Sunday, March 18, 2012

Garmin RV 760LMT and wireless backup camera announced

Garmin RV 760LMT

UPDATE: Read our hands on review of the RV 760LMT.

Garmin has announced an RV-friendly navigator this morning, the Garmin RV 760LMT. The 7″ unit creates custom routes based on the size and weight of an RV and features the America’s RV Parks & Services Directory. read more

Garmin nuvi 2497LMT review

Garmin nuvi 2497LMT review

Hands on Garmin nuvi 2497LMT review

The Garmin nüvi 2497LMT is the top of the line 4.3″ model in Garmin’s 2013 Advanced series. Improvements to this years model include active lane guidance, traffic announcements, “Real Directions” and a slide-out Up Ahead feature. I’ll explore all those features in more detail below. As a high-end model, the 2497LMT includes lifetime traffic and map updates, Bluetooth for hands-free calling and voice command. read more

Garmin nuvi 3597LMTHD review

Garmin nüvi 3597 LMTHD review

Hands on with the Garmin nuvi 3597LMTHD

The Garmin nüvi 3597LMTHD is the top-of-the-line model in Garmin’s 2013 nuvi series, updating last year’s 3590LMT. Dubbed a “Prestige” model, the 3597LMTHD offers a new magnetic mounting system,  super-thin design, 5″ capacitive touchscreen, ad-free lifetime HD traffic, as well as all the new features found in the 2013 Advanced series models. read more

Garmin nuvi traffic symbols

Gramin nuvi trafic symbol legend sample screenshotI’m not sure how many folks actually take the time to review Garmin’s traffic symbol legend. When you’re fighting traffic probably isn’t the best time to do it, and it’s not that simple to find the legend either. read more

2013 Garmin nuvi series traffic is ad-free

ad free traffic Garmin nuvi 2013 series

Look ma, no ads!

When Garmin introduced lifetime traffic in 2008, it came bundled with their units but was ad-supported. You can see an example in the screenshot below. Personally, I found the ads low-key, but they certainly annoyed lots of folks.  read more

Garmin nuvi 2757LM

Garmin nuvi 2757LM review

The Garmin nuvi 2757LM is one of the company’s first 7″ navigator outside of their dezl trucker line. In fact, the hardware seems identical to the dezl 760LMT, although the dezl does have a different mount. This 2013 Advanced series model’s improvements over the 2012 series include active lane guidance, “Real Directions” and the slide-out Up Ahead feature (seen above). I’ll explore each of those features in more detail below. read more

Garmin nuvi 2557LMT

Garmin nuvi 2557LMT review

The Garmin nüvi 2557LMT is a 5″ mid-range model, part of Garmin’s 2013 Advanced series. Improvements in this year’s model include active lane guidance, traffic announcements, “Real Directions” and the slide-out Up Ahead feature shown above. I’ll explore those features in more detail below. The 2557LMT also includes map updates and ad-free traffic. read more

Garmin nuvi 2797LMT review

7" Garmin nuvi 2797LMT review

The 7″ Garmin nuvi 2797LMT

Hands on 7″ Garmin nuvi 2797LMT review

The Garmin nüvi 2797LMT is the company’s first 7″ navigator outside of their dezl line for truckers. As a matter of fact, the hardware seems identical to the dezl 760LMT (although the dezl does have a different mount). The 2797LMT is also the top-of-the-line model in Garmin’s 2013 Advanced series. Improvements in this year’s models include active lane guidance, traffic announcements, “Real Directions” and the slide-out Up Ahead feature. I’ll explore each of those features in more detail below. read more

Garmin nuvi 2597LMT review

Garmin nuvi 2597LMT review

We go hands on with the Garmin nuvi 2597LMT

Hands on Garmin nuvi 2597LMT review

The Garmin nüvi 2597LMT is the top of the line 5″ model in Garmin’s 2013 Advanced series. Improvements in this years model include active lane guidance, traffic announcements, “Real Directions” and the slide-out Up Ahead feature shown above. I’ll explore those features in more detail below. As a high-end model, the 2597LMT includes lifetime traffic and map updates, Bluetooth for hands-free calling and voice command. read more

Video: Garmin’s new Active Lane Guidance feature

Active lane assist Garmin nuvi 2597LMT

Active lane assist on the Garmin nuvi 2597LMT

One of the biggest improvements in the latest Garmin nuvi Advanced and Prestige series models is (IMHO) the active lane guidance feature. It’s simply more clear what lane you are supposed to be in and when to move into it. This is especially true as you approach a multiple exit interchange such as you see above, something that might be labeled Exits 10A and 10B. The older versions of lane assist and junction view simply could not make the maneuver as clear as it is with active lane guidance.  read more