Garmin nuvi 750 4.3-inch Widescreen Portable GPS-Garmin nuvi 750 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS
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I previously had a nuvi 660 and left the unit in a rental car in Iowa. I waited to replace it until the 750 shipped at the end of last month. While I was waiting, I tried a Tom Tom and Magellon. The 750 far exceeds all of the other units. The earlier reviews give a pretty good run down on what is good about it. There are a couple of things that were not mentioned that I really like over the 660.
1. I like the feel of it better than the 660. It doesn't have the flip up antenna and seems more streamline and fits into my shirt pocket better. 2. The mounting unit is FAR superior than the one on the 660. I have rented cars 140 times so far this year, and the different windshield slants caused problems at times with the 660. The 750 mount allows greater rotation of the GPS for better viewing.
I didn't use the bluetooth on the 660, so I opted to not get it and purchased the 750 instead of the 760. I do disagree with an earlier review in that I greatly appreciate the traffic antenna and traffic
1. I like the feel of it better than the 660. It doesn't have the flip up antenna and seems more streamline and fits into my shirt pocket better. 2. The mounting unit is FAR superior than the one on the 660. I have rented cars 140 times so far this year, and the different windshield slants caused problems at times with the 660. The 750 mount allows greater rotation of the GPS for better viewing.
I didn't use the bluetooth on the 660, so I opted to not get it and purchased the 750 instead of the 760. I do disagree with an earlier review in that I greatly appreciate the traffic antenna and traffic
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The Garmin Nuvi 750 is a great deal at Amazon.com. This is my first GPS but I did a lot of research and price comparison before purchasing the Nuvi and so far I am very happy with it. The design is sleek and works well with the window/dashboard mounts that are included in the package. The software is easy to use and quick to respond, which is great when you need to change via points or POIs in a hurry. To counter some observations from previous reviews, I have thus far experienced no difficulties with satellite acquisition. While traveling, the Garmin suggested a new route to me that was faster than the route I had been taking. I really like that there are different options for shortest time, shortest distance, off road, and detour routes. I was very impressed with the posted speed limit accuracy although there were a few places where the speed limit changed and the Garmin did not update. The Garmin did a great job getting me in and out of a bustling downtown area with one-way streets
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I sell residential real estate. I'm selling more out of my usual territory so I wanted a GPS that I could load addresses and create a tour of 10-15 house at a time for a specific client from my lap top. I called Garmin and asked which model would do what I needed. They were very helpful. The 750 is the one. I can find address on google maps and down load them to the 750. I then pick up the client and push the button and never look at a map the rest of the day.
When I went on line to price one I found some a little cheap but I had no confidence in the vendor. I've never had an issue with Amazon before so it was a no brainer.
When I went on line to price one I found some a little cheap but I had no confidence in the vendor. I've never had an issue with Amazon before so it was a no brainer.
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I bought the Garmin Nuvi 750 about 2 months ago and couldn't be more pleased. My first GPS was the Magellan 700. I switched to Garmin after receiving absolutely pitiful customer support. Support was not in the US, and I found it extremely difficult to understand the support person. His solution was to give me 10% off of a new Magellan from their website. This price didn't match even the most expensive local non-discount outlets.
Back to the 750. There's so much to like. First, there is the compact size with a still generous, easy-to-read screen. Second, I love multi-destination routing. With gas approaching $4.00 (Thanks Bush Lite), I had planned my trips carefully. Now I let the 750 do it for me. I enter in my destinations, and then let the 750 choose the optimal route. I also enjoy the multiple dialects available for giving verbal directions. I've found the British woman easier to understand. I've also used the French version to brush up on my very crusty French.
The 750 allows for
Back to the 750. There's so much to like. First, there is the compact size with a still generous, easy-to-read screen. Second, I love multi-destination routing. With gas approaching $4.00 (Thanks Bush Lite), I had planned my trips carefully. Now I let the 750 do it for me. I enter in my destinations, and then let the 750 choose the optimal route. I also enjoy the multiple dialects available for giving verbal directions. I've found the British woman easier to understand. I've also used the French version to brush up on my very crusty French.
The 750 allows for
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When I read the nuvi 750 review on Cnet, I almost passed up a great piece of electronics and a very nice price (thank you Amazon)! Cnet is usually spot on with their reviews, but not this time. I suspect they didn't follow a few simple directions (like updating your equipment before using it).
