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Garmin Nuvi 5000

Monday, December 15th, 2008

Garmin Nuvi 5000

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The large, touchscreen interface on the Garmin Nuvi 5000 works with voice-prompts, turn-by-turn directions, route calculation, and automatic rerouting. The device will save up to 10 routes, specify via points and preview simulated turns on screen. A track log feature shows the user’s previously traveled route on the display, and drivers can avoid certain roads and areas by adding rules to the device’s routing program. Users can also supplement the pre-loaded maps with custom points of interest

Get big-time navigation and mapping with the large screen Garmin Nuvi 5000. This super-sized navigator is designed for truck drivers and gives a big picture of the route ahead without obstructing your view. It features a whopping 5.2 inch display, preloaded maps, an FM transmitter and lots of entertainment features for fun on the open road.

Garmin Nuvi 5000

Garmin Nuvi 5000

See Even More

With Garmin Nuvi 5000’s large, clear display, you won’t miss a thing. View map detail, driving directions, photos, play games and more in bright, brilliant color. Its sunlight-readable, 5.2-inch display is easy to read and gives you an extended view of your surroundings. Garmin nuvi 5000 also includes a composite video input so you can connect it to a rear-view camera for backing up safely.

Navigate With Ease

Garmin Nüvi 5000 comes with preloaded City Navigator® NT street maps and millions of points of interest (POIs) such as hotels, restaurants, fuel stations, ATMs and more. Touch the 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, and its 3D digital elevation map view gives you fair warning of grade changes. nüvi 5000 also accepts custom points of interest, such as school zones and safety cameras and lets you set proximity alerts to warn you of upcoming POIs.

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Where Am I?

In the event of an emergency, nüvi’s “Where Am I?” feature helps find the closest hospitals, police stations, fuel stations, nearest address and intersection. Also see your exact latitude and longitude coordinates.

Plan Ahead

Garmin Nuvi 5000 includes advanced navigational features to take the worry out of traveling. With route planning, you can save 10 routes, specify via points and preview simulated turns on the 5000’s wide screen. In addition, nüvi 5000 automatically sorts multiple destinations to provide an efficient route for errands or deliveries. It also displays speed limits for highways and Interstates. A trip log provides an electronic breadcrumb trail of up to 10,000 points, so you can see where you’ve been on the map.

Go Beyond Navigation

Navigation is just the beginning, the garmin nüvi 5000 satnav includes many “must have” entertainment and travel tools including MP3 player, audio book player (subscription to Audible.com required), JPEG picture viewer, games and more. With nüvi 5000’s wireless FM transmitter you can hear audio, including voice prompts, MP3s and audio books, through your vehicle’s stereo. It’s also compatible with FM traffic alerts or MSN® Direct content (receiver and subscription required). It 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. Optional plug-in SD cards let you add additional features to enhance your travel experience including language translation and detailed travel guides. Our SaversGuide® provides information on nearby merchants offering discounts to customize your nüvi.

Garmin nuvi 5000: Navigation better than life-size

“The nüvi 5000 is ideal for those with larger vehicles that need navigation on a big screen” said Dan Bartel, Garmin’s vice president of worldwide sales. “With its easy-to-use interface and route planning features, it puts drivers in total control of the road.” Cheap Garmin Sat nav

Physical & Performance:

Unit dimensions, WxHxD:

5.65″W x 3.71″H x .8″D (14.35 x 9.42 x 2.03 cm)

Display size, WxH:

3.81″W x 2.25″H (9.7 x 5.7 cm); 5.2″ diag (13.2 cm)

Display resolution, WxH:

800 x 480 pixels

Display type:

WVGA color TFT with auto dimming backlight

Weight:

9.29 ounces (263.3 g)

Battery:

no

Battery life:

external power only

Waterproof:

no

High-sensitivity receiver:

yes

RoHS version available:

yes

Maps & Memory:

Basemap:

yes

Preloaded maps:

yes

Ability to add maps:

no

Built-in memory:

internal solid state

Accepts data cards:

SD card (not included)

Waypoints/favorites/locations:

3000

Routes:

10

Features:

Speech recognition (navigate with voice commands):

no

Voice prompts (e.g. “Turn right in 500 ft.”):

yes (internal dual speakers)

