| Indisputably, Garmin is the world's biggest | | | | |
| manufacturer of consumer gps and the name has | | | | Garmin also has the Nuvi 200 which is quite |
| almost become synonymous with the product. | | | | basic compared to others by the same |
| The company has a long and envious history of | | | | manufacturer. But they come with some |
| producing quality and versatile GPS. Garmin | | | | interesting fittings such as the unit |
| has produced many kinds of GPS - some for | | | | converter. For those who want enhanced |
| automobiles, hikers, etc. Within each | | | | functionality, you can subscribe to travel |
| category there are different models to suit | | | | information services. |
| every activity. | | | | |
| | | | This low cost range has some good features |
| For example the Garmin StreetPilot c340 has a | | | | too such as the SD card slot to allow for the |
| text to speech functionality. So you have the | | | | installation of add ons like extra maps. |
| added advantage of hands free operation and | | | | |
| then the ability to concentrate on the road | | | | The favorite in the 300 series of the garmein |
| whilst driving and not looking at the GPS | | | | GPS is the Garmnin. 396. This product is an |
| display to see what is written there. This | | | | improvement over the 200 series as it |
| mode of operation can take complex commands | | | | displays information on satellite weather, |
| such as Turn Right at Next Intersection. This | | | | has colorful maps and displays terrain |
| feature is a big plus for people who need to | | | | warnings. Perhaps the biggest feature is the |
| keep looking ahead on the road whilst driving | | | | ability of the 396 to warn the user of any |
| fast. | | | | disturbances in the area of approach. For |
| | | | example if there is war or a conflict, you |
| This device can also be fitted with a traffic | | | | are informed accurately. The 396 also |
| receiver so you can get real time traffic | | | | deserves some commendation for its crystal |
| information. With this feature, you can avoid | | | | clear images which are visible in even poor |
| traffic jams, road, diversions etc so you can | | | | light. |
| reach your destination quicker. | | | | |