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(based on 12 ratings)
Brand: Garmin
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Garmin Nuvi 760, Bluetooth Wireless Portable GPS Car Navigator & Personal Travel Assistant, 4.3" LCD Touch Screen, Voice Prompts, Preloaded for North America, MSN Direct
Review Snapshot®
Avg. Customer Rating:
 
4.3 stars
(based on 12 reviews)
83% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:
Compact(9), Easy to read(10), Easy to set up(10), Long battery life(4), Reliable(7)
Cons:
Inaccurate(3)
Best Uses:
Auto(9), Travel(7)
Describe Yourself:
Casual user(6), Enthusiast(4)
How are you with directions:
Bad w/directions(6), Great w/directions(5)
 
no longer lost
By CarmenVerified Purchaser from Winston-Salem, NC on 2/20/2009
Pros:
Acquires Satellites Quickly, Compact, Easy Menus, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Large Screen, Simple Controls
Cons:
Not always accurate
Best Uses:
Finding Specific Address, Planning Trips
Describe Yourself:
Casual User
How are you with directions:
Bad w/Directions
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Garmin Garmin Nuvi 760, Bluetooth Wireless Portable GPS Car Navigator & Personal Travel Assistant, 4.3" LCD Touch Screen, Voice Prompts, Preloaded for North America, MSN Direct:

After reading many reviews, we dicided on this product. I think we made the right choice.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Great travel assistant
By BWVerified Purchaser from New Orleans on 1/5/2009
Pros:
Compact, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Long Battery Life, Reliable Performance, Simple Controls, Strong Construction, Versatile
Best Uses:
Auto, Travel
Describe Yourself:
Casual User
How are you with directions:
Bad w/Directions
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Garmin Garmin Nuvi 760, Bluetooth Wireless Portable GPS Car Navigator & Personal Travel Assistant, 4.3" LCD Touch Screen, Voice Prompts, Preloaded for North America, MSN Direct:

took the Nuvi on a road trip to relocate my dgt to Denver. What a pleasure to never have to look at the $30 worth of maps that I had bought! It was so nice to locate hotels at the end of the day with the Nuvi....you knew what was ahead and could call for a room with the directory. Very accurate and redirects when you miss a turn or exit...easy to program and understand....liked it so well that I bought one for myself. Highly recommend...

 
Love it
By DebbieVerified Purchaser from Greenville, SC on 12/31/2008
Pros:
Compact, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Reliable Performance, Simple Controls
Best Uses:
Auto
Describe Yourself:
Enthusiast
How are you with directions:
Bad w/Directions
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Garmin Garmin Nuvi 760, Bluetooth Wireless Portable GPS Car Navigator & Personal Travel Assistant, 4.3" LCD Touch Screen, Voice Prompts, Preloaded for North America, MSN Direct:

Love the traffic updates and the current speed for location on long-distance trips.

 
Nuvi 760 great!
By whackyVerified Purchaser from Spartanburg SC on 12/30/2008
Pros:
Compact, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Reliable Performance, Simple Controls
Best Uses:
Auto, Travel
Describe Yourself:
Casual User
How are you with directions:
Great w/Directions
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Garmin Garmin Nuvi 760, Bluetooth Wireless Portable GPS Car Navigator & Personal Travel Assistant, 4.3" LCD Touch Screen, Voice Prompts, Preloaded for North America, MSN Direct:

I like how it recognizes traffic back ups ahead and gives detours.

 
Excellent product!
By BecksVerified Purchaser from Skokie, IL on 12/30/2008
Pros:
Compact, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Long Battery Life, Reliable Performance, Simple Controls, Strong Construction, Versatile
Best Uses:
Auto, Travel
Describe Yourself:
Enthusiast
How are you with directions:
Bad w/Directions
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Garmin Garmin Nuvi 760, Bluetooth Wireless Portable GPS Car Navigator & Personal Travel Assistant, 4.3" LCD Touch Screen, Voice Prompts, Preloaded for North America, MSN Direct:

This product is wonderful! My last Garmin, which was stolen, was nice, but this is even better. It is light weight and fits easily into my jacket pocket. The directions are simple to follow, especially with the text-to-speech feature, which in my opinion is a must have. If I could change one thing about the product it would be for it to come with a built-in memory for route preferences.

 
Signal very week will return it
By BruceVerified Purchaser from Tinton Falls, NJ on 12/30/2008
Cons:
Inaccurate, Short Battery Life, Unreliable
Describe Yourself:
Casual User
How are you with directions:
Great w/Directions
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Garmin Garmin Nuvi 760, Bluetooth Wireless Portable GPS Car Navigator & Personal Travel Assistant, 4.3" LCD Touch Screen, Voice Prompts, Preloaded for North America, MSN Direct:

To find my way around

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Exceeded expectations
By RitaVerified Purchaser from Sudbury, MA on 12/30/2008
Pros:
Compact, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, No wait for signal, Optional friction mount, Reliable Performance, Secure antenna connection, Secure power connection, Simple Controls, Strong Construction
Best Uses:
Auto
Describe Yourself:
Casual User
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Garmin Garmin Nuvi 760, Bluetooth Wireless Portable GPS Car Navigator & Personal Travel Assistant, 4.3" LCD Touch Screen, Voice Prompts, Preloaded for North America, MSN Direct:

I am thrilled with this product. I love the clear screen and larger keyboard. (I needed glasses and a stylus to program my previous GPS system.) With the secure connections and optional friction dashboard mount, I am able to position the device so I can see it without taking my eyes from the road for more than a second.