Speaks street names (e.g. “Turn right ON ELM STREET in 500 ft.”) :

yes

3D map view:

yes

Auto sort multiple destinations (provides most direct route):

yes

Auto re-route (fast off-route and detour recalculation):

yes

Choice of route setup (faster time, shorter distance, off road):

yes

Route avoidance (avoid highways, tolls etc.):

yes

Custom POIs (ability to add additional points of interest):

yes

Hands-free calling with Bluetooth® wireless technology:

no

FM traffic compatible:

yes

XM® Navtraffic (includes basic weather) & Radio for U.S. compatible:

no

MSN® Direct for U.S. compatible:

yes

MP3 player:

yes

Audio book player:

yes

Picture viewer:

yes

Configurable vehicle icons (select car-shaped icons for map navigation):

yes

World travel clock, currency & measurement converter, calculator:

no

Touchscreen:

yes

Remote control:

no

FM transmitter:

yes

Headphone jack/audio line-out:

yes

Dead reckoning:

no

Garmin Lock™ (anti-theft feature):

yes

Motorcycle-friendly:

no

Additional:

This USB mass storage device is compatible with Windows® 2000 or later and Mac® OS X 10.4 or later.

What’s in the Box:

Garmin nuvi 5000
Preloaded City Navigator® NT for Europe
Vehicle suction cup mount*
Vehicle power cable
Dashboard disc
USB cable
Quick start manual

    Garmin Nuvi 760 (760T)

    Tuesday, December 2nd, 2008

    Garmin Nuvi 760 (760T)

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    Loaded and wide, Garmin Nuvi 760 has it all — advanced navigation features, a widescreen display, preloaded maps, an FM transmitter, hands-free calling, traffic alerts, GPS and more. Like the rest of the wide nüvi 700-series, its premium navigation capabilities, like route planning and a handy locator, give you peace of mind on the go.

    “The Garmin nüvi 700 series allows users to truly enjoy the navigation experience” says EMEA Product Director, Clive Taylor. “We have used the latest technologies such as traffic avoidance to improve your journey – without making it complex. The clear, simple menu is easy to follow, and help features even advise you how to get the most out of your sat-nav if you need extra guidance. We are constantly striving to improve our customers’ experience and the Garmin nüvi 700 series ensures you arrive on time, and relaxed at your destination.”

    Garmin Nuvi 760 (760T)

    Garmin Nuvi 760 (760T)

    Text-to-Speech

    Text-to-speech is also included on the nüvi 760 satnav and 770 where the actual names of roads are read out loud so there is no confusion over which turn you should take even if there are many roads close by.

    See More

    With Garmin nüvi 760 widescreen display, you’ll always get the big picture. View map detail, driving directions, photos and more in bright, brilliant color. Its sunlight-readable, 4.3-inch display is easy to read from any direction.

    Navigate With Ease

    nüvi 760 comes ready to go right out of the box with preloaded City Navigator® NT street maps and millions of points of interest (POIs) such as hotels, restaurants, fuel stations, ATMs and more. Simply touch the 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 760 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 locations of cameras for parts of Europe. Cheap Garmin Satnav

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    Where Am I?

    Keep track of yourself and your car with Garmin nüvi 760. Just tap “Where Am I?” to find the closest hospitals, police stations, fuel stations, nearest address and intersection. Also see your exact GPS latitude and longitude coordinates. Garmin nüvi 760 even remembers where you parked. It automatically marks your position when you remove it from the windshield mount, so you can navigate with nüvi on foot and find your way back to your vehicle. Perfect for unfamiliar spots and crowded lots such as amusement parks, stadiums and malls.

    Plan Ahead

    Garmin Nuvi 760 sat nav includes advanced navigational features to take the worry out of traveling. With route planning you can save 10 routes, specify via points and preview simulated turns on the 760’s wide screen. In addition, nüvi 760 automatically sorts multiple destinations to provide an efficient route for errands, deliveries or sales calls. It also displays speed limits for highways and Interstates. A trip log provides an electronic bread crumb trail of up to 10,000 points, so you can see where you’ve been on the map.

    Make Hands-free Calls

    Talk about worry-free driving. Garmin nüvi 760 integrates Bluetooth® wireless technology with a built-in microphone and speaker for hands-free calling. Just pair it with your compatible Bluetooth phone and talk hands-free through the 760 while staying focused on the road. Simply dial numbers with nüvi’s touchscreen keypad to make a call. To answer calls, just tap the screen and speak directly into its built-in microphone.

    Avoid Traffic Tie-ups

    Steer clear of traffic with nüvi 760’s integrated FM TMC traffic receiver. Receive alerts about traffic delays and road construction that lie ahead on your route. Next, simply touch nüvi’s screen to view traffic details or detour around the problem area.

