Sunday, July 8, 2007

Garmin nuvi 670 Widescreen

Garmin nuvi 670 Widescreen

Garmin nuvi 670 Widescreen

Go from North America to Europe without loading more maps with the transatlantic nüvi® 670. This pocket sized Personal Travel Assistant™ comes with built-in street maps for both continents, making traveling abroad so easy. Similar to the 660, nüvi 670 includes a colorful widescreen, hands-free calling, traffic alerts and FM transmitter, then takes it to the next level with even more maps.

Navigate with Ease

nüvi 670 comes ready to go right out of the box with preloaded City Navigator® NT street maps for both North America and Europe, including a hefty points of interest (POIs) database with hotels, restaurants, fuel, ATMs and more. Simply touch the sunlight-readable color screen to enter a destination, and nüvi 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, nüvi 670 accepts custom POIs, such as school zones and safety cameras and lets you set proximity alerts to warn you of upcoming POIs. It also supports configurable vehicle icons — fun, customized car-shaped icons in a variety of colors that show your position on the map.

See More Garmin nuvi 670 Widescreen

Garmin nuvi 670 Widescreen features a super-bright 4.3" widescreen display for improved map viewing, POI lookup and MP3/audio book playback. This landscape display has white backlight and a touch screen for easy use.

Make Hands-free Calls

Talk about worry-free driving. nüvi 670 integrates Bluetooth® wireless technology with a built-in microphone and speaker, so you can pair it with your compatible Bluetooth® phone. Then talk hands-free through the 670 while staying focused on the road. Simply dial numbers with nüvi's touchscreen keypad to make a call. To answer calls, just tap nüvi's screen and speak directly into its built-in microphone. You can also easily look up and dial numbers from your personalized phone book or from your phone’s call history log. With 1-touch dialing for points of interest (POIs), you can conveniently call ahead for reservations or information.

Avoid Traffic Tie-Ups

Steer clear of traffic with nüvi 670's integrated FM TMC traffic receiver. Receive alerts about traffic tie-ups and road construction that lie ahead on your route. Then simply touch nuvi's screen to view traffic details or detour around the problem area.

Go Beyond Navigation

Navigation is just the beginning. nüvi 670 includes many “must have” entertainment and travel tools including an MP3 player, audio book player (subscription to Audible.com required), JPEG picture viewer, currency converters and more. With nüvi 670's wireless FM transmitter, you can hear audio, including voice prompts, MP3s and audio books, through your vehicle's stereo. Optional software on plug-and-play SD cards for language translation, detailed travel guide and savings programs allow you to customize your nüvi for your travel needs.

Garmin nuvi 670 Widescreen: It's a whole nü way to travel.

Thursday, July 5, 2007

Garmin StreetPilot 7200 GPS

Garmin StreetPilot 7200 GPS
Garmin StreetPilot 7200
The StreetPilot 7200's huge 7-inch touch-screen display means you'll always see where you're going from anywhere in the vehicle. Designed for larger vehicles such as RVs, semi-trucks, and buses, our 7000-series are premium automotive units that come preloaded with City Navigator NT detailed maps and display navigation, entertainment, traffic and weather on a grand sunlight-readable display.

Traffic

Monitor traffic tie-ups with the addition of an optional FM TMC traffic receiver or GXM 30 smart antenna. By adding traffic services and a receiver/antenna to your SteetPilot 7200, it notifies you of accidents, road construction, and weather-related traffic delays before they are encountered, and then offers an alternate route. Simply touch the screen icon to calculate a new route.

Weather

View real-time weather conditions with the optional GXM 30 Smart Antenna and a XM NavTraffic subscription. Find out the local forecast for your route or campsite down the road. Available weather information includes current conditions, city forecasts, and warnings for tornados, thunderstorms, and floods.

Entertainment

The StreetPilot 7200 and 7500 also include a host of features to keep you entertained during your travels, including an internal MP3 player, XM radio, and audio books. The built-in MP3 player lets users browse music by artist, album, song, or genre. Music can be loaded onto an SD card and is drag-and-drop easy no special software is required. The XM Radio (with the optional GXM 30 Smart Antenna and XM Satellite Radio subscription) features 150-plus channels of commercial-free music, sports, news, talk, and entertainment. The StreetPilot 7200 and 7500 are also compatible with www.audible.com, a subscription-based audio book service. All music or speech files can be emitted over the vehicles existing speakers, through the StreetPilots built-in FM wireless transmitter or via the units headphone/line-out jack. The entertainment audio is muted when navigation instructions are given.

Street Navigator

The StreetPilot 7000 series contains all of the features you've come to know and love in a Garmin, including intuitive navigation with automatic route calculation; voice-prompted, turn-by-turn directions; 2D or 3D map view; and automatic rerouting if a motorist strays off course. The unit speaks street names, so users will know to turn right on Main Street. Enter a series of destinations, and the unit will automatically sort them to provide an efficient route. With its POI Loader software, Garmin has also made it possible for customers to augment pre-loaded maps with custom POIs such as school zones and safety cameras.

The face of the StreetPilot 7200 and 7500 only has one button an on/off switch. The side and back of the unit houses integrated internal speaker, mini USB port, AV input, SD card slot and 3.5 mm audio jack. A wireless infrared alphanumeric remote control that allows easy operation of the device from a distance is standard equipment.

StreetPilot 7200 Features:

  • WAAS enabled; 12 parallel channel GPS
  • Antenna: Built-in GPS patch-style antenna; MCX-type connector for external GPS antenna
  • Unit Dimensions: 7.5W x 4.5H x 2.2D
  • Display: 7 (16:9) WQVGA, 480 x 234 pixel, color TFT with automatic dimming backlight and touch screen
  • Weight: 1.4 pounds
  • SD card slot and internal memory provides storage for MP3, audio books and additional MapSource products
  • Built-in speaker for radio and navigation instructions
  • Composite video input for external analog source such as backup camera
  • Send audio to the car stereo through the integrated FM wireless transmitter or 3.5 mm stereo headphone/line-out plug
  • User-selectable languages for voice and text
Included Accessories/Parts:
  • Manual
  • Power Cable
  • Quick Reference Guide
  • PC/USB Cable
Package Includes:
  • StreetPilot® 7200
  • Alphanumeric remote control
  • 12-volt adapter cable
  • USB interface cable
  • A/C power adapter
  • Quick-release dash mount
  • Quick reference guide
  • Owner's manual
  • Americas Autoroute basemap
  • City Navigator™ North America NT preprogrammed
  • MapSource® City Navigator North America NT DVD

Wednesday, June 27, 2007

How to Choose a GPS

How to Choose a GPS
by: Billy Bert

You've heard that new sport, geocaching, is fun. Or, you're tired of getting lost on your travels. Welcome to the 21st century. Global Postioning System (GPS) has been around long enough that prices are reasonable and the technology is user-friendly. With myriad brands and models, how to choose?

If you want a GPS for both hiking and driving use, then a handheld unit would be the way to go. Some handhelds even have accessories to allow them to be installed in an automobile. But don't rule out a PDA. More on that in a moment. For driving only, there are GPS receivers made just for vehicle use.

Handheld GPS receivers are either mapping or non--mapping. A basic, non--mapping unit can often cost less than $100 US and usually has/displays the following:

* Location
* Compass heading
* Elevation above sea level
* Accurate time
* Satellite location and signal strength
* The ability to calculate distance traveled
* The ability to record your path as a set of waypoints
* The ability to navigate routes
* The ability to retrace your steps

Handheld mapping receivers do all the above plus have the ability to display maps. The maps are either pre--loaded or uploaded from your PC. Prices are reasonable for mapping units, starting at around $150 US.

