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Garmin nuvi 855 4.3″ Portable GPS Navigator for $128 + free shipping

admin — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 14:50:20 +0000

Amazon.com offers the Garmin nÃ¼vi 855 4.3" Portable GPS Navigation System, model no. 010-00577-31, for $128 with free shipping. That's $11 under our July mention and the lowest total price we've seen for a GPS with voice-activated navigation. Features include a 4.3" touch-screen LCD, preloaded maps for North America, speech recognition, text to speech, MP3 player, photo viewer, and more. * Model Number: 010-00577-31

Garmin Forerunner 205 Personal GPS For $124 + Free Shipping

admin — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 06:12:22 +0000

Just when you thought Garmin had cornered the market on powerful, affordable, and effective wrist-mounted GPS devices, here comes the Forerunner 205. The release of this device is a major achievement from a design and technology perspective. This isn't just marketing-speak; the Forerunner 205 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 205 pushes the boundaries of what is possible from something strapped around your wrist. While the 205 doesn't offer heart rate monitoring, or connectivity with Garmin's wireless speed and cadence sensor -- for that, you'll need to step up to the Forerunner 305 -- but it's a great way to get basic GPS location and performance data. View Garmin's Forerunner demonstration video. Choose from 12 data fields to display on the 305's screen. View larger. The design cleverly integrates the GPS antenna and aims it towards the sky when you're running or walking. View larger. The Virtual Partner function makes your workouts more competitive. View larger. Choose from three workout modes that help you target your training goals. View larger. The 305 features rudimentary mapping and location marking functions. View larger. Design The 205's design is a radical departure from Garmin's previous generation of wrist mounted GPS devices, which reached a pinnacle with the Garmin Forerunner 301. While the 301 delivered accurate heart rate monitoring, good performance tracking, and decent GPS reception, it didn't quite deliver in the design department. The form factor was bulky and wearing it wasn't much different than duct taping a full-sized GPS device to your wrist. Not so with the 205. Garmin's engineers obviously burned the midnight oil and have come up with a waterproof design that, while certainly not as small as a sports watch, feels just as comfortable. The curved casing allows the unit's antenna to face the sky when you're running, while the widescreen display is perfectly positioned for viewing when you need it. And the display certainly deserves a few kudos. While it's smaller than the display found on previous Forerunners, its resolution is far higher, offering incredible clarity and crispness. Garmin has smartly given the 205 a simple button layout and the buttons have a nice tactile feel with good pressure response. The right side houses the menu selection and enter buttons, while the left houses a power/backlight button and a mode button. This simple and elegant solution is a big improvement over the sometimes confusing button functionality of previous Forerunners. View button layout. The underside of the 205 is pretty nondescript, except for a row of contacts that interface with the included charging and data cradle. The cradle is small and unobtrusive and its single mini-USB port connects to either an included AC adapter, or a USB cable that connects to your PC. In addition to data transfer with the USB cable, you can also charge the 205's embedded lithium-ion battery via a powered USB connection from your computer. GPS Performance The big news about the Forerunner 205 is that it features an integrated, high-sensitivity SiRFstar III GPS receiver. What does this mean? It means that the 205's ability to both track, and maintain a lock on, your position is better than anything before it. After an intial battery charge, our product tester had the 205 on his wrist and was tracking speed and distance with GPS satellites within 3 minutes. The next time we used the 205, satellite acquisition was nearly instantaneous. A run through dense trees didn't faze the unit either; tracking remained true and steady. Performance on a bike was equally impressive. Whatever witchcraft has been cooked up by the designers of the SiRF technology, we like it! The simple docking cradle makes charging and data connectivity a snap (Forerunner 305 model shown). While the Forerunner 205 isn't billed as a GPS navigation device, it does have some rudimentary mapping, waypoint marking, and routing capabilities. In addition to marking locations along your journey, you can zoom in or out of a simple map that displays your current direction and path. There's also a "go to location" feature that routes you back to your starting location, or to any location you have defined. Once you have defined several locations, you can save this information as a route, allowing you to travel the same path in the future. As you'll see below, the 205's new "Courses" feature gives you new levels of control over how you define your favorite runs and rides. Training Functions The 205 is first and foremost a training tool, and its ability to organize a ton of data types into a user experience that is intuitive and simple is no small feat. Whiz-bang technology aside, if you can't use it and make it a natural part of your exercise routine, it's worthless. When it comes to these factors -- and here's the take home message on the 205 -- this device is successful where many other devices fail. The heart and soul of the 205 can be found on the data screens, which give you real-time information about all aspects of your workout. In fact, the 305 can display a dizzying array of data, such as calories burned, distance, elevation, grade, and heading, as well as multiple lap and pace modes. Thankfully, the device makes it easy to define how much or how little data you want to view during a workout. You can arrange the data that's most important to you and then make that data appear front and center on the device. Indeed, within a few minutes of skimming the manual and fiddling with the device setup, you'll have your most important data displaying just the way you like it. Garmin's Virtual Partner function was cool feature of previous Forerunners and they've decided to keep a good thing going with the 205. If you're the type that performs best when you've got a competitor egging you on, you'll love this function, as it allows you to set up virtual running or biking companions that compete against you. If you're looking for an complicated workout with a variety of intervals and intensity levels, or just a quick three-mile jog against your best time last week, the 205 has you covered. Navigating to the Workouts menu on the device yields three options: Quick Workouts, Interval, and Advanced Workout. A quick workout is just that; set the distance and time, distance and pace, or time and pace of your planned workout and off you go. Interval workouts are just the same, but they allow you to add repetitions and rest between them. When you really want to get fancy with your exercise, you can step up to advanced workouts, which include goals for each workout step, as well as varied distances, times, and rest periods. You can use the Garmin Training Center software to set up these workouts and then upload them to the device. PC Connectivity and Software Garmin has been outfitting their devices with USB connectivity for some time now -- a welcome move for those who struggled with serial port connections in the days of yore. Thanks to USB, the 205 integrates seamlessly with the Training Center software and we quickly had workout history uploaded and stored on the PC (Sadly, Training Center is not Mac-compatible). In a first for the Forerunner series, the Training Center software also lets you define courses on your PC that you can upload to the device. When course information is combined with uploaded workout information, the Forerunner becomes a complete guide, telling you where to go, when to make a turn, and what kind of workout to do when you're on the road or path. Back on the PC, the software's ability to overlay workout data on maps of the course makes it easy to see where the course offers up the tough hills and the easy recovery spots. Plus, the ability to track historical performance on a given course is a great way to measure your improvement. The 205 is also fully compatible with Garmin's MotionBased service, which takes your training to another level by connecting your data with the Internet. While we weren't able to use the service, the promise of sharing courses, maps, workouts, and performance data with other users is intriguing. And if you're a serious endurance athlete, you'll be glad to know that the 205 is also compatible with TrainingPeaks.com, an easy-to-use web based training system designed to help athletes train for any event. Pros Radically new design is better in every way Amazing accuracy and fast satellite acquisition time So simple to set up and use, you will actually use it Cons Okay, it's bigger than a sport's watch -- but so much more powerful What's in the Box Forerunner 205, Garmin Training Center CD-ROM, docking cradle, expander strap, A/C charger, USB cable, owner's manual, quick start guide.

