Product Description
The Nuvi 1350 4.3" Ultra Thin GPS Navigator features a widescreen
ultraslim design (approximately 25% thinner than previous models),
enhanced user interface, ecoRoute, public transit mode and
text-to-speech. The n vi 1350 offers pedestrian navigation capability
enabled through optional CityXplorer maps. CityXplorer maps are
available for select tourist destinations in North America and Europe
and can easily be downloaded directly to the n vi. The nuvi's enhanced
user interface features improved graphics and a new slide control for
menu operation, while ecoRoute suggests fuel-efficient routes to save
drivers money and fuel. Also, Garmin's new public transit mode allows
you to navigate using buses, tramway, metro and suburban rail systems.
Map data is provided by NAVTEQ, a world leader in premium-quality
mapping ecoRoute - Drivers can view suggestions for fuel-efficient
navigation, conserving both money and fuel Speed limit indicator - unit
displays speed limits for most major roads Public transit - Navigate
using buses, tramway, metro and suburban rail systems with optional
CityXplorer content. Available for download at garmin website Where Am
I? feature - Find the closest hospitals, police stations, gas stations,
nearest address, intersection and coordinates Bright 4.3 diagonal color
display; 480 x 272 pixels; WQVGA TFT display with white backlight Trip
computer records mileage, max speed, total time and more Built-in
travel kit includes features such as picture viewer, world clock,
currency and measurement converters and calculator MicroSD memory card
expansion slot Offers a 3-D mapping perspective, or 2-D overhead view
Unit dimensions - 4.8W x 2.9H x 0.6D; Weight - 5.7 ounces Built-in
lithium-ion battery - Lasts up to four hours depending on usage
Includes sturdy suction cup mount that allows for easy adjustment and
quick release POI loader program - Set up proximity alerts for sc
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #322 in Consumer Electronics
- Brand: Garmin
- Model: 010-00782-20
- Dimensions: 2.90" h x
.60" w x
4.80" l,
.30 pounds
Features
- Widescreen ultra-slim GPS design with 4.3-inch WQVGA touchscreen
display; interface features improved graphics and slide control for
menu operation
- Pre-loaded with City Navigtor NT maps for North America, including more than 6 million name-searchable points of interest
- Pedestrian navigation capability enabled through optional
CityXplorer maps; ecoRoute suggests fuel-efficient routes to save
drivers money and fuel
- Public transit mode allows you to navigate using buses, tramway, metro, and suburban rail systems
- Turn-by-turn directions with spoken street names (text-to-speech)
Editorial Reviews
Amazon.com Product Description
The Garmin 1350 GPS navigator features a widescreen, ultra-slim design
(approximately 25% thinner than previous models), enhanced user
interface, ecoRoute, public transit mode, and text-to-speech on all
models. The nüvi 1300 series are the first nüvi devices to offer
pedestrian navigation capability enabled through optional CityXplorer
maps, which are available for select tourist destinations in North
America and Europe and can easily be downloaded directly to the nüvi.
The nüvi's enhanced user interface features improved graphics and a new
slide control for menu operation, while ecoRoute suggests
fuel-efficient routes to save drivers money and fuel. Also, Garmin's
new public transit mode allows you to navigate using buses, tramway,
metro, and suburban rail systems. Pre-loaded with City Navigator North
America NT.
 An ultra-thin GPS navigator with great Garmin features like CityXplorer and ecoRoute. Click to enlarge. |
 Just over a half-inch thick with a 4.3-inch widescreen display. Click to enlarge. |
 Easy-to-use touchscreen interface. Click to enlarge. |
 Garmin
greets you with two simple questions: "Where to?" and "View Map." This
screen is central to every navigation function and route-planning tool.
Simply plug and play. Click to enlarge. |
 The device announces the name of exits and streets so you never have to take your eyes off the road. Click to enlarge. |
 Lane
assist guides you to the correct lane for an approaching turn or exit,
making unfamiliar intersections and exits easy to navigate. Click to
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Thin New Design
The nüvi units are just over a half-inch thick and weigh only 5.7
ounces, which means they'll fit easily into your pocket and can be
taken just about anywhere.
See More
With nüvi 1300's
widescreen display, you'll always get the big picture. View map detail,
driving directions, photos, and more in bright, brilliant color. Its
sunlight-readable, 4.3-inch display is easy to read--from any
direction.
Easy-to-Use Touchscreen Interface
One of
Garmin's core beliefs is to continually enhance the simplicity of the
user experience. The nüvi on-screen menus are logically arranged, with
clearly labeled, colorful icons, making it easy to enter data and get
to the information you need quickly.
