Garmin nuvi 1370T Review

Remember the famous series “Nightrider” which was about this highly advanced car which could tell you about all the roads, intersections and even the routes while driving. If you are looking for that kind of technology, then you don’t need to pay millions of dollars for that kind of car when you can get something cheaper and more compact. The Garmin nuvi 1370T is the kind of intelligent travel mate every traveler wants.

Who wants to struggle with paper maps and guide books and trace complicated routes with your fingers and most of the times end up on a wrong route? Most maps become obsolete when they reach the customer’s hands since there development happens at such a fast pace these days. The Garmin 1370T is a trendy GPS device with high-tech features like bluetooth, a bright and clear 4.3" widescreen and other great features which will help you navigate unknown terrains without a co-driver too!

The ecoRoute feature just needs your input on where you want to go and it will plan the shortest and most fuel efficient route based upon road speed and vehicle acceleration data. Users will have a “less fuel” option as a routing preference.

If you are want to look at the well known tourist places in North America and Europe then all you need to do is download the CityXplorer maps directly to your Garmin 1370T and decide on your itinerary for the day. Great quality graphics and enhanced resolution can help you to toggle between the touch screens and look at anything you want. If you don’t have a car of your own then you can find out all the information about the public transit system like trams, busses and trains through the public transit mode.

Navigation has never been easier. Its intuitive interface greets you with two simple questions: "Where To?" and "View Map". Touch the color screen to easily look up addresses and services and get voice-prompted, turn-by-turn directions that speak street names to your destination without squinting into your GPS.

The nuvi 1370T is equipped with Bluetooth® wireless technology for hands-free calling via a compatible phone. With a built-in microphone and speaker you will be able to talk hands-free through the 1370T without taking your eyes off the road.

The ultra sleek design of the 1370T means that this little gadget perfectly fits in your purse or pocket anywhere you go. It is 25% slimmer than previous Garmin models. You can even receive great traffic updates regularly with this device. You will be able to receive information of accident sites or construction work in advance. It comes with a number of POIs or points of interests which can be modified to add your own. Additional features include information on speed limit restrictions on various well known routes and postal code support for Canada. And with HotFix™ satellite prediction, it calculates your position faster to get you there quicker.

With nearly 6 million points of interest (POI) and detailed road coverage for USA, Canada, and Puerto Rico,you will get all the data you need to navigate North America. When you need money or fun, Garmin 1370T can easily help you locate an ATM, restaurant or even an amusement park as well. Garmin's new nuvi 1370T is a great way to explore the whole of US or Europe and yet not lose your way.

Actual user review:
• My first trip to Ireland, England and Germany was made much less stressful by this GPS. Trust me when I tell you we went down every cow path in all three countries tring to find places where my wife's family tree had originated. We were on back roads in Germany that were frequented by more farm tractors than passanger vehicles and never once got lost. Even in Dublin and London the Garmin helped in pedestrian mode as we looked for important stops along the Ale Pub tours...lol. The speed and camera zone warnings were really helpful across both Ireland and England, and saved me some substantial fines I'm sure. The baby Benz we rented in Frankfurt had a GPS system, but we used the nuvi 1370T instead. - J.Warren (AZ,USA)

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• I decided to purchase this Garmin for my upcoming trip to Rome and Venice. I was attracted to it because of its European maps, as well as its pedestrian (walking) mode. I was a little hesitant at first as some gave it mixed reviews, but I decided to take the plunge. Well, I just returned from Europe having used the Garmin nuvi 1370t extensively in my travels and all I can say is WOW!!!! Before my trip, I downloaded the City maps on the Garmin site for both Rome and Venice. This gives you very detailed information for the individual areas your're going to and I would recommend doing the same if you're going to be walking around. Remember, this unit does come with Europe installed so this add on is just more detailed information. Walking around Rome and Venice was a joy with the 1370t. My family and I walked everywhere and never got into a taxi. People were asking us directions after awhile! I found that we would venture out in any direction we wanted because we knew we could always make our way back. It helps you plan your trip giving you the most interesting sites to see in and around where you are. In Venice, everyone is glued to the map in their hands. They have to stop at every intersection because it is so easy to get lost in that city. Even looking at the map in their hands, they were still lost! The Garmin allowed me to explore with ease and not have to stop at every turn to reacquaint myself to where I was. Now is this thing perfect? Here's the deal. In Rome and Venice, you're surrounded by tall buildings that cause problems for the gps reception. That's not Garmin's fault, it's just the reality of using a gps receiver. In both cities, your lack of reception lasts only a small amount of time and then you will enter a better reception area and your unit will update itself pretty quickly. Losing reception, while walking, is really not a big deal. You already have your way mapped out on the screen, so you follow it even though it may not be updating your precise position. This is an absolute must buy for those traveling. I've also used the automobile mode and it is outstanding! - C.Weston (CA,USA)

• This product has worked out great for me and my family! We used it on our way up to Minneapolis and didn't have to worry at all about finding our way or navigating with other maps. If we acidentally took a wrong turn, the Garmin instantly recalculated and got us back on track. For other consumers, definitely consider the lane-assist and traffic info. options, they are very helpful, especially when traveling to an unfamiliar destination. My one minus on this GPS is that sometimes it doesn't process quick turns fast enough, but overall it is very reliable. We can't wait to use the standard European maps on our family trip to Ireland this summer! - T.Hubler (IA,USA)

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