UPDATE: LM and LMT pages on GPS Tracklog:
- Garmin nuvi 1300LM
- Garmin nuvi 1350LMT
- Garmin nuvi 1390LMT
- Garmin nuvi 1450LM
- Garmin nuvi 1450LMT
- Garmin nuvi 1490LMT
- Garmin nuvi 2300LM
- Garmin nuvi 2350LMT
- Garmin nuvi 2360LMT
- Garmin nuvi 2450LM
- Garmin nuvi 2460LMT
- Garmin nuvi 3760LMT
- Garmin nuvi 3790LMT
It’s been a few days since a batch of nu Garmins were announced, and I finally have some details for you. Let’s start off with a quick look at some nu Garmin marketing jargon.
An abbreviated look at LMTs
Garmin has apparently dropped the LMU (lifetime maps updates) designation, in favor of LTs (lifetime traffic), LMs (lifetime maps) and LMTs (lifetime maps and traffic). Hopefully, this will avoid any confusion with TomTom’s TM units, which stands for lifetime traffic and maps (though I wonder how many people think it means trademark).
I’m still trying to get used to the nuLink 1695 moniker; Amazon is calling it the nüvi 1695
Nuvi 2xxx feature set
Here’s a rundown of some of the distinguishing features on the 2200 and 2300 series nuvis:
- 2200 – 3.5” screen; lower 48 states
- 2250 – 3.5” screen; US, Canada & Mexico; lane assist
- 2300 – 4.3” screen; lower 48 states
- 2350 – 4.3” screen; US, Canada & Mexico; lane assist & junction view; trafficTrends
- 2360 – 4.3” screen; US, Canada & Mexico; dual-orientation screen; voice commands; lane assist & junction view; trafficTrends;
3D buildings and terrain;Bluetooth - 2370 – 4.3” screen; US, Canada, Mexico & Europe; voice commands; lane assist & junction view; trafficTrends;
3D buildings;Bluetooth
Upcoming nuvis
The following chart shows all the upcoming nuvis (and nuLinks) that I am aware of:
| Model (Garmin page) | Amazon page | MSRP | Release date (from Amazon) |
|---|---|---|---|
| nuLink 1695 | Amazon |
$449.99 | Oct. 1 |
| nuvi 2200 | Amazon |
$149.99 | Nov. 5 |
| nuvi 2250 | Amazon |
$159.99 | Nov. 5 |
| nuvi 2250LT | Amazon |
$179.99 | Nov. 5 |
| nuvi 2300 | Amazon |
$199.99 | Unknown |
| nuvi 2300LM | Amazon |
$239.99 | Unknown |
| nuvi 2350 | Amazon |
$209.99 | Unknown |
| nuvi 2350LT | Amazon |
$229.99 | Unknown |
| nuvi 2350LMT | Amazon |
$269.99 | Unknown |
| nuvi 2360LT | Amazon |
$259.99 | Unknown |
| nuvi 2360LMT | Amazon |
$299.99 | Unknown |
| nuvi 2370LT | Amazon |
$299.99 | Unknown |
About Rich Owings
Have you heard anything about the 500 series from Garmin. I like it (waterproof), but I’d like it more if there was a 4.3 version.
Haven’t heard a thing. Seems they’ve lost interest in the 500 series.
Free lifetime maps!
But… what if you buy a new GPS unit in 2 years???
Still FREE?
I doubt it!
Do the 2300 series replace the 255/265? (two years old now) I need a GPS now, but I’m thinking I should wait until these 2300 are available.
Not necessarily, though the 2×5 series will probably be the next to be discontinued. You might want to look at a more recent introduction, the 11xx, 12xx, 13xx or 14xx series, rather than wait on the 2300. Maybe this will help…
http://gpstracklog.com/2010/05/dissecting-the-garmin-nuvi-series.html
How do these compare with the 12xx, 13xx and 14xx series?
I can’t wait to see these two series compared…
I assume you mean the 2200/2300 series. The big differences are the historical road speed database and the ability to learn your preferred routes. More info here: http://gpstracklog.com/2010/09/garmin-nuvi-2200-and-2300-series-announced.html
Anybody think the 2300 series will be any smarter than my 255wt? I really like my 255wt, but it’s got a few quirks and a kind of speech impediment when it comes to pronounce the word “left”….often sounding like “ret”.
It’s got the historical road speed database for improved routing, learns your preferred routes and apparently allows you to correct speed limits, so I’d say so!
I have a 265wt, I like it but we have a Motor Home and the 265wt does not have the programing (routing)for truck routes. We sometime get into areas with our Motor Home that we shouldn’t be. My question is , I am looking at the Garmin 1450lmt, can it be programed to pick up the truck routes??
No, they dropped this some time ago. Your best bet would be the nuvi 465T, but remember, none of these are perfect.
http://gpstracklog.com/2009/05/garmin-nuvi-465t-review.html
I currently have an older Tomtom which I’m ok with. I’d like to buy at least a 4.3-5.0 screen with at least lifetime maps and “Lane Assist”. I did buy a another TomTom but returned it because it only had one voice that did the “Text to Speech”. I was ok with the sound of her voice but she wasn’t loud enough even at the highest volume. I could only hear her if the car radio was turned down. Although it did come with different voices, none of them did the “Text to Speech” option. I welcome any advice. Thanks, Randy
The nuvi 37xx series are quite loud, but since they are new, they’re still pretty pricey. The TomToms are usually more reasonable, especially for 5″ models and/or for ones with lifetime maps. I’m not sure what else to say without some more specific questions.