People, When you open up your Nuvi 750 box, go to your PC, register your product, and update to the most current software! It takes less than 15 minutes. I updated my firmware, MSN Direct software, etc... and I have not had ANY of the problems reported in some of the reviews I read. Thank god the folks at Garmin listed to their customers and fix issues and improve their equipment after you buy it. In the good old days, you were stuck with what was in the box.
For additional performance gains, defrag your Nuvi after you load software updates, pictures, and MP3 files. My Nuvi 750 is smoking fast, when compared to my friends Nuvi 360.
The Nuvi 750 screen is an upgrade over the 6 series,
People, When you open up your Nuvi 750 box, go to your PC, register your product, and update to the most current software! It takes less than 15 minutes. I updated my firmware, MSN Direct software, etc... and I have not had ANY of the problems reported in some of the reviews I read. Thank god the folks at Garmin listed to their customers and fix issues and improve their equipment after you buy it. In the good old days, you were stuck with what was in the box.
For additional performance gains, defrag your Nuvi after you load software updates, pictures, and MP3 files. My Nuvi 750 is smoking fast, when compared to my friends Nuvi 360.
The Nuvi 750 screen is an upgrade over the 6 series,
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First I have to say there was a problem registering the Nuvi 750 I bought from Amazon. Garmin's website said the serial number was already registered. Unable to contact Garmin (Holiday), I called Amazon. The representative I spoke to immediately, continually apologized and offered to either refund my money or send me another unit. Since I wanted the 750, I opted for a new unit which he overnighted to me. I don't see how anyone can ask for better customer service...these folks are the best.
I'm quite happy with the Nuvi 750 as it performs like I expected a Garmin should. Given the sheer magnitude of the United States and complexity of its many roads, I don't expect it to be perfect, which it isn't, but it comes close.
After updating the firmware, I hooked it in the car and it acquired satellites in less than twenty seconds first time turning on. After that, I only took few seconds to get a fix on sufficient satellites to navigate. Usually by time I enter my security
I'm quite happy with the Nuvi 750 as it performs like I expected a Garmin should. Given the sheer magnitude of the United States and complexity of its many roads, I don't expect it to be perfect, which it isn't, but it comes close.
After updating the firmware, I hooked it in the car and it acquired satellites in less than twenty seconds first time turning on. After that, I only took few seconds to get a fix on sufficient satellites to navigate. Usually by time I enter my security
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An outstanding bright screen, intuitive simple menu navigation and the addition of waypoints are the hallmarks of this wonderful device. With the new firmware (2.6 I believe) all satellite acquisition issues have been laid to rest with cold acquisition taking about 10 to 15 seconds and hot acquisition nearly instantaneous.
I've owned the IPAQ and this device blows the IPAQ out of the water in terms of ease of use, form factor and overall elegance. I've also owned the Nuvi 360 and this screen is brighter and the signal acquisition is just as quick if not faster. The display is wider than the 360 and of course there is no antenna to deploy. The biggest advantage over the 360 is the ability to plan routs with the use of multiple waypoints. The IPAQ has 9 million points of interest (gas stations, hospitals etc.) compared to the Nuvi's 6 million, but getting to them is a difficult task on the IPAQ and VERY easy on the Nuvi - advantage Nuvi.
Route selection is fantastic and the unit's
I've owned the IPAQ and this device blows the IPAQ out of the water in terms of ease of use, form factor and overall elegance. I've also owned the Nuvi 360 and this screen is brighter and the signal acquisition is just as quick if not faster. The display is wider than the 360 and of course there is no antenna to deploy. The biggest advantage over the 360 is the ability to plan routs with the use of multiple waypoints. The IPAQ has 9 million points of interest (gas stations, hospitals etc.) compared to the Nuvi's 6 million, but getting to them is a difficult task on the IPAQ and VERY easy on the Nuvi - advantage Nuvi.
Route selection is fantastic and the unit's
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I have hesitated for quite some time on the purchase of a navigation device. Recently, I decided to take the plunge. I rode with several people who use different devices (Garmin, TomTom, and Magellan). I asked each for their experiences and then observed for myself. Garmin seemed the way to go based mainly on responsiveness.
Pros: Easy to navigate the device - the touchpad is well laid out with an intuitive interface. The 4.3 in screen makes it easer to enter information into the keypad than a smaller screen. And it is extremely fast!
Cons: None of the navigation devices, and Garmin is no exception, appear good at adding street information for new developments (the development was about finished about 6 - 9 months ago in this case). There was no user's manual - you have to go on-line if you have a specific "how to" question. This isn't a major issue, though, as it is pretty intuitive and easy to navigate.
