Comments on: Garmin Nuvi 760 Review http://gpselite.com/garmin-nuvi-760-review-264 Where are you going today? Mon, 01 Mar 2010 18:56:39 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Anonymous http://gpselite.com/garmin-nuvi-760-review-264/comment-page-1#comment-196 Anonymous Thu, 16 Apr 2009 01:13:37 +0000 http://gpselite.com/?p=264#comment-196 <strong>Good directions, poor interface, poor features</strong><br />This is my first GPS device. The 760 has lot of features but leaves a lot to be desired in most of the features except the basic one which is giving directions <br /> <br />1) The directions are reasonable most of the time except once it gave lousy directions when I was in Florida and wanted to go to a place in Tampa from Daytona Beach. Followed directions from Iphone which has google maps and it was accurate and saved lot of time <br /> <br />2) The search for point of interest (POI) is very lousy. Google maps in Iphone has a lot better search. All you need for search is one window where you can enter the place and give you relevant addresses and not just within 4 mile radius all the time. I have stopped using POI in 760. Can't believe that a 4th generation GPS from Garmin would be so bad in search <br /> <br />3) Speakers are useless and hence there is no point having bluetooth for hands free operation. <br /> <br />4) FM is useless and hence no point putting MP3s <br /> <br />Overall lots of features in 760 but nothing besides the basic direction is useful. Someone please make a good GPS for $250 <br /> <br /> <br /> Good directions, poor interface, poor features
This is my first GPS device. The 760 has lot of features but leaves a lot to be desired in most of the features except the basic one which is giving directions

1) The directions are reasonable most of the time except once it gave lousy directions when I was in Florida and wanted to go to a place in Tampa from Daytona Beach. Followed directions from Iphone which has google maps and it was accurate and saved lot of time

2) The search for point of interest (POI) is very lousy. Google maps in Iphone has a lot better search. All you need for search is one window where you can enter the place and give you relevant addresses and not just within 4 mile radius all the time. I have stopped using POI in 760. Can’t believe that a 4th generation GPS from Garmin would be so bad in search

3) Speakers are useless and hence there is no point having bluetooth for hands free operation.

4) FM is useless and hence no point putting MP3s

Overall lots of features in 760 but nothing besides the basic direction is useful. Someone please make a good GPS for $250

]]> By: Anonymous http://gpselite.com/garmin-nuvi-760-review-264/comment-page-1#comment-195 Anonymous Wed, 15 Apr 2009 13:09:14 +0000 http://gpselite.com/?p=264#comment-195 <strong>great product</strong><br />I purchased this unit before taking a trip with my son to Vegas. It delivered as promised for that trip, but sense then I have used it to find all kinds of stuff, incuding areas in my home town that I didn't even know was there. The only downside I can think of is how long it takes to download and update the latest maps. Garmin nüvi 760 4.3-Inch Widescreen Bluetooth Portable GPS Automobile Navigator great product
I purchased this unit before taking a trip with my son to Vegas. It delivered as promised for that trip, but sense then I have used it to find all kinds of stuff, incuding areas in my home town that I didn’t even know was there. The only downside I can think of is how long it takes to download and update the latest maps. Garmin nüvi 760 4.3-Inch Widescreen Bluetooth Portable GPS Automobile Navigator

]]> By: Anonymous http://gpselite.com/garmin-nuvi-760-review-264/comment-page-1#comment-194 Anonymous Wed, 15 Apr 2009 05:41:30 +0000 http://gpselite.com/?p=264#comment-194 <strong>Love my Garmin!</strong><br />I love this garmin...esp the bluetooth feature when im driving and the fun feature of getting to change the car and upload new maps!...however i wish it told me it came with the suction cup mount and the adapter...but great buy!! Love my Garmin!
I love this garmin…esp the bluetooth feature when im driving and the fun feature of getting to change the car and upload new maps!…however i wish it told me it came with the suction cup mount and the adapter…but great buy!!

]]> By: Anonymous http://gpselite.com/garmin-nuvi-760-review-264/comment-page-1#comment-197 Anonymous Tue, 14 Apr 2009 23:27:27 +0000 http://gpselite.com/?p=264#comment-197 <strong>solid electronic device</strong><br />Garmin nüvi 760 4.3-Inch Widescreen Bluetooth Portable GPS Automobile Navigator <br />Very solid unit and worth the money... solid electronic device
Garmin nüvi 760 4.3-Inch Widescreen Bluetooth Portable GPS Automobile Navigator

Very solid unit and worth the money…

]]> By: Anonymous http://gpselite.com/garmin-nuvi-760-review-264/comment-page-1#comment-198 Anonymous Tue, 14 Apr 2009 19:04:43 +0000 http://gpselite.com/?p=264#comment-198 <strong>Parent's peace of mind</strong><br />Excellent product and price. This Garmin give's us as parent's confidence in that our college student can maneuver around a city she is not familiar with, with no problems at all. The widescreen is a great visual, easy to read and understand. One other great feature is the bluetooth, she is able to call home or 911 for that matter just by saying it out loud. The service, the price and the product are just hard to beat. Love the peace of mind it gives us. Parent’s peace of mind
Excellent product and price. This Garmin give’s us as parent’s confidence in that our college student can maneuver around a city she is not familiar with, with no problems at all. The widescreen is a great visual, easy to read and understand. One other great feature is the bluetooth, she is able to call home or 911 for that matter just by saying it out loud. The service, the price and the product are just hard to beat. Love the peace of mind it gives us.

