Garmin Nuvi 770 Review

There's plenty to see and do with the Garmin nuvi 770 with its widescreen display and easy to use interface that provides access to many useful features that aren't only designed with navigation and travel in mind.

Product Overview

The intuitive design of the Nuvi 770's interface display is just one of the features that make it ideal for both the casual and frequent traveler alike. Whether you'll be using it to find your way around town or for a trip across the country, the GPS does a whole lot more than offer directions, serving as an MP3 player, a JPEG picture viewer, measurement and currency converters, calculator, world clock, and much more.

Garmin nuvi 770
Garmin nuvi 770 GPS Navigator


 

The bright, widescreen color display features a white backlight which makes the device readable in any type of light, even direct sunlight as it will automatically adjust the color and brightness for the surrounding conditions. Also, because the screen measures 4.3 inches diagonally, there's up to 70% more to see than with a GPS housing a 3.5 inch display, providing a better view of all the many details available.

All of the Nuvis in the 700 series come preloaded with City Navigator NT maps for all of the United States, Puerto Rico, and Canada along with a database of close to six million different points of interest (POI) that include everything from amusement parks to zoos and countless types of establishments in between, and the 770 model is programmed with detailed maps of Europe as well.

With the purchase of the Garmin Nuvi 770 is the vehicle suction cup mount and power cord for recharging the unit, a dashboard disc, the USB cable for connectivity purposes, a Quick Start manual that explains how the unit works in detail, as well as the option to receive detailed travel guides and savings programs.

Notable Benefits and Features

The Nuvi 770 is equipped with Bluetooth capabilities and a built-in speaker and microphone so users can make and answer phone calls in conjunction with their Bluetooth compatible phone by simply touching the display's icons and the keypad for dialing, making it both easier and safer to talk while driving.

The integrated FM traffic receiver of the Nuvi 770 allows users to avoid traffic tie-ups and areas of road construction during their travels. In most locations, up-to-date broadcasts are transmitted continuously as they happen without the need to wait for new alerts to come in.

With purchase of the 770 is a free three month subscription to TMC Clear Channel's Total Traffic Network and you'll also never have to worry about being lost while taking an unexpected detour that didn't get picked up by the traffic receiver as the device will quickly provide directions to get you back on track toward your destination.

Plan all of your trips ahead of time with the Nuvi 770's multi-destination route planning feature whether they're involved excursions across the country or short jaunts around town. The device allows users to enter up to ten different locations and then sorts them by the fastest, most efficient route, which is ideal for salesmen or those who are looking to make the most of their car's gas mileage. And, if you need to see exactly where you've been, a trip log is provided in the form of an electronic "bread crumb" trail with as many as 10,000 points showing your routes.

The Nuvi 770 also comes with Garmin's antitheft system that renders the device useless without entering the four digit pin number first, or without programming the GPS to only work in a secure location that's been determined ahead of time.

Technical Specifications

- Antenna: Built-in
- Battery: Rechargeable lithium ion, runs for up to five hours without power
- Connectivity: USB cable
- Dimensions: 4.8 inches wide, 0.8 inches deep, 3 inches high, 6.2 ounces in weight
- Display: WQVGA, full color, 480 x 272 pixels
- Expansion Slots: SD card (not included)
- Included Accessories: FM traffic receiver with vehicle power cable and suction cup mount, USB cable, dashboard disc, Quick Start manual
- Included Software: City Navigator for North America and Europe, three month subscriptions to TMC real-time traffic and MSN Direct services
- Voice Capabilities: Yes, street names and voice prompts

 

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