I was able to use it to locate a business address without having to make a call.

Unlike my previous GPS experience, I have not had to wait for a signal. I once made an entire trip without getting a signal and had to resort to the old-style method of stopping and seeking directions along the way.

I am unable to comment on the battery life since I purchased this product this fall. So far, no problems.

The only feature I'm not crazy about is the voice. I wish I could select a different one.

 
Almost outstanding
By Jayhawk JimVerified Purchaser from Overland Park, KS on 12/30/2008
Pros:
Accurate, Easy To Set Up, Simple Controls
Cons:
Poor audio
Best Uses:
Auto, Travel
Describe Yourself:
Enthusiast
How are you with directions:
Great w/Directions
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Garmin Garmin Nuvi 760, Bluetooth Wireless Portable GPS Car Navigator & Personal Travel Assistant, 4.3" LCD Touch Screen, Voice Prompts, Preloaded for North America, MSN Direct:

The Garmin Nuvi 760 is excellent in its out-of-the-box setup and use. It truly saved my bacon today when I thought I knew where I was going but clearly did not. The Nuvi took me directly to the correct destination.

Now the bad: the FM transmitter is truly poor. I would classify it as unusable. I bought this Nuvi partly because of its FM transmitter capabilities (sends the audio thru the car's stereo when tuned to the same frequency as the Nuvi is set up to use). Regardless of car, setup and frequency the sound is awful through the car audio. Bummer. Otherwise, it is everything as advertised.

In short, I would still get a Garmin Nuvi, but not this model due to the almost non-existent FM performance.

 
Love it-better than hi$$ integrated GPS
By XsiliconkidVerified Purchaser from Boston, MA on 12/29/2008
Pros:
Compact, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Long Battery Life, Reliable Performance, Versatile
Best Uses:
Auto
Describe Yourself:
Power User
How are you with directions:
Bad w/Directions
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Garmin Garmin Nuvi 760, Bluetooth Wireless Portable GPS Car Navigator & Personal Travel Assistant, 4.3" LCD Touch Screen, Voice Prompts, Preloaded for North America, MSN Direct:

I have owned and used expensive integrated GPS systems (Porsche, Hummer2, Audi) and this unit is far superior.
The fact you don’t have to sit in your vehicle to program it is a big PLUS and time saver. I often use Google maps or MapQuest to find my POI and send address over to the GPS via USB connection. Also use MapQuest to plan complex routes and send over to the unit...

The blue tooth to my phone using the unit as the mic/speaker works well. Also tuning the in-car fm to the device gives me MP3 music and turn directions via my in car system
I just purchased 2 new cars without integrated GPS so you can image how much I saved.
2008 Smart car
2008 Chevy Silverado 2500HD diesel truck.

 
It's a lifesaver
By RciVerified Purchaser from IL on 12/29/2008
Pros:
Compact, Easy To Read, Simple Controls
Cons:
Inaccurate
Best Uses:
Auto, Travel
Describe Yourself:
Casual User
How are you with directions:
Great w/Directions
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Garmin Garmin Nuvi 760, Bluetooth Wireless Portable GPS Car Navigator & Personal Travel Assistant, 4.3" LCD Touch Screen, Voice Prompts, Preloaded for North America, MSN Direct:

I find that it's useful to keep with me, even on well-known routes, in the event of detours. Has saved me on a number of times from going down the wrong road. CON: It isn't consistent on some roads. Sometimes it displays it, other times it doesn't recognize the same road.

 
WOW!!!!!!!!!
By mela the horseback riderVerified Purchaser from Monroe Washington on 12/29/2008
Pros:
Compact, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Long Battery Life, Reliable Performance, Simple Controls, Strong Construction, Versatile
Best Uses:
Auto, Travel
How are you with directions:
Bad w/Directions
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Garmin Garmin Nuvi 760, Bluetooth Wireless Portable GPS Car Navigator & Personal Travel Assistant, 4.3" LCD Touch Screen, Voice Prompts, Preloaded for North America, MSN Direct:

This does it all....hands free blue tooth phone, directions, mp3 player that jacks right into my cars system and I can move it between my two rigs. I will even load software to it so I can do trail riding on our horses in the back country. I am awed by its versatility and usefulness

 
Good when it works
By SerjelVerified Purchaser from Ponte Vedra Beach, FL on 12/29/2008
Pros:
Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Simple Controls
Cons:
Bulky, Inaccurate, Unreliable
Best Uses:
Travel
Describe Yourself:
Enthusiast
How are you with directions:
Great w/Directions
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Garmin Garmin Nuvi 760, Bluetooth Wireless Portable GPS Car Navigator & Personal Travel Assistant, 4.3" LCD Touch Screen, Voice Prompts, Preloaded for North America, MSN Direct:

I am normally a big fan of Garmin, and I own many of their products. I was looking forward to using this product, but it is somewhat disappointing
The screen freezes way too many times during normal use, it has trouble identifying locations that are well known and have been around for years, and it doesn't route for you as stated, you have to do it manually

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