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The NUVI1300 4.3" Ultra Thin GPS Navigator features a wide screen ultra slim design (approximately 25% thinner than previous models), enhanced user interface, ecoRoute, public transit mode and text-to-speech. The nuvi 1300 offers pedestrian navigation capability enabled through optional CityXplorer maps. CityXplorer maps are available for select tourist destinations in North America and Europe and can easily be downloaded directly to the nuvi. The nuvi's enhanced user interface features improved graphics and a new slide control for menu operation, while ecoRoute suggests fuel-efficient routes to save drivers money and fuel. Also, Garmin's new public transit mode allows you to navigate using buses, tramway, metro and suburban rail systems. ecoRoute - Drivers can view suggestions for fuel-efficient navigation, conserving both money and fuel Public transit - Navigate using buses, tramway, metro and suburban rail systems with optional CityXplorer content. Available for download at garmin site. Where Am I? feature - Find the closest hospitals, police stations, gas stations, nearest address, intersection and coordinates Bright 4.3 diagonal color display; 480 x 272 pixels; WQVGA TFT display with white backlight Trip computer records mileage, max speed, total time and more Built-in travel kit includes features such as picture viewer, world clock, currency and measurement converters and calculator MicroSD memory card expansion slot Offers a 3-D mapping perspective, or 2-D overhead view Unit dimensions - 4.8W x 2.9H x 0.6D; Weight - 5.7 ounces. Built-in lithium-ion battery - Lasts up to four hours depending on usage. Includes sturdy suction cup mount that allows for easy adjustment and quick release POI loader program - Set up proximity alerts for school zones, create custom POIs and more
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- Widescreen ultra-slim GPS design with 4.3-inch WQVGA touchscreen display; interface features improved graphics and a new slide control for operations- Pre-loaded with City Navigator 48 States NT maps, including millions of name-searchable points of interest
- Pedestrian navigation capability enabled through optional CityXplorer maps; ecoRoute suggests fuel-efficient routes to save drivers money and fuel
- Public transit mode allows you to navigate using buses, tramway, metro, and suburban rail systems
- Turn-by-turn directions with spoken street names (text-to-speech)
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By Jim (New York)
Tried my friend's Garmin 1300 before ordering mine. Wonderful simple unit with rapid acquisition and some new very practical features. As always Garmin's routing accuracy and capability is among the best (they use the same maps and routing accuracy across the entire Garmin Nuvi line).
Great user friendly interface. Large POI and the new capability of adding the cityXplorer maps makes the unit even more flexible in usage. My NYC cityXplorer really added to the Garmin's usefulness above and beyond any of my former GPS units. In short, a superb choice as compared to the very many competitors out there.
By J. Yoder (Ohio, USA)
I bought this Garmin because it seemed like it would be easy to use. My daughter has a 350 and she loves it. But I don't love mine. It only holds a charge for about 2 hours, it didn't come with any external battery charges except a vehicle power outlet cord and when I plug the GPU unit in it immediately goes into charging mode and won't operate. Same thing when I plug it into my desktop comptuter at home ( with a USB cord from my camera, since one was not supplied with the Garmin.) When it's charging, I can't do anything else: no naviagaion, no downloading waypoints, nothing. Plus, it doens't know where anything is! It sends me way out of my way or onto dead end streets trying to get anywhere! I don't know anything about other GPS units, but if they are all like this, who needs it?? I'll just go back to my old way: highway maps and print outs from Google maps--they are more accurate anyway...
By Method2Madness (Hampton Roads, VA)
Ugh. I cannot believe people are making such a hoopla about the omission of a $3 USB cable. I realize that whole $3 argument works both ways, but why in the world people are making such a big deal out of it, is beyond me. I mean you barely USE the dang thing, not to mention the fact that you probably have one around the house already! I sometimes think people just LOOK for a reason to complain.
Anyway, on to the review:
First of all, I have the 1300T, which is identical except it includes lifetime traffic. That being said, I have had this going on a month now and find it to be one of the best, if not THE best GPS Vehicle Nav I have come across. I have several handhelds of various names, but in sticking with the scope of this review, I will only mention my previous experience with the vehicle GPS units.