Paper maps are strongly recommended whether you're using a mapping receiver or not. Paper maps do not require batteries and probably won't go defective. Also, a paper map gives you a "big picture" view of your situation -- something lacking on the small screen of a GPS.

I mentioned earlier your considering a PDA with GPS capability. A PDA is bulkier and the battery life is usually shorter, but if you're using a PDA anyway, then there are several ways to turn a PDA into a GPS. Some PDAs accept a GPS "sleeve." That is a device that the PDA nestles into. Another choice is one of Garmin's PDAs. Garmin is probably the most popular GPS maker and they have one PDA/GPS that is Palm--based and one that is Pocket PC--based.

Prices for automotive GPS start at around $250 US. These provide turn--by--turn guidance. Spend a little more than that and you get voice guidance. These are larger than handhelds in order to accommodate a screen large enough to be seen while driving. They are powered by the car's electrical system and because of this, they can only be used in a vehicle.

Many automobile manufacturers now offer built-in GPS receivers as an option. Because they are built-in, the big advantages are security and aesthetics. They are quite a bit more expensive than add-on units and often have fewer options. I've also heard some stories of people having a hard time getting map updates.

A PDA/GPS is a good alternative for automotive use. Its screen is about the size of an automotive unit, so seeing the display is not a problem. They can also be powered by the car, eliminating battery worries. The Garmin PDAs mentioned above both come with the hardware and software for automotive use.

If you're hiking, a basic handheld unit (without maps) will be fine since you'll always have paper maps with you anyway (you will, won't you?). An advantage to a handheld mapping unit is that they usually have more advanced features than the basic units. For driving, you have the choice of a handheld, in--car dedicated, or PDA. The handheld does have limited usefulness in a car, as it does not provide turn--by--turn guidance.

Billy Bert writes for http://www.surevehicletracking.info where you can find out more about cheap hotels and other topics.

Monday, June 25, 2007

Garmin StreetPilot c340 GPS

Garmin StreetPilot c340 GPS

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.
Garmin StreetPilot C340
Monitor traffic tie-ups with the addition of an optional FM TMC traffic receiver. By adding traffic services and a receiver to your c340, it notifies you of accidents, road construction, and weather-related traffic delays before they are encountered, and then offers an alternate route. Simply touch the screen icon to calculate a new route.

The StreetPilot c340 comes preprogrammed with highly detailed City Navigator NT street data of the entire United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. The database features nearly six million points of interestincluding hotels, restaurants, gas stations, ATMs, and attractions.

As an added benefit, you can now import customized points of interest with the help of Garmin's free POI Loader software. The possibilities are endless upload safety cameras or school zones, and you will receive a warning if you are traveling too fast. In addition, an optional proximity-alert feature notifies you of upcoming custom POIs.

The StreetPilot c340 joins Garmins growing line of automotive GPS navigators. It has a bright, 3.5-inch diagonal, TFT display with touchscreen; dual integrated speakers for high-quality voice prompts; and an internal lithium-ion battery for out-of-car route planning.

The StreetPilot c-series boasts distinctive and sleek stylingthe units only buttons are a rotary volume knob and an on/off switch. The device is secured by a suction-mount cradle that fastens to the windshield, for easy portability between vehicles. Users can customize their units appearance with an array of colored faceplates (sold separately).

StreetPilot C340 Features:

  • Receiver: WAAS-enabled 12 parallel channel GPS
  • Display: 2.8 W x 2.1 H (3.5 diag.), 320 x 240 pixels; QVGA transflective TFT with 16-bit color; 64K colors; bright white LED backlight and touch screen
  • Unit dimensions: 4.4 W x 3.2 H x 2.8 D
  • Weight: 9.45 ounces
  • Battery life: up to 8 hours
  • Supports FM TMC traffic alerting
  • Voice announces streets by name
  • Preloaded maps for all of North America or Europe
  • Fingertip touchscreen interface
  • Look up addresses and points of interest
  • Choose 2D or 3D map perspective
  • Upload custom POIs, including alerts for speed zones and safety cams
  • SD memory card expansion slot

Friday, June 15, 2007

NAVIONICS HOTMAPS PREMIUM NORTH SD PREMIUM GOLD SD FORMAT NEW 2007

NAVIONICS HOTMAPS PREMIUM NORTH SD PREMIUM GOLD SD FORMAT NEW 2007


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Magellan Explorist XL

Magellan Explorist XL handheld gps

The largest (3.5”) color display in a rugged GPS and a remarkable 30 MB available memory, SD card expandability, plus high-speed USB data port and MapSend® map compatibility make your eXplorist XL the ultimate multi-use GPS.

Add optional MapSend [View MapSend Compatibility chart to confirm what version of software works with your eXplorist XL.] topo maps for your outdoor adventure on the trail, street maps for turn-by-turn auto navigation on the road, and lake charts for your boating and fishing adventures on the water.

Easy-to-use one-button access to key features and simple menus make GPS navigation easier than ever with the Magellan Explorist XL.

  • The Magellan Explorist XL haseXtra-Large color screen - The 3.5" display makes reading maps and GPS information easy with vibrant color graphics in all lighting conditions. With the largest screen-size available in rugged handheld GPS systems, your eXplorist XL is perfect for all types of GPS navigation on the trail, on the road or on the water
  • Easy-to-use - One-button access takes you directly to all the key features. Intuitive operation with keypad and joystick control adds even more fun to GPS navigation. You can easily navigate with your eXplorist XL, even as a first-time user.
  • Built-in mapping - Robust built-in North American basemap makes it easy to navigate major roads, parks, waterways and find airports and other points of interest.
  • Unlimited SD-card expandability - SD card compatibility provides unlimited memory expansion. Add optional Magellan MapSend software to get turn-by-turn street routing on detailed street maps, lake contours and fishing spots and topo contour maps to any number of SD memory cards (sold separately).
  • Advanced File memory system - Advanced file system to easily save, organize and access optional MapSend maps, POIs or tracks on your eXplorist XL.
  • USB data port - Download detailed MapSend maps and customized points of interest (POI) from your PC using the high-speed USB data cable.
  • TrueFix® technology - accurate & reliable - TrueFix GPS technology takes advantage of 14 parallel channels, 2 dedicated WAAS and EGNOS Satellite-Based Augmentation Systems channels, for fast signal acquisition, minimal signal loss and reliable accuracy to within 3 meters.
  • Area calculation - Want to find the distance between three or more points of interest that you plan to hike around or the area between them? Simply select the points of interest on the map and the eXplorist XL will determine the area between them and the perimeter around them.
  • Vertical profile - Use this function to determine how steep the trail ahead will be. Then choose to take the challenge or find an easier path.
  • Geocache Manager - Download geocache coordinates from Internet sites and use them on your outdoor adventures. This unique feature makes managing coordinates even easier with a PC-style file system. You don't have to be a geocacher to appreciate the Magellan Geocache Manager. Learn more about Geocaching.
  • Languages - No matter your language, there's a good chance the eXplorist speaks it. Choose from English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Swedish, Finnish, Portuguese, Dutch or Norwegian.
  • Track Logging - Store up to 5 track log files, each with 2000 track-points to the internal memory and store an unlimited amount of track log files to optional SD cards, to easily find your way to your favorite spot again and again.
  • Four navigation screens - View speed, direction, distance to destination and all the GPS information you need on 4 easy-to-read color navigation screens.
  • No service fees - Your Magellan Explorist XL is ready to go with no service fees and no activation fees, so go ahead, use it all the time.
  • Satellite status - Monitor the GPS satellites tracking your position and get information about their status.
  • Built to perform on the most challenging and rigorous adventure with the Magellan Explorist XL.
  • Advanced power management - Four standard or rechargeable AA batteries provide up to 19 hours of continuous use. Use the power management tool to set automatic backlight and power shut off.
  • Rugged construction - Rubber armored, impact resistant plastic lets you to confidently take your eXplorist XL on every adventure.
  • Waterproof - Your Magellan Explorist XL is waterproof to IPX-7 standards, so you never have to worry about getting it wet.