Navigate with Ease
nüvi 1350 comes ready to go right out of the box, with pre-loaded City
Navigator North America NT street maps and millions of points of
interest (POIs), such as hotels, restaurants, fuel stations, ATMs, and
more, with map data provided by NAVTEQ, a world leader in
premium-quality mapping. Enter a destination on the touchscreen, and
nüvi takes you there with 2-D or 3-D maps and turn-by-turn voice
directions. Text to speech enhances standard sat-nav voice guidance by
speaking the names of places and roads. It even announces the name of
exits and streets so you never have to take your eyes off the road. In
addition, nüvi 1350 accepts custom points of interest, such as school
zones and safety cameras, and lets you set proximity alerts to warn you
of upcoming POIs.
Travel North America
With nearly 6
million points of interest and detailed road coverage for the United
States, Canada, and Puerto Rico, City Navigator North America NT
delivers all the data you need to navigate North America.
- Displays nearly 6 million points of interest--hotels, restaurants, parking, entertainment, fuel, shopping, and more.
- Includes highways, interstates, business, and residential roads in metropolitan and rural areas.
- Includes such detailed information as turn restrictions, roundabout guidance, speed categories, and other navigation features.
- Gives turn-by-turn directions on your compatible Garmin device.
- Includes postal code support for Canada.
- Contains traffic data for compatible Garmin devices that use traffic receivers.
- Enhances pronunciation data for compatible Garmin devices that speak street names (example: "Turn right on Main Street").
Know the Lane Before It's Too Late
No more guessing which lane you need to be in to make an upcoming turn.
Lane assist guides you to the correct lane for an approaching turn or
exit, making unfamiliar intersections and exits easy to navigate. It
realistically displays road signs and junctions on your route along
with arrows that indicate the proper lane for navigation.
Pedestrian Navigation
With the Public Transit feature, you can navigate using buses, tramway,
metro, and suburban rail systems with optional CityXplorer content.
Downloadable CityXplorer data and city guides are available for
purchase and download from garmin.com for many cities.
Where Am I?
Keep track of yourself and your car with nüvi 1350. Just tap "Where Am
I?" to find the closest hospitals, police stations, fuel stations,
nearest address, and intersection. Also see your exact latitude and
longitude coordinates. The nüvi 1350 even remembers where you parked.
It automatically marks your position when you remove it from the
windshield mount, so you can navigate with nüvi on foot and find your
way back to your vehicle. Perfect for unfamiliar spots and crowded
lots, such as amusement parks, stadiums, and malls.
HotFix Satellite Prediction
Garmin's HotFix capability automatically calculates and stores
satellite locations, greatly reducing satellite acquisition time so
that you can turn the unit on and get going. With HotFix, your nüvi
remembers the position of all satellites it is tracking when you turn
it off, and calculates their movements in order to predict where they
should be the next time you turn it on. HotFix can predict satellite
positions for up to three days after the device was last turned off.
ecoRoute
With this feature, drivers can view suggestions for fuel-efficient navigation, conserving both money and fuel:
- Save Gas and Money--Now
more than ever, we're all looking for ways to conserve both money and
fuel. Whether we're taking fewer trips or carpooling with family and
friends, saving resources is a top priority. It was that thinking that
led to the creation of ecoRoute--Garmin's free software update for
compatible nüvi products that allows you to find more fuel-efficient
routes when navigating and even track their fuel usage. With ecoRoute,
you may be able to save gas and money by adopting smarter driving
habits.
- Select Fuel-efficient Routes--With
ecoRoute, you have a "less fuel" option as a routing preference. When
selected, nüvi will determine if more fuel-efficient routes exist based
upon road speed data and vehicle acceleration data for a given route.
- Get Fuel and Mileage Reports--Through
ecoRoute's Fuel Report and Mileage Report, you can focus on your habits
even when you're not behind the wheel. Fuel Report tracks fuel usage
over time, and Mileage Report monitors mileage and fuel usage on a
per-trip basis. In addition, Mileage Report makes it easy for business
travelers to keep track of distance traveled for company
reimbursements. You'll have a detailed report for each trip and the
miles driven. You also can customize your nüvi by entering your car's
fuel economy and the current price of gas.
MSN Direct Compatible
Add the GDB 55 receiver for MSN Direct. With dynamic content from MSN
Direct, you can avoid traffic backups when you travel with your
compatible Garmin device. MSN Direct broadcasts traffic data to your
GPS navigator so you can find the best route through traffic, check
traffic flow, and receive accident warnings.