I've had just about every brand name of GPS unit in search of the "perfect" one. Up until now, the closest I came was with a Nuvi 350 when it was first released in 05, which I foolishly sold as I wasn't using it as much as I had originally thought. Back then, GPS Nav was a nicety and not nearly as "big" as it is today. Since then, I've had units from Magellan, Cobra, Finedrive (Ugh!), Whistler, TomTom, Mio(My favorite TeleAtlas based brand) and Navigon. All had their plusses and minuses but, never really hit that sweet spot. With the exception of one small detail, the 1300 FINALLY gets it.
I can't tell you how happy I am to be back to a Navtech based device. While TeleAtlas certainlny has come a long way, it's still not as accurate as Navtech. I still have two of my TeleAtlas based units(Mio and TomTom) and have done a series of comparisons between the 1300 and the others, with the 1300 being the most accurate. The Navigon actually has free map updates and is running the very latest maps, but still falls short in comparison.
The routing alogarythim is also much better in this unit than with rest. With the exception of the Nuvi 350, of course, which routes very similar to the 1300. That's not to say, there are no routing flaws. All GPSes have flaws, and this is no different. However, the strange routes are far less than with my previous units.
And last, but not least: Appearance. Good lord this thing is gorgeous! The map display is top notch and looks great scrolling through whatever road I may be on. I know this doesn't really matter to some, but for those who like good looking graphics, this is the unit for you!
Also, I HIGHLY suggest looking for the 1300T, or ponying up for the add-on lifetime traffic kit for the base 1300. That is if you live in an urban area and are affected by traffic on your commute. This has saved me TONS of time, as people around here can't seem to drive through a simple tunnel without crashing daily! I will point out, however, the free lifetime traffic does come at a small cost. There are unobtrusive ads(hotels mostly) at the bottom of the screen when on the traffic menu. These only show when not moving and are quite small. Definitely not something to get in a fuss over, but thought I'd point it out.
The only thing I would change about this model(and the whole Garmin vehicle line) is the ability to better control your detours. On my previous TomTom, Magellan, Navigon and Cobra, I could tell it how far to reroute and in some instances, choose the route. Garmin just gives you one Detour and that's it. Sometimes even putting you back on the same road a few miles up. This isn't as much of a problem with the traffic module, as it automagically routes you around the traffic. But it would still be nice to have more tweakability.
By Jean E. Pouliot (Newburyport, MA United States)
I received my Nuvi a week ago for my birthday and am thoroughly delighted with it! It's very easy to program and provides nearly flawless directions. The graphics are easy to read, the computer voice (in Jill and Jack formats) is comprehensible and the features are fun. I wish we had this device on recent trips to New Jersey and Virginia. It answers my classic question, "Where is the nearest Dunkin Donuts?" with amazing ease and rapidity. It can locate street addresses and business names with equal facility. It calculates the cost of gas used on a trip, and the number of miles spent at rest and moving. It gives real-time feedback on speed, compass direction and distance to the next turn. I am so impressed by the care that went into the voice interface. I am warned in good time about upcoming turns. And the Nuvi even knows the names of those short access roads I didn't know existed. And to show the level of care that went into the device's design, the suction cup that holds the Nuvi to a dashboard has a little tab to break the suction, making it easy to move the device. That's great design!
The Nuvi is not quite perfect. Navigating in New England -- with its confusing maze of overpasses, rotaries and one-way side streets -- has occasionally fooled the Nuvi. I have been invited to take a left on a street across an impenetrable metal guardrail. But Nuvi recovered well and immediately recalculated the route when I continued past the turn. First-time Nuvi setup was a little of a hassle -- it took a good half hour to pick up a satellite and to program the definition of "Home". A little patience and a check of [...] got me going. I have not had a problem with satellite pickup since.
I love my Nuvi and wonder how I ever got along without it. A great gift and a great find!
By David A. Frost
I have Garmin 200W and wanted to upgrade to 1300 due to finding sats quicker and that part works, but this GPS takes you in very very strange directions. Not sure what they did to the route engine, but its nuts.
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