Specifications
Product Number 980812-01
Base Map Robust built-in base map of North America
Coverage North America
Number of Screens 4
Screens-Types Compass, Map, Large Data, Position
Position Update Rate (per second) 1
Time to First Fix: Cold <2>
Time to First Fix: Warm <1>
Time to First Fix: Hot <20>
Unit Width (inches/cm) 2.9 in/7.37 cm
Unit Height (inches/cm) 6.4 in/16.26 cm
Unit Depth (inches/cm) 1.33 in/3.38 cm
Weight (oz/gm) 12.25 oz/347.28 g
Display Resolution 220 x 176
Display Resolution Color High Color
Antenna Patch
Backlit Display Yes
Backlit Keypad No
Construction Rubber Armored Impact Resistant Plastic
Horizontal Accuracy (meters) <7
Vertical Accuracy (meters RMS) 15
Velocity (knots RMS) 0.1
Plotter Range Minimum (mi/km) .01mi / .035km
Plotter Range Maximum (mi/km) 1,700mi/2,700km
Battery Type 4 AA
Battery Quantity 4 standard AA batteries
Battery Life (hours) 19
Receiver (parallel channels WAAS/EGNOS enabled) 14 dedicated GPS satellites with 2 dedicated to WAAS
Receiver WAAS/EGNOS Enabled Yes
Uploadable Memory Form Factor SD Cards
Uploadable Memory Limit (megabytes) Unlimited via Secure Digital cards
User Data Backup 16 MB
Waterproof (IEC-529 IPX7 Standard) Yes
Emissions Certification - Immunity (EN 55022 Class B) Yes
Emissions Certification - Susceptibility (EN 50082-1) Yes
Operating Temp Min (F/C) 14F/-10C
Operating Temp Max (F/C) 140F/60C
Operating Altitude Max (ft/m) 60,000ft/18,600m
Waypoints Unlimited on SD card
Routes Unlimited on SD card
Trackpoints Unlimited on SD card
Grids Lat/Lon, UTM, OSGB,MGRS, Finnish, German, Swedish, French, Irish, Swiss, USNG, User Grid


Datums 90 Max
Data Input via USB
Data Input (RTC M104 Standard) Yes
Data Output (NMEA 0183 V1.5 Standard) Yes
Data Output (NMEA 0183 V2.1 Standard) Yes
DGPS Ready Yes
Languages English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Swedish, Finnish, Portuguese, Dutch, Norwegian
Display 16 Color Transflective
Package Contents
Items Manual
Quick Start Guide
PC Interface Cable

Friday, May 11, 2007

Garmin Forerunner 305

Garmin Forerunner 305
Forerunner 305

Form meets function with Garmin's next-generation, sleek and stylish line of personal trainers the Forerunner 305 & 205. Don't let their good looks fool you. These taskmasters will continually push you to do your personal best. The Forerunner 305 combines all of the popular features found in the 301 along with a high-sensitivity GPS receiver, new courses feature, and robust ANT wireless heart rate monitor for optimal performance.

Designed for athletes of all levels, this running partner and personal trainer has one goal in mind a better you. It continuously monitors your heart rate, speed, distance, pace and calories burned so you can train smarter, more effectively. It tracks your every move with a super-sensitive GPS that even works on tree-covered trails and near tall buildings. Receive a detailed post-workout analysis on the PC with included Garmin Training Center™ software.

The Forerunner 305 keeps you on track with innovative features including:
  • Sleek, stylish, lightweight design that "wraps" the GPS antenna around part of the wrist for a better view of the sky, improving reception during training
  • High-sensitivity GPS receiver provides faster acquisition times and improves tracking under trees and near tall buildings
  • Robust ANT wireless heart rate monitor with softer, more comfortable chest strap and superior battery life eliminates cross-talk with other devices to reliably measure and send heart rate data, and helps you train in your zone
  • Customizable screens let you view up to 12 data fields on 3 data screens for immediate feedback on the information you need most when training
  • Multi-sport ™ capability lets you seamlessly transition between sports without resetting the unit, so you can use it for running, biking, and more
  • Easy to use no calibration required. Just turn it on and go


Customize your Forerunner 305 to get the most out of your training. To help you achieve your personal best, the Forerunner 305 includes the following smart features:

  • Courses feature lets you download recorded courses and compete against previous workouts
  • Auto Pause ® pauses and resumes training timer based on a specified speed so you never have to start or stop the timer
  • Auto Lap ® records lap data when you reach a specified time, distance or position so you never have to punch the lap button
  • Virtual Partner ™ lets you train against a digital person at specified time, distance or pace goals
  • AutoScroll cycles through data pages during a workout

Monitor your pedaling cadence as you ride with the purchase of the GSC 10. Like the heart rate monitor, this self-calibrating, wireless speed/cadence sensor uses the same robust ANT wireless technology to reliably measure and report your pedaling strokes per minute.

Included Garmin Training Center software helps you tailor workouts to meet specific goals and objectives. Create your own workouts or use workout templates included on the CD. Interactive analysis tools let you chart performance overlaid on a map.

Data acquired by the Forerunner may also be analyzed with MotionBased.com, a web-based application that has partnered with Garmin. MotionBased ™ provides in-depth analysis of your workouts, online mapping and route sharing that will take your training to the next level. Endurance athletes may also use the Forerunner with TrainingPeaks.com, an easy-to-use web based training system designed to help athletes train for any event.

Forerunner 305: You'll like the results

Forerunner 305 Features:
  • GPS: High-Sensitivity SiRFstarIII ™ architecture
  • Wireless: Communication between system devices via ANT protocol
  • Weight: 2.72 oz (77 grams)
  • Display (WxH): 1.3 x 0.8 (33mm x 20.3mm)
  • Physical size (WxHxD): 2.1 x .7 x 2.7 (53.3mm x 17.8mm x 68.6mm)
  • Lap Memory: 1,000 laps
  • Battery: Rechargeable internal lithium ion
  • Battery Life: 10 hours (typical use)
  • Waterproof: IEC 60529 IPX7 standards (submersible in one meter of water for up to 30 mins.)
  • Alerts: Time, distance, pace and heart rate

    Heart rate monitor features:
  • Physical size (WxHxD): 13.7 x 1.4 x 0.5 (348mm x 35.6mm x 12.7mm)
  • Transmission range: approximately 3m (9.8ft)
  • Battery: 3 years (1 hour per day)/CR2032 (3 volts)
  • Weight: 0.74 oz (21 grams)

Monday, May 7, 2007

iGolf GPS Caddie

IMPROVE YOUR GOLF GAME WITH THE NEW IGOLF CADDIE

iGolf GPS Caddie

The iGolf GPS Caddie provides instant access to 11 points per hole. Subscribe to iGolf.com and download the Front, Center and Back of the green, or easily map ANY golf course in the world using the included Map Course feature. The GPS Caddie is an affordable GPS solution for golfers of all ages and abilities.