    Take It With You

    Garmin nüvi 760’s high-sensitivity internal (non flip-up) antenna gives it a sleeker, thinner design than the nüvi 600-series, making it easy to slip in your pocket or purse. Its rechargeable lithium-ion battery makes it convenient for navigation by car or on foot.

    Go Beyond Navigation

    Navigation is just the beginning. nüvi 760 satnav 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. With nüvi 760’s wireless FM transmitter¹ you can hear audio, including voice prompts, MP3s and audio books, through your vehicle’s stereo. It also includes optional MSN® Direct and 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. Optional software on plug-and-play SD cards for language translation, detailed travel guide and savings program allow you to customize nüvi for your travel needs

    Physical & Performance:

    Unit dimensions, WxHxD:

    4.8″W x 3.0″H x .8″D (12.2 x 7.6 x 2.0 cm)

    Display size, WxH:

    3.81″W x 2.25″H (9.7 x 5.7 cm); 4.3″ diag (10.9 cm)

    Display resolution, WxH:

    480 x 272 pixels

    Display type:

    WQVGA color TFT with white backlight

    Weight:

    6.2 ounces (190 g)

    Battery:

    rechargeable lithium-ion

    Battery life:

    up to 5 hours

    Waterproof:

    no

    High-sensitivity receiver:

    yes

    RoHS version available:

    yes

    Maps & Memory:

    Basemap:

    yes

    Preloaded maps:

    yes

    Ability to add maps:

    yes

    Built-in memory:

    internal solid state

    Accepts data cards:

    SD card (not included)

    Waypoints:

    500

    Routes:

    10

    Features:

    Voice prompts (e.g. “Turn right in 500 ft.”):

    yes (internal speaker)

    Speaks street names (e.g. “Turn right ON ELM STREET in 500 ft.”) :

    yes

    3D map view:

    yes

    Auto sort multiple destinations (provides most direct route):

    yes

    Auto re-route (fast off-route and detour recalculation):

    yes

    Choice of route setup (faster time, shorter distance, off road):

    yes

    Route avoidance (avoid highways, tolls etc.):

    yes

    Custom POIs (ability to add additional points of interest):

    yes

    Hands-free calling with Bluetooth® wireless technology:

    yes

    FM traffic compatible:

    yes

    XM Navtraffic (includes basic weather) & Radio for U.S. compatible:

    no

    MSN® Direct for U.S. compatible:

    yes

    MP3 player:

    yes

    Audio book player:

    yes

    Picture viewer:

    yes

    Configurable vehicle icons (select car-shaped icons for map navigation):

    yes

    World travel clock, currency & measurement converter, calculator:

    yes

    Touchscreen:

    yes

    Remote control:

    no

    FM transmitter:

    yes

    Headphone jack/audio line-out:

    yes

    Dead reckoning:

    no

    Garmin Lock™ (anti-theft feature):

    yes

    Motorcycle-friendly:

    no

    Additional Info:

    This USB mass storage device is compatible with Windows® 2000 or later and Mac® OS X 10.4 or later.

    What’s in the Box:

    nüvi 760
    Preloaded City Navigator® NT for Europe (full coverage)
    FM traffic receiver with car charger
    Real-time traffic services*
    Vehicle suction cup mount**
    USB cable
    Carry case
    Dashboard disc
    Quick start manual

    * Real-time traffic services include

    UK:Traffic services include a prepaid subscription for the U.K. for the lifetime of the product. Traffic information service available in most countries of Western Europe. See www.garmin.com/traffic/fm/for list of countries. Certain countries may require paid subscription.

    Garmin Nuvi 550

    Saturday, November 29th, 2008

    Garmin Nuvi 550

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    Do it all with the rugged, waterproof, multi-mode Garmin nuvi 550. Drive, hike, bike or boat — this dynamic device switches modes to navigate your active lifestyle. It’s packed with detailed street maps for Europe and millions of places. Like the Garmin Nuvi 500, nüvi 550 provides spoken turn-by-turn directions to your destination and accepts optional maps for any adventure.

    Take It Anywhere

    Garmin nuvi 550 features driving, walking, bicycling and boating modes which customize your nüvi specifically for your method of travel. This portable hybrid combines the advanced navigation features and large, color display found in automotive units with the durability of an outdoor handheld. Sleek and slim, you can slip nüvi 550 into your pocket or backpack. The user-replaceable, rechargeable lithium-ion battery lets nüvi navigate you on roads or off.

