| The GPS Nuvi 350 is one of the hottest GPS | | | | player, JPEG picture viewer, world travel clock |
| systems on the market today. In this short | | | | with time zones, currency converter, |
| review we'll take a look at the features, quality | | | | measurement converter, and a calculator. |
| and design of this popular model from Garmin. | | | | I used the JPEG Viewer to show pictures I've |
| If you're new to the world of GPS technology it | | | | taken with my phone. But that's not a reason to |
| may be helpful to first get an understanding of | | | | buy any GPS system, just consider it an extra |
| just what GPS is. | | | | bonus feature of having truly accurate directions |
| A typical GPS receiver includes an antenna to | | | | in a reliable GPS is what you are really after. |
| catch satellite frequencies a receiver, and a clock . | | | | All of these extra features are fun toys and are |
| A GPS receiver will generally have up to 20 | | | | handy of you are traveling for work or pleasure. |
| channels. | | | | But in my opinion the best feature of the GPS |
| GPS receivers are available in automobiles, | | | | Nuvi 350 is the GPS technology which makes |
| telephones even watches, and can provide you | | | | traveling a snap and a pleasure. |
| with directions to get almost anyplace that has | | | | Another nice feature of the GPS Nuvi 350 is that |
| been mapped. This is certainly true in the United | | | | it works as soon as you take it out of the box, |
| States where I have seen the GPS Nuvi 350 used | | | | and is as easy to operate as Garmin claims. |
| in cities, towns and even many rural areas. I | | | | If you use the GPS Nuvi 350 in you car you'll |
| understand that they are widely popular in Europe | | | | have a suction cup mount that's reliable and won't |
| and elsewhere as well. | | | | fall on the floor of the car. A handy AC adapter is |
| The GPS Nuvi 350 is manufactured by Garmin | | | | also included. |
| which should provide a sense of comfort as | | | | Having used the GPS Nuvi 350 in more than one |
| Gramin is an industry leader in the manufacture | | | | U.S. locale I was happy to find detailed street |
| and design of GPS technology. | | | | maps for North America which included |
| Let's take a closer look at the GPS Nuvi 350. | | | | text-to-speech technology. |
| The GPS Nuvi 350 is approximately 3.9 inches. I | | | | All in all, the GPS Nuvi 350 is a compact and easy |
| can easily put one into any pocket, ladies will find | | | | to use GPS that is reliable and jam packed with a |
| it an easy fit into a purse. | | | | lot of bonus features that make the detailed |
| Albeit small, Garmin has packed this pint sized | | | | street maps for North America and includes |
| GPS with some powerful features. | | | | text-to-speech technology. If you should get |
| For example, you can get directions read out with | | | | stuck the Reference Guide will get you moving in |
| street names. This allows you to keep driving | | | | the right direction in no time. |
| safely without looking at the display screen. | | | | A personal travel aide and all around worthwhile |
| The screen itself is a color touch screen, three | | | | piece of technology to own, the GPS Nuvi 350 |
| and one half inches, that is bright and easy to | | | | gets 5 stars in our opinion. |
| read. Also included is an MP3 player, audio book | | | | |