Features
Automatically tells distance to the front, center & back of green

Allows user to add up to 8 custom points per hole

Shot distance feature shows how far you hit each club

Golf course files can be downloaded from iGolf.com

Easily map any course or add points yourself

Works on any course in the world

Weather resistant, durable construction

Compatibility
The GPS Caddie is ready to use out of the box without the requirement of any additional software or hardware if you want to map your own golf course. However a computer and internet access are required if you would like to download pre-mapped golf courses from iGolf.com. In order to download pre-mapped golf courses you will need a Windows compatible 98, 2000, XP computer with a USB port. You will also need a subscription to iGolf.com.

Specifications
  • Accuracy: Within 1-3 yards
  • Battery Type: 2 AA alkaline or rechargeable
  • Battery Life: Up to 14 hours
  • Dimensions: 4.62" X 2.18" X 1.31"
  • Weight: 6.3 oz (with 2 batteries)
  • GPS Chip: SiRFstarIIe/LP
  • Display: High-contrast LCD Screen (120 X 160 pixel)
Download and Subscribe at iGolf

Included Accessories/Parts:
  • Manual
  • PC/USB Cable
  • Software
  • Belt Clip
  • Lanyard/Carabiner
  • User Manual

Monday, April 30, 2007

Magellan RoadMate 2000

Magellan RoadMate 2000-48 United States GPS

Full-featured vehicle navigation with built-in battery! Simple touch-screen menus, turn-by-turn visual and voice guidance, built-in maps and nearly 1.3 million pre-programmed points of interest, plus advanced features like SmartDetour™ and Multi-Destination Routing. Small. Powerful. Affordable.

The Magellan RoadMate 2000 makes it easier than ever to get where you need to go. Simple touch-screen menus and a built-in interactive map of the contiguous U.S. makes it easy to select virtually any destination and get voice and visual turn-by-turn directions as you drive.

Use the touch screen to enter an address or select a point of interest and get an instant route using the shortest time, shortest distance, most freeways or least freeways. Nearly 1.3 million pre-programmed points of interest enable you to quickly find gas stations, airports, hotels, restaurants and much more.

Point of interest icons appear on the map. Touch an icon to get detailed information about a destination, including phone number when available. Save your own personal points of interest to quickly navigate to frequent destinations.

A complete set of advanced features include SmartDetourTM to route you around sudden slow freeway traffic, multi-destination routing, QuickSpellTM to quickly enter your destination, and 3D ‘bird's-eye' view to clearly see your surroundings. Plus, the built-in battery gives you continuous use for up to 3 hours.

The Magellan RoadMate 2000 is advanced vehicle navigation that is pocket-sized and remarkably affordable.

  • Easy-to-use - Simple touch-screen menus and quick-entry features


  • Pocket-sized and light-weight - Easily transfer between vehicles or take it with you on business and personal travel. So small it fits in your pocket. (4.3" x 3.4" x 1.1" and 7.8 oz)


  • Turn-by-turn voice and visual guidance - BE THERE quickly and safely


  • Built-in maps - 48 contiguous United States


  • "Bird's eye" 3D view - Clearly see your surroundings


  • Rechargeable battery - Up to 3 hours of continuous use


  • Multi-Destination Routing - Select up to 20 destinations to plan out where you need to go in advance


  • SmartDetour - Automatically routes you around sudden slow freeway traffic using your custom settings


  • Auto Re-route - Never miss a turn and quickly get back on track whenever you take a detour


  • Auto night view - Adjusts color and contrast for easy night viewing


  • QuickSpell - Easily enter addresses with efficient auto-complete feature


  • Nearly 1.3 million points of interest (POI) - Easily find gas stations, restaurants, ATMs, airports, parks and more


  • Interactive POI icons - Touch an onscreen icon for a nearby destination; see phone number and get an instant route


  • 4 routing options available - Shortest time, shortest distance, least use or most use of freeways; avoid toll roads


  • Route exclusion - Select streets or freeways to avoid


  • Address Book - Create and store personal address and points of interest for easy reoccurring trips


  • Instant locate - One touch shows your location so you can quickly advise roadside assistance or emergency services


  • SIRF StarIII chipset for quick GPS signal acquisition

Garmin Forerunner 101

The Garmin Forerunner 101 walking gps unit offers athletes and recreational walkers and runners an entry-level personal training device with GPS. It measures speed, distance, pace and calories burned, and runs on 2 AAA batteries.

The Forerunner 101 stores lap histories for up to two years to provide an archive of workout performance over time. Retrieve lap data for previous workouts by date, week, month, or over a specific time interval. For business travelers who want to train on the road, the Forerunner 101 also doubles as a navigator. Users can mark their hotel as a specific location, see their current position on the plotter display, and follow an electronic breadcrumb trail back to their starting point.

Working out with the Forerunner 101 means you're never alone in your personal training, because the unit provides a "Virtual Partner". This unique feature allows you to set your training goal by configuring your Virtual Partner's pace and workout distance. You'll get a graphic perspective of your performance by viewing your pace in relation to your Virtual Partner's pace, so you can always see at a glance if you're keeping up or falling behind.

Forerunner 101 Features:
  • GPS sensor provides precise latitude, longitude, and altitude data for exact location information.
  • Mark specific locations, and then look-up and navigate to these points using an electronic map.
  • Retrace your steps to a starting point or reverse your normal route for routine variation.
  • Amount of calories burned can be tracked and calculated over the course of a workout.
  • Automatically records up to 5000 laps by day or week; stores approximately two years of data
  • Performance data can be automatically archived and calculated to provide an accurate record.
  • Automated stopwatch provides AutoLap and AutoPause features.
  • Lap timer indicates when a certain speed is reached or when you've fallen below a pre-set level.
  • Pace whistle sounds alert when you begin traveling slower or faster than your desired pace.
  • Distance whistle sounds when you reach a specified duration or distance in your workout.

Wednesday, April 11, 2007

GPS units make travelling easier.

GPS units make travelling easier. Now they are more affordable than ever

Most of us have used an Internet-based program to get directions to a destination. Many of us have been steered the wrong way, leaving us cursing those directions. Many more of us have used this direction resource and found it to be confusing to find to right way as a “left turn” is really a hard left. Or a street name is not marked on the sign, but instead a Route number. This biggest flaw is safety. You have directions, but have to look down at the printer paper with the small type and look up to see the road. Accidents can happen in the blink of an eye or the time it takes to review your next step in driving directions. There are countless flaws in using this type of driving direction resource when a relatively inexpensive alternative can change all that.

A decent automotive GPS unit can very accurately and effectively get you to almost any destination. Many of today’s GPS devices are very easy to follow and understand. In fact most GPS’s even speak the driving directions to you as a turn approaches. For example “Right turn ahead in 1 mile…..Turn right now” It can be as simple as having a person next to you telling you where to go. These GPS units also provide valuable information about your trip. For example, how far it is until you reach you destination, how much time it will take, how far you have driven, and how far until your next necessary turn.

There are a number of factors involve in choosing the right GPS unit. Cost is definitely a major factor. First you should determine a reasonable budget for what you willing spend on a GPS navigation unit. Use that budget to research different models from different manufacturers to determine which is best for you. Some common variables to consider when searching for a GPS unit are: screen size, useability, features, mounting capability, value, and graphical layout.

