Garmin - Nuvi 760 Review

I've never used a GPS before, which left me printing directions from mapquest or google maps (or incases where I was out of ink, scribbling directions by hand on envelope backs). The problem I had was if I missed a turn or there was construction, I was sunk. I can read a map, but not going 45+ miles per hour. The Garmin Nuvi 760 has allowed me to step outside of that. I am no longer searching street signs, I just glance to doublecheck as I turn left when directed.

I'm sure many GPS units are good for this as well, but I am partial to the Nuvi because of its customizations. It has expandable memory with a slot in the side for an SD card. Currently I have a 2 GB in it and it holds more songs than I knew I even liked. Besides being able to play the songs wherever I go due to the portability and LOUD speakers, I can also broadcast them to an FM station in the car. The Nuvi 760 is bluetooth enabled so I can link it to my cellphone and take calls over my car radio as I drive, helping me be a much safer driver.

There are some downsides of the device however:

It is difficult sometimes to get the songs on playlists that you want and is somewhat counterintuitive, forcing you to read your owners manual for step-by-step instructions the first few times.

The call quality is usually pretty good on my end of phone calls, but the other end of the line often has trouble hearing me if there is a lot of background noise, like the windows being down.

Also, the Nuvi 760 does not come with an outlet charger for in the house. It does have a link to the computer with a USB cable and charges while it is on that, but if you haven't got a computer it must be charged in the car.

With these minor setbacks, I still really enjoy my Nuvi 760. I have been a little rough with it and it is quite sturdy. Make sure you get a screen protector if you buy it since all the functions are done by touch screen so you don't want it to get ruined.