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Review Summary
2009-01-20T19:00:00
I've bought this unit before my trip to Madrid, Spain, Dec 27, 2008-Jan 3, 2009.[...] When I have arrived in Madrid after I have rented the car, I've started to use it. It took some time to get used to it since this was the first time I was using a GPS system. But I've adjusted. Thank God for the runabouts!!! When you get lost or miss a turn the satellite reception needs to adjust faster so you might need to pull over for that. That is why I've put a Con mark on the review about the satellite reception. It took a little too long to get the new satellite reception information. I've only had one problem with one rural address outside Madrid towards Alicante but I've used Google maps directions as a back up to get to the address. Returning from the address, the 770 help me get to my Madrid address easily. I didn't try another rural address so I might be a little biased. I intend to travel to Europe again this summer so I will be using the GPS again but I will have to have a back up map or Google maps directions. I've used the unit a few times in Los Angeles area and I am very satisfied with the directions I was given. But I have lived in Los Angeles area for about 24 years so I know how to get to most of the places. I will use the unit to discover other attractions when I will drive to a destination. I am using the unit as a Media Player through the car stereo system with no problems. I am working on using the unit with a Bluetooth cellular phone. I hope the performance will be without any deficiencies. Garmin is a reputable company with reputable products. I own the 350 model of their stopwatch line too. The investment is well worth it because you can update the maps or add maps to the memory. Happy Trails!!!
LA J.
2008-12-30T19:00:00
JUST STARTED USING THIS AND SO FAR I LOVE IT. GIVE ME A FEW MONTHS TO SEE WHAT I LIKE THE BEST AND WHAT I HATE THE MOST ABOUT IT IF YOU REALLY WANT A TRUE OPINION AND RATING,
LINNY
2008-12-28T19:00:00
Downloading and installing the (included) 2009 map set was a semi-nightmare. The instructions weren't accurate, and omitted things like "your screen will go blank for half an hour" which doesn't exactly inspire confidence in what's happening. Although I could figure things out ultimately, it wasn't easy. Moreover, the initial download took FOUR HOURS followed by upload to the device which took another 2 1/2 hours. This routine is the only reason I didn't give the device 5 stars.
ARTHUR B.
2008-12-28T19:00:00
The 770 is good for navigating to a location but is poor at best for showing any map detail enroute. E.g. it does not give a clue to towns, cities, attractions, landmarks or anything else along a chosen route when headed to a destination. It does show cross streets and highways but little else. Navigation through a vacuum. Maps are not as accurate or up to date as expected. Often the map lags actual progress of the car.
Jim
More maps & wide there's simply more to see with nuvi 770. This personal travel assistant is packed with preloaded maps for North America & Europe, not to mention advanced navigation features, a widescreen display, an FM transmitter, hands-free calling, traffic alerts & more. Its premium navigation capabilities, like route planning & a handy locator, give you peace of mind on the go
See More
With nuvi 770's widescreen display, you'll always get the big picture. View map detail, driving directions, photos & more in bright, brilliant color. Its sunlight-readable, 4.3-inch display is easy to read from any direction
Navigate With Ease
nuvi 770 comes ready to go right out of the box with preloaded City Navigator NT street maps & millions of points of interest (POIs) such as hotels, restaurants, fuel stations, ATMs & more. Simply touch the color screen to enter a destination, & nuvi takes you there with 2D or 3D maps & turn-by-turn voice directions
It even announces the name of exits & streets so you never have to take your eyes off the road. In addition, nuvi 770 accepts custom points of interest, such as school zones & safety cameras & lets you set proximity alerts to warn you of upcoming POIs
Where Am I?
Keep track of yourself & your car with nuvi 770. Just tap "Where Am I?" to find the closest hospitals, police stations, fuel stations, nearest address & intersection. Also see your exact latitude & longitude coordinates. nuvi 770 even rememb ers where you parked. It automatically marks your position when you remove it from the windshield mount, so you can navigate with nuvi on foot & find your way back to your vehicle. Perfect for unfamiliar spots & crowded lots such as amusement parks, stadiums & malls
Plan Ahead
nuvi 770 includes advanced navigational features to take the worry out of traveling. With route planning you can save 10 routes, specify via points & preview simulated turns on the 770's wide screen. In addition, nuvi 770 automatically sorts multiple destinations to provide an efficient route for errands, deliveries or sales calls. It also displays speed limits for highways & Interstates. A trip log provides an electronic bread crumb trail of up to 10,000 points, so you can see where you've been on the map
Make Hands-free Calls
Talk about worry-free driving. nuvi 770 integrates Bluetooth wireless technology with a built-in microphone and speaker for hands-free calling. Just pair it with your compatible Bluetooth phone and talk hands-free through the 770while staying focused on the road. Simply dial numbers with nuvi's touchscreen keypad to make a call. To answer calls, just tap the screen & speak directly into its built-in microphone. Avoid Traffic Tie-ups...Steer clear of traffic with nuvi 770's integrated FM TMC traffic receiver. Receive alerts about traffic delays & road construction that lie ahead on your route. Next, simply touch nuvi's screen to view traffic details or detour.
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