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Garmin nüvi 750 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator  | 
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| Brand: Garmin Category: CE
List Price: $499.99 Buy Used: $175.00 You Save: $324.99 (65%)
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Format: Cd Platform: Windows Color: silver Media: Electronics Memorabilia: No Batteries Included: Yes Operating System: Windows Native Resolution: 480 x 272 Display Size: 4.3 Includes MP3 Player: 1 Shipping Weight (lbs): 3 Dimensions (in): 9 x 3.5 x 12 nv:Type: Receiver Waypoints: 500 Route Capacity: 10 Display: Color Display: TFT Touch Screen: Yes Voice: Yes Expansion Slots: SD Card Battery Type: Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery Battery Life: 5 hours Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
MPN: 010-00657-20 Model: 010-00657-20 UPC: 753759072445 EAN: 0753759072445
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days Shipping: Expedited shipping available Condition: comes with car charger and holder and cd sf
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| • | Dimensions WxDxH - 4.8" x .8" x 3.0" | | • | Weight - 6.2 oz | | • | Display - 4.3" WQVGA | | • | Display type -- WQVGA color TFT with white backlight |
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Amazon.com Product Description -- January 8, 2008 Garmin's nüvi 700 series brings two exciting new features -- multi-destination routing and, "Where am I?/Where's my car?" -- to its popular pocket-sized GPS navigator lineup. As with all nüvis, you get Garmin reliability, the fast satellite lock of an integrated high-sensitivity receiver, a slim, pocket-sized design with a gorgeous display, an easy, intuitive interface, and detailed NAVTEQ maps for the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico with more than 6 million name-searchable points of interest. All of the 700-series navigators also feature a rich array of features including spoken directions in real street names, MP3 player and photo viewer, and an FM transmitter that will play voice prompts, MP3s, audio books, and more, directly through your vehicle's stereo system. The nüvi 760 and 770 add integrated traffic receivers and Bluetooth capability for hands-free calling. The nüvi 770 adds maps for Europe. The nüvi 780 adds enhanced MSN direct content capability. Which nüvi is Best for You?: Click here to see a quick, simple comparison of features for all Garmin nuvi GPS navigators  Garmin's nüvis pack top of the line features into a slim form factor. | Wider screen lets you see more of what's around. Compare these actual size views of a 3-inch (diagonal) screen  and a 4.3-inch diagonal widescreen  | New Features -- Where Am I? Where's My Car? The nüvi 700 series is the first to answer two common questions: "Where am I?" and "Where's my car?" At any time, with a single tap of the screen, drivers can display their exact latitude and longitude coordinates, the nearest address and intersection, and the closest hospitals, police stations and gas stations. And to help drivers find their car in an unfamiliar spot or vast parking lot, all nüvi 700s automatically mark the position in which they were last removed from the mount. New Features -- Multi-Destination Routing This lets you enter several spots into the device (day care - supermarket-cleaners - office - day care, for example) and it will plot the fastest route. And once you've found the best router, the "Route Planning" feature lets you save up to 10 different routes, Garmin touts the feature for providing, "the most efficient route for errands, deliveries and sales calls." The feature also makes this an instant essential accessory for anyone who shops garage sales (you know what we're talking about). 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. See Better, See More The super-bright, 4.3-inch (diagonal) touchscreen display gives is anti-glare for ease of viewing during the day and automatically changes its color profile for easy viewing at night or in dim light. It offers 2d or 3D perspective views. The widescreen format gives you 70% more actual screen area than a 3.5-inch screen. Primarily this translates into a better view of the area through which you are driving. This is especially useful in showing you what parks, restaurants, ATM, gas stations, etc. are nearby, or in letting you know whether a detour is a good idea. Also, the device itself is larger, meaning controls on the screen are more widely spaced and somewhat easier to push. First Rate Map Data All nüvi 700s come preloaded with highly detailed City Navigator NT road maps for the entire United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. This map database features nearly six million points of interest (POIs), including hotels, restaurants, gas stations, ATMs, and attractions. Garmin gets its map data from NAVTEQ, a world leader in premium-quality mapping. Important note about map updates: Due to our high volume of sales, almost every Garmin portable GPS navigator sold by Amazon.com will come with the