Garmin nüvi 780 4.3-Inch Widescreen Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator

Garmin nüvi 780 4.3-Inch Widescreen Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator

From Garmin

Go wide and get MSN Direct with n?vi 780. This navigator has it all - advanced navigation features, a widescreen display, preloaded maps, an FM transmitter and hands-free calling - plus real-time local weather, traffic, movie times, stock information, gas prices and news and local events. Like the rest of the wide n?vi 700-series, its premium navigation capabilities, like route planning and a handy locator, give you peace of mind on the go.

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Navigon 7100 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator

Navigon 7100 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator

From Navigon

Navigon...James Navigon
The first thing you notice about the Navigon 7100 GPS Navigator is, well, the Navigon 7100 GPS Navigator. It's beautiful. It's the kind of device you'd expect an international spy to have in their rocket car. It's less than an inch thick, and its shiny black casing will go well with just about any car interior. Paying the same attention to every detail, Navigon's included car mount raises the bar even higher, with a design that is not only easy to use, but echoes the 7100's in a way that makes device and accessory become one, adding a touch of style and elegance to any vehicle's interior.

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TomTom ONE XL-S 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator

TomTom ONE XL-S 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator

With Text-to-Speech selector, TomTom One XL-S offers you the option of listening to GPS instructions instead of reading them. It's like having a guide. TomTom's award-winning software with Map Share and Help Me! and maps for United States and Canada help getting where you want to go easier than easy. The TomTom ONE XL-S portable navigator features a large, easy-to-read 4.3" widescreen touch display for hassle-free navigation. It comes preloaded with maps and future map updates are covered with new SD Secure Digital cards or downloads from TomTom, so you won't have to worry about your maps and features going out of date. Simply enter your destination on the ONE XL-S's touchscreen, and choose text-to-speech technology. It will guide you with turn-by-turn voice prompts, which speak actual street names. Multi-destination programming helps find the fastest way to run all your errands in one trip, or ask the ONE XL-S to find the quickest or shortest route, then follow the 2-D or 3-D map display to your destination. It truly is an interactive driving partner! Is Bluetooth 2.0 compatible Ready for TomTom PLUS traffic information services (you must have a separate device compatible with both GPRS and Bluetooth) ? available in most major urban areas Unit Dimensions 4-3/4W x 3-7/16H x 1-3/16D; weight - 7.3 oz.

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GPS Map 545S GPS/Sounder w/Built-In Blue Chart

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GPS Map 545S GPS/Sounder w/Built-In Blue Chart

From Garmin

The 545-series features a high resolution, super-bright, video-quality 5" VGA display and they come ready to launch right out of the box with built-in cartography, new worldwide satellite imagery, and a streamlined user interface. The 545-series is preloaded with highly-detailed BlueChart g2 marine cartography of the coastal United States - including Alaska, Hawaii and the Bahamas. This data provides detailed coastlines, shaded depth contours, navaids, port plans, wrecks, restricted areas and tide and current information. The powerful built-in analog sounder found in the 545s can scan as deep as 1500' (in dual frequency mode) and features UltraScroll for high-speed screen updates. The 545s also offers split-screen viewing of map and sounder data for easy, continuous reference. See real-time weather displayed on the 545-series' high-resolution, sunlight readable display with the purchase of the GXM 31 antenna (sold separately) and subscription to XM WX Satellite Weather. View vital weather data, such as NEXRAD radar, storm cells, wind speeds, surface temperatures, forecasts and more than a dozen other weather attributes directly on the unit's chart - so you can spend more time enjoying the water and less time worrying about the weather. Plug in optional BlueChart g2 Vision cards to add true 3D-view detailed mapping capabilities (both above and below the waterline), plus helpful auto guidance, high-resolution photomapping detail, and "real picture" aerial photos of ports, harbors, marinas, waterways, navigation landmarks and other points of interest.

Garmin 010-00515-20 Gpsmap 420 Marine Gps Receiver (Chart Plotter Only)

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Garmin 010-00515-20 Gpsmap 420 Marine Gps Receiver (Chart Plotter Only)

