frigg: I love me some Nuvi.
The one thing I don't like are any of their mounts.
Highly recommended: alternatives from the mountguys.com. more »
Noobs-R-Us: Garmin still doesn't realize that their consumer car GPS business is now officially DEAD? They better get their asses on an iPhone app!!! Pronto! more »
GitEmSteveDave'siTouch: Any chance Garmin could incorporate a rolling recording feature to the camera, for things like accidents? It would almost literally be a FDR. more »
jdale: This provides vast new alternatives to the hazards of driving while texting. You could also get yourself killed driving while browsing, driving while ... more »
B1663R: i really, really, really, really wish Garmin would get off their asses and make a dock that you can stick in your car that will replace your car deck.... more »
More evidence that standalone GPS units will soon be as obsolete as MiniDiscs. Garmin's nuvi 1860 (which looks to be released in early September at IFA) has a full-fledged browser and a camera.
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Following a small software update last week, a swath of Garmin's product line started exhibiting some troubling symptoms, like freezing, constant update prompts, and death. Now, Garmin has apologized, rolled out a firmware fix, and will repair bricked units.
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Garmin'sdropping four new models to the higher-end 7x5 lineup with the nüvi 755T, 765T, 775T and the 785T. All models will include lifetime traffic alerts via NAVTEQ Traffic and Bluetooth connectivity, but the updated 7x5 series will include the most exciting new features: a 4.3" touchscreen, a 3-D transparent view of buildings, and lane assist. Garmin is also dropping their budget friendly 2x5 series with three new models: the nüvi 265T, 265WT and 275T. I'd probably opt for the high end line with lane suggestions, but take the 765T with Bluetooth and skip the fancier models. Parsing Garmin's huge lineup is always challenging, but the differences are detailed here:
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