most recent map version. If you ever do need a map update, you can purchase one from Amazon.com at our Garmin Store. Garmin Lock Garmin's patent pending theft prevention system that disables the unit from performing any functions until the user types in a specific 4-digit PIN or takes the unit to a predetermined secure location Easy To Use Interface Garmin's interface is a key to their success and one of the things that makes their devices such a pleasure to use. Simple controls and sub-screens make it easy to enter or search for destinations and get data about your trip. Beyond Navigation  Browse your stored pictures with an easy-to-use JPEG viewer. | A handy MP3 player lets you play songs stored on SD memory cards. | nüvi 250W accepts custom points of interest (POIs). View larger. | Navigation is just the beginning. All nüvi 700s feature travel tools including JPEG picture viewer, MP3 player, world travel clock with time zones, currency converter, measurement converter, calculator and more. They are also compatible with optional content plug-ins available via SD card, such as the Garmin Travel Guides and Garmin SaversGuide provide detailed data for attractions and information on nearby merchants offering discounts, so you can customize your nüvi for all your travel needs. Garmin has also added the ability for customers to add custom points of interest (POI's) from third parties such as school zones and safety cameras. Trick Your GPS Ride Custom vehicle icons let you ride in style, at least inside your GPS. See more icon option | All nüvis support configurable vehicle icons. These fun, customized car-shaped icons come in a variety of colors to add a personal touch to your vehicle's position on the map. | What's in the Box nüvi 750, Preloaded City Navigator NT for North America or Europe (full coverage), Vehicle suction cup mount, Vehicle power cable, USB cable, Dashboard disc, Quick start manual Notes - Optional software for language translation, detailed travel guides, and savings programs allow you to customize your nüvi to fit your travel needs
- The FM transmitter feature is only available in the United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand
- This nüvi comes with a free, three-month trial for MSN Direct services.
- Like most USB Mass Storage Devices, the nüvi is not compatible with Windows 95, Windows 98 or Windows Me.
Which nüvi is Best for You? Note: All nüvis come with detailed NAVTEQ maps containing more than 6 million pre-loaded point of interest locations. | Screen Size inches (w x h) | Included Maps | Text-to-Speech (Directions in Real Street Names) | Traffic | Bluetooth | Media | FM Transmitter (audio through car stereo system) | Multi- Point Routing | Battery life (hours) | Cont. U.S., Hawaii, and Puerto Rico | AK and Canada | Europe | | nüvi 200 | 2.8 x 2.1 |  | | | | | | Photos | | | up to 5 | | nüvi 200w | 3.81 x 2.25 |  | | | | | | Photos | | | up to 5 | | nüvi 250 | 2.8 x 2.1 |  |  | | | | | Photos | | | up to 5 | | nüvi 250w | 3.81 x 2.25 |  |  | | | | | Photos | | | up to 5 | | nüvi 260 | 2.8 x 2.1 |  |  | |  | | | Photos | | | up to 5 | | nüvi 260w | 3.81 x 2.25 |  |  | |  | | | Photos | | | up to 5 | | nüvi 270 | 2.8 x 2.1 |  |  |  | | | | Photos | | | up to 5 | | nüvi 350 | 2.8 x 2.1 |  | | |  | FM (with opt. receiver) | | Photos, MP3s | | | up to 8 | | nüvi 360 | 2.8 x 2.1 |  |  | |  | FM (with opt. receiver) |  | Photos, MP3s | | | up to 8 | | nüvi 370 | 2.8 x 2.1 |  |  |  |  | FM (receiver included) |  | Photos, MP3s | | | up to 8 | | nüvi 650 | 3.81 x 2.25 |  | | |  | FM (with opt. receiver) | | Photos, MP3s | | | up to 7 | nüvi 660 | 3.81 x 2.25 |  |  | |  | FM (receiver included) |  | Photos, MP3s |  | | up to 7 | nüvi 670 | 3.81 x 2.25 |  |  |  |  | FM (receiver included) |  | Photos, MP3s |  | | up to 7 | | nüvi 680 | 3.81 x 2.25 |  |  | |  | MSN (receiver included; 1-year free); FM (with opt. receiver) |  | Photos, MP3s |  | | up to 7 | nüvi 750 | 3.81 x 2.25 |  |  | |  | FM (with opt. receiver); MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver) | | Photos, MP3s |  |  | up to 5 | | nüvi 760 | 3.81 x 2.25 |  |  | |  | FM (receiver included); MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver) |  | Photos, MP3s |  |  | up to 5 | | nüvi 770 | 3.81 x 2.25 |  |  |  |  | FM (receiver included); MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver) |  | Photos, MP3s |  |  | up to 5 | | nüvi 780 | 3.81 x 2.25 |  |  | | | MSN-enhanced (receiver inc.; 3 months free) receiver); FM (with opt. receiver) |  | Photos, MP3s |  |  | up to 5 | | nüvi 850 | 3.81 x 2.25 |  |  | | | MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (with opt. receiver) | | Photos, MP3s |  |  | up to 4 | nüvi 880 | 3.81 x 2.25 |  |  |  | | MSN-enhanced (receiver inc.; 3 months free); FM (with opt. receiver) |  | Photos, MP3s |  |  | up to 4 | nüvi 5000 | 4.5 x 2.7 |  |  | |  | MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (with opt. receiver) | | |  |  | external battery only | END
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| Customer Reviews: Read 195 more reviews...