Even if you have the world’ best sense of direction, you will value your new GPS greatly and it will come in handy more often that you can realize!

Tuesday, April 10, 2007

Garmin Zumo Motorcycle GPS

Garmin Zumo 550 Motorcycle and Bike GPS

Customize your ride with Garmin zūmo 550. Born to run, built to last, this rugged GPS navigator is always ready to ride. Designed by bikers, zūmos motorcycle-friendly features make it easy to operate while in the saddle. From back roads to rallies, its preloaded maps and high-end navigation features give you the freedom to go where you want.


Operate Easily on Two Wheels

Durable and intuitive, zūmo is built specifically for motorcycles:

  • Glove-friendly touch screen with left-handed controls makes it easy to operate
  • High bright sunlight-readable, UV-resistant display makes it easy to view your screen
  • Motorcycle console for trip information, including fuel gauge to warn you when its time to fill up
  • Motorcycle mount with universal mounting hardware so you can mount it anywhere
  • Included motorcycle mount and automotive mount (with integrated speaker) for riding or driving
  • Custom caps, available in a variety of colors, to reflect your style
  • Vibration-tested, waterproof and built with fuel-resistant plastics to withstand the elements

Navigate the Open Road

zūmo 550 comes ready to go right out of the box with preloaded City Navigator® NT street maps and a hefty points of interest (POIs) database, including motels, restaurants, fuel, ATMs and more. Simply enter a destination, and zūmo takes you there with turn-by-turn voice directions that speak street names. In addition, zūmo accepts customized points of interest such as school zones and safety cameras and includes proximity alerts to warn of upcoming POIs. It is also compatible with Garmin's Tour Guide™ a free utility that allows you to build and upload a database of POIs that are encoded with photos and MP3 files.


A rechargeable, removable lithium-ion battery (three hour typical use) is integrated into zūmo for trip planning or use on foot. In addition, zūmo even accepts electronic maps making it the ultimate off-road navigator.


Add Optional Traffic, Weather, and Radio

With optional XM subscriptions and an XM antenna, you can check the weather, move ahead of traffic and listen to the radio when you travel with zūmo. As an alternative, zūmo can receive optional TMC traffic alerts (in select cities) when used with a compatible traffic receiver. Simply press a button on the screen, and zūmo recalculates your route to avoid traffic tie-ups.



Make Hands-Free Calls and Receive Wireless Voice Prompts

With zūmos Bluetooth® wireless technology, you can talk on the phone safely without removing your gloves or helmet. Connect zūmo to your Bluetooth-enabled headset/helmet and cell phone to make and receive hands-free calls. You can even make phone calls to POIs through zūmos Bluetooth interface. In addition, zūmo transmits navigation voice prompts to your headset so you can listen wirelessly.


Plan Your Adventures and Share Your Rides

zūmo 550 makes it easy to plan your next trip and share routes with your riding buddies. Plan trips on your computer before you start. Search for food and fuel stops and local attractions. Then, transfer your route to zūmo and go.


At the end of the day, share your favorite places and rides with other zūmo riders, and review your travels in Google™ Earth. SD card expansion makes it easy for storage and route sharing. Download routes to share with your riding buddies even load mp3 files to your unit to enjoy tunes on the road. In addition, JPEG Picture Viewer lets you share photos of your adventures with friends and family.


zūmo 550: the navigator that's born to ride


zūmo 550 features:
  • High-sensitivity GPS receiver
  • Display: 2.8 W x 2.1 H (3.5 diag.), 320 x 240 pixels; high bright sunlight-readable, UV-resistant, touch screen display
  • Unit dimensions: 4.8" W x 3.9" H x 1.6" D
  • Weight: 10.6 ounces
  • Removable lithium-ion battery; three hour typical use
  • Bluetooth wireless technology for hands-free calling and navigation audio prompts
  • Supports optional FM TMC traffic alerts
  • Supports optional XM NavTraffic with XM weather, and XM Satellite Radio
  • Preloaded maps for all of North America or Europe
  • Voice announces streets by name
  • Look up addresses and points of interest
  • Choose 2D or 3D map perspective
  • Upload custom POIs, including alerts for speed zones and safety cameras
  • Built-in MP3 player and JPEG Picture Viewer
  • SD card expansion makes it easy for storage and route sharing
  • Export and review your travels in Google™ Earth with a free account from MotionBased.com
  • Glove-friendly touch screen with left-handed controls makes it easy to operate
  • Sunlight-readable, UV-resistant display makes it easy to view your screen
  • Motorcycle console for trip information, including fuel gauge to warn you when its time to fill up
  • Motorcycle mount with standard 4-hole AMPS pattern so you can mount it anywhere
  • Included motorcycle mount for riding and automotive mount (with integrated speaker) for driving
  • Includes Garmin Lock™, an anti-theft feature
  • Custom caps, available in a variety of colors, to reflect your style
  • Waterproof: IEC 60529 IPX7 standards (submersible in one meter of water for up to 30 min.)

Garmin StreetPilot 7200

Garmin StreetPilot 7200 GPS

Garmin StreetPilot 7200

The StreetPilot 7200's huge 7-inch touch-screen display means you'll always see where you're going from anywhere in the vehicle. Designed for larger vehicles such as RVs, semi-trucks, and buses, our 7000-series are premium automotive units that come preloaded with City Navigator NT detailed maps and display navigation, entertainment, traffic and weather on a grand sunlight-readable display.

Traffic

Monitor traffic tie-ups with the addition of an optional FM TMC traffic receiver or GXM 30 smart antenna. By adding traffic services and a receiver/antenna to your SteetPilot 7200, it notifies you of accidents, road construction, and weather-related traffic delays before they are encountered, and then offers an alternate route. Simply touch the screen icon to calculate a new route.

Weather

View real-time weather conditions with the optional GXM 30 Smart Antenna and a XM NavTraffic subscription. Find out the local forecast for your route or campsite down the road. Available weather information includes current conditions, city forecasts, and warnings for tornados, thunderstorms, and floods.

Entertainment

The StreetPilot 7200 and 7500 also include a host of features to keep you entertained during your travels, including an internal MP3 player, XM radio, and audio books. The built-in MP3 player lets users browse music by artist, album, song, or genre. Music can be loaded onto an SD card and is drag-and-drop easy no special software is required. The XM Radio (with the optional GXM 30 Smart Antenna and XM Satellite Radio subscription) features 150-plus channels of commercial-free music, sports, news, talk, and entertainment. The StreetPilot 7200 and 7500 are also compatible with www.audible.com, a subscription-based audio book service. All music or speech files can be emitted over the vehicles existing speakers, through the StreetPilots built-in FM wireless transmitter or via the units headphone/line-out jack. The entertainment audio is muted when navigation instructions are given.

Street Navigator

The StreetPilot 7000 series contains all of the features you've come to know and love in a Garmin, including intuitive navigation with automatic route calculation; voice-prompted, turn-by-turn directions; 2D or 3D map view; and automatic rerouting if a motorist strays off course. The unit speaks street names, so users will know to turn right on Main Street. Enter a series of destinations, and the unit will automatically sort them to provide an efficient route. With its POI Loader software, Garmin has also made it possible for customers to augment pre-loaded maps with custom POIs such as school zones and safety cameras.

The face of the StreetPilot 7200 and 7500 only has one button an on/off switch. The side and back of the unit houses integrated internal speaker, mini USB port, AV input, SD card slot and 3.5 mm audio jack. A wireless infrared alphanumeric remote control that allows easy operation of the device from a distance is standard equipment.

