Best Garmin GPS units
We roundup the best Garmin sat navs on the market
US company Garmin may not have as big a presence in Australia as it does in many European markets, but its range of portable in-car GPS units are some of the most impressive on offer. Garmin also has a huge presence in marine and handheld GPS units; the latter targeted at recreational and professional bike riders, walkers, runners, and hikers; while its Zumo range caters for motorcyclists.
Garmin's GPS units are easily recognisable by a very simple but ultimately effective user interface. The company is also responsible for producing the nuvi 3790T — a GPS we consider to sexiest, sleekest and best looking we've ever seen.
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Garmin nuvi 3790T
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Garmin nuvi 1690
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Garmin nuvi 1490T
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Garmin nuvi 1450T
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Garmin nuvi 1390T
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Garmin nuvi 1350
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Garmin nuvi 1260
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Garmin nuvi 1250
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Garmin Zumo 220
Simple but effective maps, clear voice instructions, fantastic lane guidance and a speedy GPS receiver make for an excellent navigational experience on the whole. The Garmin nuvi 1390T may not be as flashy as some competitors, but it more than makes up for the lack of bling.
- Review Date:
- Reviewer:
- Manufacturer:
- 1st Sept., 2009
- Ross Catanzariti
- Garmin
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- Price:
- $ 329.00
- Pros:
- Slim and compact design, responsive touch screen, fast rerouting times and GPS fix, effective UI, great lane guidance, Bluetooth, New Zealand maps included
- Cons:
- Map lacks detail compared with competitors, traffic antenna built into car-charger, no FM transmitter, Bluetooth hands-free microphone isn't great
