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| Garmin nüvi 360 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator with Bluetooth and Text-to-Speech | 
 enlarge | Brand: Garmin
Category: CE
List Price: $279.99
Buy New: $179.99
You Save: $100.00 (36%)
New (37) Used (7) Refurbished (10)
Avg. Customer Rating:  1081 reviews
Sales Rank: 18
Color: Li-Io
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: Yes
Native Resolution: 320x240
Display Size: 3.5
Includes MP3 Player: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 3.9 x 0.9 x 2.9
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Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
Warranty: Garmin nüvi products purchased through Troy Ford will receive a full 3-Year Warranty. This is a FULL 2-Years longer than the warranty a consumer would receive, if a similar product was purchased through a consumer retailer.
MPN: 010-00538-00
Model: 010-00538-00
UPC: 053759058846
EAN: 0753759066499
ASIN: B000EXS1BS
Release Date: October 4, 2008 (New: This Week)
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Condition: Brand New! Never been used. Sealed in original package.Fast shipping.
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| Customer Reviews:
 Great product, but not perfect January 18, 2007
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I wanted to be able to give this 5 stars, I really did! I love my Nuvi 360, but it's not perfect.
First of all, I considered the 550 but glad I went with this one cause it weighs half as much(5oz vs 10oz) as the 550. Easy to toss in my purse without weighing it down any more than necessary. I haven't heard enough good things about the built-in traffic monitoring feature yet on the 550 so I think I'll wait til my next gps purchase in a few years while they are still ironing out the flaws and servicing more cities. You can still exit and the 360 will calculate a new route if you tell it to avoid the highway.
I won't go into all of the things I really like about the Nuvi, I'll focus on the few flaws that are significant to me. First of all, the speaker volume could be better. On the highest volume it is still slightly not loud enough for highway driving. I don't even have the radio playing. I own a Maxima as a reference point for you. To reduce the irritation of the too-low volume, choose a male voice option. It is easier to hear than a female voice. "Daniel" is especially clear.
I have also had complaints about the bluetooth sound quality from the people that I have called. On my end, it sounds fine. Those that I am talking to say that I sound distant and that there is an annoying echo. So it is great for answering a quick call safely, but not to hold a long conversation. By the way, be sure to upgrade your firmware on the website asap. My phone wouldn't sync until I did. If you already have a well-loved bluetooth phone, skip this and buy the 550. If anyone has suggestions for a fix, I'd love to hear from you!
Lastly, I didn't realize how much I would miss the routing feature of previous models. You cannot enter all stops you plan to make and have the Nuvi calculate the best route. You have to determine that yourself. It will only save addresses as "favorites" and you choose them one at a time as needed.
All in all, the simplicity and accuracy of this nifty gadget is terrific. Just wish they had ironed out what seem to be easily fixable flaws in exchange for the big price tag!
Good product, but service is lacking January 17, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The Garmin nuvi 360 performs great! Everything does as it should and some things are even better than expected. I really like the bluetooth features and that you have the ability to call points of interest right from the device. The MP3 player is a little difficult to use since you can't skip songs while one is playing (or at least I haven't been able to figure that one out). I also wish that the maps were a little more up to date. I have lived in my house for nearly two years, but my neighborhood still doesn't show up on the map.
The main reason that I don't give 5 stars is that I had to send the unit back TWICE! The first one didn't work in multiple areas - wouldn't acquire satellites, wouldn't charge the battery, wouldn't play MP3s, etc. Of course I didn't find out it didn't work until Christmas morning and they were closed for two days due to the holiday. The service people were very helpful when I called and paid for shipping via UPS to return it. A week later, I got the same unit back with a note that said "unit S/N XXXX exchanged for unit S/N YYYY," but there was no exchange. The worst part was that it still didn't work! A call to service told us that they had a note that it had been repaired. After we sent it back the second time, we received a new unit in the box. The best part about that is that I still had all the accessories from the previous one so it makes it much easier to switch between vehicles now.
Don't let my experience keep you from buying this great little device. Just be aware of what might happen.
 A Great Bargain for an Excellent Product January 17, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
The features that this GPS come pre-loaded with are amazing. The MP3 player, audio book player, maps, picture viewer, WAAS enabled, battery powered so you can walk around with it, the list is endless. I bought it as a gift for my husband (who is a super geek) and he has NOTHING bad to say about it. The bluetooth phone feature is really great for driving, and the screen looks crystal clear. Jill is easy to hear and the maps have been accurate thus far. He even uses it to go to the places he already knows how to get to, just to see if there is a faster route, and let me tell you, it found one! We got to the movies in 12 minutes, when it normally takes 25-30 minutes. If you are going to buy a GPS, buy this one. If it's not in your budget, save up a little more. It is worth the wait.
Garmin GPS January 16, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This is a great product. It worked perfectly right out of the box, and its portability is a real plus. It's more expensive than plain GPS units, but it has the Bluetooth capability, which I wanted, so I can go hands-free on my cell phone right from the GPS unit. My only caution is to be sure your cell phone is compatible with the GPS, as not all of them are. I had to buy a new cell phone!
Great little device and I highly recommend it. January 16, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
After doing about 2 days worth of research, I knew what I wanted in a GPS Navi; something compact, clear, text to speech directions, and affordable. The Nuvi covered all the bases. It has so many useful features and is easy to use. I got it for my wife and she really loves it. The Bluetooth feature is superb as well. This is the GPS for you...
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