Garmin nüvi 350

The Garmin nüvi 350 is marketed as a traveller's assistant with three main roles: GPS navigation, traveller's reference, and digital entertainment. All of this functionality doesn't come at the expense of size as nüvi is about the size of a deck of cards. It sports a 3.5" diagonal color touch screen with a resolution of 320 x 240.

Garmin nüvi
MSRP $200.00
Release date September, 2005
Brand Garmin
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The small size of the unit makes it very convenient for taking on trips (rather than paying for rental car GPS units).
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Strong GPS receiver
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SD slot for additional storage
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Plays mp3s and is portable
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Traffic receiver and travel guide cost extra
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Expensive
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No real time traffic information
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Small internal memory
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Details

As a GPS navigator the nüvi provides accurate position data on its color screen along with detailed maps, automatic routing, and turn-by-turn voice directions. It can be used as a handheld, or can be suction-cupped to your windshield with the included attachment. nüvi runs on a lithium rechargeable battery that'll give you between 4 and 8 hours of battery life.

Features

  • Strong GPS receiver
  • Turn-by-turn voice directions
  • Portable
  • Language translator software
  • Travel guide
  • Currency and measurement converters
  • Plays mp3s and jpgs
  • 700 MB memory with SD slot

There are several versions nüvis with similar features including the 360 and 370 models. Also, have a look at the new 680 in the same line, released in Jan. 2007.
 

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Competitors

Garmin n?vi 350 is ranked 2nd among it's competitors.  See the top picks in GPS Receivers »
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Pros
  • Large screen makes for easy reading
  • Solid performance at a decent price
Cons
  • No text-to-speech so no street names are voiced
ProSCORE
1 review
67
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Dash Express

Dash Express

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Pros
  • Real-time traffic updates
  • Uses WiFi and cellular connections
  • Plan routes from your PC and send them wirelessly to the car
Cons
  • No web browser
  • Can't play video
  • Only works in US. Doesn't work in Canada/Mexico/Europe
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3 reviews
53
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Nextar Q3

Nextar Q3

MSRP  $150.00    Released  January, 2007
Pros
  • Very good (real world) price for features
  • Multi Language
  • Voice, Turn By Turn
Cons
  • No map updates (at time of submission)
  • No Live Traffic
  • Short battery life in portable mode
ProSCORE
2 reviews
62
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TomTom GO 700

TomTom GO 700

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Pros
  • Bluetooth connectivity is useful
Cons
  • Bulky design
  • Screen technology is old compared to modern models
ProSCORE
1 review
33
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Amanie

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November 25, 2007
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ProSCORE
43
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3 pros
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Pros

  • Strong GPS receiver
  • SD slot for additional storage
  • Plays mp3s and is portable

Cons

  • Traffic receiver and travel guide cost extra
  • Expensive
  • No real time traffic information
  • Small internal memory

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jbelum

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June 27, 2008
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ProSCORE
80
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4 pros
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Pros

  • The small size of the unit makes it very convenient for taking on trips (rather than paying for rental car GPS units).
  • Strong GPS receiver
  • SD slot for additional storage
  • Plays mp3s and is portable

Cons

  • Traffic receiver and travel guide cost extra

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jasonjj

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November 25, 2007
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0 pros
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Did not agree with any pros

Cons

  • Expensive
  • No real time traffic information

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Tor

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October 7, 2007
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Pros

  • The small size of the unit makes it very convenient for taking on trips (rather than paying for rental car GPS units).

Cons

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