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The Garmin nüvi 360 GPS Navigator and Personal Travel Assistant is a GPS navigator, personal translator, multi-media entertainer and tour guide all wrapped into one. ln addition to all the advanced features of the Garmin nüvi 350 -- including automatic routing, turn-by-turn voice directions, an MP3 player and audio book player, JPEG picture viewer, and much more -- this pocket-sized personal travel assistant comes with hands-free Bluetooth wireless technology, making it the hands-down go-anywhere travel companion.

Which nüvi is Best for You?: Click here to see a quick, simple comparison of features for all Garmin nuvi GPS navigators

The nüvi 360 comes with hands-free bluetooth wireles technology. See side view.

Browse your stored pictures with an easy-to-use JPEG viewer.

The device sports a handy MP3 player, letting you play songs stored on SD memory cards.

Make Hands-Free Calls
The nüvi 360 integrates wireless technology with a microphone and speaker that lets you make hands-free mobile phone calls using your compatible Bluetooth-enabled phone. Simply dial numbers with the nüvi's touch screen keypad to place a call, and to answer calls, just tap the screen and speak directly into its built-in microphone.



ln addition, you can easily look-up and dial numbers from your personalized phone book or from your phone's call history log. Don't know the phone number for your destination? Simply find and dial it from nüvi's database of more than six million points of interest -- including hotels, restaurants, stores, and attractions.



Navigation and Entertainment with Ease
For starters, the nüvi 360 includes a high-sensitivity integrated GPS receiver that offers exceptional performance and reception. The unit's flip-up antenna includes an MCX-type connector for optional external GPS antenna connection. Preloaded software features maps of Europe or North America, and it includes automatic routing, 2D or 3D map perspective, turn-by-turn voice directions that speak street names, and a fingertip touch screen interface -- making navigation as easy as it gets.



But navigation is just the beginning. Like the nüvi 350, the nüvi 360 also includes many entertainment and travel tools including an MP3 player, audio book player, JPEG picture viewer, travel alarm, and currency converters.



The nüvi 360 features a bright, 2.8 x 2.1-inch TFT display with white backlight for easy readability. At 3.87 x 2.91 x 0.87-inches (WxHxD) and just 5.1 ounces, the unit is small enough to be placed on the dashboard with the included suction mount, or into your pocket for easy transportability. The unit also features Garmin Lock -- an advanced anti-theft feature that disables the unit from performing any functions until you type in a specific four-digit PlN or take the unit to a predetermined location. A built-in lithium ion battery will give you up to eight hours of power, and an included 12/24 volt adapter cable will let you run the navigator off your vehicle's power. An AC battery charger is also included.



A built-in Travel Kit that includes sample MP3s and audio books will get you started with entertainment, and with the unit's SD memory card expansion slot you can add optional software, such as language and travel guides. A USB port is also included for loading and updating data.



What's in the Box
Gamin nüvi 360, Preloaded City Navigator NT North America or Europe (full coverage), vehicle suction cup mount, AC charger, 12/24 volt adapter cable, dashboard disk, USB interface cable, carrying case, owner's manual, and quick reference guide.

Which nüvi is Best for You?

Screen Size inches (w x h)

lncluded Maps

P0ls

Directions in Real Street Names

Traffic

Bluetooth

Media

FM Transmitter (audio through car stereo system)

Multi- Point Routing

Cont. U.S., Hawaii, and Puerto Rico

AK and Canada

Europe

capable

included

nüvi 200

2.8 x 2.1

6 million +

Photos

nüvi 200w

3.81 x 2.25

6 million +

Photos

nüvi 250

2.8 x 2.1

6 million +

Photos

nüvi 250w

3.81 x 2.25

6 million +

Photos

nüvi 260

2.8 x 2.1

6 million +

Photos

nüvi 270

2.8 x 2.1

6 million +

Photos

nüvi 350

2.8 x 2.1

6 million +

Photos, MP3s

nüvi 360

2.8 x 2.1

6 million +

Photos, MP3s

nüvi 370

2.8 x 2.1

6 million +

Photos, MP3s

nüvi 650

3.81 x 2.25

6 million +

Photos, MP3s

nüvi 660

3.81 x 2.25

6 million +

Photos, MP3s

nüvi 670

3.81 x 2.25

6 million +

Photos, MP3s

nüvi 680

3.81 x 2.25

6 million +

Photos, MP3s

nüvi 750

3.81 x 2.25

6 million +

Photos, MP3s

nüvi 760

3.81 x 2.25

6 million +

Photos, MP3s

nüvi 770

3.81 x 2.25

6 million +

Photos, MP3s

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Testimonials

Average Buyer Rating:

Buyer's feedback: - * Very satisfied customer ...
We are low-to-medium users of GPS and wanted a basic device which was user-friendly and robust (at the cost of advanced options like multi-point routing etc).

I bought the nuvi primarily for three things : a) longer battery life compared to the tomtom, b) its text-to-speech and c) bluetooth connectivity.


I have been very satisfied with the first two, especially the text-to-speech. Driving around in downtown, we have found calling out streetnames (rather than take 'next' turn etc.) to be extremely useful since I never have to look at the screen.

Often since we share two cars, we forget to take the charging cable from one of the cars but the long battery life (6 hours) has been a life saver in this regard.

The bluetooth connectivity has been a bit flaky but that is primarily due to the Palm Centro which seems to have an incredibly bad Bluetooth stack which freezes the phone often. However, when it does connect, it works like a charm and the voice etc. are very clear.

All in all, very satisfied with this product.

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Buyer's feedback: - Accurate
It is good and accurate and price that no one can beat. I recommand to everyone.

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Buyer's feedback: - * NUVI Saved me in Chicago! ...
OK, so I live in Alaska, and I'm not used to traffic or lots of highways. The NUVI saved time, headaches and gasoline! Wow...it is great and I'm going to order another one for my other car. I have a Prius with full navigation; yeh, right....Toyota claims that they do not have the software for Alaska yet, so after spending $600 on the upgrade NAV package, I had to buy a Garmin. If you don't have some sort of GPS and you travel, these days, you are a fool not to have one. GREAT, GREAT, GREAT! Very easy to operate...I never read the book on it, as it is very user friendly. Highly recommend.

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Buyer's feedback: - Great item
I am so glad I purchased this GPS, I don't know how I ever went anywhere without one. Saves time printing maps before my trip. Bright, easy to read screen. Loud (adjustable) voice, easy to understand. I have had problems finding a location...it just wasn't on the map. I guess if you have the exact address and not the business name you wouldn't have a problem. Overall, very happy with this purchase. Great price, too. I did some research before the purchase.

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Buyer's feedback: - * Great Value!! ...
Love this Garmin! Has everything I want and need in a GPS. The only feature it doesn't have is the inability to listen to the instructions through my stereo but that wasn't important to me. Love the ability to use the Garmin as a hands free cell phone. This is the best $219.99 I ever spent!!!
Brad B
MA