Overall, I would highly recommend this product.
Pros: Easy to navigate the device - the touchpad is well laid out with an intuitive interface. The 4.3 in screen makes it easer to enter information into the keypad than a smaller screen. And it is extremely fast!
Cons: None of the navigation devices, and Garmin is no exception, appear good at adding street information for new developments (the development was about finished about 6 - 9 months ago in this case). There was no user's manual - you have to go on-line if you have a specific "how to" question. This isn't a major issue, though, as it is pretty intuitive and easy to navigate.
Overall, I would highly recommend this product.
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I did a lot of comparative, hands-on shopping between Garmin and Magellan before buying this unit. My thanks to the patient associate at Best Buy. I finally picked this model of the 700 series because I didn't need the options include with the 760 or 770. The 750 works super. Easy to set up and use. A great unit which does everything well. One recommendation: forget the windshield mount that comes with the unit. Too much of a clue that you have a unit, and an invitation to thieves. Instead, get the optional Garmin portable friction mount, which you can place anywhere on the dash. When not in use, simply remove the whole unit and mount put it on the floor, and cover it with something.
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I had a Nuvi 650 which I gave to my wife, and bought the 750 for myself. After using both units for a while, I think I much prefer the 650 at $299 than this 750 for $414. For one thing, being over 50 I found the screen fonts on the 650 much easier on the eyes than the 750's, which seem smaller and bolder. The 650 has a clean Arial Narrow type font. Also, there is a glitch with the 750 and satellite reception. Unless you go to Garmin and get the latest updates, your going to continue to have that slow satellite acquisition problem. The update fixed that. Now I found another problem and reported it to Garmin, and they state they will create a fix and send out yet another update. On the 750, as you're driving around, it does not show the names of golf courses, public parks, etc. as the 650 does. If you see a patch of green on the 750 as your driving, you have to touch it to get that parks name. A patch of green on your screen without a title does little good, so hopefully they will
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I agree with others who are reporting poor satellite reception on the Garmin 750 model. I also am experiencing satellite reception problems and slow satellite acquisition times with this unit (even following the suggested firm ware upgrades).
The reception problems I am encoutering seem to be specific to this unit, rather than Garmin products as a whole. I own two other Garmin products (the Forerunner 305 and the ETrex), neither of which seems to have any trouble at all aquiring a signal in my area (even indoors).
I also compared the reception on the Garmin 750 to the Magellan 4250. As with my Forerunner and ETrex, the Magellan acquired a signal much faster, and also acquired a signal when indoors.
I will continue to test for a few more days. If I am unable to resolve this issue, back it goes.
The reception problems I am encoutering seem to be specific to this unit, rather than Garmin products as a whole. I own two other Garmin products (the Forerunner 305 and the ETrex), neither of which seems to have any trouble at all aquiring a signal in my area (even indoors).
I also compared the reception on the Garmin 750 to the Magellan 4250. As with my Forerunner and ETrex, the Magellan acquired a signal much faster, and also acquired a signal when indoors.
I will continue to test for a few more days. If I am unable to resolve this issue, back it goes.
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After using the Nuvi 750 for three days, I had to get a refund from Amazon. The speaker on the device is lacking which makes the voice prompts difficult to hear plus there is a rattling noise. There is also no attention prompt when a turn is coming. I find this to be a very useful feature. Aside from these two issues, the 750 4.3 screen is nice and bright
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Got my nuvi 750 for Christmas and here are my first impressions:
General impression is that I like the unit and plan to keep it, but it is not without problems.
Good:
1. Easy to use and accurate
2. Multi-destination routing
3. Nice design and it is a garmin
4. USB charging is great - compatible with my cell phone chargers.
5. Wide screen is nice and bright.
6. Text to speech is great and clear.
7. Lots of POIs
Bad:
1. No carrying case included.
2. FM transmitter is useless - don't waste your time unless you want static and to readjust every 5 minutes.
3. Internal speaker is tinny sounding and even with volume at 100% I had trouble hearing the directions at highway speed. Since FM transmitter also sucks, I have to use a male 3.5mm to male 3.5mm cable to connect to the AUX input on my stereo if I want to use the car speakers or listen to MP3s.
4. Only windshield mount is included. This does not work well for me because my windshield is very far away. So I will have to spring $30
General impression is that I like the unit and plan to keep it, but it is not without problems.