    Garmin Nuvi 550

    Garmin Nuvi 550

    Get Turn-by-Turn Directions

    Garmin nuvi 550’s intuitive interface greets you with two simple questions: “Where To?” and “View Maps.” Touch the color screen to easily look up addresses and services and get voice-prompted, turn-by-turn directions to your destination. It comes preloaded with detailed City Navigator® NT street maps, millions of points of interest (POIs) and features digital elevation maps that show you shaded terrain contours at higher zoom levels. With nüvi 550, you can upload custom points of interest (POIs) and navigate to geo-tagged photos. If you’re lost, use the Where Am I?® emergency locator to view your exact latitude and longitude coordinates, the nearest address and intersection, and the closest hospitals, police stations and fuel stations.

    Navigate Off-Road

    Conveniently plug in optional maps on preloaded microSD™ cards for all your off-road adventures. Add topographic maps to explore the backcountry or load BlueChart® g2 Vision and Inland Lakes Vision marine maps for a great day on the water. The card slot is located inside the waterproof battery compartment, so you don’t have to worry about getting it wet. With its high-sensitivity GPS receiver and HotFix™ satellite prediction, Garmin nuvi 550 locates your position quickly and precisely and maintains its GPS location even in heavy cover, deep canyons and near tall building and trees. Cheap Garmin Satnav

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    Expand Your GPS

    Navigation is just the beginning. Garmin nuvi 550 sat nav includes many travel tools, including world travel clock with time zones, currency converter, measurement converter, calculator and more. Show off photos of your excursions with nüvi’s picture viewer. Even download geocaches and instructions from Geocaching.com straight to your unit. It also supports optional FM traffic alerts or optional MSN® Direct content. The 550 features Garmin Lock™, an anti-theft feature, and is compatible with our free Garmin Garage, where you can download custom vehicles that show your location on the map.

    Do it all with the rugged, waterproof, multi-mode Garmin nuvi 550. Drive, hike, bike or boat — this dynamic device switches modes to navigate your active lifestyle. It’s packed with detailed street maps for Europe and millions of places. Like the Garmin Nuvi 500, nüvi 550 provides spoken turn-by-turn directions to your destination and accepts optional maps for any adventure.

    Take It Anywhere

    Garmin nuvi 550 satnav features driving, walking, bicycling and boating modes which customize your nüvi specifically for your method of travel. This portable hybrid combines the advanced navigation features and large, color display found in automotive units with the durability of an outdoor handheld. Sleek and slim, you can slip nuvi 550 into your pocket or backpack. The user-replaceable, rechargeable lithium-ion battery lets nüvi navigate you on roads or off.

    Get Turn-by-Turn Directions

    Garmin nuvi 550’s intuitive interface greets you with two simple questions: “Where To?” and “View Maps.” Touch the color screen to’s easily look up addresses and services and get voice-prompted, turn-by-turn directions to your destination. It comes preloaded with detailed City Navigator® NT street maps, millions of points of interest (POIs) and features digital elevation maps that show you shaded terrain contours at higher zoom levels. With nüvi 550, you can upload custom points of interest (POIs) and navigate to geo-tagged photos. If you’re lost, use the Where Am I?® emergency locator to view your exact latitude and longitude coordinates, the nearest address and intersection, and the closest hospitals, police stations and fuel stations.

    Navigate Off-Road

    Conveniently plug in optional maps on preloaded microSD™ cards for all your off-road adventures. Add topographic maps to explore the backcountry or load BlueChart® g2 Vision and Inland Lakes Vision marine maps for a great day on the water. The card slot is located inside the waterproof battery compartment, so you don’t have to worry about getting it wet. With its high-sensitivity GPS receiver and HotFix™ satellite prediction, Garmin nuvi 550 locates your position quickly and precisely and maintains its GPS location even in heavy cover, deep canyons and near tall building and trees.

    Expand Your GPS

    Navigation is just the beginning. Garmin nuvi 550 includes many travel tools, including world travel clock with time zones, currency converter, measurement converter, calculator and more. Show off photos of your excursions with nüvi’s picture viewer. Even download geocaches and instructions from Geocaching.com straight to your unit. It also supports optional FM traffic alerts or optional MSN® Direct content. The 550 features Garmin Lock™, an anti-theft feature, and is compatible with our free Garmin Garage, where you can download custom vehicles that show your location on the map.

