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| Garmin nüvi 760 Portable GPS Automobile Navigator | 
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| Brand: Garmin
Category: CE
List Price: $599.99
Buy New: $369.00
You Save: $230.99 (38%)
New (79) Used (1) Refurbished (1)
Avg. Customer Rating:  231 reviews
Sales Rank: 29
Color: Gray
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: Yes
Native Resolution: 480 x 272
Display Size: 4.3
Includes MP3 Player: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 8
Dimensions (in): 4.8 x 0.8 x 2.8
nv:Type: Receiver
Waypoints: 500
Route Capacity: 10
Display: TFT
Display: Backlight
Touch Screen: Yes
Voice: Yes
Expansion Slots: SD Card
Battery Type: Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
MPN: Nuvi 760
Model: Nuvi 760
UPC: 753759072391
EAN: 0753759072391
ASIN: B000UX9YJ0
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Customer Reviews:
 Mildly Disappointing August 25, 2008
I've previously owned a Nuvi 660 and was very happy with it. I gave my unit to someone else and bought the 760. I've had to return the unit twice and I'm just resigning myself to the third replacement unit I received. The first unit I received had a speaker that was weak and had a slight "buzz" when any sound would issue from the speakers. So I replaced it.
The second unit had a defective mic. This normally wouldn't be an issue since I don't normally like using the bluetooth speakerphone. However, new laws in my state now require handsfree of some type while driving, so I've had to use it once in a while. With the second unit, the other party couldn't hear me. So I asked for a third unit.
Third one is ok. Not great by any stretch of the imagination. Still got the somewhat blurred speaker, but the mic works ok. One thing I did notice is that the gps reception seems to be more limited than the 660. Perhaps the internal antenna affected the sensitivity?
Anyway, Amazon was great because they accommodated my numerous returns. However, I was hoping that Garmin would've made sure that their popularity did not result in a dilution of quality. The Nuvi line definitely degenerated from the 660 to the 760.
 Excellent GPS Unit - Great Value August 24, 2008
I bought this unit about a month ago. It is very very good. No problems with routing in the city and on the highway (see exceptions below). The route calculation is done very quickly and it recalculates quickly too if you take a turn not on the original route. I've also found the "Detour" option helpful when I've been stuck in construction zone traffic.
I especially like the Custom POI feature. It allows you to put in your own way point/Points of Interest. There is excellent third party software for doing this (see http://geepeeex.googlepages.com).
On the other hand, I was disappointed that the included mapping software is vintage 2008 and the upgrade to 2009 will cost an extra $55. Seems like that should have been included. I also have found that in my travels out west that I do get the occasional misrouting, for example, I've had routes that suggest using a private dirt road instead of the paved public street or sent down roads that dead end. I don't think this can be avoided but it pays to remember that this can happen if you are off the beaten path.
Garmin Nuvi 760 August 23, 2008
This IS the unit to buy! I went to Chicigo two days ago and it routed me around all the traffic back ups!!! It is fantastic!!!
Awesome GPS unit - a great tool August 23, 2008
The Nuvi 760 is not perfect - no GPS unit is. But this is the best I have encountered. The user interface is so simple that a manual is not required. I tested it out on routes in my home town that I know well. It does not always reccomend the route that I would take, but it always gets me to my destination - and when I am in a stragne town, that is what really matters!
I've been astonished at what is included in the points of interest database.
The "where am I" feature actually saved me from a long walk! I was on a road trip, I had just left Coeur d'alene, ID and I forgot to gas up. I soon as I was out in the boonies I realized my mistake. I used the "where am I" feature and it showed me a little gas station just off the freeway that I never would have found. Very cool.
The only thing that I don't like is that it is a little hard to snap the unit into the holder on the dash. This is minor point and overall I would reccomend this unit and would purchase it again.
Never feel lost again!!!! August 23, 2008
Purchased The Garmin Nuvi 760 and couldn't be happier it's worth the extra money. Took a trip from NY to VA to NJ then back to NY and it performed flawlessly. The bluetooth works well and makes it a breeze to talk hands free.
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