From Garmin

GARMIN 010-00515-20 GPSMAP(R) 420 MARINE GPS RECEIVER (CHART PLOTTER ONLY) ULTRA-BRIGHT 4" DIAGONAL QVGA DISPLAY;4000W MAX, 500W RMS;320 X 240 PIXELS; 800 NITS OF BRIGHTNESS; STREAMLINED-USER INTERFACE OFFERS EASY SELECTION OF FUNCTIONS and FEATURES;PRELOADED WITH WORLDWIDE SATELLITE IMAGERY and US INLAND LAKES CARTOGRAPHY;OVER 5000 LAKES and NAVIGABLE RIVERS WITH DETAILED SHORELINE INFORMATION AS WELL AS DEPTH CONTOURS, BOAT RAMPS, MILE MARKERS, ETC.; LAKES ARE ENHANCED WITH SATELLITE IMAGERY; SINGLE SECURE DIGITAL CARD(TM) SLOT SAVE WAYPOINTS, ROUTES and TRACKS ;BUILT-IN GPS ANTENNA;BNC CONNECTOR FOR OPTIONAL GA29 REMOTE OR GPS ANTENNA;BACKLIT KEYPAD FOR EASIER OPERATION AT NIGHT; 2 NMEA 0183 1/0 PORTS ;CANET(TM) PROPRIETARY BUS ALLOWS DISPLAY and CONTROL OF FULL FEATURE SOUNDER DATA ON CHART PLOTTERS;SOUNDER DESIGN FEATURES SHALLOW-WATER PERFORMANCE;3200W MAX DUAL FREQUENCY, 400W RMS DUAL BEAM;DEPTH: 900 FT DUAL BEAM, 1500 FT DUAL FREQUENCY;INCLUDES A DUAL-BEAM TRANSDUCER 50 KHZ @ 45deg and 200 KHZ @ 10deg OR 80 KHZ @ 45deg and 200 KHZ @ 14deg ; PATENTED TRANSOM/TROLLING MOUNT TRANSDUCER;ULTRASCROLL(TM) HIGH-REP RATE SONAR PROVIDES FAST SCREEN UPDATES; AUTOGAIN TECHNOLOGY ENHANCES TARGET VISIBILITY;SEE-THRU(R) TECHNOLOGY;WATER TEMPERATURE LOG GRAPHICALLY RECORDS WATER TEMPERATURE DATA; ROUND FLASHER DISPLAY MODE (IN DUAL-BEAM MODE) and A-SCOPE (IN DUAL-FREQUENCY MODE);WHITELINE; ADJUSTABLE DEPTH LINE HELPS GAUGE DESIRED FISHING LEVELS and BOTTOM CLEARANCE;SPLIT ZOOM DIS

Garmin Fishfinder 140 Marine GPS Navigator

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Garmin Fishfinder 140 Marine GPS Navigator
From Garmin

Designed for the value-minded boater, these Garmin Fishfinders offer Ultrascroll which allows boaters to get a much faster refresh rate on their sonar display. Dual beam 14/45 transducer provides improved performance in shallow or deep water. Also feature AutoGain for viewing more fish under all conditions, backlit display and keypad, See-Thru technology, auto and manual zoom, and alarms. 4-level gray scale FSTN display measures 3.3W x 3.3H with 128 x 240 pixels. Unit 6.1W x 4.9H x 2.6D.

Garmin gps : Customer Reviews

Garmin Fishfinder 140
For the money, this fish finder works great. Installation is fairly simple. The lead wire could have a plug-in so as to be able to run through installed wire chases.

NOT a GPS! Good fishfinder
This is a very good fishfinder and depth indicator. But despite the name....IT HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH GPS!
This is just a fishfinder.

Needed portable..
Depth finder is excellent, easy to use, fine picture; temperature reads about 3 degrees low. Neeeded a portable, unfortunately didn't know Garmin offered this option until I saw it in the instructions! With a little improvisation and some leftover parts from my last depth finder, I made it portable. Generally very pleased with it, certainly price is right.

Garmin eTrex Venture HC High-Intensity Color Mapping Handheld GPS

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Garmin eTrex Venture HC High-Intensity Color Mapping Handheld GPS

From Garmin

GARMIN eTrex Venture HC Hand Held Receiver w/ Built in GPS Patch Antenna. New high sensitivity GPS receiver. 24 Mbyte of internal memory for storing detailed maps. WAAS enabled, 12 parallel channel GPS receiver. Built in GPS patch antenna. Display: 1.3 in W x 1.7 in H, 256 color, high resolution, transflective TFT /176 x 220 pixels. LED backlit display and keypad. Battery life: up to 32 hours typical use using two AA alkaline batteries.Includes a built in Americas autoroute basemap with automatic routing capabilities including highways, exits and tide data /USA only. 500 user waypoints with name and graphic symbol; 20 reversible routes, 50 points per route. Position formats include Lat/Lon, UTM, Loran TDs, Maidenhead, MGRS, user grid, and more. Audible alarms for anchor drag, arrival, off course and clock. Large numbers option for easy viewing, dual position display mode. Trip computer provides odometer, stopped time, moving average, overall average, total time, max speed and more. 10,000 point automatic track log; 20 saved tracks /500 points each/ let you retrace your path in both directions. Elevation computer /Summit HC/ provides current elevation, ascent/descent rate, minimum/maximum elevation, total ascent and descent, average and maximum ascent and descent rate. Built in celestial tables for best time to fish and hunt, plus sun and moon calculations. Fully compatible with MapSource products including BlueChart, City Navigator, U.S. TOPO 24K, U.S. TOPO and US Inland lakes. Waterproof, IEC 60529 IPX7, /Submersible 1 meter at 30 minutes

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Customer Reviews

Perfect
Simply very good....I got on time, the product works properly, I sent to Brazil and works fine...thank you....