Monday, April 9, 2007

The Garmin Nuvi Series

Garmin Nuvi Series GPS


Nuvi 350 GPS

Introducing the Garmin nuvi 350: A versatile travel assistant thats approximately the size of a deck of playing cards.

The nuvi is a portable GPS navigator, travelers reference, and digital entertainment system, all in one. Combined with detailed maps, the nuvi provides automatic routing, turn-by-turn voice directions, and finger-touchscreen controlmaking it easy to find your way anywhere.

Travel Kit

The nuvi also offers a travel kit of useful travel tools to help keep any journey fun: MP3 player, audio book player from Audible.com, JPEG picture viewer, world travel clock with time zones, currency converter, measurement converter, and calculator. In addition, optional software packages such as the Language Guide and Travel Guide (sold separately on SD Data cards) can be added for language and content support.

Language Guide software (optional)

Users can access an optional Garmin Language Guide, with data provided by Oxford University Press. This software suite contains a multilingual word bank, phrase bank, and five bilingual dictionaries. The multilingual word bank and phrase bank supports nine languages and dialects, including American English, British English, French, German, Italian, Brazilian Portuguese, European Portuguese, European Spanish, and Latin American Spanish. The Language Guide lets travelers look up and translate more than 17,000 words or 20,000 phrases per language. Through the units text-to-speech interface (offered only on the nuvi 350) , users can get a spoken pronunciation of each entry in the word bankalong with gender and part-of-speech information.

Travel Guide software (optional)

The new Garmin Travel Guide is loaded with information provided by Marco Polo. These guides put in-depth travel informationsuch as reviews and recommendations for restaurants, tourist attractions, and moreat the users fingertips.


Travelers can use the nuvi to navigate to an address or search points of interest (POIs)places like hotels, restaurants, shopping, and tourist attractions. The nuvi automatically calculates the fastest route and provides voice-prompted turn-by-turn directions along the way. Thanks to the nvis text-to-speech functionality, the unit audibly announces the name of upcoming streetsletting drivers keep their eyes on the road while navigating through busy traffic and tricky roadways. If users stray off course, the nuvi automatically calculates the quickest way to get back on track.


Traffic

The nuvi even provides traffic alerts (in select cities) when used with a compatible traffic receiver. By adding traffic services and a receiver to your nvi, you can avoid traffic tie-ups by simply pushing a button to calculate a new route.

The nuvi also supports configurable vehicle icons fun, customized car-shaped icons in a variety of colors that show your position on the map.

nuvi Features:

  • Receiver: high-sensitivity WAAS-capable GPS receiver by SiRF
  • Display: 2.8 W x 2.1 H (3.5 diag.), 320 x 240 pixels; bright, TFT display, 64K colors, with white backlight and touch screen
  • Unit dimensions: 3.87" W x 2.91" H x 0.87" D (98.3 mm x 73.9 mm x 22.1 mm)
  • Weight: 5.1 ounces (144.6 grams)
  • Battery: built-in lithium ion battery between 4-8 hours of battery life depending on use
  • Supports FM TMC traffic alerting
  • Voice announces streets by name (nvi 350 only)
  • Preloaded maps for all of North America or Europe (nvi 350); preloaded maps for one European region (nvi 310)
  • Fingertip touch-screen interface
  • Look up addresses and points of interest
  • Choose 2D or 3D map perspective
  • Upload custom POIs, including alerts for speed zones and safety cams
  • Built in Travel Kit includes MP3 player with sample MPs, audio books, picture viewer, world clock, currency and measurement converters, calculator and more
  • Add optional software such as Travel and Language Guides to personalize nvi
  • SD memory card expansion slot
  • USB interface for loading data
*Traffic services available only in select cities where RDS-TMC coverage exists. Requires the GTM 10 FM TMC traffic receiver and subscription fee to enable traffic capability.

Please note: Like most USB Mass Storage Devices, the nvi is not compatible with Windows 95, Windows 98 or Windows Me.



The nuvi 360 with Bluetooth

Navigator. Translator. Entertainer. Tour Guide. Garmins nuvi 360 GPS is one versatile little GPS. This pocket-sized Personal Travel Assistant now comes with hands-free Bluetooth wireless technology in addition to the popular features offered in the nuvi350 making it the go-anywhere travel companion.


Place hands-free calls with Bluetooth wireless technology

The nuvi360 along with its counterpart the nuvi310 integrate wireless technology with a microphone and speaker that lets you make hands-free mobile phone calls. Simply dial numbers with the nuvi's touch screen keypad to make a call on a compatible Bluetooth phone. To answer calls, just tap nvi's screen and speak directly into its built in microphone.

In addition, easily look-up and dial numbers from your personalized phone book or from your phones call history log. Dont know the phone number for your destination? Simply find and dial it from nuvi's extensive points of interest database including hotels, restaurants, stores, and attractions.

Navigate with Ease

The nuvi 360 comes with preloaded maps of Europe or North America, and includes automatic routing, 2D or 3D map perspective, turn-by-turn voice directions that speak street names, and a fingertip touch screen interface, making navigation easy. It also supports configurable vehicle icons fun, customized car-shaped icons in a variety of colors that show your position on the map.


The nuvi accepts customized points of interest (POIs) such as school zones and safety cameras. It even provides traffic alerts (in select cities) when used with a compatible traffic receiver. By adding traffic services and a receiver to your nuvi310, you can avoid traffic tie-ups by simply pushing a button to calculate a new route.


Enjoy Travel Kit full of entertainment and useful tools

Navigation is just the beginning. nuvi includes many must have entertainment and travel tools including MP3 player, audio book player with optional content from Audible.com, JPEG picture viewer, travel alarm, currency converters, and more. In addition, optional software packages such as the Language Guide and Travel Guides can be added for language and content support.

Customize with Optional Software

Optional software available on plug-in SD cards, lets you instantly add new features to your nuvi without connecting to your computer.


  • Language Guide contains five bilingual dictionaries and a multilingual word bank and phrase bank that support nine languages and dialects. Even get a spoken pronunciation of each word or phrase

  • Travel Guide gives you helpful and thorough reviews and recommendations for restaurants, hotels, shopping, nightlife, sporting events and tourist attractions. Travel Guide for Europe currently available for purchase. Travel Guide for United States coming soon.

  • Savers Guide 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

Nuvi 360 Features:
  • Receiver: high-sensitivity WAAS-capable GPS receiver by SiRF
  • Display: 2.8 W x 2.1 H (3.5 diag.), 320 x 240 pixels; bright, TFT display, 64K colors, with white backlight and touch screen
  • Unit dimensions: 3.87" W x 2.91" H x 0.87" D (98.3 mm x 73.9 mm x 22.1 mm)
  • Weight: 5.1 ounces (144.6 grams)
  • Battery: built-in lithium ion battery between 4-8 hours of battery life depending on use
  • Bluetooth wireless technology for hands-free calling
  • Supports FM TMC traffic alerting
  • Includes Garmin Lock, an anti-theft feature
  • Voice announces streets by name
  • Preloaded maps for all of North America or Europe
  • Fingertip touch-screen interface
  • Look up addresses and points of interest
  • Choose 2D or 3D map perspective
  • Upload custom POIs, including alerts for speed zones and safety cams
  • Built in Travel Kit includes MP3 player with sample MPs, audio books, picture viewer, world clock, currency and measurement converters, calculator and more
  • Add optional software such as Travel and Language Guides to personalize nvi
  • SD memory card expansion slot
  • USB interface for loading data

Please note: Like most USB Mass Storage Devices, the nuvi is not compatible
with Windows 95, Windows 98 or Windows Me.



