Garmin nüvi 350 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator (Factory Refurbished)
This is a refurbished GPS. Refurbished generally means that the unit has been returned to the manufacturer, who brings the navigator back to like new conditions. Some GPS may contain cosmetic blemishes.What if one device could help you navigate anywhere in the U.S. andCanada, while offering travel tips, storing your favorite tunes and photos, providing translation assistance, and more? That device is here, and it’s not much bigger than a deck of cards. The Garmin nüvi 350 is set to revolutionize what we expect from a GPS navigation device, or from any device for that matter.Which nüvi is Best for You?: Click here to see a quick, simple comparison of features for all Garmin nuvi GPS navigators The nüvi 350 is a portable GPS navigator, traveler’s reference, and digital entertainment system, all in one. View product demo (requires Flash). A simple touchscreen interface and voice guidance allow you to keep your eyes on the road. View larger. Listen to an audio b … >>> Save Money at Amazon.com
This unit comes with V7 maps for North America. Those maps are from 2004. V8 software contains maps from 2006. V9 (due out Aug 2007) will contain 2007 maps. Cost to upgrade maps is $75.
I actually purchased this for my 20 something daughter. We used this baby from Michigan to L.A. over a Labor Day weekend and it worked flawlessly. Only one complaint. We couldn’t get the suction cup holder to stick to the windshield no matter what we tried so it just sat leaning on the dash. Minor, but still frustrating to a degree. Nice bright screen even in the sunniest conditions and an excellent look up feature for local shops, etc in the L.A. area was amazing and incredibly helpful. Ever try to find a Target when you’ve never been to L.A? The Garmin proved it was worth every penny every single mile. Nice voice commands for turn-by-turn too. I highly recommend this unit.
The Nuvi 350 is easy to set up, easy to use and full of useful features. I fully recommend buying one. Harwire installation into my vehicle was easy using a cigarette lighter adapter (at Radio Shack for $8). I was somewhat dissappointed there was no trip planning software where I could plan trips on my PC and then download them into the Nuvi 350. Not a big deal, but it was the SD card slot, it just makes sense. A friend with a TomTom has that feature and really likes it.