Garmin eTrex Venture HC Makes the Trip
This was my first GPS purchase and i spent a lot of time being confused over the terminology and features of GPSr's. In researching a unit to buy, I also looked at what others who were not as confused as me were using. I finally settled on the Venture HC. I have to say I was not disappointed. I use my unit for geocaching and hiking. It took some time to learn to use the Venture partly because it was something new and the instructions were complicated and partly because I was new to GPS's and had to learn the terminology. Once I got the hang of using it, I was impressed with its accuracy. It carries light and is easy to operate.

Things I didn't like were that it always powers up with the screen dimmed. You must always brighten the screen to see it. I would have thought it would come on at a medium brightness. The unit also comes with a strap for carrying and the belt clip is optional. Since the Venture is designed for outdoor uses like hiking, etc., I would rather have had the belt clip as standard and the strap optional. Minor things I would like changed, but that's the only real problem I have with the Venture.

Terrific sensitivity, lots of features, typical (poor) user interface
The etrex Venture HC is an outstanding GPS. I could tell from my first week of using it that the Venture was sensitive and could get a signal in some difficult environments. However, I was really surprised at its performance on a recent trip to Washington, DC. My previous experience with GPSs in commercial aircraft led me to expect that I would probably have to hold the unit against the bottom of a window at exactly the right angle to have a hope of getting a lock. In contrast, the Etrex Venture HC locked onto its location within two minutes while I was sitting in an aisle seat of a Boeing 717. I was delighted. The unit had no difficulty keeping its lock onto the satellites for the entire trip (until time to power down all electronic devices).

At a more practical level, I loaded the locations of the Washington Metro stations from a (free) POI database before the trip. That turned out to be quite useful despite the fact that I only have the factory-installed base map so far.

The USB cable works well with the GPS, my tablet PC, and Microsoft Streets and Trips. I use the GpsGate software ($12.95) to convert the proprietary Garmin protocol to the open NMEA protocol so that a complete array of free and commercial software will work with the Garmin.

My main criticism is that the user interface takes a while to learn. The push buttons are black with nearly-invisible black identification symbols. The rocker key is very sensitive and appears quite fragile (time will tell). The sensitivity of the rocker key leads to many inadvertent button presses. Finally, the menu system has a maze-like logic similar to Jorge Luis Borges' "Celestial Emporium of Benevolent Knowledge." That is, the user interface is no better and no worse than that of most consumer technology.

All in all I am very pleased with this device.

Garmin StreetPilot 7200 7-Inch Portable GPS Navigator

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Garmin StreetPilot 7200 7-Inch Portable GPS Navigator

From Garmin

The StreetPilot 7200's huge 7-inch touch-screen displaymeans you'll always see where you're going, from anywhere in the vehicle. Designed for larger vehicles such as RVs, semi-trucks, and buses, it is a premium automotive unit that comes preloaded with City Navigator NT detailed maps of North America. With the purchase of an optional sensor (not included), the unit notifies the driver of accidents, road construction and weather-related traffic delays before they are encountered (requires subscription, traffic service only for select cities where coverage exists). Either of two optional purchase sensors can provide these features, the GTM 10 FM TMC traffic sensor or the GXM 30 Smart Antenna (separate purchase required). In addition to traffic data, the GXM 30 provides real-time satellite weather information. The 7200 model features all of Garmin's well-known GPS functions, including intuitive navigation and automatic route calculation; voice-prompted, turn-by-turn directions; 2D or 3D map view; and automatic rerouting if a motoriststrays off course. With its POI Loader software, users can load custom points-of-interest such as school zones or safety cameras. The StreetPilot 7200 also includes entertainment options, including an internal MP3 player, XM radio, and playback of audio books. The built-in MP3 player lets users browse music by artist, album, song, or genre. The XM Radio (with the optional GXM 30 Smart Antenna and XM Satellite Radio subscription - not included) features 150-plus channels of commercial-free entertainment. The StreetPilot 7200 is also compatible with www.audible.com, a subscription-based audio book service. The face of the StreetPilot 7200 only has one button, an on/off switch. Using simplicity to manage complexity is a hallmark of the quality from Garmin, the premier maker of GPS products.

Garmin StreetPilot GPS

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Customer Reviews

7200 is OK!!!
So far - so good. I've hooked it up to the Aux input to my car, so the XM comes in nicely. Haven't used the Nav that much - but works (receives) well with suction cup windshield mount.

Recommended.