Garmin nüvi 650

Package Includes:

  • nüvi 650
  • Preloaded City Navigator® NT for North America (full coverage)
  • Vehicle suction cup mount
  • Vehicle power cable
  • Dashboard disk
  • Set up and go guide

Get widescreen navigation at a price that won't break your budget with nüvi® 650. This affordable Personal Travel Assistant comes with many of the popular features found in the nüvi 660 minus Bluetooth® wireless technology, an integrated traffic receiver and FM transmitter perfect for everyday navigation.

See More

nüvi 650 features a super-bright 4.3" widescreen display for improved map viewing, POI lookup and MP3/audio book playback. This landscape display has white backlight and a touchscreen for easy use.

Navigate With Ease

nüvi 650 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 sunlight-readable color screen to enter a destination, and nüvi 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, nüvi 650 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 the location of safety cameras for parts of Europe.

Go Beyond Navigation

Navigation is just the beginning. nüvi 650 includes many "must have" entertainment and travel tools including MP3 player, audio book player (subscription to Audible.com required), JPEG picture viewer, currency converters and more. It also comes with optional FM traffic alerts, Garmin Lock™ ( an anti-theft feature) and configurable vehicle icons that let you select car-shaped graphics to show your location on the map. Optional software on plug-and-play SD cards for language translation, detailed travel guide and savings program allows you to customize your nüvi for your travel needs.

nüvi 650: It's a whole nü way to travel.

Please note: Like most USB Mass Storage Devices, the nüvi is not compatible with Windows 95, Windows 98 or Windows Me.

nüvi 650 Features:
  • Receiver: high-sensitivity WAAS-enabled GPS receiver
  • Display: 3.817"W x 2.25"H (9.7 x 5.7 cm); 4.3" diag (10.9 cm), 480 x 272 pixels; WQVGA color TFT with white backlight
  • Unit dimensions: 4.9"W x 2.9"H x .9"D (12.4 x 7.4 x 2.3 cm)
  • Weight: 6.2 ounces (190 g)
  • Battery: Rechargeable lithium-ion battery, up to 7 hours of battery life depending on use
  • Includes Garmin Lock™, an anti-theft feature
  • Fingertip touchscreen interface
  • Look up addresses and points of interest
  • Choose 2D or 3D maps
  • Upload custom POIs, including alerts for speed zones and safety cameras with POI Loader
  • Built in Travel Kit includes MP3 player with sample MP3s, audio books, picture viewer, world clock, currency and measurement converters, calculator and more
  • Add optional software such as Travel and Language Guides to personalize nüvi
  • SD card slot
  • USB interface for loading data

Garmin Nuvi 370 Widescreen


Go from North America to Europe without loading more maps with the transatlantic nüvi® 370. This pocket sized Personal Travel Assistant™ comes with built-in street maps for both continents, making traveling abroad so easy. Similar to the nuvi 360, nüvi 370 also ncludes a travel kit and hands-free calling then takes it to the next level with more maps and an integrated traffic receiver.

Navigate with Ease

nüvi 370 comes ready to go right out of the box with preloaded City Navigator® NT street maps for both North America and Europe, including a hefty points of interest (POIs) database with hotels, restaurants, fuel, ATMs and more. Simply touch the color sunlight-readable screen to enter a destination, and nüvi 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, nüvi 370 accepts custom POIs, such as school zones and safety cameras, and lets you set proximity alerts to warn you of upcoming POIs. It also supports configurable vehicle icons — fun, customized car-shaped icons in a variety of colors that show your position on the map.

Make Hands-free Calls

Talk about worry-free driving. nüvi 370 integrates Bluetooth® wireless technology with a built-in microphone and speaker, so you can pair it with your compatible Bluetooth® phone. Then talk hands-free through the 370 while staying focused on the road. Simply dial numbers with nüvi's touchscreen keypad to make a call. To answer calls, just tap nüvi's screen and speak directly into its built-in microphone. You can also easily look up and dial numbers from your personalized phone book or from your phone’s call history log. With 1-touch dialing for points of interest (POIs), you can conveniently call ahead for reservations or information.

Avoid Traffic Tie-ups

Steer clear of traffic with nüvi 370's integrated FM TMC traffic receiver. Receive alerts about traffic tie-ups and road construction that lie ahead on your route. Then simply touch nuvi's screen to view traffic details or detour around the problem area.

Go Beyond Navigation

Navigation is just the beginning. nüvi 370 includes many “must have” entertainment and travel tools including an MP3 player, audio book player (subscription to Audible.com required), JPEG picture viewer, world travel clock with time zones, currency converter, measurement converter, calculator and more. The MP3 player lets you browse music by artist, album, and/or song. Optional audio books may be purchased from Audible.com which features over 70,000 hours of audio programs. Optional software on plug-and-play SD cards for language translation, detailed travel guide and savings programs allow you to customize nüvi for your travel needs.

nüvi 370: It's a whole nü way to travel.



Garmin Nuvi 660 Widescreen

Answer the call to adventure with nüvi 660, a sleek navigator and travel assistant. This preloaded navigator brings a colorful widescreen display to the nšvi family and features hands-free calling, traffic alerts, an FM transmitter* and more.

Hands-free calling

Garmin nuvi 660, along with its counterparts nüvi 360 and nüvi 310, integrate Bluetooth® wireless technology with a microphone and speaker that lets you make hands-free mobile phone calls. Simply dial numbers with the nüvi's touch screen keypad to make a call on a compatible Bluetooth phone. To answer calls, just tap nüvi's screen and speak directly into its built in microphone.

In addition, easily look-up and dial numbers from your personalized phone book or from your phones call history log. Dont know the phone number for your destination? Simply find and dial it from nüvi's extensive points of interest database including hotels, restaurants, stores, and attractions.

Navigate with Ease

nüvi 660 comes ready to go with preloaded maps and includes automatic routing, 3D or 2D map perspective, turn-by-turn voice directions that speak street names and a fingertip touch screen interface, making navigation easy. It also supports configurable vehicle icons fun, customized car-shaped icons in a variety of colors that show your position on the map.

See More with a Widescreen Display

nüvi 660 features a super-bright 4.3" widescreen display for improved map viewing, POI lookup and MP3/audio book playback. This landscape display has white backlight and a touchscreen for easy use.

Avoid Traffic Tie-Ups

Steer clear of traffic with nuvi 660's integrated FM TMC traffic receiver. Receive alerts about traffic tie-ups and road construction that lie ahead on your route. Next, simply touch nuvi's screen to view traffic details or detour around the problem area.

Enjoy Wireless FM Audio Transmission

With nüvi 660's wireless FM transmitter* you can hear audio, including voice prompts, MP3s and audio books, through your vehicle's stereo.

Go Beyond Navigation

Navigation is just the beginning. nüvi 660 includes many "must have" entertainment and travel tools including MP3 player, audio book player, JPEG picture viewer, currency converters, and more.

Optional software for language translation, detailed travel guide and savings programs allow you to customize your nüvi for your travel needs.