Garmin eTrex Venture HC GPS Receiver

admin — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 13:42:35 +0000

An essential for any outdoor excursion, the Garmin eTrex Venture HC helps you navigate through the toughest terrain. The unit is equipped with a high-sensitivity, WAAS-enabled GPS receiver, which locates your position quickly and precisely and maintains its GPS location even in heavy cover and deep canyons. The advantage is clear: whether you're traipsing through thick woods or strolling near tall buildings and trees, you can count on the Venture HC to help you find your way when you need it the most. At the same time, the Venture HC's easy-to-use menu lets you create and view waypoints (up to 500), save and view 10 track logs, access setup features, and more. It even offers 24 MB of internal memory and a detailed basemap, so you can load waypoints and routes from the included MapSource Trip & Waypoint Manager software and add map detail from Garmin's entire line of optional MapSource mapping products. Besides appreciating its small size, outdoorsmen will also be happy with the Venture HC's unique button layout, with five buttons located on either side of the unit. The benefits of this design are twofold: First, the Venture HC is a breeze to operate with just one hand, and, second, with the buttons on both sides of the unit, the bulk of the front is dedicated to the 256-color, sunlight-readable TFT display. This makes it easy to distinguish map details regardless of the time of day. The Venture HC's basemap, meanwhile, contains lakes, rivers, cities, interstates, national and state highways, railroads, and coastlines--in short, a host of helpful details for your outdoor adventures. Other details include an IPX7 waterproof housing, a built-in patch antenna, a USB interface, a hunt/fish calendar, sun and moon information, and a geocaching mode. The Venture HC, which runs for up to 14 hours on a pair of AA batteries (not included), measures 2.2 by 4.2 by 1.2 inches (W x H x D) and is backed by a one-year warranty. What's in the Box eTrex Venture HC, basemap, MapSource Trip & Waypoint Manager software, USB cable, wrist strap, quick start guide, user's manual.

Garmin Portable Friction Mount [Amazon Frustration-Free Packaging]

admin — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 13:46:28 +0000

Garmin and Amazon.com have teamed up to offer this item in Amazon Frustration-Free Packaging, a recyclable, easy-to-open alternative to traditional packaging. Products in Frustration-Free Packaging are exactly the same--we've just streamlined the packaging. A Frustration-Free Package comes without wire ties, hard plastic "clamshell" casings, and plastic bindings. It's designed to be opened without the use of a box cutter or knife and will protect your product just as well as traditional packaging. This item ships in its own box, without the need for an additional shipping box. Learn more about Frustration-Free Packaging. Keep your nÃ�Â¼vi in place with this portable friction mount. It'll keep everything in plain sight when you need it and out of the way when you don't. The arm attachment connects directly to your GPS device, and once you've adjusted it to your liking, locks into place. Avoid the "wing around the windshield" syndrome that accompanies windshield mounts. Perfect for locales where window-mounting is prohibited or those who simply prefer a quick way to mount/unmount their nÃ�Â¼vi/StreetPilot device. Compatible Garmin Models aera 500, 510, 550, 560 nÃ�Â¼vi 1200, 1250, 1260T, 1300, 1350, 1350T, 1370T, 1390T, 1450, 1490T, 1690, 200, 200W, 205, 205W, 250, 250W, 255, 255W, 260, 260W, 265T, 265WT, 270, 275T, 285WT, 350, 360, 370, 465T, 500, 5000, 550, 600, 610, 650, 660, 670, 680, 750, 755T, 760, 765T, 770, 775T, 780, 785T, 850, 855, 880, 885T StreetPilot c510, c530, c550, c580, i2, i3, i5 zÃ�Â«mo 660 What's in the Box Dashboard mount, Arm attachment, Owner's manual