Great product, better than OE's in new cars
The Garmin StreetPilot 7200 is is a super navigation system, it works great, the screen is bright enough to be seen in the bright California sun and the map and the text is plenty big enough for a 75 year old man to read while diving at 80 down the freeway. It has a cool big sticky-back base so that it can be mounted on your dashboard almost like a head-up display so your attention is not drawn away from the road. I had already mastered the system in my new Corvette so that learning how to operate the Garmin proficiently only took me about ten minutes. I bought it for my motorhome but I have been using it in my old van to check it out and I am delighted. One of the nicest things about it, that is not in the Corvette system, is that you can save your routes after you put them in. This makes planning a big vacation an in-the-house job done well before you leave. All of your proposed routes can be saved into the system ahead of time. I bought a Garmin because of the excellent service I got out of my old hand held GPS and I bought the "big-screen" so that I could read it better. Both were clearly the right decision. This is a first-class piece of gear and I recommend it highly.

Garmin StreetPilot 7200 - great navigator if you need large screen
After having the wife preview many navigation systems, I almost bought a Cobra as the neighbors had one and the wife liked the size of it compared to the normal 3.5" screens and slightly larger 4.3" ones. However, after a little research, I found about the 7" screen 7200 series (along with the bean bag it sets in ) to be the best deal for our travels in her minivan. I have a small SUV and have used it in it, but it takes up a lot of window space, so one should be careful of the vehicle they choose to use this large system in. It is pretty user friendly and easily sets up for use. My mom borrowed and liked it so much that she bought one too.

Pros: large screen, easy set up
Cons: price (pay for what you get though), large (good for the minivan or truck, but would be cautious of using in a vehicle with a small front window)

Garmin StreetPilot c580 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator with MSN Direct

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Garmin StreetPilot c580 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator with MSN Direct

From Garmin

The StreetPilot c580 GPS navigator with dynamic content from MSN Direct is simple to use. Connect your MSN Direct receiver to your StreetPilot c580 and receive real-time traffic, gas prices, movie listings and weather conditions and forecasts. Other features include a bright color display, easy touch screen interface, turn-by-turn voice guidance with text-to-speech, MP3 player and more. Included is Bluetooth wireless technology for hands-free calling when paired with compatible phones. The StreetPilot c580 comes preloaded with highly detailed City Navigator NT road maps for the entire United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. This map database features nearly six million points of interest, including hotels, restaurants, gas stations, ATMs and attractions. The map data is provided by NAVTEQ, a world leader in premium-quality mapping. Built-in patch antenna, MCX-type connector for optional external GPS antenna connection Configurable vehicle icons - Allows users to select a fun, customized car-shaped icon Garmin Lock anti-theft feature - When enabled, users must input a PIN number to use the device Backup feature allows users to associate a security location, which will unlock the unit when within 50 meters of that location Features MP3 player - Loading MP3s is Drag & Drop easy with no special software required Import custom points of interest (POIs) such as restaurants and safety cameras from industry-standard CSV files Proximity alert feature warns of upcoming custom POIs such as safety cameras and school zones Built-in lithium ion battery, up to 8 hours of battery life Suction cup mounting system provides easy adjustment and quick release Unit dimensions - Width 4.4 x Height 3.2 x Depth 2.2 inch Unit Weight - 9 ounces

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Customer Reviews

Cool gadget
free MSN subscription is one of the reasons to get it....Fast unit, good battery life....Maps are easy to see, and are better than TomTom....Unit is a tad bulky comprared to Pocket PC, but it's not meant to be carried around....

GREAT Garmin StreetPilot c580 GPS
All I can say is that Amazon had the best price for this GPS and if you are looking for a GPS that will do a great job this is it....I found operating the GPS was easy and the menu selections was more than I needed but nice to have in the event I decided to use these options in the future. MSN Direct is okay however you must be in an area that has the service available before using this feature. Other than that the GPS device is great.

nice but shody reception
It is easy to function but it took me a week to figure out why i wasn't getting reception. You might have to put it out in the open for about 5 min, away from trees and tall buildings before it gains reception. That's a pain when i want to leave and go somewhere. As well the MSN reception is poor so you may not be able to always get traffic, gas prices, movie times, and weather.

I hope to read up more on my GPS when i have more time. Maybe there's trouble shooting for the MSN feature.

Garmin StreetPilot c530 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator

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Garmin StreetPilot c530 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator

From Garmin

he portable StreetPilot c530 comes ready-to-go right out of the box with preloaded maps and plenty of options.
The Garmin StreetPilot c530 GPS Vehicle Navigator comes with preloaded maps of North America and includes automatic routing, 2D or 3D map perspective, and turn-by-turn voice directions that makes navigation easy. It also accepts customized points of interest (POIs) such as school zones and safety cameras.

In addition to the simple touch-screen display found in previous versions Garmin Navigators, the c530 features a high-sensitivity GPS receiver that provides faster acquisition times and maintains signal under heavy foliage and near city skyscrapers. The automotive-grade, sunlight-readable, anti-glare display makes it easier to see where you're traveling, and configurable vehicle icons allow you to select a fun, customized car-shaped icon that shows your position on the map.