Good:
1. Easy to use and accurate
2. Multi-destination routing
3. Nice design and it is a garmin
4. USB charging is great - compatible with my cell phone chargers.
5. Wide screen is nice and bright.
6. Text to speech is great and clear.
7. Lots of POIs
Bad:
1. No carrying case included.
2. FM transmitter is useless - don't waste your time unless you want static and to readjust every 5 minutes.
3. Internal speaker is tinny sounding and even with volume at 100% I had trouble hearing the directions at highway speed. Since FM transmitter also sucks, I have to use a male 3.5mm to male 3.5mm cable to connect to the AUX input on my stereo if I want to use the car speakers or listen to MP3s.
4. Only windshield mount is included. This does not work well for me because my windshield is very far away. So I will have to spring $30
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I gave a Garmin Nuvi 750 to my hubby as an early Christmas gift after he had a harrowing experience in Jersey City. He called me from the road and I asked him how the Garmin was working for him. His reply: "God, Garmin and my wife! What would I do without them?!". It didn't bother me that Garmin usurped my position briefly as I was delighted that he was able to find his middle of the night destinations to unknown places in unknown cities with poorly marked streets because his NUVI 750 guided him right to the door! Er....make that DOCK. In the past 4 weeks he has been to TX, IL, TN, SC, OH, Maine, PA, MI, IN and WI amd points in between....AND not necessarily in the previous order stated. He NEVER GOT LOST ONCE. By the way. What is a SIRF?
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I have owned this unit for about 3 weeks now and thought it was time I shared my two cents worth.
After reading the reviews before purchasing my 750 I was greatly concerned with some of the comments I had read regarding long satellite acquisition times, tinny sound from the speakers and poor navigation at times. Over the years I have bought several other Garmin devices (60C and Forerunner 305) and absolutely love their products. In 3 1/2 years of using their products I have never been disappointed so thought I would take a chance based on past experience and give it a try.
WOW, what a device! Once again Garmin has come through big time. With my biggest concern being long satellite acquisition times I was very please when I first powered the unit on and walked outside that it acquired my position in less than 60 seconds. Thinking maybe I had gotten lucky I decided to put it to the test. By traveling to other areas with the unit turned off I would then turn it on to see if I could
After reading the reviews before purchasing my 750 I was greatly concerned with some of the comments I had read regarding long satellite acquisition times, tinny sound from the speakers and poor navigation at times. Over the years I have bought several other Garmin devices (60C and Forerunner 305) and absolutely love their products. In 3 1/2 years of using their products I have never been disappointed so thought I would take a chance based on past experience and give it a try.
WOW, what a device! Once again Garmin has come through big time. With my biggest concern being long satellite acquisition times I was very please when I first powered the unit on and walked outside that it acquired my position in less than 60 seconds. Thinking maybe I had gotten lucky I decided to put it to the test. By traveling to other areas with the unit turned off I would then turn it on to see if I could
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After reading the reviews here, I was very concerned about buying this product as a gift because of the negative reviews related to satellite problems, but it was on sale locally at a price that was hard to turn down. I decided I'd try it out before giving it as a gift, and if I had problems I'd take it back.
So far the nuvi 750 has been performing very well. It took about 45 seconds to get enough satellites the first time I used it, and every time since then I've never had to wait on it. It makes a big difference if I have it mounted on the windshield (and the windshield mount supplied with it works great). If I'm holding in my hand between the front seats, it's not so great, so I don't know how well it would work if you plan to mount it low on the dash or on a center console.
It has performed almost perfectly so far on picking out routes and tracking my progress on them. The only problem was a very minor one where I'd pulled into a mall parking lot to get to my destination that
So far the nuvi 750 has been performing very well. It took about 45 seconds to get enough satellites the first time I used it, and every time since then I've never had to wait on it. It makes a big difference if I have it mounted on the windshield (and the windshield mount supplied with it works great). If I'm holding in my hand between the front seats, it's not so great, so I don't know how well it would work if you plan to mount it low on the dash or on a center console.
It has performed almost perfectly so far on picking out routes and tracking my progress on them. The only problem was a very minor one where I'd pulled into a mall parking lot to get to my destination that
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Been playing with this unit a bit and here are some first impressions.
I do not have enough experience with routing performance yet but I hope these impressions are useful nonetheless.
The good:
- aesthetically pleasing unit, it has a large screen and is thin and easy to put in a pocket and take with you.
