GPS Magazine

Garmin has introduced a new model in its entry level line, the nuvi 255w. This model has new and improved features and shows you why Garmin is one the best in producing gps navigation units. Here is a list of the new and improved features on the Garmin nuvi 255w. Complete North America Maps and Text to Speech My favorite upgrade is the complete maps for North America which come complete with text to speech. The text to speech technology gives you turn by turn spoken directions with the real names... more

The Garmin Nuvi 265WT 3.5 inch Widescreen is the newest addition to the portable GPS systems available through Garmin. This system is quite convenient as it is so compact. Weighing in at only one pound, and measuring nearly four inches wide and nearly three inches tall, this system can be used in your vehicle, on a vessel that travels by water, in airplanes, on bicycles, or any other means of transportation. In addition to this, you can carry this uniquely designed system in your pocket while traveling... more

Besides the obvious navigational features, the Garmin nuvi 360 GPS Navigator can also be used as a language translator, and a media player. Some of the major features of the Garmin nuvi 360 is the Bluetooth wireless technology, built-in microphone, MP3 player, hands-free calls, USB interface cable, JPEG picture viewer, travel alarms, currency converters, preloaded maps, text-to-speech, real-time traffic and free automatic weather updates. The Nuvi 360 is a high-sensitive GPS receiver with exceptional... more

Not only is the 200 series great for beginner’s, it is affordable. Targeted at the budget conscious buyer, the Nuvi 250 lacks all the slick bells and whistles, but it performs best at what it should – navigation. After all, that is what a global positioning system was intended to do. Some of the common specifications of the Garmin Nuvi 250 GPS are: * Pre-loaded NAVTEQ maps for the US, Canada, and Puerto Rico. * 3.5″ color touch display * Turn-by-turn instructions ... more

The Garmin Nuvi 350 is perfect for geocaching in soooooo many ways: It is very accurate. And that’s the name of the geocaching game. You want to be able to find your target, be it wedged in a tree, tucked behind a hedge, or swinging from a shop sign. It is extremely sensitive. The Garmin 350 will retain its satellite lock and continue showing you the way even if you go under trees, even if you have to stow it in your bag. It is small – fits nicely in the hand. It is lightweight. So... more

The Garmin Nuvi 760 is a fine-looking GPS device. The device has some differences from the earlier top of the line 600 series. The screen is easier to read from the high contrast surroundings. This is because the face of the device is black. The background makes it easier to see the screen against the surroundings. The color also gives the aesthetics of the device a facelift. The improvement over the 600 series is that the flip up antenna is no more there. There is no need to activate the GPS chip.... more

The Garmin Nuvi 755T is a great looking, super functional GPS system manufactured by Garmin. Garmin has gone the extra mile by making the Nuvi 755T splendidly simplistic in terms of navigation, but amazingly intricate in terms of its feature offerings. The device is put together with some six million points of interest as well as maps which are preloaded on the device. The Nuvi 755T also permits the owner of the device to add his or her own points of interest too, thereby giving the user the ability... more

The entry level Garmin 250 car sat nav is a very good entry level gps unit with a 7.2 x 5.4 cm display and approximately 5 hour life from its rechargeable lithium ion battery. It has an internal speaker, a number of different ways to calculate routes (fastest, shortest, avoid tolls or highways) and will even act as a world travel clock and currency converter. Body: The entry level Garmin 250 car sat nav is a very good entry level gps unit with a 7.2 x 5.4 cm display and approximately 5 hour life... more

The Garmin nuvi 360 is the most compact and elegant all-in-one GPS navigation units on the market. This unit is so user friendly that my technologically challenged 85-year-old grandfather absolutely loves it. The voice prompts are loud and clear and give you plenty of time to prepare for turns and other upcoming traffic events. While its most closely comparable competitor is the Tom Tom 910, there really is no comparison. The screen displays are both of excellent quality and bright enough for daytime... more

Considering the tough market competition, it is not surprising that GPS navigation kits have evolved to become more sophisticated. Today, users of GPS units ranging from military officials to ordinary citizens have voiced out their desires to own GPS navigation units that are reliable and accurate. With this in mind, Garmin has successfully manufactured such a unit in the form of the Garmin Nuvi 680. As a navigation unit that uses GPS technology, the Garmin Nuvi 680 is quite popular for the unique... more