The c530 GPS comes ready to go right out of the box, loaded with features such as configurable vehicle icons, an anti-glare display, and a high sensitivity GPS reciever. View larger.

The device comes with preloaded maps of North America and includes automatic routing, 2D or 3D map perspective, and turn-by-turn voice directions.

Upload custom points-of-interest for repeat trips to the same location.

The c530 also includes the Garmin Lock anti-theft feature that disables the unit from performing any functions until you type in a specific 4-digit PIN or take the unit to a predetermined location.

You can also monitor traffic tie-ups with the addition of an optional FM TMC traffic receiver. By adding traffic services and a receiver to your c530, you are notified of accidents, road construction, and weather-related traffic delays before they are encountered, and are offered an alternate route. Simply touch the screen icon to calculate a new route. (These traffic services are available only in select cities where coverage exists.)

Other optional software available on plug-in SD cards lets you instantly add new features to your c530 without connecting to your computer. These optional packages include the Garmin Travel Guide that gives you helpful and thorough reviews and recommendations for restaurants, hotels, shopping, nightlife, sporting events and tourist attractions. The optional travel Guide for Europe is also available for purchase. The SaversGuide is a geo-coded coupon book that notifies you of nearby discounts on restaurants, hotels, shopping, and more at thousands of participating entertainment businesses throughout North America.

The c530 includes a new high-sensitivity WAAS-capable GPS receiver by SiRF, and a rechargeable battery that last up to 8 hours between charges. The SD memory card expansion slot allows you to load additional software and POIs.

What's in the Box
StreetPilot c530 unit, preloaded City Navigator NT North America, vehicle suction cup mount, dashboard disk, carrying case, 12-volt cigarette lighter adapter, USB interface cable, carry case, and owner's manual.

Garmin Nuvi GPS :Customer Reviews

Great unit, I own 3!
I bought one of these and liked it so much I bought two more so my entire family would have one in each car. The c530 is fast to re-calculate and the screen is easy to read. I only wish I could give it GPS coordinates, but it does everything else right.

Garmin C530
GREAT PRODUCT!! Far easier to use than a $ 2,000 dollar unit that came in a BMW we own. Unit is simple to operate without a lot of time with the manual, and is very intuitive. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

Gift for my wife
After using other brands - I selected this one due to ease of use, full functionality and integrity - My wife - who is the primary user is extremely satisfied and has been able to help others (with competitive products) be more accurate and shown how good this unit really is compared to others in the same space.

Garmin nüvi 670 4.3-Inch Widescreen Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator

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Garmin nüvi 670 4.3-Inch Widescreen Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator

From Garmin

The Nuvi670 GPS Navigator and Personal Travel Assistant builds upon the best selling features of the Nuvi family while adding preloaded map coverage of North America and Europe. The Nuvi670 comes preloaded with highly detailed City Navigator NT road maps for North America and Europe. This map database features points of interest, including hotels, restaurants, gas stations, ATMs and attractions. The map data is provided by NAVTEQ, a world leader in premium quality mapping. Other features include a super-bright, 4.3-inch widescreen display for improved map viewing, POI lookup and MP3/audible book playback. The built-in FM transmitter allows the user to wirelessly transmit audio through the vehicle's stereo. Nuvi670 also offers Bluetooth wireless technology for hands-free calling when paired with compatible phones. Users simply tap Nuvi's screen to answer calls and then speak directly into the unit's built-in microphone. WAAS enabled, flip-up antenna includes MCX-type connector for optional external GPS antenna connection Built-in travel kit includes features like sample Language Guide, MP3 player, audible book player with sample audio books, picture viewer, world clock, currency & measurement converters and calculator Configurable vehicle icons allows users to select a fun, customized car-shaped icon Standard microphone and headphone jacks Audible and visual navigation instructions and warnings Built-in lithium ion battery Battery life - 3-7 hours depending on usage Simplified PC connectivity using USB mass storage with access to either the SD card slot or to the unit's internal memory directly from your PC desktop With the POI loader program, users can set up proximity alerts for school zones, safety cameras, create custom POIs and more Unit Dimensions - Width 4.9 x Height 2.9 x Depth 0.9 inch Unit Weight - 6.2 ounces

Garmim Nuvi GPS :Customer Reviews

Great GPS if you need Europe - just update
The 670 is the same as the 660 except that it includes the Europe maps. If you want Europe it is cheaper to buy the 670. My unit came with older versions of both North America and Europe. When I registered on the Garmin website to get both updates, it told me I could only get one for free and would have to pay for the other. I called tech support and complained, since I already paid the premium for the 670 and therefore expect to have fully up-to-date maps of both North America and Europe. Garmin said that although this is their policy, they will gladly provide both updates for free. I downloaded the North America update, and they sent me the DVD for Europe at no charge. I suggest anyone buying this unit do the same.

