Garmin Nuvi GPS Navigation Review
Here is a list of the garmin nuvi series gps units:nuvi 205 series
These affordable navigators fit any budget and give you turn-by-turn directions to the front door.
nuvi 500 series
Drive, hike, bike or boat. These waterproof multi-mode devices are rugged enough for any adventure.
nuvi 705 series
These advanced navigators include premium navigation capabilities like route planning, lane assist with junction view and 3-D building view for peace of mind on the go.
nuvi 805 series
Voice-activated navigation with lane assist. Now you can keep both hands on the wheel, tell nÃøvi where to go and maneuver complicated interchanges with ease.
nuvi 1200 series
Ultra-slim, affoardable, feature-rich navigators that go anywhere.
nuvi 1300 series
These ultra-slim, affordable navigators add a widescreen display and lane assist (some versions) to the 1200-series.
Depending on how much money you are willing to spend will guide you toward a certain series. If you are on a limited budget, then your best fit would be the entry level nuvi 205 series. If money is not a problem, then you can look at all the options and extras that each series offers and find the best gps unit that fits your needs.
All nuvis come with detailed NAVTEQ maps of the continental united states, hawaii and puerto rico and more than 6 million pre-loaded point of interest locations.
Other features of the nuvis are:
1. maps of AK, Canada and Europe
2. Text to speech technology
3. Integrated FM Traffic Receiver
4. bluetooth technology
5. MP3 player and photo viewer
6. FM Transmitter (audio through car stereo system)
7. Multi-point routing
All of these features are not available on all nuvi units. If you would like any of these features on your gps unit, please check before buying. If you are purchasing online, check the page for a chart that has all the features listed for each model number.
In the end, no matter what garmin gps unit you select, they are great for getting to your destination in the quickest way possible.