Avoid Traffic Tie-ups by Adding the GTM 25
The GTM 25 provides North America traffic information to compatible
Garmin GPS navigators. Using this data, your device alerts you to local
traffic tie-ups and displays current traffic levels. The receiver also
acts as an in-vehicle power charger. Traffic provided by NAVTEQ
Traffic.
 Navigate by Photo with Garmin Connect Photos. |
 Search for locations on Google Maps or Mapquest, then transfer the addresses directly to your Garmin GPS navigator. |
Navigate by Photo with Garmin Connect Photos
Using Garmin's Connect Photos Web site, you can choose from millions of
geo-located photos provided by Google's Panoramio photo-sharing
community and download them to the nüvi for a richer navigation
experience using pictures as a guide.
- Choose from Panoramio's collection of photos from around the world.
- Easy-to-use interface displays photos on Google Maps.
- Search for photos by location name or map area boundary.
- Transfer photos directly from Garmin Connect to device with the Garmin Communicator.
- View photos in Google Earth.
- Supports Internet Explorer 6+, Firefox 2+, and Safari 3+ on Windows and Mac.
Take It with You
The nüvi 1350 sports a sleek, slim design and fits comfortably in your
pocket or purse. Its rechargeable lithium-ion battery makes it
convenient for navigation by car or foot.
Additional Features
- Speed limit indicator--unit displays speed limits for most major roads
- DEM maps show you shaded terrain contours at zoom levels of five miles and above.
- Auto time zone automatically adjusts your time zone while navigating.
- Trip computer records mileage, max speed, total time, and more.
- Built-in travel kit includes such features as picture viewer, world clock, currency and measurement converters, and calculator.
- microSD memory card expansion slot allows for optional mapping and data storage.
- Includes Garmin Lock anti-theft feature.
- Configurable
vehicle icons allows users to select fun, customized car-shaped icons;
download additional choices from www.garmingarage.com.
- Offers a 3-D mapping perspective or 2-D overhead view.
- Unit dimensions: 4.8"W x 2.9"H x 0.6"D; Weight: 5.7 ounces
- Built-in lithium-ion battery lasts up to four hours, depending on usage.
- Includes sturdy suction cup mount that allows for easy adjustment and quick release.
- Simplified
PC connectivity, using USB mass storage, access either the microSD card
slot or the unit's internal memory directly from your PC desktop.
- POI loader program lets you set up proximity alerts for school zones, create custom POIs, and more.
Compare the nüvi 1200 and 1300 Series
| Model | 1200 | 1250 | 1260T | 1300 | 1350 | 1370T | 1390T |
| Display size (inches) | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 |
| Preloaded maps: | Regional | · | · | Regional | · | Transatlantic | · |
| TTS | · | · | · | · | · | · | · |
| Speed Limit Display | | · | · | | · | · | · |
| Lane Assist | | | | | · | · | · |
| Junction View | | | | | | | · |
| Bluetooth | | | · | | | · | · |
| Traffic compatible | · | · | · | · | · | · | · |
| Navteq Traffic Receiver Included | | | · | | | · | · |
| MSN Direct Compatible | · | · | · | · | · | · | · |
| Photo navigation | · | · | · | · | · | · | · |
| Picture viewer | · | · | · | · | · | · | · |
| Public Transit mode
Uses Optional CityXplorer data | · | · | · | · | · | · | · |
What's in the Box
nüvi 1350 preloaded with City Navigator North America NT, Vehicle
suction cup mount, Vehicle power cable, Dashboard disc, Quick start
manual
Customer Reviews
Mostly Impressive - But Some Quibbles
Overall, I am very satisfied with the Garmin nuvi 1350 but I do have a couple of minor complaints.
First of all, I do recommend that owners/potential buyers visit the
Garmin web site to read through all of the product information and to
review the FAQs. Some folks have made an issue of Garmin not including
the USB cable with the device but this did not matter to me. The
required cable is a standard type "A" to mini "B" USB cable. Many other
devices use this same cable and I already own a couple of them. (I also
heard that if you contact Garmin customer service, they may send you a
cable at no charge.) Other reasons to visit the Garmin site: to
register the product, to download the full PDF manual and to install
the "my Garmin Agent Plugin" for web updates.
Next, my quibbles:
When the 1350 is plugged into a charging device (PC or vehicle),
there is no way to determine when the unit is fully charged. This is
very inconvenient. To view the charge level, you have to unplug the
device and turn it on. Only then can you see the battery level.
According to the Garmin FAQs, charge time is about 4 hours using the
vehicle cable and 8 hours using the PC cable.