Garmin's Tech support sucks, overpriced outdated maps
this 670 had a deffective battery, which was discovered the second time we used it. No support over the weekend, so 4 days of the trip required maps only, purchased at a filling station, WORTHLESS. Then a 2 hour hold and 30 minutes with the tech to get a Return Authorization. I must pay to return a new DOA $500 GPS, and await a repair or replacement. Secondly I purchased this unit because of the pre-loaded European Maps, HOWEVER the loaded maps are outdated but new ones will be sent to me AT NO CHARGE in 4 to 6 weeks. Third the window mount is pitiful, will not hold and the unit constantly fall off, luckily into my wife's hands. One day it will hit something and then the screen will break and that is the end. Fourth cannot change destination while using. You must exit GPS add address and then re-boot. Krazy and very bad!!!Garmin must be just too good at selling, because there is absolutely no company in today's fast paced World that will survive with this lack of speedy resolution to a NEW & DOA product failure. Garmin charges for everything. The city guides installed are minimal and you must purchase detailed ones AT ADDITIONAL COST. The GPS chip costs about $1 the 670 had 2 GB of internal memory $5 so what are the outdated maps and minimal city guides really worth. I have used a co-pilot with mu Sony laptop for years great European maps detailed city etc. Garmin is now my very expensive and worthless dash decoration.

Not Bad
I'm no expert on GPS, but I like the system so far. I just need to learn how to use the darn thing. One thing I don't like is not being able to just push a button to remember a location. The Garmin may have such an option, but I haven't figured it out yet if it does. The 4.3 screen is big enough and the volume is adequate enough to be heard under most driving conditions. I especially like the ability to enter coordinates. Since I live in Germany and if I don't know an address, or I can't spell it correctly, I go on google earth and find what I want and then input the coordinates and it takes me directly there.

Garmin nüvi 760 Portable GPS Automobile Navigator

Garmin nüvi GPS : Garmin nüvi 760 Portable GPS Automobile Navigator

From Garmin

Loaded and wide, n?vi 760 has it all - advanced navigation features, a widescreen display, preloaded maps, an FM transmitter, hands-free calling, traffic alerts and more. Like the rest of the wide n?vi 700-series, its premium navigation capabilities, like route planning and a handy locator, give you peace of mind on the go. With n?vi 760's widescreen display, you'll always get the big picture. View map detail, driving directions, photos and more in bright, brilliant color. Its sunlight-readable, 4.3-inch display is easy to read - from any direction.n?vi 760 comes ready to go right out of the box with preloaded City Navigator NT street maps and millions of points of interest (POIs) such as hotels, restaurants, fuel stations, ATMs and more. Simply touch the color screen to enter a destination, and n?vi takes you there with 2D or 3D maps and turn-by-turn voice directions. It even announces the name of exits and streets so you never have to take your eyes off the road. In addition, n?vi 760 accepts custom points of interest, such as school zones and safety cameras and lets you set proximity alerts to warn you of upcoming POIs. The European version even includes a preloaded safety camera database containing locations of cameras for parts of Europe.

Garmin nüvi GPS :Customer Reviews

Great Garmin!!!
I purchased the Garmin 760 for myself, after buying one for my son for Christmas. It has every featurer I wanted plus some that I don't use. I have used it on trips and my only complaint is that the fastest route feature does not an option for staying on Interstate highways. However when I turn onto an Interstate it quickly recalculates. I would recommend this product over the less expensive ones. 'You get what you pay for'.

User Friendly
Very user friendly, and very good display.
The update down load took forever, about 5 hours, I think it would be faster and easier to pay $10.00 for the cd, hopeing it would be faster and easier.

Garmin 760 Nuvi - good product, not perfect
Have been using this unit for about a month or so.

Pros:
1. Easy to use right away. A very intuitive product.
2. Suction cup mount is perfect as is - do not believe reviews that say otherwise.
3. Bluetooth connectivity setup was easy and works well. I don't think my phone was listed as one supported by this unit.
4. Spoken street names and turn indications helpful.
5. Price on Amazon when I purchased ($440) was very competitive.
6. Is quick to realize when you deviate from a route and doesn't pester you to turn around. It simply says "recalculating" and then shows you a revised route based on where you are now driving.
7. Interface for entering addresses works well.
8. You can load a route you create online with Mapquest. Sometimes the map comes over exactly the way you wanted, other times not so good.
9. You can add user created POI's to the unit. Search around on the web for POI libraries; they are there and it is not that difficult to add them to your unit.