- the screen is plenty bright and has a reasonable viewing angle
- the mounting system is sturdy
- unit is intuitive to use, this is good because the manual that comes with the unit is pretty pathetic
- SD card slot for MP3's, images or additional maps
- Contains maps of the entire US by default
- POI icons are 'customizable'
- spoken street names
- headphones jack, although driving and using headphones is not a safe thing to do, not sure how useful this feature is. Sound quality this way is good
- good runtime on batteries
- multiple destination routing
The bad:
- When using the FM transmitter your 'mileage' may vary, there is a lot of static on every channel I tried, this does not
I do not have enough experience with routing performance yet but I hope these impressions are useful nonetheless.
The good:
- aesthetically pleasing unit, it has a large screen and is thin and easy to put in a pocket and take with you.
- the screen is plenty bright and has a reasonable viewing angle
- the mounting system is sturdy
- unit is intuitive to use, this is good because the manual that comes with the unit is pretty pathetic
- SD card slot for MP3's, images or additional maps
- Contains maps of the entire US by default
- POI icons are 'customizable'
- spoken street names
- headphones jack, although driving and using headphones is not a safe thing to do, not sure how useful this feature is. Sound quality this way is good
- good runtime on batteries
- multiple destination routing
The bad:
- When using the FM transmitter your 'mileage' may vary, there is a lot of static on every channel I tried, this does not
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This is my first GPS, and so far I couldn't be happier. This device is easy to use. gives good accurate directions, and even tells you what side of the street your destination is on. I have been able to use the multiple destination function only once so far, but it worked well and optimized the route for the shortest time. This device includes Garmin's most up to date map software (North America NT 2008) and includes even some newer subdivisions in my area.
I decided I didn't require the features of the more expensive models (these include an antenna built into an alternative cigarette power cord for traffic alerts, bluetooth for cellphone handsfree conversations, an FM transmitter to hear cellphone and directions through the car radio, and euro maps) and I don't miss any of them.
This is a top of the line GPS unit and so far has met all my expectations.
I decided I didn't require the features of the more expensive models (these include an antenna built into an alternative cigarette power cord for traffic alerts, bluetooth for cellphone handsfree conversations, an FM transmitter to hear cellphone and directions through the car radio, and euro maps) and I don't miss any of them.
This is a top of the line GPS unit and so far has met all my expectations.
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People here are obviously confusing the different unit model #'s. The Garmin 700 series covers the 750, 760, and 770. Obviously some of these folks got the 760 and think it's a 750. The 750, which this review space is for, is all silver, there are NOT different color choices. The 760 and 770 have a black finish around the screen. The 750 doesn't come with bluetooth and an included traffic reciever, which doesn't work that good at all and coverage is "spotty" at best. But for the additional $200 they're asking for these insignificant features, I'd recommend the 750 for 200 less. The 770 is the same as the 760 but comes with both N. American AND European maps installed.
These are Garmins top of the line Nuvi's and imo... the best portable gps's on the market. The big difference in the 700 series over last years 600 series is the inclusion of multi-destination routing. So if you're a delivery driver or someone that drives a different route with multiple stops each day, then the 700 series
These are Garmins top of the line Nuvi's and imo... the best portable gps's on the market. The big difference in the 700 series over last years 600 series is the inclusion of multi-destination routing. So if you're a delivery driver or someone that drives a different route with multiple stops each day, then the 700 series
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I have owned a Garmin Nuvi 750 for two days now. I have been using it side by side with my Lexus built in navigation system to see how well it performs. In general, I have been impressed with this unit. The routes are generally accurate and the system is very easy to use. Typing in addresses is quick and simple. I did not need to read the manual before using the system for the first time. This is a good thing, since the "manual" is merely a quick start guide. The real manual is available on line, and even it is relatively skimpy.
The built in speaker sounds a bit tinny. The FM Transmitter is a nice idea, but I a finding that I hear a lot of static when I tune it to an FM station. In addition, I have to give up listening to the radio or a CD if I want to use this feature, so it does not seem like a terribly useful feature to me.
It took a long time to locate satellites the first time I turned the unit on. After the first use, it seems to average about 90 seconds to find enough
The built in speaker sounds a bit tinny. The FM Transmitter is a nice idea, but I a finding that I hear a lot of static when I tune it to an FM station. In addition, I have to give up listening to the radio or a CD if I want to use this feature, so it does not seem like a terribly useful feature to me.
It took a long time to locate satellites the first time I turned the unit on. After the first use, it seems to average about 90 seconds to find enough
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