One of the features of the 1350 is the speed limit display.
However, I find this to be of limited value. The speed display is
frequently 5 to 10 mph too high compared with the actual posted speeds
on the roads being traveled. As a result, this throws off the estimated
destination arrival time.
Finally, why I am impressed:
When driving with the 1350, I never had any doubt where I was at
any given time and I never had any doubt what my next maneuver would be
(and isn't this the bottom line of any GPS?). The voice commands have
plenty of volume, are easy to understand and they also give you
adequate lead time for upcoming turns. The commands will also repeat
but the voice is not annoying. Several times, I deliberately missed a
turn to test how the 1350 would respond. It quickly calculated a
revised route based on my current location.
I also found the screen to be clear and easy to see while driving (in bright sun, shade and at night).
The full manual states that a PDA type stylus can be used for the
touch screen. I found this to be convenient (I'm actually using a
stylus from a Nintendo DS.) While you can certainly use your finger on
the screen, this will leave fingerprints and smudges on the screen.
Other notes:
I have the 1350 sitting on my dash with the Garmin "Portable Friction Mount" - highly recommended.
My 1350 came with a free case - the Caselogic MGPS-2. This case adequately protects the 1350 when it's not being used.
Overall, this has been a great purchase for my business travels and I would rate the unit as four and a half stars.
charging issues
I've used this GPS for several weeks now and when it is fully
charged it is absolutely great. The voice is loud and clear, the maps
are accurate and detailed. It acquires satellites quickly, even in less
than optimal circumstances with trees overhead or tall buildings
nearby. It is easy to program and the onscreen menus are convenient. It
is thin and reasonably light and portable and the screen is big. But it
has one major problem: the cigarette-lighter charging system does not
supply enough current to charge the GPS while it is turned on. It is
unbelievable that Garmin would allow their unit to be sold under these
conditions.
When I received the unit I completely charged the battery (by
connecting it to my computer using a USB cable which Garmin does not
supply, but I happened to have one anyway). Then I used it in my car,
always plugged into the cigarette lighter. It turns on automatically
whenever you start the car, and it turns off automatically when the
ignition switch is turned off. However, over this two week period the
battery slowly discharged (without my knowledge) until it reached a
point where the unit would no longer turn on, even when plugged in to
the car charger. Assuming the unit was defective, I called Garmin and
(after 20 minutes on hold) learned that the car charger is not up to
the task, and that the GPS will slowly lose its charge when it is
turned on, even if you have it connected to the cigarette lighter
adapter. I believe this means that if you have a long drive, perhaps 8
hours or more, then the unit may not even remain operational throughout
the full trip. Other people have made similar complaints about some of
the other Garmin GPS units.
The tech support people explained how to recover from the low
battery situation: you do a "soft reset" which simply involves holding
down the on/off button for 10 seconds. Then the unit will turn on, but
the battery will need recharging. I was told to do this by connecting
it to my computer using a USB cable, which Garmin does not supply with
the GPS (fortunately I already had one), but I assume you could do the
same by connecting it to the car charger and making certain that the
unit is turned off while it is charging.
What a shame that Garmin has produced a superior product with a
fatal defect. I will keep mine for now, but I'm going to investigate
other charging solutions. Perhaps after reading this review, the
wizards at Garmin will redesign the charging system for this GPS.
Update (Aug 1/09): I discovered the reason for these charging
issues: In the User's Manual, under "Troubleshooting", Garmin states
that the Nuvi will not charge if it is in direct sunlight or if the
temperature is more than 113 degrees F (45 deg C). Since I had my unit
attached to the windshield, and since I only drive during midday, it is
always in sunlight. This charging rule applies to many other models as
well; for any given model you can download the manual from Garmin, turn
to the Troubleshooting section, and see whether or not they describe a
similar charging rule. (The rule is meant to avoid overheating the
battery: lithium batteries can occasionally catch fire if they are
severely overcharged or overheated.) I think this explains why some
people have encountered charging problems and others have not: it
depends on whether or not the unit is always in direct sunlight while
you are driving. Some people use the friction mount and their Garmin
sits on the console. Others drive later in the day or at night.
Easier to use by far!
It didn't take me long to know that I purchased a superior product.
I needed the bigger volume due to my poor hearing and this has it.
Also, the maps are up to date and this was a minor concern as there
were homes that did not show up on my previous model. Visual aids are
well managed and keeps you from saying "what?"
I assume that this model is Blue Tooth capable but I have not been
able to pair it with my cell as yet and I am not paying someone to tell
me how to do it. The manual is not as detailed as I like but I am very
pleased with what it does.
