Garmin n?vi 370 3.5-Inch Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator with Text-To-Speech, North American and European Maps

Garmin n?vi 370 3.5-Inch Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator with Text-To-Speech, North American and European Maps
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Garmin n?vi 370 3.5-Inch Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator with Text-To-Speech, North American and European Maps
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Digital product summary information

Manufacturer: Garmin
Audio: English (Original Language)
Release Date: 2006-01-08
Platform: Not Machine Specific
Model: 0100053878
Product features:
  • 3.5-inch, touch-screen TFT LCD display with 320 x 240 pixels of resolution
  • Voice announcements, alerts for traffic-related tie-ups, and maps for all of North America and Europe
  • Bluetooth wireless technology for hands-free calling, and USB interface for loading data
  • Includes MP3 player, picture viewer, world clock, currency and measurement converters, calculator and more
  • Weighs 5 ounces and measures 3.9 x 2.9 x 0.9 inches (W x H x D)
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Digital camera reviews of Garmin n?vi 370 3.5-Inch Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator with Text-To-Speech, North American and European Maps

Digital camera Review: great GPS but maps expensive and holders costly
Summary: 4 Stars

I have used this unit in Europe and the USA and it works very well. The voice output is difficult to hear while driving and so I bought a dash mount (basically a weighted pad with a bracket) device and a separate adapter to hold the Garmin. The adapter should really be supplied with such an expensive gadget and as important as hands free is for using a cell phone when driving it applies doubly to using a GPS.

I like the compass orientation that tells you immediately whether you are heading out in the right direction. Many areas, like the New Jersey highways, where if you start off in the wrong direction it is very difficult to get turned around and this feature is a big help. I also like the combination of a graphical display and the ability to also do a Google Maps like display where it lists the routing and distances to each street and turn that will be made. Nice to know at a glance that you will make a change in 2 miles and then again in .5 miles or not for another 20 miles. It makes it easy to know whether to stay in a lane or move around a truck and so forth which would otherwise be difficult.

Battery life is mediocre, probably due to the large color display, so having it plugged into a cigarette lighter is a good idea. It helps to dim the display and not leave it on the factory default setting.

I found that satellite acquisition was very fast though if I got off an airplane a couple thousand miles from where I last had the GPS turned on it helped to power it on outside to get its new location and not try to do so while driving in the rental car. This is where the built-in units with their roof mount antennas have an advantage though the Garmin is better in terms of being able to position it where it is easy to see the display.

The points of interest where you can enter a business name works very well though it is not even close to being current. The database was more than two years out of date when the Garmin was new so while it worked most of the time it would not bring up new businesses and would direct me to restaurants that were now closed.

Having separate base maps for Europe is important as with standard US GPS units you can buy a map for Paris but the GPS will not be able to direct you from Paris to another city even inside France. An important detail that is seldom disclosed with regard to these other GPS units.

Summary of Garmin n?vi 370 3.5-Inch Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator with Text-To-Speech, North American and European Maps

Amazon.com Product Description Now you can go from North America to Europe without loading any more maps with the Garmin's transatlantic n?vi 370 Personal Travel Assistant. This pocket-sized personal travel assistant comes with built-in street maps for both continents, making traveling abroad as easy as getting off the plane. The n?vi 370 is loaded with convenience features such as a travel kit and hands-free calling, on top of which it provides you with even more maps and an integrated traffic receiver.



The n?vi 370 comes with built-in street maps for both continents, making traveling abroad so easy. See side view.


Keep track of all of your speed and timed information on one single screen.


The 370's travel kit menu delivers access to audio books, pictures, and more.
Despite being loaded with features, the n?vi 370 still allows you to navigate with ease. This unit comes ready to go right out of the box with preloaded NavTeq City Navigator NT street maps for both North America and Europe, and includes a hefty points of interest (POIs) database with hotels, restaurants, fuel stops, ATMs and more. Simply touch the super-bright, sunlight-readable color screen to enter a destination, and the 370 takes you there with either 2D or 3D maps and turn-by-turn voice directions. This navigator voice even announces the name of exits and streets so you never have to take your eyes off the road, and can concentrate on your driving to keep yourself and your loved ones safe. In addition, the 370 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 that require your special consideration such as speed zones and safety cameras.

Speaking of keeping you safe, the n?vi 370 lets you make hands-free calls so you can talk freely during your worry-free driving. By integrating Bluetooth wireless technology with a built-in microphone and speaker, you can pair your n?vi with any compatible Bluetooth phone and talk hands-free while staying focused on the road. You no longer have to fumble with your phone's handset to answer a call or dial a number, just tap the 370's screen and you're instantly connected. And with 1-touch dialing for your POIs, you can quickly and conveniently call ahead to make reservations or get needed information.

You can also avoid tie-ups and steer clear of traffic with the n?vi 370's integrated FM TMC traffic receiver. This unit allows you to receive alerts about road construction and traffic problems that lie ahead on your route. Simply touch the n?vi's screen to view traffic details or change your route so you can detour around the problem area. All of which can be customized with configurable vehicle icons that let you choose individual car-shaped icons in a variety of colors that show your position on the map.