Best deals on the market right now are the TomTom XXL 540TM with lifetime traffic and maps and the Garmin 255W. The TomTom is $129 and Garmin is $89 (both on A..zon). The TomTom has a lot of features, but has a few quirks and no SD card slot. The Garmin also has a few quirks, but I think it slightly more reliable. If I had to buy right now, I’d probably get the TomTom since the $89 Garmin has no traffic or lifetime maps. I’m gonna keep my 255wt until the price of the Garmin 2360LMT gets cut in half. Yeah, I’ll be waiting a while.
And here are the deals we’re tracking on both at our other site:
http://bestgpsdeals.net/tag/garmin-nuvi-255w/
http://bestgpsdeals.net/tag/tomtom-xxl-540tm/
Yeah, Rich….didn’t notice that you’re linking to Amazon. Kudos.
Thus have to change my opinion….best deal on the Garmin is now the 265WT (bluetooth) for $115. Actually a killer deal for both the TomTom AND the Garmin. The question is…how long before the Garmin 2360LMT ($299) comes into the $150-175 range? I’m guessing around a year or so.
Yep, Black Friday 2011 for sure, but hopefully a bit sooner. Interesting that Garmin hasn’t managed to deliver any 2300 series models yet. Right now I think we’re looking at the week before Christmas.
EXTREMELY weak of Garmin to be missing out on this precious sales time of year. Holy Lost Sales, Batman!
…and just noticed that the new 2360LMT is a bit thinner than my 255wt….but at the expense of battery life. Mine has around 4-4.5hrs, whereas the new ones are around 2.5hrs. Not a good trade-off in my opinion. Everything else about it, I like.
Thanks for answering my last question.New one,the3760,3790 units versus the 1690 unit?
Don
Glad to.
I’d take the 3700 series for its historic road speed database (for better routing), ability to learn your preferred routes, and thinness, over the 1690’s connected feature. You might have different preferences though.
Your comparison charts are great and a huge help! Have been hunting for a Christmas gift with specs of the Nuvi 2370LT (incl Europe maps, widescreen, lane assist, etc). Do you have any recommendations for a good alternative model in case the 2370LT isn’t available by Christmas – hopefully one that won’t seem obsolete by next year? Thanks!
I’d be surprised to see that one by Christmas. The next most recent is the nuvi 1370T…
http://gpstracklog.com/2010/02/garmin-nuvi-1370t-review.html
You can buy any model and add City Navigator Europe maps though.
Hope this helps!
Unrelated factoid: Just added my voice to my Garmin using Garmin Garage Voices feature. Totally awesome and fun, but unfortunately it turns off the regular text-to-speech feature = no announcement of street names, which really sucks and pretty much spoils the voice feature.
Too bad that it can’t combine both.
Don’t really think that’s possible. You’d need a program that could turn your voice into a computerized voice. Or record the name of every street in the world!
Actually, you’d need something to recognize which commands were made by user (only around 65 of them, and they’re already digitized) versus street names needing to be pronounced, then switch back and forth. Could probably be done fairly easily, methinks.
That would be interesting. You could record your directions and then have street names spoken in a British accent!
Absolutely! 🙂
Putting aside the glass front and more 3-D images, is the Nuvi 2360 LMT (at $200 less) just as good as the Nuvi 3790 LMT?
I think the other major difference would be thickness. And I don’t believe it has a powered mount. Also, it probably can’t rotate to portrait view. I agree though; its a much better deal.
Actually, I believe that the 2360 does indeed have rotate/portrait view ability.
Right you are. Thanks for the correction.
One other question…My current Nuvi 660 now has sprung one of its 10 copper connectors located in the back of the unit. When I push it down it springs back up. I can still ease it in the beanbag mount but I am wondering if one loose connector will slowly do the unit in.
Any thoughts?
If it springs up and down with each connection, it could eventually break off. I wish I could give you some repair advice, but it’s out of my realm of expertise.
Hi Rich,
Thanks for all your research! I have an garmin 265wt I want to upgrade for an italy trip. I’m looking at the 2370 I can get for around $240 or a refurbished 775 for $189. The money is not the most important issue. I want an accurate gps. A lifetime map option is available for $339 for the 2370 model. I wonder if it includes maps for europe too? Do you think I should get the europe city navigator too? Many thanks,
Patricia
Here’s a better deal on the 2370LT…
http://bestgpsdeals.net/transatlantic-garmin-nuvi-2370lt-for-219-95/1221/
The 2370LT has City Navigator Europe pre-loaded.
Any lifetime map updates you buy for it are probably for North America only.
Hope this helps.
Thanks Rich, I ordered it today. It was the best deal and the shipping to Hawaii was really fair. I’ll let you know how It works for us.
Patricia
Cool. Yes, I’d love to hear your impressions.