Awesome Device November 2, 2007 752 out of 760 found this review helpful
People here are obviously confusing the different unit model #'s. The Garmin 700 series covers the 750, 760, and 770. Obviously some of these folks got the 760 and think it's a 750. The 750, which this review space is for, is all silver, there are NOT different color choices. The 760 and 770 have a black finish around the screen. The 750 doesn't come with bluetooth and an included traffic reciever, which doesn't work that good at all and coverage is "spotty" at best. But for the additional $200 they're asking for these insignificant features, I'd recommend the 750 for 200 less. The 770 is the same as the 760 but comes with both N. American AND European maps installed.
These are Garmins top of the line Nuvi's and imo... the best portable gps's on the market. The big difference in the 700 series over last years 600 series is the inclusion of multi-destination routing. So if you're a delivery driver or someone that drives a different route with multiple stops each day, then the 700 series is for you. It can even optimize the stops to take the least amount of time. But if you only need to input 1 or 2 stops, then I'd go with the Nuvi 660. It has all the same features of the 760 (the one that's $200 more than the unit covered here) minus the multi-destination routing. Meaning it has both the bluetooth and traffic reciever included for less of a price than the unit on this page. I own both units and highly recommend either one based on your needs. If you've never owned a gps before, let me say that it doesn't get any more user friendly than Garmins' Nuvi series.
On a side note... stay away from the Garmin "C" series. Yes, they may be SLIGHTLY cheaper than the Nuvi 350 or 360, but what's inside cannot compare. The "C" series uses an outdated chip that requires direct line of site with the sky for satellite reception, meaning that tall buildings and trees WILL affect reception, and it's calculations are nowhere near as timely as what newer units offer. Not to mention, the "C" series has much older maps and is just plain old antiquated. If you're getting a new gps and spending hard-earned money on it, don't get something that's already out-dated. Whichever gps you decide on, make sure it has the SiRF chip in it. The SiRF chip is the defacto standard in the gps market by leaps and bounds. Hope I shed some light for those of you researching a new gps for the first time.
Not sure if this is better than my Streetpilot 2610 November 3, 2007 167 out of 183 found this review helpful
Been playing with this unit a bit and here are some first impressions. I do not have enough experience with routing performance yet but I hope these impressions are useful nonetheless.
The good:
- aesthetically pleasing unit, it has a large screen and is thin and easy to put in a pocket and take with you. - the screen is plenty bright and has a reasonable viewing angle - the mounting system is sturdy - unit is intuitive to use, this is good because the manual that comes with the unit is pretty pathetic - SD card slot for MP3's, images or additional maps - Contains maps of the entire US by default - POI icons are 'customizable' - spoken street names - headphones jack, although driving and using headphones is not a safe thing to do, not sure how useful this feature is. Sound quality this way is good - good runtime on batteries - multiple destination routing
The bad:
- When using the FM transmitter your 'mileage' may vary, there is a lot of static on every channel I tried, this does not make for a pleasant listening experience. iPod transmitters definitely work better - The sound quality of internal speaker is just plain bad - Menus are intuitive for the most part but lack the simple feature of being able to get back to the map with ONE push of a button, be prepared to push 'back' an annoying number of times - USB interface is slow - overal the unit feels slow when drawing the maps - unit converter? why? I use this device to navigate, not solve math problems - screen real estate wasted by information I am not interested in, with no option to turn it off. The always present green bar and speed limits come to mind
However, what I subtracted 2 stars for is satellite reception, or lack thereof. This is supposed to be a high sensitivity receiver yet it acquires satellites no faster than my 2610. Satellite acquisition takes a ridiculous amount of time. My $200 Etrex Vista handheld acquires a lock in less than a minute, this $500 device needs 5-10 min to get a lock, assuming it acquires any sats in the first place. The best GPS unit is useless unless it acquires satellites fast and keeps a lock. The 750 does not do that. Even with an external antenna reception is not stellar.
Overal I do not know if I, at this point, would recommend this unit.
