Garmin Nuvi 360 GPS

Thanks to the extreme popularity of the Nuvi range in Garmin GPS devices, one can be certain that the Garmin Nuvi 360 is also making its mark, because of its innovative and high-quality features and functions. It is definitely a good GPS receiver for a person who does a lot of driving.

Features

The 360 is a GPS model that can be used in North America as well as in Europe, because it has maps of these areas installed.

It also allows you hands-free dialing with the help of Bluetooth connectivity. If you were trying to get directions through your headset, you would not be able to use Bluetooth Abilities, which are available only with hands-free phones.

You can use either address books or POI databases to send and receive calls while listening to them with the help of the speaker.

You can lock up your Garmin Nuvi 360 , which means that you would need a PIN to get access to your GPS receiver. There is also another distinct advantage of the 360 when compared to other Nuvi models - it has text-to-speech functions.

It utilizes NAVTEQ maps for GPS navigation purposes. Its battery life is comparatively longer than other equivalent GPS models on the market today.

Via Points

While planning your route you can insert one via point between your starting point and your destination.

POI Loader

The Garmin POI loader function and application is capable of loading your mobile address book as well as Outlook address book on your GPS 360, in a CSV format. This can then be converted to a customized POI database. After that, all you have to do is copy the database on your Garmin Nuvi 360.

Portability and Route Planning

One of the its good points is that it is quite sleek and small and that is why you can just slip it into your pocket. However, thanks to the locking system, a GPS device thief is going to think twice before he slips your GPS into his pocket.

The next time you are planning a route, all you have to do is customize the waypoints, and then do the navigation between all these custom waypoints when necessary. The only problem is that you are going to lose the dead reckoning, especially when you are surrounded with high-rise buildings. However, the moment you get out in the wide-open spaces, the route picks up from where it left off. Therefore, you can get your current position, easily.

The Best GPS Receiver

Thanks to the addition of an excellent SiRF Star III chipset, the 360 is considered by consumers and critics alike to be the best GPS receiver on the market. This sensitive chipset makes all the difference in the reception of your location and directions.

You can use City Select, City Navigator, and WorldMap Trail maps for day-to-day navigational purposes; if you are looking for on trail hiking, the Garmin Nuvi 360 can come in handy. With 12 channel receivers, this GPS can never go wrong.

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