Garmin nüvi 780 4.3-Inch Widescreen Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator with MSN Direct Service
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Review Date: 2009-11-22
the only complaint I have so far is that i can't enter a zip code instead of a city name. I have found several times that the name of the place I am going is not the name on the GPS and if I could just enter the zip code I could save several steps. My old GPS had the option of entering the city name or the zipcode and this was very helpfull at times
User: R. Kirby
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Summary: not bad.. but
Helpful Votes: 0
Total Votes: 0
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Review Date: 2009-11-22
This is the second GPS unit I have owned. After reading countless reviews on many products I selected this one since it was lower cost due to its out of production status, but had the features I wanted; text to speech, blue tooth for hands free phone,live traffic information, and a reputation for quick start-up finding all the satellites it needs to navigate. Garmin also has a good reputation. How does it work? Well, the start-up time is affected by how long ago the last time you used it and if your position has changed much since then. In general it is satisfactory on that score. At first, the text to speech was weak, but a downloaded update improved it to the point I am satisfied. I have not tried the live update feature yet as I am waiting for a long trip to test it. The sensitivity to the gps satellites is great. This unit works inside my house which helps when I am doing planning. I also like the MP3 storage [sandisk card]. I am able to load several hours of music to this device. That said the fm transmitter is poor in my car, a Honda minivan. I can use it if I plug a 3rd party device [Radio Shack] that works from the earphone jack on the Garmin that does the fm transmitter work. This will make it possible for the Garmin unit to interrupt my music playback with navigation instructions. My experience with Garmin tech support has been good so far. After you go through the phone maze and the waiting you get an American English speaking person who, in my experience is informed and patient. There is not much of that available these days. The only improvements I would want to see is: 1. Being able to organize "favorites" into folders and 2. Having computer software that allows you to plan trips and upload them to the unit.
User: Gadget Guy
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Summary: Garmin nuvi 780
Helpful Votes: 1
Total Votes: 1
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Review Date: 2009-11-21
OUTSTANDING. Why oh why did I not open the box and start using this device sooner?? I'm having vision trouble (temporary) and the GPS totally saved me today. It's intuitive, easy to use and I love it. I have a SC430 Lexus with a built-in GPS system and this Garmin GPS is so much easier to use..
User: Toby Tover-Krein
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Summary: Fabulous invention.
Helpful Votes: 1
Total Votes: 1
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Review Date: 2009-11-19
it's great, had one of the first gps devices from 5 years ago this one is far superior, love it , ez to use, works great
User: Joseph Manion
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Summary: garmin 780 nuvi
Helpful Votes: 1
Total Votes: 1
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Review Date: 2009-11-18
This is our 1st GPS, we never thought we needed one to get around. well, it came in just a few days, I charged it up before any use, then used it without the cord, the battery life was about 2.5 hours, the blue tooth worked fine and was easy to set up and use.Its big and easy to see and read, We used the vacum thing to stick it to the windsheild, we may want to buy one of dash mounts soon, we are very happy with the speed at witch it loads up, finds the sat, and refreshes, , The refresh rate surprised me and pleased me, over all, we are very happy with this GARMIN NUVI 780.
The only down side, (if its a down side,) is the price, we did not want to spend that amount of money for a GPS. but feel we are getting our monies worth.
User: Vince L. Wilson
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Summary: It works fine
Helpful Votes: 1
Total Votes: 1
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Product Details
- GPS navigator preloaded with City Navigator North America NT
- 4.3-inch diagonal touchscreen display with 2D/3D mapping perspective
- Turn-by-turn directions with Voice Guidance/Text-to-Speech feature
- Includes MSN Direct receiver with Version 2
- Weighs just 1.8 pounds and measure 0.8 x 4.8 x 2.8 inches (W x L x H)
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