Garmin nuvi 760 4.3-Inch Widescreen Bluetooth Portable GPS Automobile Navigator

Technical Details

4.3-Inch Diagonal Touch Screen Color Display
480 X 272 Pixels, Wqvga Display With White Backlight
Preloaded With City Navigator(R) North America Nt Preloaded With City Navigator(R) North America Nt Maps
Bluetooth(R) Wireless Technology For Hands-Free Calling
Speed Limit Indicator Displays Speed Limits For Highways & Interstates

Product Description

Garmin's nuvi 700 series brings two exciting new features -- multi-destination routing and, "Where am I?/Where's my car?" -- to its popular pocket-sized GPS navigator lineup. As with all n?vis, you get Garmin reliability, the fast satellite lock of an integrated high-sensitivity receiver, a slim, pocket-sized design with a gorgeous display, an easy, intuitive interface, and detailed NAVTEQ maps for the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico with more than 6 million name-searchable points of interest. All of the 700-series navigators also feature a rich array of features including spoken directions in real street names, MP3 player and photo viewer, and an FM transmitter that will play voice prompts, MP3s, audio books, and more, directly through your vehicle's stereo system.The n?vi 760 and 770 add integrated traffic receivers and Bluetooth capability for hands-free calling. The n?vi 770 adds maps for Europe. The n?vi 780 adds enhanced MSN direct content capability.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. Save up to 10 routes, and specify via points and preview simulated turns on the 4.3 widescreen, or enter your via points and let the nuvi 750 automatically sort multiple destinations for an efficient route Hands free calling with Bluetooth phones A trip log of up to 10,000 points keeps a record of where you've been on the map for easy reference Speed limits for all major highways and interstates A high-sensitivity internal (non flip-up) antenna keeps the unit sleek and compact while the rechargeable lithium-ion battery allows you to use the unit in and out of the car for up to 5 hours MP3 playback with Audiobook player, picture viewer, and currency converters Built-in FM transmitter allows you to listen to your music, audio books, and gps voice prompts through your car's stereo Route avoidance (avoid highways, tolls, etc.), Route setup (choice of faster time, shorter distance, off-road), Auto re-route (fast auto-recalculation when you take a wrong turn or want to avoid traffic), and Custom POIs (ability to add additional points of interest) FM traffic alerts (3 months of service included) Optional MSN Direct, and Garmin Lock (an anti-theft feature) Interfaces - USB, Audio line-out (headphone) Unit Dimensions - 4.8w x 3h x. 8d Weight - 6.2 oz

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

I was very happy with this unit. I had upgraded to this unit from a old Garmin III. I was able to transfer all my waypoints to the Nuvi very smoothly. You are able to transfer points from Google Maps to this unit. The extra free stuff from Garmin (voices, icons, and more) really make their units great. It has a vibrant, easy to see display that automatically can switch to night mode is great. SD card reader, MP3 player, cell phone bluetooth, included FM transmitter are all usefull features included.

Some comments about how it functions:
Sometimes the menu's seem a little clunky (ie it takes a little looking to find the option to change from 3d map to 2d or to find my favorites) but this may just be me getting used to the new system.

If there is a menu that displays you elevation, I can't find it. Not critical but my old Garmin III would display current elevation.

The directions are pretty good. They even tell you which side of the street your exit ramp is on. I test drove it around my home town and although it doesn't always provide the shortest route it will get you there efficiently.

I would definatly recommend this unit to first time GPSers as well as expirenced ones.

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Garmin nuvi 780 4.3-Inch Widescreen Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator with MSN Direct Service

Technical Details
GPS Navigator Preloaded w/City Navigator North America NT
4.3 in Diagonal Touchscreen Display with 2D/3D Mapping Perspective
Turn by Turn Directions with Voice Guidance/ Text to Speech Feature
Includes MSN Direct Receiver with Version 2
1.8 Lbs (WxLxH) 0.8" x 4.8" x 2.8"

