Garmin Nuvi GPS Navigation Review

Garmin nuvi's are gps (global positioning systems) units that are very popular today. Whether you drive a lot or just need to get your kids to another soccer tournament, the garmin nuvi which range from pocket sized navigators to advanced systems with voice activated navigation, has a gps unit that will fit your needs.Here is a list of the garmin nuvi series gps units:nuvi 205 seriesThese affordable navigators fit any budget and give you turn-by-turn directions to the front door.nuvi 500 seriesDrive, hike, bike or boat. These waterproof multi-mode devices are rugged enough for any adventure.nuvi 705 series These advanced navigators include premium navigation capabilities like route planning, lane assist with junction view and 3-D building view for peace of mind on the go.nuvi 805 seriesVoice-activated navigation with lane assist. Now you can keep both hands on the wheel, tell nüvi where to go and maneuver complicated interchanges with ease.nuvi 1200 seriesUltra-slim, affoardable, feature-rich navigators that go anywhere. nuvi 1300 seriesThese ultra-slim, affordable navigators add a widescreen display and lane assist (some versions) to the 1200-series.Depending on how much money you are willing to spend will guide you toward a certain series. If you are on a limited budget, then your best fit would be the entry level nuvi 205 series. If money is not a problem, then you can look at all the options and extras that each series offers and find the best gps unit that fits your needs.All nuvis come with detailed NAVTEQ maps of the continental united states, hawaii and puerto rico and more than 6 million pre-loaded point of interest locations. Other features of the nuvis are:1. maps of AK, Canada and Europe2. Text to speech technology3. Integrated FM Traffic Receiver4. bluetooth technology5. MP3 player and photo viewer6. FM Transmitter (audio through car stereo system)7. Multi-point routingAll of these features are not available on all nuvi units. If you would like any of these features on your gps unit, please check before buying. If you are purchasing online, check the page for a chart that has all the features listed for each model number.In the end, no matter what garmin gps unit you select, they are great for getting to your destination in the quickest way possible.