Cons:
1. No icons for points of interest (POI). The only time you can find them on this unit is when you switch to the 2 dimension mode and zoom way in. Don't get me wrong, the points of interest (about 6 million - as many as any other unit on the market based on what I've read) are in there, just not with icons.
2. Maps have plenty of inaccuracies although this is not Garmin's fault as they get their info from one of the two map providers
3. No owner's manual in the box. Not a problem, you just have to download it from their site (66 pages).
4. In city driving, it's estimation of how long it will take to reach your destination is consistently short by about 5 minutes. So, if it tells me I am going to arrive at 10am, I know that most likely it will be 10:05am. In contrast, when there is highway driving involved in the trip, the unit is almost always right on within a minute or so. The trips I am talking about are 45 minutes or less.


I would buy this again.

Mio C520

Mio C520 4.3-Inch Widescreen Bluetooth Portable GPS NavigatorFrom Mio

Product Description
GPS satellite navigation unit with built-in antenna * car/home power adapters, USB cable, and built-in rechargeable battery with up to 4.5 hours of life * 6 million points of interest * text-to-speech technology lets voice prompts announce road names over the built-in speaker (in English, French, or Spanish) * Bluetooth technology for making and receiving hands-free calls with your compatible cell phone *

Garmin StreetPilot c340

Garmin StreetPilot c340 3.5-Inch Portable GPS NavigatorFrom Garmin

Product Description
The StreetPilot c340 provides in-car navigation that is simple for anyone to use directly out of the box. After selecting a destination from the user-friendly touch screen interface, Garmins text-to-speech feature tells users the name of the street, when to turn, and in what direction. If you miss your turn, the c340 automatically calculates a new route to the destination. Notification of traffic delays is a c340 option that lets drivers see congested areas via a color-coded map. This feature lets users avoid traffic by simply pushing a button that will calculate a new route. This traffic awareness is made possible via the new Garmin GTM 10 FM TMC receiver that connects to selected Garmin street navigation products. The GTM 10 receives digital data from specific FM broadcast stations in select major metro areas throughout the United States and Europe.

Garmin Forerunner 205

Garmin Forerunner 205 Wrist-Mounted GPS Fitness ComputerFrom Garmin

Product Description
The Forerunner series provides outdoor athletes and runners with real-time information about speed, distance, and heart rate all on a single device with an easy to read display. With features like auto-lap/pause/learn/scroll, training assistant tools, various alerts, and Training Center, the Forerunner enabled people to use all of that data to train smarter and more effectively. The Forerunner 205 will serve as the next generation Forerunner family. The Forerunner x05 series will incorporate many of the same great features of the Forerunner x01 series such as ease-of-use, large easy to read display, and software training features while improving other areas of the design to better meet the demands of athletes.

Garmin GPSMap 60CSx

Garmin GPSMap 60CSx 2.6-Inch Mapping Handheld GPSFrom Garmin

Product Description
Ideal for both marine and outdoor use. Designed with the latest, high-sensitivity GPS receiver by SiRF, the unit tracks your position even in tree cover and canyons. Provides a bright, sunlight-readable color TFT display and include a 64MB microSD card for storage of optional map detail. Garmin preprogrammed microSD cards can be purchased, providing detail for Topo, BlueChart, Fishing Hot Spots, Minnesota LakeMaster Promaps and European streets. The 64MB microSD card can also be loaded with data from MapSource products like BlueChart, U.S. Topo 24K, Minnesota LakeMaster Promaps and City Navigator. Fast USB connectivity makes loading charts and maps quick and easy, while navigation instructions can be shared with repeaters, plotters, and autopilots using NMEA protocols through the dedicated serial port. The GPSMAP 60CSx incorporates a barometric altimeter for extremely accurate elevation and vertical profile data. An electronic compass displays accurate heading while standing still.

Garmin nüvi 200

Garmin nüvi 200 3.5-Inch Portable GPS NavigatorFrom Garmin

Product Description
Navigate without breaking your budget with nüvi 200. This affordable entry-level personal travel assistant comes with preloaded maps for the continental U.S., Hawaii, and Puerto Rico. For even more mapping options, nüvi 250 features preloaded maps for all of North America, while the transatlantic nüvi 270 includes preloaded maps for both continents. Like all nuvi 200-series members, the 200 features an easy-to-use colorful touchscreen and ultra-slim design--perfect for everyday navigation.The nüvi 200 is built with a high-sensitivity WAAS-enabled GPS receiver for extreme accuracy, as well as an SD card slot for storing your media and additional navigation tools, and a USB interface for loading data. All this is wrapped up in a package that measures 3.8 x 2.8 x .8 inches (W x H x D) and weighs just 5.2 ounces. The nüvi 200's 3.5-inch (diagonal) display is touchscreen-enabled, making it a cinch to control the device with your fingertips. A rechargeable lithium-ion battery provides up to five hours of battery life depending on use.nüvi 200 comes ready to go right out of the box with preloaded City Navigator NT street maps, including a hefty points of interest (POIs) database with hotels, restaurants, fuel, ATMs and more. Simply touch the color screen to enter a destination

