What is a nuvi? A Garmin nuvi is a top-of-the-line portable automotive GPS system on sale at Tiger GPS. There are now many lines of nuvi, which can be classified as basic (200 series), full-featured (300 series), full-featured wide-screen (600 series), new full-featured wide-screen (700 series), new full-featured wide-screen with voice recognition (800 series), and large-screen for truckers (5000 model). No matter your needs, there's a Garmin nuvi at Tiger GPS that's perfect for you. You can see the main differences between the lines here:
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nuvi 2x0 |
nuvi 3x0 |
nuvi 6x0 |
nuvi 7x0 |
nuvi 8x0 |
nuvi 5000 |
| Pre-Loaded U.S. Maps |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Screen Size (Diagonal) |
3.5" or 4.3" |
3.5" |
4.3" |
4.3" |
4.3" |
5.2" |
| Voice Prompts |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Text-to-Speech |
No (except 260) |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| MP3 & Audio Book Player |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Live Traffic Available |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Headphone/Audio Out Jack |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Multiple Route Storage |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Multiple Point Routing & Tracklog |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Voice Command |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
No |
The nuvi 200 series provides basic directions only; the nuvi 300 series is enhanced with text-to-speech, multimedia features, and live traffic capability; the nuvi 600 series has all the enhancements plus a wider screen for easier viewing, and all but the 650 include an integrated traffic receiver; the nuvi 700 series adds an FM transmitter standard, plus multiple point routing and a slightly slimmer design than the 600 series. The nuvi 800 series is similar to the 700s but adds voice recognition technology, allowing you to speak commands to your nuvi, making it top-of-the-line! The new nuvi 5000 features an extra-wide 5.2" diagonal screen and special routing for truckers.
The Garmin nuvi 800 series models are scheduled to be released in April 2008. The units will be the first to feature total voice command and control, rendering the touch-screen practically unnecessary! The nuvi 850 and nuvi 880 have pre-loaded maps of the United States and Canada, text-to-speech voice directions, an MP3 player, FM transmitter, multiple point routing, and an extra-wide 4.3" diagonal screen; they also work with optional Travel Guide and Savers Guide software. The nuvi 850 is the base model, and the nuvi 880 adds Bluetooth for hands-free calls and includes the MSN Direct receiver.
All Garmin nuvi 700 series models have pre-loaded maps of the United States and Canada, text-to-speech voice directions, an MP3 player, FM transmitter, multiple point routing, and an extra-wide 4.3" diagonal screen; they also work with optional Travel Guide and Savers Guide software. The differences within the 700 series are as follows:
All Garmin nuvi 600 series models have pre-loaded maps of the United States and Canada, text-to-speech voice directions, an MP3 player, and an extra-wide 4.3" diagonal screen; they also work with optional Travel Guide and Savers Guide software. The differences within the 600 series are as follows:
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nuvi 650 |
nuvi 660 |
nuvi 660 Asian Americas |
nuvi 670 |
nuvi 680 |
| Bluetooth for Hands-Free Calls |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Pre-Loaded Europe Maps |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
No |
| FM Transmitter |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Traffic Options |
GTM 20 Accessory |
GTM 20 Included |
GTM 20 Included |
GTM 20 Included |
MSN Direct |
| A/C Charger Included |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Voice & Menus |
English & European |
English & European |
English & Asian |
English & European |
English & European |
| MAP Price |
$599.99 |
$799.99 |
$799.99 |
$999.99 |
$899.99 |
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All Garmin nuvi 300 series models have pre-loaded maps of the United States and Canada, text-to-speech voice directions, an MP3 player, and a 3.5" diagonal screen; they also work with optional Travel Guide and Savers Guide software. The differences within the 300 series are as follows:
All Garmin nuvi 200 series models have pre-loaded maps of at least the continental United States and provide basic voice prompts. They still accept the Travel Guide and Savers Guide software, but most other features are pared down or absent. A "W" at the end of the number indicates a wide-screen version; the new nuvi 260s add text-to-speech to the line.
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