| Desription ......... Garmin has been manufacturing portable global positioning devices and systems for its consumers since the late 80s. Its Nuvi line of GPS devices have always led from the front in technology and design innovation in the global GPS market.
The Garmin Nuvi 760 is a must have. It packs a punch by raising the bar in terms of performance and sleek design. The feature that stands out in the Garmin Nuvi 760 besides its large screen, is its touchscreen capability. Having dimensions of just 4.8 x 3.0 x 0.8 inches, the device fashions a 4.3-inch white back lit display that has a great resolution of 480 by 272 pixels (QVGA) and best of all is touch sensitive. It also deserves special credit for its easy viewability in sunlight.
Not only this, Garmin Nuvi 760 comes with pre-programmable maps and integrated traffic info. Its advanced technology provides its user with alternate routes and advises on route avoidance to stay away from detours and bottle-necks. The maps allow for greater detail due to its high resolution 3-D output.
Even with all these power packed features boxed in this small device, the battery life of the Garmin Nuvi 760 easily ranges between the 4 to 7 hour mark, depending on the usage frequency of its other functions like Bluetooth, MP3 playback.
The FM Transmitter of the Garmin Nuvi 760 is very handy when you need assistance in high-noise environments like city traffic and traffic jams. The FM transmitter automatically tunes itself to an un-allocated broadcast frequency, after which you can hear the turn by turn instructions using your car's speakers.
The Garmin Nuvi 760 is a great GPS device. Its one of the best touch screen portable GPS devices available in the market. The integrated traffic receiver, Bluetooth speaker phone, and FM transmitter pack a strong set of features, which makes it definitely one to keep and have. Even after being the most expensive Nuvi ever, the Garmin Nuvi 760 retails at $799, the exciting features and touch screen capability will continue to make it a must have for the traveller and adventurer on the cutting edge of technology.
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