Garmin Forerunner 305 GPS Receiver With Heart Rate Monitor

admin — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 03:49:24 +0000

Amazon.com Review 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 Forerunner 205.View Garmin's Forerunner demonstration video. Choose from 12 data fields to display on the 305's screen. View larger. The design cleverly integrates the GPS antenna and aims it towards the sky when you're running or walking. View larger. The Virtual Partner function makes your workouts more competitive. View larger. Choose from three workout modes that help you target your training goals. View larger. The 305 features rudimentary mapping and location marking functions. View larger. Design The 305's design is a radical departure from Garmin's previous generation of wrist mounted GPS devices, which reached a pinnacle with the Garmin Forerunner 301. While the 301 delivered accurate heart rate monitoring, good performance tracking, and decent GPS reception, it didn't quite deliver in the design department. The form factor was bulky and wearing it wasn't much different than duct taping a full-sized GPS device to your wrist. Not so with the 305. Garmin's engineers obviously burned the midnight oil and have come up with a waterproof design that, while certainly not as small as a sports watch, feels just as comfortable. The curved casing allows the unit's antenna to face the sky when you're running, while the widescreen display is perfectly positioned for viewing when you need it. And the display certainly deserves a few kudos. While it's smaller than the display found on previous Forerunners, its resolution is far higher, offering incredible clarity and crispness. Garmin has smartly given the 305 a simple button layout and the buttons have a nice tactile feel with good pressure response. The right side houses the menu selection and enter buttons, while the left houses a power/backlight button and a mode button. This simple and elegant solution is a big improvement over the sometimes confusing button functionality of previous Forerunners. View button layout. The underside of the 305 is pretty nondescript, except for a row of contacts that interface with the included charging and data cradle. The cradle is small and unobtrusive and its single mini-USB port connects to either an included AC adapter, or a USB cable that connects to your PC. In addition to data transfer with the USB cable, you can also charge the 305's embedded lithium-ion battery via a powered USB connection from your computer. GPS Performance The big news about the Forerunner 305 is that it features an integrated, high-sensitivity SiRFstar III GPS receiver. What does this mean? It means that the 305's ability to both track, and maintain a lock on, your position is better than anything before it. After an intial battery charge, the tester had the 305 on his wrist and was tracking speed and distance with GPS satellites within 3 minutes. The next time we used the 305, satellite acquisition was nearly instantaneous. A run through dense trees didn't faze the unit either; tracking remained true and steady. Performance on a bike was equally impressive. Whatever witchcraft has been cooked up by the designers of the SiRF technology, we like it! The simple docking cradle makes charging and data connectivity a snap. While the Forerunner 305 isn't billed as a GPS navigation device, it does have some rudimentary mapping, waypoint marking, and routing capabilities. In addition to marking locations along your journey, you can zoom in or out of a simple map that displays your current direction and path. There's also a "go to location" feature that routes you back to your starting location, or to any location you have defined. Once you have defined several locations, you can save this information as a route, allowing you to travel the same path in the future. As you'll see below, the 305's new "Courses" feature gives you new levels of control over how you define your favorite runs and rides. Training Functions The 305 is first and foremost a training tool, and its ability to organize a ton of data types into a user experience that is intuitive and simple is no small feat. Whiz-bang technology aside, if you can't use it and make it a natural part of your exercise routine, it's worthless. When it comes to these factors -- and here's the take home message on the 305 -- this device is successful where many other devices fail. The heart and soul of the 305 can be found on the data screens, which give you real-time information about all aspects of your workout. In fact, the 305 can display a dizzying array of data, such as calories burned, distance, elevation, grade, and heading, as well as multiple lap and pace modes. The 305 adds the ability to track heartrate, lap heartrate, average heartrate, and heartrate zones via the included coded heartrate chest strap. With the purchase of a separate wireless cadence and speed meter, you can also track bike performance data. Thankfully, the device makes it easy to define how much or how little data you want to view during a workout. You can arrange the data that's most important to you and then make that data appear front and center on the device. Indeed, within a few minutes of skimming the manual and fiddling with the device setup, you'll have your most important data displaying just the way you like it. The ability to display heartrate is a big plus, too, as it's a fairly good indicator of excercise output, fatigue, and fitness level. The 305 has all the heartrate functions you'd expect from a full-function monitor, including the ability to set target zones and alerts to maximize the effectiveness of your workouts. Garmin's Virtual Partner function was cool feature of previous Forerunners and they've decided to keep a good thing going with the 305. If you're the type that performs best when you've got a competitor egging you on, you'll love this function, as it allows you to set up virtual running or biking companions that compete against you. If you're looking for an complicated workout with a variety of intervals and intensity levels, or just a quick three-mile jog against your best time last week, the 305 has you covered. Navigating to the Workouts menu on the device yields three options: Quick Workouts, Interval, and Advanced Workout. A quick workout is just that; set the distance and time, distance and pace, or time and pace of your planned workout and off you go. Interval workouts are just the same, but they allow you to add repetitions and rest between them. When you really want to get fancy with your exercise, you can step up to advanced workouts, which include goals for each workout step, as well as varied distances, times, and rest periods. You can use the Garmin Training Center software to set up these workouts and then upload them to the device. Computer Connectivity and Software Garmin has been outfitting their devices with USB connectivity for some time now -- a welcome move for those who struggled with serial port connections in the days of yore. Thanks to USB, the 305 integrates seamlessly with the Training Center software and we quickly had workout history uploaded and stored on the computer. Not only does Training Center--which is compatible with both PC and Mac--make it easy to track your performance, you can graph data such as heartrate alongside your speed and distance. Over time, this is a great way to view your fitness levels increase, and it also helps you see what types of workouts are necessary to strengthen your weaknesses. For instance, if you see your heartrate begin to spike after a certain distance, you know you need to increase your endurance workouts to train that area of fitness. In a first for the Forerunner series, the Training Center software also lets you define courses on your computer that you can upload to the device. When course information is combined with uploaded workout information, the Forerunner becomes a complete guide, telling you where to go, when to make a turn, and what kind of workout to do when you're on the road or path. Back on the computer, the software's ability to overlay workout data on maps of the course makes it easy to see where the course offers up the tough hills and the easy recovery spots. Plus, the ability to track historical performance on a given course is a great way to measure your improvement. The 305 is also fully compatible with Garmin's MotionBased service, which takes your training to another level by connecting your data with the Internet. While we weren't able to use the service, the promise of sharing courses, maps, workouts, and performance data with other users is intriguing. And if you're a serious endurance athlete, you'll be glad to know that the 305 is also compatible with TrainingPeaks.com, an easy-to-use web based training system designed to help athletes train for any event. Pros Radically new design is better in every way Amazing accuracy and fast satellite acquisition time So simple to set up and use, you will actually use it Cons Okay, it's bigger than a sport's watch -- but so much more powerful What's in the Box Forerunner 305, Garmin Training Center CD-ROM, heart rate monitor, docking cradle, expander strap, A/C charger, USB cable, owner's manual, quick start guide.

