Garmin GPS Receivers and Systems

Garmin nuvi 3790T Portable GPS Navigator Review

Garmin’s nuvi 3790T is an evolutionary jump in portable navigation systems design which has been recognized for its appeal with a 2010 Red Dot Product Design Award. It is truly pocket sized (8.7 mm thick) and weighted (4 ounces) for pedestrian navigation. The traditional plastic case is gone replaced with a brushed aluminum finish casing with smooth, stylish chrome edges. The metal casing along with the glass faced 4.3 inch display gives the Garmin nuvi 3790T a much sturdier feel than plastic.

Garmin Nuvi 1690 GPS Navigator with NuLink! Review

The Garmin nuvi 1690 automotive (and portable) GPS navigator is the introduction model for Garmin’s new wireless communications technology, Garmin nuLink!, which provides a suite of live services including traffic data. Other notable features of this device are text-to-speech for street names, HotFix for quicker GPS satellite acquisition and shaded contour elevation maps.

Garmin Nuvi 1490T GPS Navigator with Traffic Review

The Garmin nuvi 1490T automotive GPS navigator comes with an FM receiver for traffic data. For those who travel familiar routes often, the use of traffic warnings to plot avoidance routes can be the most useful feature of a GPS navigation device. Other notable features of the 1490T include; a very large 5 inch (diagonal) display, text-to-speech for street names, HotFix for quicker GPS satellite acquisition and shaded contour elevation maps.

Garmin nuvi 1390T 4.3-Inch Widescreen Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator with Traffic

Garmin’s nuvi 1390T automotive GPS navigator comes with the benefit of a FM receiver avoiding traffic problems on the roads. The 1390T comes with a 4.3 inch (diagonal) widesceen display, text-to-speech for pronouncement of street names, HotFix for quicker acquisition of GPS satellite locks, Bluetooth for hands free phone calls and shaded contour elevation maps for an understanding of the surrounding terrain.

Garmin Forerunner 110 GPS Sports Watch Review

Garmin’s Forerunner 110 provides something essential to improving athletic performance and that is feedback. Using position information from the built-in SirF IV GPS receiver the Forerunner 110 with accurately record distance, time and pace (average). The unit has ample data storage so that you can review training sessions at your leisure using the software on the Garmin Connect website (free) for detailed analysis.

Garmin zumo 220 3.5 inch Portable GPS Motorcycle Navigator Review

Garmin zumo 220 motorcycle GPS navigator

Garmin’s zumo 220 is a GPS navigator which has been specifically designed to be rugged enough to survive the conditions imposed while mounted to a motorbike or scooter. Other specific features are present to ensure ease of use for a rider wearing a helmet and gloves. The 220 is the most affordable motorbike GPS navigator of the garmin zumo models.

Garmin zumo 665 4.3-Inch Portable GPS Motorcycle Navigator Review

Garmin zumo 665 motorcycle GPS navigator

Garmin’s zumo 665 has been specifically designed for conditions associated with being mounted on a motorbike or scooter and for the ease of use of a rider wearing a helmet and gloves. Design features specifically for motorcycling include larger, wider spaced menu icons, IPx7 waterproofing and stereo A2DP Bluetooth for delivering navigation instructions and music streaming. The zumo 665 can also be used in the car. Near identical to the zumo 660, the zumo 665 includes a receiver for the XM Radio service.

Garmin Dakota 10 and Dakota 20 Outdoor Touchscreen Handhelds Review

Garmin Dakota 10 and Dakota 20 Outdoor Handhelds

Garmin’s Dakota 10 and Dakota 20 handhelds are affordable GPS navigators bringing an attractive color, touchscreen display with a simple user interface to the outdoor market. The units are superbly compact, rugged and waterproof devices with up a long 20 hours of battery life.

Garmin Oregon 550 and 550t | Outdoor Navigation with 3.2 Megapixel Digital Camera

Garmin’s Oregon 550 and 550t rugged outdoor navigation GPS devices add to the functionality of the previous 400 models with a 3.2 megapixel digital camera. A built-in 3-axis compass and an enhanced sunlight-readable touchscreen are the other key additions.