Date:         Mon, 24 Nov 2008 10:53:56 -0600
Reply-To:     Gary Anderson <gary.anderson@USM.EDU>
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From:         Gary Anderson <gary.anderson@USM.EDU>
Subject:      Re: GPS Nuvi 750
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On Nov 23, 2008, at 5:52 AM, Michael Sullivan wrote:


> Saw this on sale at Academy today for 199.00USD.  Sounds like a good
> buy.
> Never used one before. Thoughts on this model and price? TIA
> https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?pID=10625
>
> --
> Michael in San Antonio
> 91GL AT 'Gringo'
>

Michael,

I bought this a couple of years ago and paid WAY more (maybe about
600 clams- so this is a very sweet deal). Later, I got a Nuvi 350 for
my wife (and paid about 300 dollars). The latter has a smaller
screen, but otherwise both seem to be essentially the same in terms
of functionality. If I were buying again, I wouldn't pay the extra
money for the large screen. I like both models, but have a couple of
issues with the 750:

1. I really wanted to use the Audible Book feature, but book
downloading is not compatible with Macs (other models can). Works
fine with PCs, though.
2. It doesn't include an AC Adapter/ Charger or carrying case (some
other models do).
3. I am not very happy with the battery life, when operating away
from a power source (e.g. mounted on my bicycle).

That being said, I am extremely happy with the GPS navigation
functionality, when using it in my car. Sometimes I wonder how I got
along without it.

Gary Anderson
85 'MS Westy'

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