Garmin nÃ¼vi 255W 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator

admin — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 03:46:39 +0000

The 255W features predictive technology that provides faster satellite lock, a redesigned screen with more information, terrain maps, and an exciting new photo navigation feature. The 255W adds complete maps for North America and Text-to-Speech, so you get turn by turn spoken directions with the real names of streets (e.g. "turn left in 50 feet at Nebraska Way", rather than merely "turn left in 50 feet"). The 255W also offers a wide 4.3-inch (diagonal) screen that displays 70% more of the road around you.Ã�Â The nÃ�Â¼vi 2x5 models all sport the slim design that Garmin introduced with the 200-series last year, so they all fit comfortably in your pocket or purse, and a rechargeable lithium-ion battery that makes them convenient for navigation by car or foot.All of the models include useful travel tools like a JPEG picture viewer, world travel clock with time zones, currency converter, measurement converter, calculator and more. Important Product Information: This device features a "screen lock" feature. This is a standard feature on all nÃ�Â¼vi 2x5 and 7x5 Garmin units. If you slide the "Power" key to the right, it will lock the screen and prevent any accidental touches. Once the screen lock feature is engaged, the screen will go black/gray after about 15 seconds to save power on the device. To unlock the screen, just slide the "Power" key to the center position. This feature is really targeted for "Pedestrian" mode so that a user can put the device in his or her pocket/purse and quickly unlock the screen instead of powering on/off continuously. For more information, see page 5 of the product manual. Key Features/Benefits for all 2x5 Series Navigators HotFix (Long Term Ephemeris Prediction) finds satellites faster (Learn more) Digital Elevation Model (DEM) Basemap shows 3D shaded terrain features (Learn more) Faster 333 Mhz processor offers faster, smoother map drawing and vehicle icon motion through turns Redesigned user interface offers more information (Learn more) Photo Navigation lets you upload geo-coded photos from a phone, geo-coding camera or photo site and navigate to them. (Learn more) Send addresses directly to your Garmin from Google Maps or Mapquest (Learn more) Automatic Time Zone Transition Text-to-Speech gives directions with real street names 4.3-inch Widescreen shows you more of what's around you as you drive (Learn more) Memory Card Slots so you can add maps and travel guides, or store photos (MicroSD card slot on 3.5-inch units; SD card slot on 4.3-inch units) Preloaded Maps with Navteq data of North America + Hawaii + Puerto Rico, including 6.5 million searchable points of interest (Learn more) Rechargeable lithium-ion battery for easy portability (up to 4 hours per charge) Custom Vehicle Icons let you personalize your navigator (Learn more) Integrated Antenna for a slim form factor Where Am I? -- instantly shows you all of the emergency services nearby (Learn More) What's in the Box nÃ�Â¼vi 255W, Preloaded City Navigator NT for North America or Europe (full coverage), Vehicle suction cup mount, Vehicle power cable, Dashboard disc, Quick start manual Which nÃ�Â¼vi is Best for You?: Click here to see a quick, simple comparison of features for all Garmin nuvi GPS navigators Learn More Improved Interface One of Garmin's key product philosophies is to make extremely complex technology easy to use for anyone right out of the box, and perhaps nowhere is that better exemplified than in the user interface for Garmin's portable navigation devices. Garmin's interface is a key to their success part of what makes their devices such a pleasure to use. Simple controls and sub-screens make it easy to enter or search for destinations and get data about your trip. Simply touch the color screen to enter a destination, and nÃ�Â¼vi takes you there with turn-by-turn voice directions, 2-D or 3-D maps and smooth map updates as you navigate. This year, Garmin has redesigned its interface to include much more useful information. Old Interface New Interface HotFixÃ¢â��Â¢ Ã¢â�¬â�� aka: Satellite Ephemeris Data Prediction Your GPS device locks onto transmissions from a dedicated network of Satellites in order to determine its position. Until the device gets a "lock" on three satellites, it can't effectively navigate, so decreasing the time it takes for your device to get "satellite lock" is always a goal of GPS manufacturers. With Garmin's new HotFix technology, your Garmin GPS remembers the position of all satellites it is tracking when you turn it off, and calculates their movements in order to predict where they should be the next time you turn it on. This gives the device an idea of where it should look for satellites, and dramatically decreases the time it takes for your Garmin to get its position and start navigating. HotFix can predict satellite positions for up to 3 days after the device was last turned off. Using GarminÃ¢â�¬â�¢s unique Web site Ã¢â�¬â�� Garmin Connect Photos Ã¢â�¬â�� users can choose from