Garmin nüvi 350 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator with Text-to-Speech

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Garmin nüvi 350 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator with Text-to-Speech

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 : Garmin nüvi 350 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator with Text-to-Speech
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List Price: $329.99
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Batteries Included: 1
Binding: Electronics
Brand: Garmin
EAN: 0846330000132
Includes Mp3 Player: 1
Label: Garmin
Manufacturer: Garmin
Model: 010-00455-00
Native Resolution: 320 x 240
Publisher: Garmin
Studio: Garmin



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Amazon.com Product DescriptionWhat if one device could help you navigate anywhere in the U.S. and Canada, while offering travel tips, storing your favorite tunes and photos, providing translation assistance, and more? That device is here, and it's not much bigger than a deck of cards. The Garmin nüvi 350 is set to revolutionize what we expect from a GPS navigation device, or from any device for that matter.

Which nüvi is Best for You?: Click here to see a quick, simple comparison of features for all Garmin nuvi GPS navigators



The nüvi 350 is a portable GPS navigator, traveler's reference, and digital entertainment system, all in one. View product demo (requires Flash).



A simple touchscreen interface and voice guidance allow you to keep your eyes on the road. View larger.


Listen to an audio book or an MP3 while you're on the road. View larger.
Design
With a total weight of 5.1 ounces and slim measurements of 3.87 x 2.91 x 0.87 inches (WxHxD), the nüvi 350 is just right for the pocket or purse. A bright, 64,000-color display dominates the front of the device and a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels means that there's plenty of room for displaying map data and other elements of the device's interface. An SD memory card slot is provided for expansion software, such as a points of interest database, media files and electronic guides (see below). The flip-up antenna includes an MCX-type connector for connecting the unit to an external GPS antenna. Meanwhile, a powerful built-in speaker resides on the back of device. A built-in lithium ion battery will give you for to eight hours of battery life, depending on use. In addition to an AC charger, the unit also ships with a 12-volt power adapter for vehicle charging, as well as a windshield suction cup mount.

Fortunately, Garmin has made it easy to interface with the nüvi 350's 700 megabytes of onboard memory, thanks to 'plug-and-play' USB mass storage support. Just plug the device into your computer's USB port and you've got instantaneous access to all the audio books, music, photos, supplemental maps and other data on the nüvi 350's internal and SD card memory.



Navigation
The nüvi 350 is first and foremost a personal GPS device. Wherever you go -- in your car or on foot-- the device offers extremely accurate position data, thanks to a high-sensitivity integrated GPS receiver by SiRF and WAAS-enabled, 12-satellite reception. Combined with detailed maps of the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico the nüvi 350 provides automatic routing, turn-by-turn voice directions, and touchscreen control-- making it easy to find your way anywhere. Plus, the unique 'text-to-speech' feature calls out turns by street name, and you can choose from either 2D or 3D mapping perspectives when you're viewing your route on the display. Additionally, the nüvi 350 is compatible with Garmin's GTM 10 FM TMC traffic receiver*, which allows users to avoid traffic tie-ups by simply pushing a button that will calculate a new route.



As mentioned, the nüvi 350 comes packed with mapping data for North America, but you can can also load up your custom points of interest. Set up proximity alerts for school zones, safety cameras, and more using Garmin's free POI (points of interest) loader program (available from garmin.com).




Important note about map updates: Due to our high volume of sales, almost every Garmin portable GPS navigator sold by Amazon.com will come with the most recent map version. If you ever do need a map update, you can purchase one from Amazon.com at our Garmin Store.





The device automatically calculates the fastest route and provides voice-prompted turn-by-turn directions along the way.
Tools for the Journey
Navigation is just part of the journey, and the nüvi 350 is one of the first devices to recognize that. The built-in 'Travel Kit' offers an MP3 player, an audio book player from Audible.com, a jpeg-format picture viewer, a world travel clock with time zones, a currency converter, a measurement converter, and a calculator.