Product Description
The nuvi 780 adds enhanced MSN direct content to themulti-destination routing and "Where Am I?" features and gorgeous widescreen display of other n?vi 700s to create a superior navigation device for business as well as casual drivers. As with all n?vis, you get Garmin reliability, the fast satellite lock of an integrated high-sensitivity receiver, a slim, pocket-sized design with a gorgeous display, an easy, intuitive interface, and detailed NAVTEQ maps for the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico with more than 6 million name-searchable points of interest. All of the 700-series navigators also feature a rich array of features including spoken directions in real street names, integrated traffic receivers, MP3 player and photo viewer, and an FM transmitter that will play voice prompts, MP3s, audio books, and more, directly through your vehicle's stereo system. The nuvi 780 4.3" GPS Personal Travel Assistant has 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, news and local events. Its premium navigation capabilities, like route planning and a handy locator, give you peace of mind on the go. With next-generation dynamic content from MSN Direct, nuvi 780 is one resourceful personal travel assistant. You'll always get the big picture with nuvi 780's widescreen display. View map detail, driving directions, photos and more in bright, brilliant color. Its sunlight-readable, 4.3" display is easy to read from any direction. In addition, nuvi 780 accepts custom points of interest, such as school zones and safety cameras, and lets you set proximity alerts to warn you of upcoming POIs. nuvi 780 includes advanced navigational features to take the worry out of traveling. It also comes with Garmin Lock, an anti-theft feature, and configurable vehicle icons that let you select car-shaped graphics to show your location on the map. High-sensitivity receiver Built-in memory - Internal solid state with optional SD Card Slot Voice prompts Speaks street names Auto sort multiple destinations (provides most direct route) Auto re-route (fast off-route and detour recalculation) Choice of route setup (faster time, shorter distance, off road) Custom POIs (ability to add additional points of interest) MSN Direct for U.S. compatible MP3 player Audio book player Configurable vehicle icons (select car-shaped icons for map navigation) World travel clock, currency & measurement converter, and calculator Headphone jack/audio lineout Unit Dimensions - Width 4.8 x Height 3.0 x Depth 0.8 (12.2x7.6x2.0cm) Weight - 6.2 ounces (176 grams)

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

I did a lot of research before I changed from my old Garmin c340. I think I made an excellent choice, this GPS has everything and more. I was new to traffic so I first tried the TomTom 920T which I didn't like because of how innacurate the maps were so then I turned to Garmin and I was happy again, with the addition of news, stocks and events for the MSN direct 2 version is great. I read the news once in a while is just a plain summary of what is happening not much with no pictures or anything but hey at least it gives you something else on the GPS to do. I find the mp3 functionality great the sound is loud enough just don't put it all the way to 100% volume because you'll hear static. The FM transmitter is one of the best I found on a GPS and the picture feature is great I even put it in my room as an LCD screen for pictures hehehe. This GPS gives you all the directions you need pretty accurate, MSN traffic needs to improve on this, its usually delayed most of the time it tells me traffic is there but then I find no traffic why? I don't know but I can say that is probably 80% right on other traffic updates. I really like this product and I am more than happy with this item, it is now a lot cheaper than what I bought it for which was $700, so do yourself a favor if you want an accurate, nice looking, fast GPS signal, great feature GPS get this one, I recommend it.

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Garmin Forerunner 305 GPS Receiver With Heart Rate Monitor

Technical Details
High-Sensitivity, Watch-Like GPS Receiver That Provides Exceptional Signal Reception
1 Piece Training Assistant That Provides Athletes With Precise Speed, Distance & Pace Data
Includes Training Center Software, Which Allows Users To Download Workout Data For A Detailed Analysis
Used For Multiple Sports Such As Cycling, Cross- Country Skiing & Windsurfing
Data Acquired May Also Be Analyzed. Which Provides Online Mapping & Route Sharing

Product Description
Just when you thought Garmin had cornered the market on powerful, affordable, and effective wrist-mounted GPS devices, here comes the Forerunner 305. The release of this device is a major achievement from a design and technology perspective. This isn't just marketing-speak; the Forerunner 305 is the most accurate, most reliable wrist-mounted performance and GPS tracking tool we've ever tested. Yes, it's that good. While no device this compact can do everything (yet), the 305 pushes the boundaries of what is possible from something strapped around your wrist. The 305 model includes wireless heartrate monitoring and it can also be connected to Garmin's wireless bicycle speed and cadence sensor. If you don't need these features, consider the lower-priced 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 305 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.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

I havent gotten into a lot of the more advanced features of the watch but in terms of pacing and monitoring my heart rate this device works wonderfully well.

Satellite connection takes 3 or 4 minutes but it is easy enough to leave it outside while you get your shoes on or stretch, or even during your warm up.

Yes it is big but I really dont notice it at all when I am running and I wouldnt wear a HRM that looks more like a watch, like the 405, as my everyday watch anyways.

And having my pace, avg pace, exact distance, and HR in real time as I am running makes all the difference in the world. Combine this with being able to download this information to your computer and create a comprehensive log is wonderful. Yes you can approximate this with defined distance runs and a written log, but the ability to just go out and run and know how far I have gone without having to decide on a route before hand is great. Furthermore you can automatically upload your data online and compare with other runners in your area using Garmin products as well as find suggestions for new runs.

Waterproof, rugged, holds the signal well even with a tree canopy, and for the price it really cant be beat.

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