    Specification:

    Physical & Performance:

    Unit dimensions, WxHxD:

    4.21″W x 3.35″H x .9″D (10.7 x 8.5 x 2.3 cm)

    Display size, WxH:

    2.8″W x 2.1″H (7.2 x 5.4 cm); 3.5″ diag (8.9 cm)

    Display resolution, WxH:

    320 x 240 pixels

    Display type:

    QVGA color antiglare TFT with white backlight

    Weight:

    7.6 ounces (215 g)

    Battery:

    user-replaceable, rechargeable lithium-ion

    Battery life:

    up to 8 hours

    Waterproof:

    yes (IPX7)

    High-sensitivity receiver:

    yes

    RoHS version available:

    yes

    Maps & Memory:

    Basemap:

    yes

    Preloaded maps:

    yes

    Ability to add maps:

    yes

    Built-in memory:

    internal solid state

    Accepts data cards:

    microSD™ card (not included)

    Waypoints/favorites/locations:

    1000

    Routes:

    10

    Features:

    Voice prompts (e.g. “Turn right in 500 ft.”):

    yes (internal speaker)

    Speaks street names (e.g. “Turn right ON ELM STREET in 500 ft.”) :

    no

    Speech recognition (navigate with voice commands):

    no

    3D map view:

    yes

    Auto sort multiple destinations (provides most direct route):

    yes

    Auto re-route (fast off-route and detour recalculation):

    yes

    Choice of route setup (faster time, shorter distance, off road):

    yes

    Route avoidance (avoid highways, tolls etc.):

    yes

    Custom POIs (ability to add additional points of interest):

    yes

    Hands-free calling with Bluetooth® wireless technology:

    no

    FM traffic compatible:

    yes

    XM® Navtraffic (includes basic weather) & Radio for U.S. compatible:

    no

    MSN® Direct for U.S. compatible:

    yes

    Where Am I? feature (find closest hospitals, police & gas stations, nearest address & intersection):

    yes

    Car locator feature (marks position when removed from windshield mount):

    no

    MP3 player:

    no

    Audio book player:

    no

    Picture viewer:

    yes

    Configurable vehicle icons (select car-shaped icons for map navigation):

    yes

    World travel clock, currency & measurement converter, calculator:

    yes

    Touchscreen:

    yes

    Qwerty or ABC keyboard (choose keyboard layout):

    no

    Remote control:

    no

    FM transmitter:

    no

    Headphone jack/audio line-out:

    no

    Dead reckoning:

    no

    Garmin Lock™ (anti-theft feature):

    yes

    Motorcycle-friendly:

    yes

    Additional info:

    This USB mass storage device is compatible with

    Windows® 2000 or later and Mac® OS X 10.4 or later.

    What’s in the Box:

    Garmin nuvi 550 010-00700-00
    Preloaded City Navigator® NT for Europe (full coverage)
    Lithium-ion battery
    Vehicle suction cup mount
    Vehicle power cable
    Dashboard disc
    Quick start manual

    Garmin Nuvi 500

    Thursday, November 27th, 2008

    Garmin Nuvi 500

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    Drive, hike, bike or boat. With the rugged, waterproof, multi-mode Garmin nuvi 500, you can do it all. Packed with detailed street and topographic maps, Garmin nuvi 500 is ready for adventure both on and off the beaten path. Like the Garmin nuvi 550, nüvi 500 switches modes to navigate your active lifestyle and provides spoken turn-by-turn directions to your destination.

    Take It Anywhere

    Garmin nüvi 500 features driving, walking, bicycling and boating modes which customize your nüvi specifically for your method of travel. This portable hybrid combines the advanced navigation features and large, color display found in automotive units with the durability of an outdoor handheld. Sleek and slim, you can slip nuvi 550 sat nav into your pocket or backpack. The user-replaceable, rechargeable lithium-ion battery lets nüvi navigate you on roads or off.

    Garmin Nuvi 500

    Garmin Nuvi 500

    Get Turn-by-Turn Directions

    Garmin nüvi 500’s intuitive interface greets you with two simple questions: “Where To?” and “View Maps.” Touch the color screen to easily look up addresses and services and get voice-prompted turn-by-turn directions to your destination. It comes preloaded with City Navigator® NT map data for the lower 48 states, Hawaii and Puerto Rico or one European region or country (click Versions tab to view all). It’s packed with millions of points of interest (POIs) and features digital elevation maps that show you shaded terrain contours at higher zoom levels. With nüvi 500, you can upload custom points of interest (POIs) and navigate to geo-tagged photos. If you’re lost, use the Where Am I?® emergency locator to view your exact latitude and longitude coordinates, the nearest address and intersection, and the closest hospitals, police stations and fuel stations.