millions of geo-located photos provided by GoogleÃ¢â�¬â�¢s Panoramio photo sharing community and download them to the nÃ�Â¼vi for a richer navigation experience using pictures as a guide. Navigate by Photo Using GarminÃ¢â�¬â�¢s unique Web site Ã¢â�¬â�� Garmin Connect Photos Ã¢â�¬â�� users can choose from millions of geo-located photos provided by GoogleÃ¢â�¬â�¢s Panoramio photo sharing community and download them to the nÃ�Â¼vi for a richer navigation experience using pictures as a guide. Choose from Panoramio's collection of photos from around the world. Easy to use interface displays photos on Google Maps. Search for photos by location name or map area boundary. Transfer photos directly from Garmin Connect to device with the Garmin Communicator. View photos in Google Earth. Supports Internet Explorer 6+, Firefox 2+, Safari 3+ on Windows and Mac. 3D Terrain Maps Shaded relief terrain maps show you when to expect hills, mountains, forests and other natural features. Topographic terrain maps are viewable when using the 2D "birds-eye" view. Send Addresses Directly from Google Maps or Mapquest tching to try out a new restaurant, or setting off on a road trip to locate the best toffee apples on the east coast? Now, it's easy to search for locations on Google Maps or Mapquest, then transfer the addresses directly to your Garmin GPS navigator. Hook up your Garmin to the computer via it's USB port Search for the location you want Click the Send link in the info window for the address. That will bring up a popup "Send to" form. Pick GPS, then pick Garmin and hit the "Send" button. The address will instantly transfer to your Garmin device, The point will be saved as one of your favorites, and you can navigate to it or view it on a map just like with any other favorite. The process does require a small plugin, which you can get at Garmin's website at http://www8.garmin.com/support/download_details.jsp?id=3739. You can send business addresses to your Garmin device from these countries: Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United States. Search for the location you want. Pick "Send to GPS". Go! Traffic-Capable for Either FM Traffic or Enhanced MSN Direct Content FM Traffic With an optional receiver, you can get alerts from TMC Clear Channel about traffic tie-ups and road construction that might lie ahead on your route. All you have to do is simply touch the screen to view traffic details and you'll be ready to detour around any problem area. And if you end up missing a turn, or you're forced into a detour that is not relayed through the traffic receiver, the nÃ�Â¼vi's sophisticated automatic routing will get you back on track in no time. In most areas, TMC Clear Channel traffic broadcasts are continuous Ã¢â�¬â�� there's no waiting for scheduled traffic news updates or random alerts. Because traffic broadcasts are received via a "silent" FM data channel, you can still listen to music or news programming on your car radio without interference from incoming FM traffic data transmissions. Widescreen -- See More of What's Around The super-bright, 4.3-inch (diagonal) touchscreen display gives is anti-glare for ease of viewing during the day and automatically changes its color profile for easy viewing at night or in dim light. It offers 2d or 3D perspective views. The widescreen format gives you 70% more actual screen area than a 3.5-inch screen. Primarily this translates into a better view of the area through which you are driving. This is especially useful in showing you what parks, restaurants, ATM, gas stations, etc. are nearby, or in letting you know whether a detour is a good idea. Also, the device itself is larger, meaning controls on the screen are more widely spaced and somewhat easier to push. Wider screen lets you see more of what's around. Compare these actual size views of a 3-inch (diagonal) screen and a 4.3-inch diagonal widescreen Where Am I? On any nÃ�Â¼vi (including this one), you can just tap "Where Am I?" to find the closest hospitals, police stations, fuel stations, nearest address and intersection. Also see your exact latitude and longitude coordinates. First-Rate Map Data nÃ�Â¼vi accepts custom points of interest (POIs). View larger. The nÃ�Â¼vi comes ready to go right out of the box with preloaded City Navigator NT street maps for all of North America, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico, including a hefty POI database with hotels, restaurants, fuel, ATMs and more. Simply touch the color screen to enter a destination, and nÃ�Â¼vi takes you there with 2D or 3D maps and turn-by-turn voice directions. Garmin gets its map data from NAVTEQ, a world leader in premium-quality mapping. In addition, nÃ�Â¼vi 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 Garmin Lock Garmin's patent pending theft prevention system that disables the unit from performing any functions until the user types in a specific 4-digit PIN or takes the unit to a predetermined secure location Beyond Navigation Browse your stored pictures with an easy-to-use JPEG viewer. Navigation is just the beginning. The nÃ�Â¼vi 2x5 models features travel tools including