In addition to the included travel tools, additional software add-ons are available, such as the Garmin Language Guide, with data provided by Oxford University Press. This software suite contains a multilingual word bank, phrase bank, and five bilingual dictionaries. The multilingual word bank and phrase bank supports nine languages and dialects, including American English, British English, French, German, Italian, Brazilian Portuguese, European Portuguese, European Spanish, and Latin American Spanish. Now you can look up and translate more than 17,000 words or 20,000 phrases per language -- right in the palm of your hand. Through the unit's text-to-speech interface, users can get a spoken pronunciation of each entry in the word bank, along with gender and part of speech information.



Another useful add-on software package, the Garmin Travel Guide, is loaded with information provided by Marco Polo. These guides put in-depth travel information such as reviews and recommendations for restaurants, tourist attractions, and more at your fingertips. The software allows you to navigate to an address or search points of interest-- places like hotels, restaurants, shopping, and tourist attractions. The nüvi 350 automatically calculates the fastest route and provides voice-prompted turn-by-turn directions along the way. The unit also audibly announces the name of upcoming streets-- letting you keep your eyes on the road while navigating through busy traffic and tricky roadways. And if you stray off course, the nüvi 350 automatically calculates the quickest way to get back on track.





*Traffic services available only in select cities where RDS-TMC coverage exists. Requires the GTM 10 FM TMC traffic receiver and subscription fee to enable traffic capability.



What's in the Box
nüvi 350, Preloaded City Navigator NT for North America and Puerto Rico, Vehicle suction cup mount, AC charger, Vehicle power cable, Dashboard disc, USB cable, Carrying case, Quick reference guide



Which nüvi is Best for You?
For a slightly higher pricepoint, Garmin's nüvi 600 and 700 series devices have richer feature sets including: MP3 players, JPEG photo viewers, the ability to receive traffic and weather information, bluetooth for hands-free calling, FM transmitters that deliver audio through your cars own stereo system, and multi-destination routing that will tell you the best way to make a trip that involves several destinations.




Screen
Size
inches
(w x h)
Included Maps
Text-to-Speech
(Directions in
Real Street
Names)

Traffic
Bluetooth
Media

FM Transmitter
(audio through
car stereo
system)
Multi-
Point
Routing

Battery
life
(hours)
Cont. U.S.,
Hawaii, and
Puerto Rico

AK and
Canada

Europe
nüvi 200 2.8 x 2.1
check




Photos


up to 5
nüvi 200w 3.81 x 2.25
check




Photos


up to 5
nüvi 250 2.8 x 2.1
check check



Photos

up to 5
nüvi 250w 3.81 x 2.25
check check



Photos

up to 5
nüvi 260 2.8 x 2.1
check check
check

Photos

up to 5
nüvi 260w 3.81 x 2.25 check check
check

Photos

up to 5
nüvi 270 2.8 x 2.1
check check check


Photos

up to 5
nüvi 350 2.8 x 2.1
check check
check FM (with opt.
receiver)

Photos, MP3s


up to 8
nüvi 360 2.8 x 2.1
check check
check FM (with opt.
receiver)
check Photos, MP3s

up to 8
nüvi 370 2.8 x 2.1 check check check check FM (receiver
included)
check Photos, MP3s

up to 8
nüvi 650 3.81 x 2.25
check check
check FM (with opt.
receiver)

Photos, MP3s

up to 7
nüvi 660
3.81 x 2.25
check check
check FM (receiver
included)
check Photos, MP3s check
up to 7
nüvi 670
3.81 x 2.25
check check check check FM (receiver
included)
check Photos, MP3s check
up to 7
nüvi 680 3.81 x 2.25
check check
check MSN (receiver
included;
1-year free);
FM (with opt.
receiver)
check Photos, MP3s check
up to 7
nüvi 750
3.81 x 2.25
check check
check MSN-enhanced
(with optional
receiver);
FM (with opt.
receiver)

Photos, MP3s check check up to 5
nüvi 760 3.81 x 2.25
check check
check MSN-enhanced
(with optional
receiver);
FM (with opt.
receiver)
check Photos, MP3s check check up to 5
nüvi 770 3.81 x 2.25
check check check check MSN-enhanced
(with optional
receiver);
FM (with opt.
receiver)
check Photos, MP3s check check up to 5
nüvi 780 3.81 x 2.25 check check

MSN-enhanced
(receiver inc.;
3 months free)
receiver);
FM (with opt.
receiver)
check Photos, MP3s check check up to 5
nüvi 850
3.81 x 2.25 check check

