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Garmin has created what they are calling "the ultimate travel companion." The Garmin Nuvi 350 combines GPS navigation, traveler’s reference and digital entertainment into one unit the size of a deck of cards. It features turn-by-turn voice directions and even calls out street names. It has an MP3 player and supports audiobooks from Audible.com, as well as a jpeg photo viewer.  Also included are a world travel clock with time zones, a currency converter, a measurement converter, and a calculator.  Expansion options include a language guide with spoken pronunciations of words and phrases in nine languages and dialects, and a travel guide complete with restaurant and hotel reviews and tourist attractions.  Both are sold separately on SD cards. 

Users report that the sensitivity of the device is excellent and it works even in areas with a lot of GPS signal interference.  They state that the device is very quick to respond, unlike many other touch screen devices that can be sluggish.  Supposedly it works right out of the box with no configuration necessary.

This looks to me like a nifty little toy. If I ever actually went anywhere, I would have to get one of these.

From Garmin’s site, Nuvi’s specifications:

• High-sensitivity integrated GPS receiver by SiRF WAAS enabled; flip-up antenna—includes MCX-type connector for optional external GPS antenna connection
• Preloaded with City Navigator NT v.7—includes detailed maps of U.S., Canada & Puerto Rico (no downloading required)
• Travel Kit includes Language Guide, MP3 player, audible book player, picture viewer, world clock, currency and measurement converters, and calculator
• SD memory card expansion slot
• Powerful built-in speaker
• Traffic alerts with optional GTM 10 FM TMC traffic receiver*
• Text-to-Speech — unit prompts you to “Turn right on Main St” instead of “Turn right in 500 feet”
• Audible and visual navigation instructions and warnings Offers a three dimensional mapping perspective, or 2-D overhead view
• Display: 2.8” W x 2.1” H (3.5” diag.), 320 x 240 pixels; bright, TFT display, 64K colors, with white backlight and touch screen
• Unit dimensions: 3.87" W x 2.91" H x 0.87" D (98.3 mm x 73.9 mm x 22.1 mm)—fits easily in a pocket or purse
• Weight: 5.1 ounces (144.6 grams)
• Built-in lithium ion battery
• Between 4-8 hours of battery life, depending on use
• Includes 12-volt power adapter cable for external power while in your vehicle
• Includes suction cup mount that allows for easy adjustment and quick release
• Simplified PC connectivity, similar to a digital camera, using USB Mass Storage with access to either the SD card slot or to the unit’s internal memory directly from your PC desktop. 
• With the POI loader program (available for free from www.garmin.com), users can set up proximity alerts for school zones, safety cameras, and more.

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