a JPEG picture viewer, world travel clock with time zones, currency converter, measurement converter, calculator and more. This device is compatible with optional content plug-ins available via microSD card, such as the Garmin Travel Guides and Garmin SaversGuide provide detailed data for attractions and information on nearby merchants offering discounts, so you can customize nÃ�Â¼vi for your travel needs. For Accessory Map Cards and Travel Guides the Units Feature: a MicroSD Card Slot on the 3.5 inch Units, and an SD Card Slot on the 4.3 inch Units. Garmin has also added the ability for customers to add custom points of interest (POIÃ¢â�¬â�¢s) from third parties such as school zones and safety cameras. Trick Your GPS Ride Custom vehicle icons let you ride in style, at least inside your GPS. See more icon option All Garmin nÃ�Â¼vis support configurable vehicle icons. These fun, customized car-shaped icons come in a variety of colors to add a personal touch to your vehicle's position on the map. Notes Optional software for language translation, detailed travel guides, and savings programs allow you to customize your nÃ�Â¼vi to fit your travel needs Like most USB Mass Storage Devices, the nÃ�Â¼vi is not compatible with Windows 95, Windows 98 or Windows Me. Which nÃ�Â¼vi is Best for You? Note: All nÃ�Â¼vis come with detailed NAVTEQ maps containing more than 6 million pre-loaded point of interest locations. Device Screen Size inches (W x H) Included Maps Text-to-Speech (Directions in Real Street Names) Traffic Bluetooth Media FM Transmitter (audio through car stereo system) Multi-Point Routing Battery life (hours) Cont. U.S., Hawaii, and Puerto Rico AK and Canada Europe nÃ�Â¼vi 205 2.8 x 2.1 MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (with optional receiver) Photos up to 4 nÃ�Â¼vi 205w 3.81 x 2.25 MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (with optional receiver) Photos up to 4 nÃ�Â¼vi 255 2.8 x 2.1 MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (with optional receiver) Photos up to 4 nÃ�Â¼vi 255w 3.81 x 2.25 MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (with optional receiver) Photos up to 4 nÃ�Â¼vi 260w 3.81 x 2.25 Ã�Â Photos up to 5 nÃ�Â¼vi 265T 2.8 x 2.1 MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (receiver included; Lifetime Traffic) Photos up to 4 nÃ�Â¼vi 265WT 3.81 x 2.25 MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (receiver included; Lifetime Traffic) Photos up to 4 nÃ�Â¼vi 275T 2.8 x 2.1 MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (receiver included; Lifetime Traffic) Photos up to 4 nÃ�Â¼vi 285WT 3.81 x 2.25 MSN-enhanced (receiver included; 9 months free); Photos up to 4 nÃ�Â¼vi 465T 3.81 x 2.25 FM (receiver included; Lifetime Traffic) Photos up to 4 nÃ�Â¼vi 755T 3.81 x 2.25 MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (receiver included; Lifetime Traffic) Photos, MP3s up to 4 nÃ�Â¼vi 760 3.81 x 2.25 MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (with optional receiver) Photos, MP3s up to 5 nÃ�Â¼vi 765T 3.81 x 2.25 MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (receiver included; Lifetime Traffic) Photos, MP3s up to 4 nÃ�Â¼vi 775T 3.81 x 2.25 MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (receiver included; Lifetime Traffic) Photos, MP3s up to 4 nÃ�Â¼vi 780 3.81 x 2.25 MSN-enhanced (receiver included; 9 months free); FM (with optional receiver) Photos, MP3s up to 5 nÃ�Â¼vi 785T 3.81 x 2.25 MSN-enhanced (receiver included; 9 months free); FM (with optional receiver) Photos, MP3s up to 4 nÃ�Â¼vi 850 3.81 x 2.25 MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (with optional receiver) Photos, MP3s up to 4 nÃ�Â¼vi 855 3.81 x 2.25 MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (with optional receiver) Photos, MP3s up to 4 nÃ�Â¼vi 885T 3.81 x 2.25 MSN-enhanced (receiver included; 9 months free); FM (with optional receiver) Photos, MP3s up to 4 nÃ�Â¼vi 1200 2.8 x 2.1 MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (with optional receiver) Photos up to 4 nÃ�Â¼vi 1250 2.8 x 2.1 MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (with optional receiver) Photos up to 4 nÃ�Â¼vi 1260T 2.8 x 2.1 MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (receiver included; Lifetime Traffic) Photos up to 4 nÃ�Â¼vi 1300 3.81 x 2.25 MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (with optional receiver) Photos up to 4 nÃ�Â¼vi 1350 3.81 x 2.25 MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (with optional receiver) Photos up to 4 nÃ�Â¼vi 1350T 3.81 x 2.25 MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (receiver included; Lifetime Traffic) Photos up to 4 nÃ�Â¼vi 1370T 3.81 x 2.25 MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (receiver included; Lifetime Traffic) Photos up to 4 nÃ�Â¼vi 1390T 3.81 x 2.25 MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (receiver included; Lifetime Traffic) Photos up to 4 nÃ�Â¼vi 1490T 4.4 x 2.5 MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (receiver included; Lifetime Traffic) Photos up to 4 nÃ�Â¼vi 1690 3.81 x 2.25 NAVTEQ Traffic, 2 years free (Garmin nÃ�Â¼Link! service) Photos up to 4