* FM Transmitter feature is only available in the U.S., Australia and New Zealand.

nüvi 660 Features:
  • Receiver: high-sensitivity WAAS-capable GPS receiver by SiRF
  • Display: 4.3 diagonal, 480 x 272 pixels; WQVGA TFT landscape display, with white back-light and touch screen
  • Unit dimensions: 4.9"W x 2.9"H x 0.9" D (12.4 x 7.4 x 2.3 cm)
  • Weight: 6.2 oz. (190 g)
  • Battery life: 3 to 7 hours
  • Bluetooth wireless technology for hands-free calling
  • FM transmitter (U.S., Australia and New Zealand only)
  • Alerts for traffic, road construction and weather-related tie-ups. nvi 660 uses data to suggest alternate routes before problems are encountered
  • Includes Garmin Lock™, an anti-theft feature
  • Voice announces streets by name
  • Preloaded maps for all of North America or Europe
  • Fingertip touch-screen interface
  • Look up addresses and points of interest
  • Choose 2D or 3D map perspective
  • Upload custom POIs, including alerts for speed zones and safety cams
  • Built in Travel Kit includes MP3 player with sample MPs, audio books, picture viewer, world clock, currency and measurement converters, calculator and more
  • Add optional software such as Travel and Language Guides to personalize nvi
  • SD memory card expansion slot
  • USB interface for loading data


Garmin nüvi 680

Package Includes:
  • nüvi 680
  • Preloaded City Navigator® NT for North America
  • MSN Direct receiver with integrated vehicle power cable
  • 1 year free MSN Direct service
  • Vehicle suction cup mount
  • AC charger
  • Dashboard disk
  • USB cable
  • Leather carrying case
  • Owner's manual on disk
  • Quick reference guide

The nü way to travel.

Receive door-to-door directions while staying on top of local weather, traffic and more with nüvi® 680, a sleek multi-tasking Personal Travel Assistant. Similar to the 660, nüvi 680 features a colorful widescreen, hands-free calling and FM transmitter, then takes it up a notch by adding dynamic content from MSN® Direct. Like all nüvis, the user-friendly 680 comes with preloaded maps and travel kit.

Get Localized Information

With dynamic content from MSN Direct, nüvi 680 is one resourceful Personal Travel Assistant. Using the included receiver and free trial service* to MSN Direct, you can check the weather, avoid traffic backups, compare local gas prices and check movie times and locations when you travel with your unit. The MSN Direct receiver is plug-and-play portable, making it easy to connect to your unit when out and about.

Navigate with Ease

nüvi 680 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 sunlight-readable color screen to enter a destination, and nüvi 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, nüvi 680 accepts custom POIs, such as school zones and safety cameras and lets you set proximity alerts to warn you of upcoming POIs. It also supports configurable vehicle icons fun, customized car-shaped icons in a variety of colors that show your position on the map.

See More

nüvi 680 features a super-bright 4.3" diagonal widescreen display for improved map viewing, POI lookup and MP3/audio book playback. This landscape display has white backlight and a touch screen for easy use.

Make Hands-free Calls

Talk about worry-free driving. nüvi 680 integrates Bluetooth® wireless technology with a built-in microphone and speaker, so you can pair it with your compatible Bluetooth® phone. Then talk hands-free through the 680 while staying focused on the road. Simply dial numbers with nüvi's touch screen keypad to make a call. To answer calls, just tap nüvi's screen and speak directly into its built-in microphone. You can also easily look up and dial numbers from your personalized phone book or from your phones call history log. With 1-touch dialing for points of interest (POIs), you can conveniently call ahead for reservations or information.

Go Beyond Navigation

Navigation is just the beginning. nüvi 680 includes many "must have" entertainment and travel tools including an MP3 player, audio book player (subscription to Audible.com required), JPEG picture viewer, currency converters and more. With nüvi 680's wireless FM transmitter*, you can hear audio, including voice prompts, MP3s and audio books, through your vehicle's stereo. Optional software on plug-and-play SD cards for language translation, detailed travel guide and savings programs allow you to customize your nüvi for your travel needs.

nüvi 680: It's a whole nü way to travel.

Please note: Like most USB Mass Storage Devices, the nüvi is not compatible with Windows 95, Windows 98 or Windows Me.

* Package includes 1 year free MSN Direct service. Some services available only in select cities where coverage exists.

nüvi 680 Features:
  • Receiver: high-sensitivity WAAS-enabled GPS receiver
  • Display: 4.3 diagonal, 480 x 272 pixels; WQVGA TFT landscape display, with white
  • backlight and touchscreen
  • Unit dimensions: 4.9"W x 2.9"H x 0.9" D (12.4 x 7.4 x 2.3 cm)
  • Weight: 6.2 oz (190 g)
  • Battery life: 3 to 7 hours
  • Bluetooth wireless technology for hands-free calling
  • FM transmitter (U.S., Australia and New Zealand only)
  • Dynamic content from MSN Direct
  • Includes Garmin Lock™, an anti-theft feature
  • Voice announces streets by name
  • Fingertip touch-screen interface
  • Look up addresses and points of interest
  • Choose 2D or 3D maps
  • Upload custom POIs, including alerts for speed zones and safety cams
  • Built in Travel Kit includes MP3 player with sample MP3s, audio books, picture viewer, world clock, currency and measurement converters, calculator and more
  • Add optional software such as Travel and Language Guides to personalize n&3252;vi
  • SD card slot
  • USB interface for loading data


Garmin Nuvi 670 Widescreen

Go from North America to Europe without loading more maps with the transatlantic nüvi® 670. This pocket sized Personal Travel Assistant™ comes with built-in street maps for both continents, making traveling abroad so easy. Similar to the 660, nüvi 670 includes a colorful widescreen, hands-free calling, traffic alerts and FM transmitter, then takes it to the next level with even more maps.

Navigate with Ease

nüvi 670 comes ready to go right out of the box with preloaded City Navigator® NT street maps for both North America and Europe, including a hefty points of interest (POIs) database with hotels, restaurants, fuel, ATMs and more. Simply touch the sunlight-readable color screen to enter a destination, and nüvi 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, nüvi 670 accepts custom POIs, such as school zones and safety cameras and lets you set proximity alerts to warn you of upcoming POIs. It also supports configurable vehicle icons — fun, customized car-shaped icons in a variety of colors that show your position on the map.

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nüvi 670 features a super-bright 4.3" widescreen display for improved map viewing, POI lookup and MP3/audio book playback. This landscape display has white backlight and a touch screen for easy use.

Make Hands-free Calls

Talk about worry-free driving. nüvi 670 integrates Bluetooth® wireless technology with a built-in microphone and speaker, so you can pair it with your compatible Bluetooth® phone. Then talk hands-free through the 670 while staying focused on the road. Simply dial numbers with nüvi's touchscreen keypad to make a call. To answer calls, just tap nüvi's screen and speak directly into its built-in microphone. You can also easily look up and dial numbers from your personalized phone book or from your phone’s call history log. With 1-touch dialing for points of interest (POIs), you can conveniently call ahead for reservations or information.

Avoid Traffic Tie-Ups

Steer clear of traffic with nüvi 670's integrated FM TMC traffic receiver. Receive alerts about traffic tie-ups and road construction that lie ahead on your route. Then simply touch nuvi's screen to view traffic details or detour around the problem area.

Go Beyond Navigation

Navigation is just the beginning. nüvi 670 includes many “must have” entertainment and travel tools including an MP3 player, audio book player (subscription to Audible.com required), JPEG picture viewer, currency converters and more. With nüvi 670's wireless FM transmitter, you can hear audio, including voice prompts, MP3s and audio books, through your vehicle's stereo. Optional software on plug-and-play SD cards for language translation, detailed travel guide and savings programs allow you to customize your nüvi for your travel needs.

nüvi 670: It's a whole nü way to travel.