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Garmin nuvi 350 Portable GPS Navigator - Product Review

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Looking through all the choices you have these days for GPS units it can very easily become a overwhelming task to accomplish when sorting out all the available features. One unit in particular, the Garmin nuvi 350 Portable GPS Navigator stands out from the others not only for it’s ease of use, but for the driver friendly options that are available at your fingertips. You will no longer have to worry about stopping for directions, bad directions or just simply remembering those directions while on the road and running the possibility of getting lost. Features such as turn by turn voice prompts help to keep your eyes safely on the road.

Easily carried in the palm of your hand, the Garmin nuvi 350 Portable GPS Navigator is a deceptively small unit that weight’s less then 6 ounces, allowing you to use it both while driving your vehicle and then take it when you when you leave your car to make sure you get to where you want to go without any unforeseen side trips.

A built in, highly sensitive GPS receiver by SiRF built into the Garmin nuvi 350 Portable GPS Navigator gives you unmatched accuracy. Along with the Garmin GMT 10 FMT traffic receiver you have one touch access to re-route yourself around traffic problems so you can stay on the move and avoid traffic jams. The satellite interface allows you access to roads throughout the US, Canada and even in Puerto Rico.

The touch screen portion of the Garmin nuvi 350 Portable GPS Navigator is 320 X 240 pixels that display’s 64,000 colors brightly for easier to read map data in either a 2D or 3D mapping formats.

An additional SD memory card slot in the unit provides you with a way to access updated data concerning things such as points of interest, media files such as media files, digital pictures and even electronic guides. The flip up antenna gives you access to an additional plug-in used to attach the unit to an external antenna for improved reception. A powerful high quality speaker built into the unit makes sure you can hear either your directions or music without any problems and a lithium ion battery gives the unit up to an 8 hour life before being recharged. No matter if you’re in the car or in the house, the GPS unit comes with charging units built for both situations, so you should never run out of power. All this plus a suction cup windshield mount is included with the Garmin nuvi 350 Portable GPS Navigator.

After a long day of travel you might be in the mood for stopping for a bite to eat, to get gas or even resting for the night so you can get a fresh start on the next day. Garmin nuvi 350 Portable GPS Navigator’s touch screen controls allow you to plan a pit stop with just one touch. From there the GPS system will give you directions to your stop and then directions back to the main highway to continue on your trip. The GPS unit also reports on things such as distance traveled, trip timer and time zone changes, currency converter, a calculator and gives you access to some cool features such as the ability to view digital pictures and listen to MP3’s all with this one unit.

The list of available features built into such a compact unit makes you under stand why the Garmin nuvi 350 Portable GPS Navigator and the Garmin company it’s self is the top selling GPS navigation system on the market today. It doesn’t matter if you’re a serious traveler or a weekend warrior, with all the available features and the affordable price tag, nobody should go without a Garmin GPS navigation system.

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Where Is The Best Place To Find A Garmin Nuvi?

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Everywhere you look this Christmas Season you see ads for the Garmin nuvi GPS System - it’s sure to be one of the top sellers! If you want to find a Garmin nuvi at a good price this year, you’re going to want to shop early. The Garmin GPS systems have been out for a couple of years, but they’re just starting to get really popular because of new features like voice activation and traffic information.

Where’s the best place to get a good price on a Garmin nuvi?

To find the Garmin nuvi best price, your probably want to visit some of the auction sites. You can get the best prices, bid for the price you want to pay, and get fast delivery. There are many places to get “new in box” systems, and also some places where you can get “out of box” systems for much less. Some of these “out of box” GPS systems can save you a bunch of money.

Of course, the main auction site to find the best price on Garmin is Ebay. Ebay is the place where you can get just about anything - new Garmins, bundles, accessories, and used Garmin nuvi GPS systems. The number of sellers on Ebay is unbelievable, and they you’re most likely to find the Garmin nuvi best price on one of the auction sites like Ebay.

If you don’t mind buying used, Ebay might be just the ticket for you. The way Ebay is structered as far as regulations and feedback, you can be sure you get what you’re expecting. Plus, lots of times the used systems are just as good as new!

Here’s another reason to look at Ebay - you might not be able to find the model you’re looking for anywhere else! Lots of times stores don’t carry all the models, or they’re sold out (remember, these are going to be extremely popular this year). Sometimes, Ebay’s the only place to find a Garmin nuvi. You might pay a little over retail, but you will be able to get it, and still get the best price possible.

If you don’t like shopping online, you could go to your local big-box outlet and try to find a Garmin nuvi there. However, this option isn’t recommended for finding the Garmin nuvi best price. The good thing about this option is that you’ve got the unit immediately, so you can shop up until the last minute. Problem is they sell out, and a lot of these store don’t sell all the different models anyway.

Amazon.com is another great place to try to find the Garmin nuvi best price. Amazon offers you ease of use, reliable shipping and easy returns if something is wrong. Plus, you don’t have to wait to see if your bid is the winner, like at Ebay. Also, at Amazon you’ve got the option of new or used, and the selection of accessories and systems is mind-numbing!

OK, now you’ve got a couple of good sources for the Garmin nuvi GPS system at the best price possible. But you better not wait - Christmas is getting closer and you don’t want to hear “Sorry, out of stock”!

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Written by Matt Hellstrom

December 4th, 2008 at 6:18 pm