Garmin nüvi Portable GPS Navigator

Garmin nüvi 1350LMT 4.3-Inch Portable GPS Navigator with Lifetime Map & Traffic Updates by Garmin. The widescreen nüvi 1350LMT adds free Lifetime Maps and Traffic to the nüvi 1350. In addition, this thin GPS announces streets by name, guides you to the proper lane for navigation, offers pedestrian navigation options and calculates a more fuel-efficient route with ecoRoute.

Let me be completely clear…I actually like my Garmin nüvi Portable GPS Navigator. The one difficulty I had after taking it out of the box and charging it for the first time was an issue in having the GPS “easily “recognize” exactly what accessible display screen (choice/letter/quantity, etc.) that I was “pointing” to on the touchscreen. I thought I had a faulty unit so I contacted Garmin’s free Tech Support. The technician took me by a straightforward, but undocumented (to me at the very least) calibration procedure that solely took a minute or so. Since then the unit has performed as advertised.

Also…You NEED to have a cable with an ordinary USB connection on one end & a Mini-USB connection on the opposite end. Garmin DOES NOT robotically embody this cable in the field together with the 1350T. Without this cable, you may’t connect this GPS to your computer to be able to register it on-line or receive your free updated (if accessible) mapping or operational software. Be advised also that not ALL USB/Mini-USB cables are alike. These cables may all LOOK the identical however there actually are TWO different types. One will only let electrical present by way of in order to cost your inside GPS battery, whereas the other won’t solely charge the battery, BUT WILL ALSO carry knowledge forwards and backwards between your computer and the 1350T. Make sure to receive the form of cable that can carry out BOTH functions.

Precise navigation was impressive. Then again, I am new to the GPS world. The GPS navigation tried to steer us on a different route a number of occasions (we knew the shorter route) however rapidly recalculated the route after giving up on the route it wanted to take us (regardless that we had the “quicker time” option selected). The 4.3-inch display screen is fine for viewing. While a 5-inch screen would most likely be helpful for driving an 18-wheeler or RV, I am sure I won’t have any issues with the 4.3-inch screen.