subject: How To Choose A Garmin Nuvi Gps [print this page] The name Garmin is synonymous with state of the art GPS devices. You need look nowhere else if you are looking for the best in Global Positioning Satellite devices. However, knowing the Garmin brand name is just the beginning of your search for the best in GPS. Then you need to decide which of the Garmin nuvi GPS devices is the best of the best for your purposes.
For navigating the roads in your car, you have your choice of street navigation devices for just about any region in the world. There are several nuvi's to choose from for finding your way around anyplace in the lower 48 states of the U. S., including Hawaii and Puerto Rico. There are other nuvi's for Europe and many Asian regions as well. Which nuvi is the right one for you?
The nuvi 200 is the most affordable device and comes with preloaded street maps for wherever you are in the U. S. More advanced features in the nuvi series include spoken street names, so you don't have to take your eyes off the road, FM traffic statistics so you can avoid the bottlenecks in traffic, the special "Where am I?" feature, route planning and trip log features and much more.
There is even a nuvi designed specifically for truckers. The nuvi 465t gives routing information specifically for trucks traveling in the continental United States, a pre-loaded NTTS Breakdown directory, Bluetooth wireless, photo navigation, lane assist and, of course, the same preloaded street maps that the other great GPS's from Garmin come with.
Motorcyclists have special requirements and Garmin makes GPS devices specially designed for the motorcyclist's needs. The zumo series of devices are extra tough and waterproof - perfect for your motorcycle. They include the same features as the nuvi's plus other useful features like lane assist.
When you buy a Garmin, you are not limited to what is preloaded in your device. This company is online, all the time, and offers downloadable map updates and software programs as well as online support, should you need it. Some of the downloadable software programs you can get include travel guides, language guides and even games.
You can purchase a Garmin nuvi GPS without having to worry about it becoming outdated, because you can update it easily via the internet. You needn't worry about anything, in fact, because it comes with a full warranty. When you get a Garmin, you get the best in GPS.
