Up for Review: Garmin nüvi 360 GPS
There are many aspects to the Garmin nüvi 360 which make it one of the most wanted gadgets in the electronics world. The Garmin nüvi 360 is a Personal Travel Assistant which performs the function of a GPS navigator, multimedia entertainer, personal translator and tour guide at the same time. It is the perfect companion for the frequent commuter as it gives hands-free Bluetooth wireless technology to you. It nicely fits into the pocket and gives directions to the most difficult areas in a convenient way.
If you have a Bluetooth-enabled cell phone, then you can tag up the Garmin nüvi 360 with it to help you make hands-free telephone calls through a microphone and speaker. The touchscreen keypad lets you enter the phone number easily and just a tap on the screen will enable you to talk with your friend over the built-in microphone. If you want to contact someone at your destination, then access his phone number from the database of 6 million points of interest. You are bound to land up with the correct number. The Garmin nüvi 360 database covers a huge number of hotels, restaurants, stores and other attractions.
The GPS receiver integrated into the Garmin nüvi 360 is a powerful one which can access satellite links with great sensitivity. It incorporates a flip-up antenna which includes an MCX-type connector for external connection. This facility is optional and may or may not be used. Maps of North America and Europe have been preloaded to provide the best coverage. You are most likely to get to your destination without any trouble whatsoever. Automatic routing, with 2D or 3D map perspective, turn-by-turn voice guidance with distinctly audible street names and a touchscreen interface makes navigation in any terrain a cinch.
Garmin nüvi 360 Features and Specifications Review:
- No. of channels – 12
- No. of waypoints – 500
- Traffic and weather updates – Yes
- MP3 playback – Yes
- Portability – Yes
- Bluetooth built-in – Yes
- Text-to-speech – Yes
- Download capability – Yes
- Built-in base maps – Yes
- PC connectivity – Yes
- Voice prompts – Yes
- Backlit display – Yes
- Color display – Yes
- Battery life – up to 8 hours
- Battery included – Yes
- AC adapter – Yes
- DC adapter – Yes
- Screen size – 3.5”
- 3D map view – Yes
- Accepts data cards – Yes
- Antenna – Yes
- Audio book player – Yes
- Auto re-route – Yes
- Avoid highways/tolls mode – Yes
- Calculator – Yes
- Choice of route set-up – Yes
- Map provider – Other
- Touchscreen – Yes
- World travel clock – Yes
- Warranty terms (parts) – 1 year
- Warranty terms (labor) – 1 year
But, navigation is not the only advantage of using the Garmin nüvi 360. It contains many entertainment tools like MP3 player, audio book player and JPEG picture viewer. Other travel tools also find mention like travel alarm and currency converters. The touchscreen also has many features. It is a bright TFT display with backlight to help you to read the directions in the night. It can be easily placed on the dashboard or carried in the pocket as required. The suction mount easily places it on the dashboard.
The Garmin nüvi 360 includes the much-hyped Garmin lock. It is an advanced anti-theft feature which does not let the GPS to do anything unless a 4-digit PIN is entered. You may also take it to a predetermined location, after which the gadget will start functioning again. If 8 hours of power is not enough, then an adapter cable allows you to run the Garmin nüvi 360 on the vehicle’s power. An USB port is there to load and update data.
No matter how you use the Garmin nüvi 360, it is definitely a gadget to be owned. Once it is bought, it will certainly be the proud possession of its owner.