    Navigate Off-Road

    nüvi 500 also includes preloaded U.S. topographic maps and accepts optional mapping for all of your outdoor adventures (see Maps tab for compatible maps). Conveniently plug in BlueChart® g2 Vision and Inland Lakes Vision marine maps on a microSD™ card for a great day on the water. The card slot is located inside the waterproof battery compartment, so you don’t have to worry about getting it wet. With its high-sensitivity GPS receiver and HotFix™ satellite prediction, nüvi 500 locates your position quickly and precisely and maintains its GPS location even in heavy cover, deep canyons and near tall building and trees.

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    Expand Your GPS

    Navigation is just the beginning. Garmin nuvi 500 includes many travel tools, including world travel clock with time zones, currency converter, measurement converter, calculator and more. Show off photos of your excursions with nüvi’s picture viewer. Even download geocaches and instructions from Geocaching.com straight to your unit. nüvi 500 comes preloaded with a free MAD Maps scenic road trip for Historic Route 66. Get turn-by-turn directions on motorcycle-friendly roads and insider tips for an unforgettable ride across America. It supports optional FM traffic alerts or optional MSN® Direct content. The 500 also features Garmin Lock™, an anti-theft feature, and is compatible with our free Garmin Garage, where you can download custom vehicles that show your location on the map.

    Drive, hike, bike or boat. With the rugged, waterproof, multi-mode Garmin nuvi 500, you can do it all. Packed with detailed street and topographic maps, Garmin nüvi 500 satnav is ready for adventure both on and off the beaten path. Like the Garmin nuvi 550, nuvi 550 switches modes to navigate your active lifestyle and provides spoken turn-by-turn directions to your destination.

    Take It Anywhere

    Garmin nüvi 500 features driving, walking, bicycling and boating modes which customize your nüvi specifically for your method of travel. This portable hybrid combines the advanced navigation features and large, color display found in automotive units with the durability of an outdoor handheld. Sleek and slim, you can slip nuvi 550 sat nav into your pocket or backpack. The user-replaceable, rechargeable lithium-ion battery lets nüvi navigate you on roads or off.

    Get Turn-by-Turn Directions

    Garmin nüvi 500 satnav intuitive interface greets you with two simple questions: “Where To?” and “View Maps.” Touch the color screen to easily look up addresses and services and get voice-prompted turn-by-turn directions to your destination. It comes preloaded with City Navigator® NT map data for the lower 48 states, Hawaii and Puerto Rico or one European region or country (click Versions tab to view all). It’s packed with millions of points of interest (POIs) and features digital elevation maps that show you shaded terrain contours at higher zoom levels. With nüvi 500 , you can upload custom points of interest (POIs) and navigate to geo-tagged photos. If you’re lost, use the Where Am I?® emergency locator to view your exact latitude and longitude coordinates, the nearest address and intersection, and the closest hospitals, police stations and fuel stations.

    Navigate Off-Road

    Nuvi 500 also includes preloaded U.S. topographic maps and accepts optional mapping for all of your outdoor adventures (see Maps tab for compatible maps). Conveniently plug in BlueChart® g2 Vision and Inland Lakes Vision marine maps on a microSD™ card for a great day on the water. The card slot is located inside the waterproof battery compartment, so you don’t have to worry about getting it wet. With its high-sensitivity GPS satnav receiver and HotFix™ satellite prediction, nüvi 500 locates your position quickly and precisely and maintains its GPS location even in heavy cover, deep canyons and near tall building and trees.

    Expand Your GPS

    Navigation is just the beginning. Garmin nüvi 500 includes many travel tools, including world travel clock with time zones, currency converter, measurement converter, calculator and more. Show off photos of your excursions with nüvi’s picture viewer. Even download geocaches and instructions from Geocaching.com straight to your unit. nüvi 500 sat nav comes preloaded with a free MAD Maps scenic road trip for Historic Route 66. Get turn-by-turn directions on motorcycle-friendly roads and insider tips for an unforgettable ride across America. It supports optional FM traffic alerts or optional MSN® Direct content. The 500 also features Garmin Lock™, an anti-theft feature, and is compatible with our free Garmin Garage, where you can download custom vehicles that show your location on the map.

