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| Garmin nüvi 350 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator with Suction Cup Mount, AC Charger, and Carrying Case | 
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| Brand: Garmin
Category: CE
List Price: $329.99
Buy Used: $105.00
You Save: $224.99 (68%)
New (30) Used (8) Refurbished (14) from $105.00
Avg. Customer Rating:  2742 reviews
Sales Rank: 5
Media: Electronics
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: Yes
Native Resolution: 320 x 240
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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MPN: 010-00455-00
Model: 010-00455-00
UPC: 846330000132
EAN: 0846330000132
ASIN: B000BKJZ9Q
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Customer Reviews:
 The greatest thing I own... April 24, 2007
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
I just received this product for my 25th birthday, and it is amazing. Not only do I never have to worry about being lost again, I have an MP3 player, a language translator, a currency converter, and more. The Uber-Portability of this item is what makes it the best model around. It is easy to see while driving, but can also comfortably fit in your pocket.
Great Product April 24, 2007
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
This has all sorts of uses and it's great that when you think, "oh I need X" and it relates to directions, the Nuvi can do it. Real examples of how I've used this:
- Where's the nearest BlockBuster
- Where's the next train station and will I get there in time (I already had the train schedule, this just told me what time I'd arrive)
- Finding a hotel near the wedding
- Driving down a street with unlit street names at night when I know how to get there, just not at night
- How much did I speed to get here? ;)
- How do you spell San Luis Obispo
- How far is it from X to Y
- Find a route that doesn't involve this road (because there was traffic)
Very happy with this purchase, and I have a feeling I haven't found all the features yet. Some maps are outdated, so I imagine the "where's the closest X store" will loose value in a few years but of course addresses never change. Phone numbers to most addresses is a handy feature if you arrive at an empty building and wonder where that store went!
Can't Beat It April 23, 2007
16 out of 16 found this review helpful
I have owned GPS units from all of the major producers...My verdict; Don't buy anything but a Garmin...They are the leaders...As for the Nuvi 350; this thing is fun! I live in the Washington DC area, and it does a remarkable job of getting me where I want to go...OK, it can't account for the frequently closed streets in DC (demonstrations, etc), but it does re-route me without breaking a sweat...As with any GPS, it does not know the shortcuts that the locals can tell you about, and will sometimes send you a slightly longer way...But if you are that familiar with an area, you probably don't need your GPS on local trips anyway! The volume could be a bit louder...It is fine with the windows up, but, on these nice Spring days, it can be hard to hear with the windows down...It is great having the voice pronounce the actual street names instead of merely "turn left in 300 feet"...If I had to mention a criticism, it would be that sometimes the unit gives you short notice of a turn...Of course, here in DC, nobody will let you over into the other lane anyway...The mounting suction cup is sturdy and hasn't fallen off yet...In all but direct sunlight, the screen is readable...I would highly recommend using one of the screen protectors available for hand held devices...They attach and peel off easily and, if you have grubby fingers, will save your screen from possible scratches from frequest cleanings...It locates satellites quickly, and the antenna is as sensitive as any I have used...I have an external antenna that I used with a prior unit, but have had no need of it yet...Might be useful in cities with huge skyscraper "canyons"...I have updated the software once with Garmins Auto-Updater, and it went smoothly...It will be interesting to see how much Garmin charges for the first map upgrade...I will be going to Europe next Fall, and I have noticed that the expansion card for Western Europe is rather expensive ($240 USD) (Doesn't seem like the card should be almost half the cost of the unit)..The maps are very accurate, even to very minor roads in parks, malls, apartment complexes, etc...As for the MP3 player; It is adequate, but will never replace the in car stereo; Have not tried the talking book option yet; The World Clock, Currency Converter and Calculator work as advertised...I do not have any of the other add-ons...Nice that it comes with a carrying case to protect the screen...It is light enough to use while walking downtown, but it does "lock" to the street, so you always seem to be walking down the middle of the road! But, it gets you around town. If you are looking for a GPS for hiking, mountain bike riding, Geo-Caching, etc., select another unit more suitable. In summary, I highly recommend the Nuvi 350 for an auto based GPS...You will find yourself smiling as the voice directs you to your destination!
GPS HEAVEN April 23, 2007
8 out of 9 found this review helpful
My wife bought this for me for Christmas. Now its in her car and I never get to use it so I ordered another for my pickup. This device is absolutely a necessity when you travel to anywhere.
I use this for business purposes as well as personal. The one thing if an address is old or the establishment moved you might miss getting there. But that isnt the fault of the unit. Also, the womens pronounciation is weird and mispronounced sometimes, i.e. instead of saying Rock Road, she says it "Rockaroad" or instead of saying Oregon, "Orygun" (how us Oregonians say it) she says it "Origone", less so for the male. But so what else is new?
Need the closest gas station, a room for the night, a place to eat of an assorted ethnicities, closest airport or bus or train station, then buy this gps. Its all in there, plus more. No more getting lost or turned around. Take the wrong or miss your turn? Not a problem, it recalibrates within seconds and get you back on track. You can set it for a bike, car, walking or a truck.
You even get your choice of languages and either a female or male voice. Last time I checked my wife changed it to the male voice. MMM must be therapy for her to get directions from a man that doesn't get lost.
I highly recommend this device. We use it almost every day in some manner or another. If not on a programmed trip it will tell you how fast your going down the road along with as detailed map you want. It allows you to zoom in or out. From a street by street picture or you can look at the whole USA.
Men no more last minute "TURN HERE" just as you pass the street. Women, the mans voice is kind of attractive, as he doesn't grumble, grumble, grumble. And for both, it beats the therapy sessions. But gone are the we got lost excuse when your late. Just hide it in the glove box!
 Nifty gadget but... April 22, 2007
4 out of 15 found this review helpful
I've had this GPS for two weeks and I pretty much loved it at first but on several occasions that I used the POI's, it gave me the address and it flagged me to my destination but the building or establishment did not exist. It was off one street although it showed to be Andover Park W, the store was on the next street which was Andover Park E. Another time I was looking for Tony Roma's and it showed the nearest one to where I was but the place did not exist at the spot nor was anyone picking up the number that I called. I tried the next one and again, I ended up in a place where it did not exist. What's the deal with that? I've had trouble following the directions this GPS is giving me. I used it to test how accurate it would be and used it going to my boyfriend's house, it was routing me to different streets, telling me to turn L around a block and R again to cross the road and enter the gate!...
The main reason I got this is I am directionally challenged and always getting lost. I don't need an expensive gadget to help me get lost.
So sad.
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