Garmin nÃ¼vi 765/765T 4.3-Inch Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator with Traffic

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Have you lost your sense of direction? Let Garmin nuvi 765t 4.3" GPS be your guiding system to take you hither and yonder. It opens United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico for visual exploration. You'll get the knowledge of a native where and when ever you choose to go. It's the surefire tool for any traveler even for those with no sense of direction. The Garmin nuvi 765t is fully equipped to help you get where you're going. The nuvi 765T offers full coverage mapping for the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. The preloaded map data 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. It features 3D buildings, lane assist and lifetime traffic alerts from NAVTEQ. Take advantage of Garmin's first premium traffic service without subscription fees. 3D navigation with lane assist provides drivers a clear picture of what lies ahead on their route, including road sign detail and arrows indicating the proper lane for navigation. Some areas even offer a 3D view of buildings. Steer clear of traffic with nuvi's integrated FM traffic receiver. Receive alerts about traffic delays and road construction that lie ahead on your route. Feel comfortable and at home on the road with this Garmin nuvi 765t. It's essentially a must for any trip. Auto time zone will automatically adjust your time zone while navigating Garmin Connect Photos - associate your favorite images with saved locations DEM maps show you shaded terrain contours at various zoom levels High-sensitivity GPS receiver for improved performance and reception Turn-by-turn directions with voice guidance Easy-to-use, Touchscreen interface Trip computer records mileage, max speed, total time and more Simplified PC connectivity, using USB mass storage Configurable vehicle icons allows users to select a fun