UPDATE:
- After going through Garmin techsupport and doing a master reset, satellite reception has improved a bit but is still nothing to be impressed with - routing seems to be pretty good, not always the 'best' route but the unit will get you where you are going - the GPS simulator is unable to complete a route that includes a ferry ride
UPDATE2 - The address database on the nuvi 750 appears to be less complete than the older City navigator v7 software.
I am sticking with 3 stars because I think the satellite acquisition issue is such an important thing for a GPS device.
Worth the wait November 8, 2007 124 out of 126 found this review helpful
I previously had a nuvi 660 and left the unit in a rental car in Iowa. I waited to replace it until the 750 shipped at the end of last month. While I was waiting, I tried a Tom Tom and Magellon. The 750 far exceeds all of the other units. The earlier reviews give a pretty good run down on what is good about it. There are a couple of things that were not mentioned that I really like over the 660. 1. I like the feel of it better than the 660. It doesn't have the flip up antenna and seems more streamline and fits into my shirt pocket better. 2. The mounting unit is FAR superior than the one on the 660. I have rented cars 140 times so far this year, and the different windshield slants caused problems at times with the 660. The 750 mount allows greater rotation of the GPS for better viewing.
I didn't use the bluetooth on the 660, so I opted to not get it and purchased the 750 instead of the 760. I do disagree with an earlier review in that I greatly appreciate the traffic antenna and traffic routing. I travel mostly in major metro areas and it has helped me considerably. Fortunately when I lost my 660 I did not loose the traffic antenna or the electrical charger, both of which work on the 750. Is it worth $200? Probably not. But it has steered me around traffic jams and bridges that are out.
Also, one other neat feature that I haven't figured any usefull purpose for yet but that I like is that it lays down a pink line showing where you have been. Kind of like laying down bread crumbs.
There is NOTHING out there that is as good as the nuvi 700 series!
Good unit, but a little quirky November 1, 2007 31 out of 33 found this review helpful
I have owned a Garmin Nuvi 750 for two days now. I have been using it side by side with my Lexus built in navigation system to see how well it performs. In general, I have been impressed with this unit. The routes are generally accurate and the system is very easy to use. Typing in addresses is quick and simple. I did not need to read the manual before using the system for the first time. This is a good thing, since the "manual" is merely a quick start guide. The real manual is available on line, and even it is relatively skimpy.
The built in speaker sounds a bit tinny. The FM Transmitter is a nice idea, but I a finding that I hear a lot of static when I tune it to an FM station. In addition, I have to give up listening to the radio or a CD if I want to use this feature, so it does not seem like a terribly useful feature to me.
It took a long time to locate satellites the first time I turned the unit on. After the first use, it seems to average about 90 seconds to find enough satellites to begin giving routes. My Lexus navigation system always beats the Nuvi as far as how long it takes before it locks onto a satellite and begins giving me directions.
The screen is very bright and clear with the cigarette adapter plugged in. On battery mode the screen dims to an almost unreadable level to conserve battery power. I could not find a way to brighten it on battery power, but I may have missed something. Also, the power button is not really a power button. It is a "hold" button that doubles as a power button in certain circumstances, but it is not completely intuitive how to power on or off the unit.
I do not particularly care for the data displayed on the primary screen. It does not disclose the distance to destination or the actual speed being driven. It only indicates distance to the next turn or waypoint, which is a bit confusing in itself. You can get the remaining data on various other screens but you have to tap around a few times to get it all. It also displays the speed limit on the road you are driving - I can not figure out why this would be useful. It seems like they could have chosen some more useful choices for the primary screen.
These issues aside, it seems like a very nicely designed unit. My unit is glossy black. The 760 and 770 are silver, to clarify the question asked by another writer earlier.
Great GPS with two flaws December 7, 2007 29 out of 30 found this review helpful
I agree with all of the prior reviews that are specifically for the 750. This unit has great build quality, and the window mount is typical Garmin Perfect! It is a small and compact unit with a great big, bright screen that fits nicely in a computer bag while flying, and pops out for the window when you hop in the rental car. Great directions and it contains a ginormous list of points of interest in your location. The ability to program in multiple stops is also a great addition. The two flaws include the time that it takes to acquire satellites and reception in downtown city environments. It can take more than 5 minutes on a clear day to acquire the satellites. When I am rushing off to the airport, I am forced to drive a few miles before it grabs onto the satellites and tells me what to do next. And in many cases, it will not have the right locations, tells you that it is re-calculating, and then gets it right. This is annoying. The other issue is that it has a hard time in a city with tall buildings. It does a lot of re-calculation. Overall though, it is a fantastic unit that I very highly recommend. I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 because of the satellite acquisition latency. I actually would rate it 4.5 stars if I had that option.
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