]]> By: Anonymous http://gpselite.com/garmin-nuvi-760-review-264/comment-page-1#comment-199 Anonymous Tue, 14 Apr 2009 12:48:33 +0000 http://gpselite.com/?p=264#comment-199 <strong>garmin GPS</strong><br />My first Garmin was stolen. I used Amazon to review all of the choices and settled on this particular Garmin for MY needs. Shipment was very prompt and the product has worked nicely since I received it. The price was right and the product is what I was looking for. I do NOT use a Bluetooth so have no idea how it may work so check any GPS out for YOUR needs. I am totally happy. garmin GPS
My first Garmin was stolen. I used Amazon to review all of the choices and settled on this particular Garmin for MY needs. Shipment was very prompt and the product has worked nicely since I received it. The price was right and the product is what I was looking for. I do NOT use a Bluetooth so have no idea how it may work so check any GPS out for YOUR needs. I am totally happy.

]]> By: Anonymous http://gpselite.com/garmin-nuvi-760-review-264/comment-page-1#comment-204 Anonymous Mon, 13 Apr 2009 23:40:07 +0000 http://gpselite.com/?p=264#comment-204 <strong>a whole new world has opened...</strong><br />What did we ever do before the days of electronic gadgets? cell phones, mp3 players, laptops, pdas/blackberry, etc.... and now GPS. <br />since getting this GPS, it has saved me so many trips back home to figure out where to go next. if i make a wrong turn or veer off course, it recalculates in seconds. it is accurate down to a few feet of your actual position. <br />not only will it tell you exactly where you are, but will also tell you how fast you are moving, what your average speed is, what your estimated time of arrival is, point you towards the closest restaurant, bank, gas station or one of hundreds of other points of interest. <br />i feel like its a whole new world out there with my new toy. <br />my one and only critique is that it can sometimes feel like it take a little long to turn on and acquire satellites. <br />otherwise, this is fantastic!!!! a whole new world has opened…
What did we ever do before the days of electronic gadgets? cell phones, mp3 players, laptops, pdas/blackberry, etc…. and now GPS.

since getting this GPS, it has saved me so many trips back home to figure out where to go next. if i make a wrong turn or veer off course, it recalculates in seconds. it is accurate down to a few feet of your actual position.

not only will it tell you exactly where you are, but will also tell you how fast you are moving, what your average speed is, what your estimated time of arrival is, point you towards the closest restaurant, bank, gas station or one of hundreds of other points of interest.

i feel like its a whole new world out there with my new toy.

my one and only critique is that it can sometimes feel like it take a little long to turn on and acquire satellites.

otherwise, this is fantastic!!!!

]]> By: Anonymous http://gpselite.com/garmin-nuvi-760-review-264/comment-page-1#comment-202 Anonymous Mon, 13 Apr 2009 23:07:50 +0000 http://gpselite.com/?p=264#comment-202 <strong>Very pleased with Garmin Nuvi 760</strong><br />I am writing this review, because reading the reviews of others on Amazon helped me make my decision to choose this model. <br />I have used other GPS devices, including Magellan (Hertz Never-Lost) <br />The Garmin Nuvi 760 is extremely easy to use. The entry of addresses, etc. is easier than the GPS which is in Lexus autos. The voice commands are very well done and accurate. The estimated time of arrival is given in the lower left side of the screen. I would have liked the number of miles to my destination. You will not make a mistake buying this product. Very pleased with Garmin Nuvi 760
I am writing this review, because reading the reviews of others on Amazon helped me make my decision to choose this model.

I have used other GPS devices, including Magellan (Hertz Never-Lost)

The Garmin Nuvi 760 is extremely easy to use. The entry of addresses, etc. is easier than the GPS which is in Lexus autos. The voice commands are very well done and accurate. The estimated time of arrival is given in the lower left side of the screen. I would have liked the number of miles to my destination. You will not make a mistake buying this product.

]]> By: Anonymous http://gpselite.com/garmin-nuvi-760-review-264/comment-page-1#comment-203 Anonymous Mon, 13 Apr 2009 20:56:25 +0000 http://gpselite.com/?p=264#comment-203 <strong>Sad customer</strong><br />Garmin nüvi 760 4.3-Inch Widescreen Bluetooth Portable GPS Automobile Navigator <br />The unit worked great ,and was easy to use except that it failed after the 5th or 6th usage.!! <br />I have ordered a replacement. Sad customer
Garmin nüvi 760 4.3-Inch Widescreen Bluetooth Portable GPS Automobile Navigator

The unit worked great ,and was easy to use except that it failed after the 5th or 6th usage.!!

I have ordered a replacement.

]]> By: Anonymous http://gpselite.com/garmin-nuvi-760-review-264/comment-page-1#comment-200 Anonymous Mon, 13 Apr 2009 19:52:27 +0000 http://gpselite.com/?p=264#comment-200 <strong>ONLY 8 PAGE BOOKLET WITH GARMIN GPS</strong><br />THE GARMIN 760 GARMIN CAME WITH AN 8 PAGE BOOKLET WITH INFORMATION ON HOW TO INSTALL AND READ THE GPS NOTHING ELSE. I DONT LIKE THE VOICE ON THE GPS BUT DON'T KNOW IF I CAN CHANGE IT. I HAVE NO WAY TO CONTACT GARMIN. NO PHONE NUMBER-- THE WEB ADDRESS GOES TO SALES. ONLY 8 PAGE BOOKLET WITH GARMIN GPS
THE GARMIN 760 GARMIN CAME WITH AN 8 PAGE BOOKLET WITH INFORMATION ON HOW TO INSTALL AND READ THE GPS NOTHING ELSE. I DONT LIKE THE VOICE ON THE GPS BUT DON’T KNOW IF I CAN CHANGE IT. I HAVE NO WAY TO CONTACT GARMIN. NO PHONE NUMBER– THE WEB ADDRESS GOES TO SALES.

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