Garmin nüvi nüvi is a versatile travel assistant that's approximately the size of a deck of playing cards. The nüvi is a portable GPS navigator, traveler's reference, and digital... more
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of a deck of playing cards. The nüvi is a portable GPS navigator, traveler's reference, and digital entertainment system, all in one. Combined with detailed m...
of a deck of playing cards. The nüvi is a portable GPS navigator, traveler's reference, and digital entertainment system, all in one. Combined with detailed m...
Advantages: Sleak, compact and aesthetically pleasing Disadvantages: Innacurate on some roads, commands sometimes confusing
Purchasing the Garmin Nuvi.....
I bought this unit for my girlfriend as a present sometime back in the hope that it would help her find the exit out of that proverbial paper bag. At the time of purchase, I had narrowed my choice down to two satellite navigation systems that both fell well within my price range; the Tomtom One and the Garmin Nuvi 300, both of which contained GB maps only. Based on my previous experience in using handheld GPS units ... ...that Garmin are well represented within the GPS world, I chose the Nuvi over the Tomtom. I was made further confident of my choice when I found the unit for approx £30 less than the TomTom One. Initial impressions....
On receipt of the unit I was impressed with just how small and neat it was - I was, after all, comparing this unit to the rather cumbersome TomTom 300, which I had been using for the past 2 years or so. In terms of aesthetics, the ...
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Features: Optional external GPS aerial connection, built-in speaker, calculator, custom POIs, downloadable POIs
Built-in Memory: 200 MB
Maps Included: Ireland, United Kingdom
Navigation
Waypoints: 500
Trip Computer: Average speed, maximum speed, quickest route
Built-in display
Type: LCD
Resolution: 320 x 240
Diagonal Size: 3.5"
Colour Support: Colour
Digital player
Digital Player: Yes
Supported Formats: MP3, JPEG
Manufacturer's product description
Garmin nüvi nüvi is a versatile travel assistant that's approximately the size of a deck of playing cards. The nüvi is a portable GPS navigator, traveler's reference, and digital entertainment system, all in one. Combined with detailed maps, the nüvi provides automatic routing, turn-by-turn voice directions, and finger-touchscreen control - making it easy to find your way anywhere. The nüvi 300 is compatible with the GTM 10 FM TMC traffic receiver, which allows users to avoid traffic tie-ups by simply pushing a button that will calculate a new route.
Connections
Connector Type:
USB
Antenna - MCX
Headphones - mini-phone 3.5mm
Slot provided
Slot Provided: SD Memory Card
Battery
Battery Enclosure Type: Integrated
Included Qty: 1
Technology: Lithium Ion
Run Time (Up To): 8 hour(s)
Miscellaneous
Included Accessories: PC cable, car power adapter, carrying case, automotive windshield mount
I just love this gps! it has a very clean design and its small so you can allways carry it in your bag. Before i buy it i've tryed a lots of gps, tomtom included, and this is the best for sure. It has a picture viewer with slideshow, mp3 player, units... more
Edit: My review here is based on the Nuvi-250 (non-widescreen version).
I bought one of these recently as my old ipaq-based TomTom is getting more outdated each day and there doesn't seem to be a reasonably-priced way to update it. I have to say I was more
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