In additional to all this functionality, the n?vi 370 includes many must-have entertainment and travel tools such as an MP3 player, an audio book player (subscription to Audible.com required), and a JPEG picture viewer so you can take your favorite music and pictures with you wherever you go. This unit also features a world travel clock with time zones, a currency converter, a measurement converter, and a calculator so that wherever you travel it will be easy to know what you are getting and keep track of your costs. The MP3 player lets you browse music by artist, album, and/or song, while the optional audio books may be purchased from Audible.com which features over 70,000 hours of audio programs. What's more, the n?vi 370 allows further customization via optional software such as travel guide, savings programs and language translation on plug-and-play SD cards for all your travel needs.

The Garmin n?vi 370 comes with a built-in, high-sensitivity, WAAS-enabled GPS receiver, and lets you view and operate it via its bright, LCD TFT touch-screen display that measures 2.8 x 2.1 inches (W x H) and has a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels with 64,000 colors and a white backlight. As a whole, the n?vi 370 measures 3.87 x 2.91 x 0.87 inches (W x H x D), and weighs only 5.1 ounces for easy portability. This unit provides you with from four to eight hours of battery life (depending on use) via its rechargeable lithium-ion battery, and comes with Garmin Lock, which is an anti-theft feature to protect your investment. While you can add software via the SD card slot, the Garmin n?vi 370 also lets you interface via high-speed USB for loading data, though users should note that, like most USB mass storage devices, this unit is not compatible with Windows 95, Windows 98 or Windows Me.

What's in the Box
Garmin n?vi 370, City Navigator NT maps for North America and Europe (preloaded, full coverage), FM traffic receiver, vehicle suction cup mount, AC charger, vehicle power cable, dashboard disk, USB cable, carrying case, quick reference guide and, owner's manual.

Which n?vi is Best for You?

Note: All n?vis come with detailed NAVTEQ maps containing more than 6 million pre-loaded point of interest locations.

Device
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
n?vi 370 2.8 x 2.1
FM (receiver included)
Photos, MP3s
up to 8
n?vi 205 2.8 x 2.1
MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (with optional receiver)
Photos
up to 4
n?vi 205w 3.81 x 2.25
MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (with optional receiver)
Photos
up to 4
n?vi 255 2.8 x 2.1
MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (with optional receiver)
Photos
up to 4
n?vi 255w 3.81 x 2.25
MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (with optional receiver)
Photos
up to 4
n?vi 260w 3.81 x 2.25
?
Photos
up to 5
n?vi 265T 2.8 x 2.1
MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (receiver included; Lifetime Traffic)
Photos
up to 4
n?vi 265WT 3.81 x 2.25
MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (receiver included; Lifetime Traffic)
Photos
up to 4
n?vi 275T 2.8 x 2.1
MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (receiver included; Lifetime Traffic)
Photos
up to 4
n?vi 285WT 3.81 x 2.25
MSN-enhanced (receiver included; 3 months free);
Photos
up to 4
n?vi 465T 3.81 x 2.25
FM (receiver included; Lifetime Traffic)
Photos
up to 4
n?vi 755T 3.81 x 2.25
MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (receiver included; Lifetime Traffic)
Photos, MP3s
up to 4
n?vi 760 3.81 x 2.25
MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (with optional receiver)
Photos, MP3s
up to 5
n?vi 765T 3.81 x 2.25
MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (receiver included; Lifetime Traffic)
Photos, MP3s
up to 4
n?vi 775T 3.81 x 2.25
MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (receiver included; Lifetime Traffic)
Photos, MP3s
up to 4
n?vi 780 3.81 x 2.25
MSN-enhanced (receiver included; 3 months free); FM (with optional receiver)
Photos, MP3s
up to 5
n?vi 785T 3.81 x 2.25
MSN-enhanced (receiver included; 3 months free); FM (with optional receiver)
Photos, MP3s
up to 4
n?vi 850 3.81 x 2.25
MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (with optional receiver)
Photos, MP3s
up to 4
n?vi 855 3.81 x 2.25
MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (with optional receiver)
Photos, MP3s
up to 4
n?vi 885T 3.81 x 2.25
MSN-enhanced (receiver included; 3 months free); FM (with optional receiver)
Photos, MP3s
up to 4
n?vi 1200 2.8 x 2.1
MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (with optional receiver)
Photos
up to 4
n?vi 1250 2.8 x 2.1
MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (with optional receiver)
Photos
up to 4
n?vi 1260T 2.8 x 2.1
MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (receiver included; Lifetime Traffic)
Photos
up to 4
n?vi 1300 3.81 x 2.25
MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (with optional receiver)
Photos
up to 4
n?vi 1350 3.81 x 2.25
MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (with optional receiver)
Photos
up to 4
n?vi 1350T 3.81 x 2.25
MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (receiver included; Lifetime Traffic)
Photos
up to 4
n?vi 1370T 3.81 x 2.25
MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (receiver included; Lifetime Traffic)
Photos
up to 4
n?vi 1390T 3.81 x 2.25
MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (receiver included; Lifetime Traffic)
Photos
up to 4
n?vi 1490T 4.4 x 2.5
MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (receiver included; Lifetime Traffic)
Photos
up to 4
n?vi 1690 3.81 x 2.25
NAVTEQ Traffic, 2 years free (Garmin n?Link! service)
Photos
up to 4

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