MSN-enhanced
(with optional
receiver);
FM (with opt.
receiver)

Photos, MP3s check check up to 4
nüvi 880
3.81 x 2.25 check check check
MSN-enhanced
(receiver inc.;
3 months free);
FM (with opt.
receiver)
check Photos, MP3s check check up to 4
nüvi 5000
4.5 x 2.7 check check
check MSN-enhanced
(with optional
receiver);
FM (with opt.
receiver)


check check external
battery
only





Features:
  • Compact 700 MB GPS navigator with bundled MP3/audiobook player, photo viewer, and world travel clock
  • Small enough to fit in a pocket or purse; mounts on vehicle windshield with included suction cup
  • Preloaded with City Navigator NT maps of U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico
  • Turn-by-turn directions, automatic routing, and 320 x 240 color touchscreen display
  • Secure Digital (SD) memory card slot; measures 3.87 x 2.91 x 0.87 inches (W x H x D); 1-year warranty





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Customer Reviews
Average Rating:  out of 5 stars

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - money well spent
perfect for trips. no need for maps or trip tickets. It becomes your co-piliot



Rating: 1 out of 5 stars - GOOD WHILE IT LASTED...but 18 months later it is WORTHLESS

Up until it stopped working I used to refer to this little device as "the best thing I ever bought." It stopped being able to lock onto a satellite and after following the tech support advice, it still doesn't work. Of course, Garmin was gracious enough to offer me a refurbished one for $175. THANKS BUT NO THANKS!!! You can buy a NEW one for $175. I WILL NEVER PURCHASE ANOTHER GARMIN TO REPLACE SOMETHING THAT SHOULD HAVE LASTED MORE THAN 18 MONTHS.



Rating: 1 out of 5 stars - Read this before you buy. Save your time and money!
I researched, studied, and compared many GPS units before I chose the 350. I was a first time buyer so I had to educate myself. I relied on customer reviews to help me narrow my choices and decide on the 350. I put it to the test just days after purchase and after updating the maps. On vacation I exited the interstate for a cup of Starbucks and the 350 had me on the complete opposite side of the highway. I found it the old fashion way, driving in circles. I had several other instances with the same issue while on vacation. I also used the 350 to download books. I am a police officer and spend many hours working off duty jobs sitting in my unit. This is an excellent feature to have for this purpose. While listening to a book this week the speakers went out. I can listen to books with headphones but as far as listening to "Jill" give directions, no more. Amazon will not accept returns after 30 days so if you buy, use someone who will back their products. I saved cash using Amazon. Now I have to spend more if I want another to replace the 350. Don't waste time or money on this older unit. You get what you pay for.



Rating: 4 out of 5 stars - better, but
I first owned a Street Pilot 350 which is the large unit....it was ok, but took routes that I knew to be circuitous and unnecessary sometimes...it also didn't have updated maps for my area...
Now I have the Nuvi 350 which has good mapping, better routing, screen brightness, and is much smaller....The only thing that I really don't like is the volume of the voice directions. Even at the loudest volume, it can't be heard very well, and forget about having music on when your trying to listen to it! I was told by Garmin that the street pilot 350 because of the size; the speakers were on the side and now the nuvi 350 speaker(s) are on the back...maybe that has something to do with it...but still, I don't see how this unit is ok with most people because of the volume thing....



Rating: 4 out of 5 stars - Generally good but have some drawbacks
To use this GPS is quite easy, here I just would like to point out some of its cons.
1. It does not have a next turn arrow at the bottom of the screen to help you decide which lane you should drive on. At the time the voice tell you "in point 3 miles turn right/left at...", sometimes you do not have enough time to change the lane. to learn the turn direction in advance, you must touch the screen at bottom right, sometimes it's disturbing and making you not being able to concentrate while driving. (I'm a new driver)
2. The time to accquire the satellite signal when you travel to another place is quite slow, sometimes it takes 10 minutes or even longer.
3. It only remember the state of the address you input last time, not the city, each time you need to input your city even most of the time you just travel in the same city. It'll be better for it to be able to remember the several cities you inputted in the same state and let you choose.

This is the first GPS I bought. I used some of my friends' before, no one is perfect. For the money I paid for this one ($200), I think it's quite fair.



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