Garmin nüvi 260

Garmin nüvi 260 3.5-Inch Portable GPS NavigatorFrom Garmin

Product Description
Bring the ultra-cool nüvi 260 along for the ride, and arrive on time and in style. Similar to nüvi 250, nüvi 260 is attractively priced and simple to use. Plus, this sleek, slim navigator comes with turn-by-turn voice directions that announce the name of streets as you navigate, so you can keep your eyes on the road. With nüvi 260 you're just a few screen taps away from anywhere. nüvi 260 comes ready to go right out of the box with preloaded City Navigator® NT street maps, including a hefty points of interest (POIs) database with hotels, restaurants, fuel, ATMs and more. It even announces the name of exits and streets so you never have to take your eyes off the road. Simply touch the color screen to enter a destination, and nüvi takes you there with 2D or 3D maps and turn-by-turn voice directions. In addition, nüvi 260 accepts custom points of interest (POIs), such as school zones and safety cameras and lets you set proximity alerts to warn you of upcoming POIs. Nuvi 260 sports a sleek, slim design and fits comfortably in your pocket or purse. Its rechargeable lithium-ion battery makes it convenient for navigation by car or foot. Choice of route setup (faster time, shorter distance, off road) Route avoidance (avoid highways, tolls etc.) Custom POIs (ability to add additional points of interest) Picture viewer Configurable vehicle icons (select car-shaped icons for map navigation) World travel clock, currency & measurement converter, and calculator Accepts data cards - SD card (not included) Up to 500 Waypoints Unit dimensions, WxHxD - 3.8W x 2.8H x. 8D (9.7 x 7.1 x 2 cm) Display size, WxH - 2.8W x 2.1H (7.2 x 5.4 cm); 3.5 diag (8.9 cm); Display resolution, WxH - 320 x 240 pixels QVGA color antiglare TFT with white backlight Unit Weight - 5.2 ounces (147.42 g) Battery - rechargeable lithium-ion; Battery life (per full charge) up to 5 hours Preloaded maps

Garmin nüvi 350

Garmin nüvi 350 3.5-Inch Portable GPS NavigatorFrom Garmin

Product Details
Amazon Sales Rank: #8 in Consumer Electronics
Brand: Garmin
Model: 010-00455-00
Dimensions: 2.91" h x .87" w x 3.87" l, 1.00 pounds

Features
Compact 700 MB GPS navigator with bundled MP3/audiobook player, photo viewer, and world travel clock
Small enough to fit in a pocket or purse; mounts on vehicle windshield with included suction cup
Preloaded with City Navigator NT V.5 with maps of U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico
Turn-by-turn directions, automatic routing, and 320 x 240 color touchscreen display
Secure Digital (SD) memory card slot; measures 3.87 x 2.91 x 0.87 inches (W x H x D); 1-year warranty

TomTom ONE 3rd Edition

TomTom ONE 3rd Edition 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Vehicle NavigatorFrom TomTom

Product Description
Find your way the easy way. TomTom ONE's distinctive design puts a full-size touchscreen and the power of GPS in a slim, lightweight device. Switch on and go right out of the box. The crystal-clear display, 3D graphics and turn-by-turn spoken instructions help you find your way to any address in the US and Canada all with just a few taps of the screen. TomTom has the most accurate maps, and with TomTom MapShare technology you can instantly modify street names, street direction, and POIs on your own device. And now, there are added safety features so you can easily access local emergency providers. No activation, no monthly fees, it's that easy. TomTom ONE is the world's number one selling portable navigation device

Garmin nüvi 360

Garmin nüvi 360 3.5-Inch Bluetooth Portable GPS NavigatorFrom Garmin

Product Details
Amazon Sales Rank: #3 in Consumer Electronics
Color: Li-Io
Brand: Garmin
Model: 010-00538-00
Dimensions: 2.91" h x .87" w x 3.87" l, 1.00 pounds

Features
Bluetooth wireless technology, built-in microphone, and speaker for hands-free calls with compatible phones
MP3 player with pre-loaded sample songs and audio books, JPEG picture viewer, travel alarm, and currency converters
2D or 3D views; pre-loaded with most recent Navteq-driven maps for United States, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, and Canada
Turn-by-turn directions with actual street names; real-time traffic and weather info
Super-bright 2.8 x 2.1-inch sunlight-readable color screen

Garmin nüvi 660

Garmin nüvi 660 4.3-Inch Widescreen Bluetooth Portable GPS NavigatorFrom Garmin

Product Description
See more and explore with nvi 660. This widescreen travel companion and navigator features preloaded maps, hands-free calling, traffic alerts, FM transmitter and more. Like the rest of the wide nvi 600-series, its large touchscreen display puts the world at your fingertips.