    Specification:

    Physical & Performance:

    Unit dimensions, WxHxD:

    4.21″W x 3.35″H x .9″D (10.7 x 8.5 x 2.3 cm)

    Display size, WxH:

    2.8″W x 2.1″H (7.2 x 5.4 cm); 3.5″ diag (8.9 cm)

    Display resolution, WxH:

    320 x 240 pixels

    Display type:

    QVGA color antiglare TFT with white backlight

    Weight:

    7.6 ounces (215 g)

    Battery:

    user-replaceable, rechargeable lithium-ion

    Battery life:

    up to 8 hours

    Waterproof:

    yes (IPX7)

    High-sensitivity receiver:

    yes

    RoHS version available:

    yes

    Maps & Memory:

    Basemap:

    yes

    Preloaded maps:

    yes (regional or 48 states)

    Ability to add maps:

    yes

    Built-in memory:

    internal solid state

    Accepts data cards:

    microSD™ card (not included)

    Waypoints/favorites/locations:

    1000

    Routes:

    10

    Features:

    Voice prompts (e.g. “Turn right in 500 ft.”):

    yes (internal speaker)

    Speaks street names (e.g. “Turn right ON ELM STREET in 500 ft.”) :

    no

    Speech recognition (navigate with voice commands):

    no

    3-D map view:

    yes

    Auto sort multiple destinations (provides most direct route):

    yes

    Auto re-route (fast off-route and detour recalculation):

    yes

    Choice of route setup (faster time, shorter distance, off road):

    yes

    Route avoidance (avoid highways, tolls etc.):

    yes

    Custom POIs (ability to add additional points of interest):

    yes

    Hands-free calling with Bluetooth® wireless technology:

    no

    FM traffic compatible:

    yes

    XM® Navtraffic (includes basic weather) & Radio for U.S. compatible:

    no

    MSN® Direct for U.S. compatible:

    yes

    Where Am I? (find closest hospitals, police & gas stations, nearest address & intersection):

    yes

    Garmin Locate™ (marks position when removed from windshield mount):

    no

    MP3 player:

    no

    Audio book player:

    no

    Picture viewer:

    yes

    Garmin Garage™ (select car-shaped icons for map navigation):

    yes

    World travel clock, currency & unit converter, calculator:

    yes

    Touchscreen:

    yes

    Qwerty or ABC keyboard (choose keyboard layout):

    no

    Remote control:

    no

    FM transmitter:

    no

    Headphone jack/audio line-out:

    no

    Dead reckoning:

    no

    Garmin Lock™ (anti-theft feature):

    yes

    Motorcycle-friendly:

    yes

    Additional:

    This USB mass storage device is compatible with Windows® 2000 or later and Mac® OS X 10.4 or later.

    What’s in the Box:

    Garmin nuvi 500 010-00700-12
    City Navigator NT data for UK & Ireland
    Lithium-ion battery
    Vehicle suction cup mount
    Vehicle power cable
    Dashboard disc
    Quick start manual

    Garmin Nuvi 275T

    Friday, October 10th, 2008

    Garmin Nuvi 275T

    Cheap Garmin Nuvi 275T

    With the Garmin Nuvi 275T you can get lots of feaures and maps to keep your travels stress-free with the transatlantic Garmin nüvi 275T. It takes you there with preloaded maps for both North America and Europe and turn-by-turn directions that call out streets by name. The 275T comes with lifetime traffic and hands-free calling to simplify life on the go. Like the rest of the nüvi 205-series, this portable navigator is priced right and ultra-easy to use.

    Get Turn-by-Turn Directions

    Garmin Nuvi 275T’s intuitive interface greets you with two simple questions: “Where to?” and “View Map.” Touch the color screen to easily look up addresses and services and get voice-prompted, turn-by-turn directions that speak street names to your destination. It comes preloaded with detailed City Navigator® NT street maps for both North America and Europe, over 6 million points of interest (POIs), 2-D or 3-D maps and smooth map updates as you navigate. Its digital elevation maps show you shaded contours at higher zoom levels, giving you a big picture of the surrounding terrain. In addition, nüvi 275T 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. With HotFix™ satellite prediction, nüvi calculates your position faster to get you there quicker. Cheap Garmin Satnav

    Garmin Nuvi 275T

    Garmin Nuvi 275T

    Make Hands-free Calls

    For hands-free calling, Garmin nüvi 275T integrates Bluetooth® wireless technology with a built-in microphone and speaker. Just pair it with your compatible Bluetooth phone and talk hands-free through the Garmin nüvi 275T sat nav while staying focused on the road. Simply dial numbers with nüvi’s touchscreen keypad to make a call. To answer calls, just tap the screen and speak into its built-in microphone. Enjoy convenient one-touch dialing for contacts and points of interest.

    *Avoid Traffic Tie-ups

    Steer clear of traffic with nüvi 275T’s integrated FM traffic receiver. Receive alerts about traffic delays and road construction that lie ahead on your route. Next, simply touch Garmin nüvi’s screen to view traffic details or detour around the problem area.

