Garmin Nuvi GPS 1300 Review
If you’re looking for an inexpensive, trusty GPS gadget this Garmin Nuvi Portable GPS 1300 update may help to reply to any questions you have about the product.
To start, it’s ultra-slim, compact and light-weight design makes it simple and suitable to move around with you. Its outer measurements are; D 6″ x H 2.9″ x W 4.8″, and considering its size, the widescreen dimensions are generous: Diagonal 4.3″ x H 2.25″ x W 3.81″. At slightly over 161 grams, it isn't just excellent for the car, but easily transportable for slipping into a purse or pocket and taking out and about with you too. And, with its reinforced pedestrian navigation facility, it’s excellent for hiking, or when you are attempting to find your way somewhere on foot, especially as the device displays a clear image of the road on the screen. Of course, it also does that if you are driving.
When you switch on the gizmo it greets with you with 2 questions; “Where To?” and “View Map.” All you need to do is to touch the colour screen to look up addresses fast and simply, and then receive spoken step by step directions which may point you to your destination.
With a regional mapping feature and highly audible street headlines, the Nvi 1300 also includes system called HotFix satellite prediction, which not only enables the device to quickly calculate your position to help get to your destination quicker, but also tells you the most economic road to take.
Additionally, the system stores GPS satellite locations, which will enable it to recall them quickly when you want to use them again.
Another feature of this product that I really like, is the “Where Am I?” feature. This can enable the device to work out your precise location, and give you the precise coordinates, together with the nearest address, intersection, surgeries, emergency areas, police and gas stations.
One of the worst things about driving when you do not know where you're going, is coming up to a turning too late to decelerate safely, and driving straight past it. This GPS system will put an end point to that by giving you sufficient vocal notice that you're nearing a turning, and telling you how much further you have got to travel before arriving at it. All directions re the user’s position, or driving maneuvers he is required to make, are communicated via a circumspect, internal speaker fitted in the unit.
Another giant plus point is that the device comes good to go, directly from the box, preloaded with Town Navigator NT street maps for Hawaii, Puerto Rico and the lower 48 US states. Otherwise, you might select the area maps for one EU region or country if you preferred.
In addition, there are actually millions of POI’s (point of interest) marked out, which you can zoom in on and view them on 2 or three dimensional maps. You wish to auto-plan your route? No problem. There is a feature to help just do that, and along with the vehicle re-route facility – and a selection of routes to select from – it isn't difficult to plan the most direct route attainable.
How about if you prefer not to drive on highways, or pay toll costs? Well, by utilizing the route avoidance feature, you may not have to. You can alert yourself ahead to other ways to suit your needs.
While I'm on the subject of journey planning, I should mention the ecoRoute feature. This system works by taking data about your driving style over a period of time, and then using that to help determine the shortest and most fuel-efficient route to take any time you are on the road – it also tracks your fuel use. This not only helps to save you cash, but the environment too.
The following points may be of interest to you. This GPS system features:
– A Standard keyboard
– A photograph navigation facility which allows you to download footage from Garmin Connect and navigate to them
– A picture spectator
– A world clock, currency and unit converter, and calculator
– Full compatibility with FM traffic and MSN Direct
– A rechargeable LI battery, which may provide continuous use for as much as 4 hours, along with an in-vehicle charger
– An anti-theft device
– A facility which permits you to download a voice of your choosing – to make the whole user experience more private!
– A display resolution of W 480 x H 272 pixels A WQVGA color TFT with white. Backlight display type
– A high-sensitivity receiver
– A microSD card slot
– A suction auto mount
– A complete range of accessories, including mounts, wires, cases and covers, adapters, traffic subscriptions, map upgrades, traffic receivers and data cards are available for purchase online, or direct from Garmin dealers.
To be honest, for a basic GPS system, this model performs well, and, when you factor in what you get for your cash, it’s tough to find fault with it. If I had to be ultra-picky though, I would say that the negative points are: The device isn't water-proof and the voice commands, although clear, are a little robotic.
But taking everything else under consideration, these truly are very minor flaws.