Garmin nÃ¼vi 260W 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator

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Garmin's nÃ�Â¼vi 260W combines the thinprofile and attractive price point of other nÃ�Â¼vi 200-series GPS with directions in real street names and a wide screen that lets you see more of what's around you as you drive. Garmin's line on the device is that, "the nÃ�Â¼vi 260W gives consumers the most sought-after navigation features, while eliminating many of the premium add-ons. The result is a PND that simply gets you from point A to point B Ã¢â�¬â�� reliably, efficiently, and with style." As with all nÃ�Â¼vis, you get Garmin reliability, the fast satellite lock of a high-sensitivity integrated receiver, a slim, pocket-sized navigator with a gorgeous display, detailed NAVTEQ maps that letsÃ�Â you search by name for more than 6 million points of interest like stores, restaurants or hospitals, and an easy, intuitive interface. Wider screen lets you see more of what's around. Compare these actual size views of a 3-inch (diagonal) screen and a 4.3-inch diagonal widescreen The nÃ�Â¼vi 260W comes preloaded with maps for U.S., Hawaii, and Puerto Rico, and features anÃ�Â ultra-slim design. Text-To-Speech The text-to-speech feature of the nÃ�Â¼vi 260W means that device automatically calls out street names (saying "turn right on Main Street" instead of "turn right in 200 feet."). This feature lets drivers keep their eyes on the road while navigating through busy traffic and tricky roadways. See More of What's Around The 4.3-inch backlit widescreen touchscreen on the nÃ�Â¼vi 260W gives you 70% more actual screen area than a 3.5-inch screen. Primarily this translates into a better view of the area through which you are driving. This is especially useful in showing you what parks, restaurants, ATM, gas stations, etc. are nearby, or in letting you know whether a detour is a good idea. Also, the device itself is larger, meaning controls on the screen are more widely spaced and somewhat easier to push. Smart, Powerful Design The nÃ�Â¼vi 260W is built with a high-sensitivity 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 4.8 x 2.9 x 0.8 inches (W x H x D) and weighs just 6.6 ounces. The nÃ�Â¼vi 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. Garmin Lock Garmin's patent pending theft prevention system that disables the unit from performing any functions until the user types in a specific 4-digit PIN or takes the unit to a predetermined secure location First Rate Map Data The nÃ�Â¼vi 260W comes ready to go right out of the box with preloaded City Navigator NT street maps, including a hefty POI database with hotels, restaurants, fuel, ATMs and more. Simply touch the color screen to enter a destination, and nÃ�Â¼vi takes you there with 2D or 3D maps and turn-by-turn voice directions. Garmin gets its map data from NAVTEQ, a world leader in premium-quality mapping. In addition, the nÃ�Â¼vi 260W 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 Easy To Use Interface Garmin's interface is a key to their success and one of the things that makes their devices such a pleasure to use. Simple controls and sub-screens make it easy to enter or search for destinations and get data about your trip. Beyond Navigation Browse your stored pictures with an easy-to-use JPEG viewer. nÃ�Â¼vi 260W accepts custom points of interest (POIs). View larger. Navigation is just the beginning. nÃ�Â¼vi 260W features travel tools including JPEG picture viewer, world travel clock with time zones, currency converter, measurement converter, calculator and more. 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. This device is compatible with optional content plug-ins available via SD card, such as theÃ�Â Garmin Travel Guides and Garmin SaversGuide provide detailed data for attractions and information on nearby merchants offering discounts, so you can customize nÃ�Â¼vi for your travel needs. Garmin has also added the ability for customers to add custom points of interest (POIÃ¢â�¬â�¢s) from third parties such as school zones and safety cameras. Trick Your GPS Ride Custom vehicle icons let you ride in style, at least inside your GPS. See more icon option Like all nÃ�Â¼vis, the 260W supports configurable vehicle icons. These fun, customized car-shaped icons come in a variety of colors to add a personal touch to your vehicle's position on the map. What's in the Box nÃ�Â¼vi 260W, preloaded City Navigator NT for the continental U.S., Hawaii, and Puerto Rico, Alaska, and Canada, vehicle suction cup mount, vehicle power cable, dashboard disk, and set up and go guide. Note: Like most USB Mass Storage Devices, the nÃ�Â¼vi is not compatible with Windows 95, Windows 98 or Windows Me. Which nÃ�Â¼vi is Best for You? Note: All nÃ�Â¼vis come with detailed NAVTEQ maps containing more than 6 million pre-loaded point of interest locations. Device Screen Size inches (W x H) Included Maps Text-to-Speech (Directions in Real Street Names) Traffic Bluetooth Media FM Transmitter (audio through car stereo system) Multi-Point Routing Battery life (hours) Cont. U.S., Hawaii, and Puerto Rico AK and Canada Europe nÃ�Â¼vi 260 2.8 x 2.1 Ã�Â Photos up to 5 nÃ�Â¼vi 205 2.8 x 2.1 MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (with optional receiver) Photos up to 4 nÃ�Â¼vi 205w 3.81 x 2.25 MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (with optional receiver) Photos up to 4 nÃ�Â¼vi 255 2.8 x 2.1 MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (with optional receiver) Photos up to 4 nÃ�Â¼vi 255w 3.81 x 2.25 MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (with optional receiver) Photos up to 4 nÃ�Â¼vi 260w 3.81 x 2.25 Ã�Â Photos up to 5 nÃ�Â¼vi 265T 2.8 x 2.1 MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (receiver included; Lifetime Traffic) Photos up to 4 nÃ�Â¼vi 265WT 3.81 x 2.25 MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (receiver included; Lifetime Traffic) Photos up to 4 nÃ�Â¼vi 275T 2.8 x 2.1 MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (receiver included; Lifetime Traffic) Photos up to 4 nÃ�Â¼vi 285WT 3.81 x 2.25 MSN-enhanced (receiver included; 9 months free); Photos up to 4 nÃ�Â¼vi 465T 3.81 x 2.25 FM (receiver included; Lifetime Traffic) Photos up to 4 nÃ�Â¼vi 755T 3.81 x 2.25 MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (receiver included; Lifetime Traffic) Photos, MP3s up to 4 nÃ�Â¼vi 760 3.81 x 2.25 MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (with optional receiver) Photos, MP3s up to 5 nÃ�Â¼vi 765T 3.81 x 2.25 MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (receiver included; Lifetime Traffic) Photos, MP3s up to 4 nÃ�Â¼vi 775T 3.81 x 2.25 MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (receiver included; Lifetime Traffic) Photos, MP3s up to 4 nÃ�Â¼vi 780 3.81 x 2.25 MSN-enhanced (receiver included; 9 months free); FM (with optional receiver) Photos, MP3s up to 5 nÃ�Â¼vi 785T 3.81 x 2.25 MSN-enhanced (receiver included; 9 months free); FM (with optional receiver) Photos, MP3s up to 4 nÃ�Â¼vi 850 3.81 x 2.25 MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (with optional receiver) Photos, MP3s up to 4 nÃ�Â¼vi 855 3.81 x 2.25 MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (with optional receiver) Photos, MP3s up to 4 nÃ�Â¼vi 885T 3.81 x 2.25 MSN-enhanced (receiver included; 9 months free); FM (with optional receiver) Photos, MP3s up to 4 nÃ�Â¼vi 1200 2.8 x 2.1 MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (with optional receiver) Photos up to 4 nÃ�Â¼vi 1250 2.8 x 2.1 MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (with optional receiver) Photos up to 4 nÃ�Â¼vi 1260T 2.8 x 2.1 MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (receiver included; Lifetime Traffic) Photos up to 4 nÃ�Â¼vi 1300 3.81 x 2.25 MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (with optional receiver) Photos up to 4 nÃ�Â¼vi 1350 3.81 x 2.25 MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (with optional receiver) Photos up to 4 nÃ�Â¼vi 1350T 3.81 x 2.25 MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (receiver included; Lifetime Traffic) Photos up to 4 nÃ�Â¼vi 1370T 3.81 x 2.25 MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (receiver included; Lifetime Traffic) Photos up to 4 nÃ�Â¼vi 1390T 3.81 x 2.25 MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (receiver included; Lifetime Traffic) Photos up to 4 nÃ�Â¼vi 1490T 4.4 x 2.5 MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (receiver included; Lifetime Traffic) Photos up to 4 nÃ�Â¼vi 1690 3.81 x 2.25 NAVTEQ Traffic, 2 years free (Garmin nÃ�Â¼Link! service) Photos up to 4