    Take It With You

    Like the rest of the nüvi 205-series, nüvi 275T sports a sleek, slim design and fits comfortably in your pocket or purse. Its rechargeable lithium-ion battery makes it convenient for navigation by car or foot. With its “Where Am I?” emergency locator, you always know your location. Simply tap the screen to get your exact latitude and longitude coordinates, the nearest address and intersection, and the closest hospitals, police stations and fuel stations.

    Go Beyond Navigation

    Navigation is just the beginning. nüvi 275T includes many travel tools including JPEG picture viewer, world travel clock, automatic time zone transition, currency converter, unit converter, calculator and more. With photo navigation, you can download Google® Panoramio™ pictures via our Garmin Connect™ Photos website and navigate to them. The 275T is compatible with optional enhanced MSN® Direct content and our free Garmin Garage where you can download animated vehicles that show your location on the map. It also comes with Garmin Lock™, an anti-theft feature. Enhance your travel experience with optional plug-in microSD™ cards such as Garmin Travel Guides for detailed data on attractions.

    Specification:

    Physical & Performance:

    Unit dimensions, WxHxD:

    3.8″W x 2.8″H x .8″D (9.7 x 7.1 x 2 cm)

    Display size, WxH:

    2.8″W x 2.1″H (7.2 x 5.4 cm); 3.5″ diag (8.9 cm)

    Display resolution, WxH:

    320 x 240 pixels

    Display type:

    QVGA color antiglare TFT with white backlight

    Weight:

    5.2 ounces (147.42 g)

    Battery:

    rechargeable lithium-ion

    Battery life:

    up to 4 hours

    Waterproof:

    no

    High-sensitivity receiver:

    yes

    RoHS version available:

    yes

    Maps & Memory:

    Basemap:

    yes

    Preloaded maps:

    yes (transatlantic)

    Ability to add maps:

    yes

    Built-in memory:

    internal solid state

    Accepts data cards:

    microSD™ card (not included)

    Waypoints/favorites/locations:

    1000

    Routes:

    0

    Features:

    Voice prompts (e.g. “Turn right in 500 ft.”):

    yes (internal speaker)

    Speaks street names (e.g. “Turn right ON ELM STREET in 500 ft.”) :

    yes

    Speech recognition (navigate with voice commands):

    no

    Lane assist (guides you to the proper lane for navigation):

    no

    3-D map view:

    yes

    3-D building view (displays buildings in 3-D):

    no

    Auto sort multiple destinations (provides most direct route):

    no

    Auto re-route (fast off-route and detour recalculation):

    yes

    Choice of route setup (faster time, shorter distance, off road):

    yes

    Route avoidance (avoid highways, tolls etc.):

    yes

    Custom POIs (ability to add additional points of interest):

    yes

    Hands-free calling with Bluetooth® wireless technology:

    yes

    FM traffic compatible:

    yes

    XM® Navtraffic (includes basic weather) & Radio for U.S. compatible:

    no

    MSN® Direct for U.S. compatible:

    yes

    Multimode (switches modes to drive, hike, bike or boat):

    no

    Where Am I? (find closest hospitals, police & gas stations, nearest address & intersection):

    yes

    Garmin Locate™ (marks position when removed from windshield mount):

    no

    Photo navigation (navigate to geotagged photos):

    yes

    MP3 player:

    no

    Audio book player:

    no

    Picture viewer:

    yes

    Garmin Garage™ (select car-shaped icons for map navigation):

    yes

    World travel clock, currency & unit converter, calculator:

    yes

    Touchscreen:

    yes

    Qwerty or ABC keyboard (choose keyboard layout):

    no

    Remote control:

    no

    FM transmitter:

    no

    Headphone jack/audio line-out:

    no

    Dead reckoning:

    no

    Garmin Lock™ (anti-theft feature):

    yes

    Motorcycle-friendly:

    no

    Geocaching-friendly:

    no

    Additional:

    This USB mass storage device is compatible with Windows® 2000 or later and Mac® OS X 10.4 or later.

    What’s in the Box:

    Garmin nuvi 275T
    Preloaded City Navigator® NT for North America and Europe (full coverage)
    *Lifetime traffic
    FM traffic receiver with vehicle power cable
    Vehicle suction cup mount
    USB cable
    Dashboard disc
    Quick start manual

      *Traffic not available for all areas. Some countries, including the UK, require additional subscription to premium FM traffic services. Click here for further details.