rotate while remaining vibration-free when you drive.
The 700 series is as top of the line as you will get and Garmin has packed in great features for the nuvi 760. It will be hard to find something better in the same price range.
For in depth information on Garmin Nuvi 760 4.3-Inch Widescreen Bluetooth Portable GPS Automobile Navigator, reviews and best prices visit Garmin Nuvi 760 Review
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Sandra_Maria_Stammberger
Compact size of 4.8" x 3.0" x 0 .8", nuvi 760 is no lightweight when it comes to performance. The high quality construction is obvious. It is contained within a black frame and has a stylish 2-toned design, with a center silver band and metallic black in the back and front. It is a stylish and professional, using a clean, elegant design which feels solid as you hold it, no fear of it breaking with little provocation.
Among its features, some of the highlights have to do with its wide range access possibilities. It has a built-in FM transmitter with power cable which allows you to listen to the radio through your car stereo system. It is Bluetooth ready and has access to Live Traffic to alert you to current road conditions. The map access covers the entire North American area. And that's just the beginning!
Garmin nuvi 760 has bright 4.3-inch color touch screen display; this makes for easy viewing and screen interaction. The display resolution is 480 x 272 pixels and a display type using WQVGA color TFT with white backlight. You will be able to see the screen night or day.
The nuvi 760 uses StarIII, a SiRF's high performance indoor antenna, which almost guarantees you will rarely use the external antenna connector - less cabling to tangle your unit and easier access to mount and dismount as needed. StarIII will give you wider coverage than most systems on the market.
Garmin nuvi 760 has a small microphone hole on the left frame for your Bluetooth unit which makes it easy for using the cell phone while driving. Located near the microphone is an SD memory card slot that you can use to store digital photos or extra maps you need. Close to this is the headphone and audio out jack to allow you to listen to and transfer audio.
On the bottom is a mini-USB port for data transfer from your PC or Mac. Near the port, you will find the place where the 5 hour life-span battery can be changed. It is from this area where you can easily mount and dismount your GPS with its quick release cradle. It snaps on and off from the end of the mount which can rotate while remaining vibration-free when you drive.
The 700 series is as top of the line as you will get and Garmin has packed in great features for the nuvi 760. It will be hard to find something better in the same price range.
For in depth information on Garmin Nuvi 760 4.3-Inch Widescreen Bluetooth Portable GPS Automobile Navigator, reviews and best prices visit Garmin Nuvi 760 Review
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Sandra_Maria_Stammberger
Garmin Nuvi 760 Product Review - Find Yourself With the Garmin Nuvi 760
Have you ever asked the question "Where's my car?" or "Where am I?". Normally, these questions are asked in a state of deep frustration when you are lost, in need of assistance, and don't know where to turn. You will never feel this way again with the Garmin Nuvi 760.
Two new features of the Garmin Nuvi 760 are in fact called "Where's my car?" and "Where am I?". People love these features.
With the "Where's my car?" feature, your Garmin Nuvi 760 automatically marks the location that you have parked your car when you take it off the mount. Thus, when you are in a big parking lot and cannot find your car, simply look at your Garmin Nuvi 760 and it will tell you where your car is parked. For me, this is perfect at the airport when I can never seem to remember where I parked when I return from a trip.
The "Where am I?" feature is also quite impressive. On this GPS, there is a device that you can press at any moment that will allow you to understand your surroundings. Press the "Where Am I?" feature and you will automatically be apprised of your exact location, the intersections that are near, and perhaps most importantly, the location of all the points of interest in the area. You'll never need to feel the frustration of being lost again with this "Where Am I?" feature.
These are just a two of the new features of the Garmin Nuvi 760, but there are plenty more. This GPS also has an amazingly clear 4.3 inch screen, multi-destination routing so that you will always know the best way to go, integrated points of interest, an FM receiver, picture viewer, and an MP3 player. It's the only device that you'll need when you are on the go.
I once thought that a portable GPS was just a techie gadget for the guys, but I discovered differently a couple of years back. My mom found herself lost in a bad part of town in a new city. Normally tough and resilient, my mom felt lost and scared. I realized then that a portable GPS is for everyone because you can take it with you...it does not have to stay in your car like those that come with your automobile.
This year I upgraded my mom to the Garmin Nuvi 760 (and bought one for myself too). The Holidays are bringing us great savings on Garmin Nuvi prices so now is the time to buy one if you're interested.
This is a gift that all should have. You will never be at a loss for information and you will never again have to ask "Where's My Car?" or "Where Am I?"
Richard Mas is a gift specialist and contributing editor to the Gifts for Him list at the The Christmas Store Online. He also recommends the Garmin Nuvi 760 as one of the great Christmas Gifts For Her this Holiday Season.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Richard_Mas
Two new features of the Garmin Nuvi 760 are in fact called "Where's my car?" and "Where am I?". People love these features.
With the "Where's my car?" feature, your Garmin Nuvi 760 automatically marks the location that you have parked your car when you take it off the mount. Thus, when you are in a big parking lot and cannot find your car, simply look at your Garmin Nuvi 760 and it will tell you where your car is parked. For me, this is perfect at the airport when I can never seem to remember where I parked when I return from a trip.
The "Where am I?" feature is also quite impressive. On this GPS, there is a device that you can press at any moment that will allow you to understand your surroundings. Press the "Where Am I?" feature and you will automatically be apprised of your exact location, the intersections that are near, and perhaps most importantly, the location of all the points of interest in the area. You'll never need to feel the frustration of being lost again with this "Where Am I?" feature.
These are just a two of the new features of the Garmin Nuvi 760, but there are plenty more. This GPS also has an amazingly clear 4.3 inch screen, multi-destination routing so that you will always know the best way to go, integrated points of interest, an FM receiver, picture viewer, and an MP3 player. It's the only device that you'll need when you are on the go.
I once thought that a portable GPS was just a techie gadget for the guys, but I discovered differently a couple of years back. My mom found herself lost in a bad part of town in a new city. Normally tough and resilient, my mom felt lost and scared. I realized then that a portable GPS is for everyone because you can take it with you...it does not have to stay in your car like those that come with your automobile.
This year I upgraded my mom to the Garmin Nuvi 760 (and bought one for myself too). The Holidays are bringing us great savings on Garmin Nuvi prices so now is the time to buy one if you're interested.
This is a gift that all should have. You will never be at a loss for information and you will never again have to ask "Where's My Car?" or "Where Am I?"
Richard Mas is a gift specialist and contributing editor to the Gifts for Him list at the The Christmas Store Online. He also recommends the Garmin Nuvi 760 as one of the great Christmas Gifts For Her this Holiday Season.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Richard_Mas
January 7, 2009
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