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There is one navigation device that I have always recommended to my friends. This is the Garmin Nuvi series of navigation devices. They have a wide variety of choices available for you. From the affordable and pocket sized to advanced with voice prompted directions, Garmin has a Nuvi just for you. Their prices are very affordable to fit anybody’s budget.

These navigators are ideal for traveling because they are lightweight with their ultra thin design. Some models also feature multi-mode navigation for car, trail or water. You’ll never get lost again as long as you have a Garmin Nuvi with you. Explore to your heart’s content while feeling secure that you’ll always find your way.

posted by DontGetLost
 March 17, 2011

It’s easy to see where you’re going on Nüvi 1490T’s 5″ (12.7 cm) touch screen display. View map detail, driving directions, photos and more in bright, brilliant color. With its big, bold display, you won’t miss a thing. The large screen Garmin Nüvi 1490T offers multiple-point routing and lane assist with junction view to help you manage busy highway interchanges. It also has subscription-free traffic alerts for most cities and pedestrian navigation options. It announces streets by name and has hands-free calling compatibility. The ecoRoute™ feature calculates a more fuel-efficient route.

Other useful features of the Garmin Nuvi 1490T include route planning for worry free travelling. You can save up to 10 routes on the Nuvi. In addition, it automatically sorts multiple destinations to provide an efficient route for errands. You can look up addresses and services by simply touching the color screen. You can even be voice-prompted so as not to distract from your driving.

posted by DontGetLost
 November 17, 2010

If you’ve been planning to buy a Garmin GPS system, then now is the perfect time to do so. Take advantage of the best prices in GPS system that Garmin is offering – particularly the Garmin Nuvi 765T. Your every penny spent on this GPS device will be really worth it for so a lot of reasons.

  • The unit dimensions are ultramodern and naturally smooth which measures 4.8 x 3 x.8 inches.
  • It has a 480 x 272 pixel resolution and comes with a white backlight.
  • The screen itself is approximately 3.8 x 2.3 inches.
  • Rechargeable lithium-ion battery that can last up to 5 hours is included.
  • It has a high-sensitivity receiver and the RoHS version.
  • Internal speaker which produces voice prompts.
  • Text-to-speech capability which allows it to speak the street names in giving out directions.

posted by DontGetLost
 October 27, 2010
garmin city navigator

If you get turned around just walking to the grocery store near your home, know that you’re not alone. There are lots of people that are not able to find their way out of a baby bag, and there’s no shame in being totally and utterly direction-impaired. You just need to know how to cope with your impairment. People who can’t see well wear glasses, so people who can’t navigate well should use a Garmin city navigator. It’s that easy.

 

And with more and more people installing these systems into their cars, you can display your GPS system with pride. After all, you don’t have to let anyone know that you use it in the neighborhood where you’ve lived for years. You can just claim you only use it when you travel to some unknown part of town, or when you’re driving out of state. Regardless, whether you’re the king of navigating or the king of getting lost, these systems can be extremely helpful

posted by DontGetLost
 April 9, 2010
garmin gps units

Daily commuters looking to avoid traffic should consider investing in an in-dash GPS system. Garmin GPS units are user-friendly devices that are designed to notify drivers of heavy traffic areas, locate points of interest, and find addresses. The devices work great for commuters because they offer alternative routes during heavy traffic times.

 

Many of these devices will have an anti-glare coating that prevents glare at all times. They are mounted using a suction-cup device and can easily be transferred between vehicles. Most also have powerful speakers to ensure that voice prompts are audible and clear.

posted by DontGetLost
 March 26, 2010
garmin nuvi 660 gps

My daughter has quite an adventurous spirit and it’s impossible to keep track of her sometimes. She’s always trekking off into the wilderness for a hike here or a campout there. While I was shopping for my GPS, I came across this Garmin Nuvi 660 GPS. It’s the perfect gift for her and it was ultra-affordable.

 

I was able to give my daughter something incredibly useful, which is rare.  I also got some peace of mind. Now I know when she’s out there in the woods or on the side of some mountain she can find her way back to civilization.  And for all of its amazing features, I still didn’t have to spend an arm and a leg.

posted by DontGetLost
 March 10, 2010
garmin nuvi 360 gps

New to the area?  Know someone new to the area?  Moving to a new area?  Buy a GPS device!  GPS devices have long been used to plan out road trips, navigate through foreign waters, or pinpoint a position in the wilderness, but the newest GPS models are ideal for more practical uses.  Most newer GPS models can navigate through traffic, avoid construction, locate points of interest, purchase movie tickets, and even make phone calls.  Having a GPS unit like the Garmin Nuvi 360 GPS is great for living in a new area. It’s hard to find the right way around town, but with a GPS like the Nuvi 360, it feels like you’ve lived in the area for years! You can use a GPS unit to find your way around town, and also to do all kinds of activities in the car. GPS devices over the years have become more like laptops or smart phones than just navigation technology.

 

GPS units are ideal for people who aren’t familiar with a particular area, and can cut a lot of time and stress from following directions the old fashioned way. You’ll be amazed at all the things a new GPS unit can do!

posted by DontGetLost
 January 12, 2010
garmin nuvi 350 gps

GPS navigation system, digital entertainment system and traveler’s reference all in one, the Garmin Nuvi 350 GPS fits in your pocket and can take you anywhere.  This device includes an MP3 player, JPEG picture viewer, world travel clock with time zone designations, currency and measurement converter, calculator, and more.  It includes an anti-theft feature and has the capability to work with optional features such as language translation and traffic updates.  It has a rechargeable lithium ion battery.

 

The Garmin Nuvi 350 is preloaded with street maps and a points of interest database that includes ATMs, gas stations, and lodging information.  Users may also program custom points of interest (POI) such as school zones and traffic safety cameras.

posted by DontGetLost
 November 30, 2009
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If you’ve ever moved to a new city and found yourself completely lost among the skyscrapers, one-way streets and heavy traffic, it may be time for you to consider investing in a global positioning system – more commonly to referred to as a GPS. When I moved to Seattle a little over a year ago, I felt like I had moved to the other side of the world having grown up on the East coast. I felt turned around, backwards even, and if it wasn’t for the water’s edge my cardinal directions would have been jumbled. Needless to say, I was in dire need of a GPS.

 

After reading multiple consumer reports, defining my basic needs and my budget I was ready to make my purchase. The Garmin NUVI 370 GPS was the model I chose, and boy could it do wonders! Instantly I knew back-road secrets, as if I’d lived there my whole life, that helped me dodge heavily congested traffic areas. My life quickly changed. All I ever needed to journey through the city was the address of where I was headed – no directions required.

posted by DontGetLost
 August 28, 2009
Never Get Lost On Your Motorcycle

Websites like MapQuest and Google Maps are very popular and convenient for finding directions to one location. You can even print them out to refer to while in your car. Before I got my first GPS system, I mastered how to drive while glancing at my directions every so often. It can be done, but having my GPS with me is much more convenient!

 

If you ride a motorcycle, referring to printed directions is not even an option. Any piece of paper you tried to hold would fly away in about two seconds. A motorcycle GPS mount is the best choice for any motorcycle rider because the GPS is sturdily attached to the bike. Look for a model that has tough, weather-proof casing, an anti-glare screen, and a touch screen that can work with a gloved hand. An extra cool system can transmit spoken instructions to you using a built-in Bluetooth audio system, via a headset that fits in your helmet

posted by DontGetLost
 August 12, 2009