Introduction to Garmin’s Nuvi 370 GPS
The Nuvi 370 is a GPS travel assistant designed by highly acclaimed Garmin. With preloaded maps of North America and Europe, this little device is an all you need for travel convenience. Both sets of maps have detailed street maps and features easy to read and understand directions making your stops easy and fun to get to. Besides being a powerful GPS unit it also contains travel friendly features, which includes hands-free calls utilizing Bluetooth technology, as well as having a traffic receiver feature. The astounding overall package of this unit makes the Garmin Nuvi 370 a highly desirable gadget for people on the go.
(The Garmin Nuvi 370 is a sophisticated travel assistant unit, featuring precise GPS tracking and navigation)
Design and appearance of Garmin’s 370 GPS
At first glance the Nuvi 370 is a very simplistic and clean looking GPS system. It is very compact, featuring a very light and quite slim construction. As expected from Garmin units, it is also quite easy to mount and as well as remove. It is easy to take around with you because of how it has compact-design build. Take it easily with you in your purse, bag, or pocket. The convenience is even furthered by utilizing a rechargeable lithium-ion battery.
(Featuring a sleek and slim build, the Nuvi 370 can be taken anywhere without being cumbersome)
Main menu / first screen of the Nuvi 370
When turning on the device, you are greeted with a colorful screen that is easy on the eyes. Garmin does not skimp on the functionality of their devices. The 370 has a wonderful touch-screen that is large enough to view easily, as well as to touch. This touch-screen is very clear to see, even in sunlight. Navigating through the menus and options is incredibly easy, as expected from a GPS navigational device.
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| (clean and large buttoned menus allows easy access through the Nuvi 370’s multitude of functions, quickly and effectively) | (A large type-pad utilizing the convenient touch-screen allows users to define their needs fast) |
Navigation
Traveling anywhere with this handy device is absolutely a convenience; it can even be almost life-saving in some cases. The Garmin Nuvi 370 utilizes clear and concise maps, viewable in 2D or 3D modes which make locating your European or North American destination only a click away. That’s not all though, a voice is produced by this device to carefully direct you step by step on the way, as well as provides turn information as you approach it so you won’t miss it. Not only is little device is capable of directing you easily through any street, it wouldn’t be complete without containing an overwhelming list of points of interests; this includes hotels, gas stations, ATMs, eateries, and more. The Garmin Nuvi 370 is certainly a navigating beast in the GPS market.
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| (The 3D mode of view maps can be more convenient for some users to visualize their routes) | (Packed with essential travel tools, the Nuvi 370 makes your trips more convenient so you have more time to work or enjoy your trip) | (Multiple options screen can allow you to view your vital travel statistics, keeping the user informed all throughout their commute) |
3rd party and other features
A wonderful little feature on the Nuvi 370 is the fact that there is an integrated FM TMC traffic receiver. This is usable in both North American and European areas. With this serving you along the way, you can collect valuable traffic information in advance to avoid heavily congested traffic and any road constructions that might disrupt your trip. This is all easily accessible by touching the screen to view your traffic information. With this you will save countless minutes and definitely avoid frustrating slow downs. Utilizing Bluetooth technology, it allows you take your mobile phone to another level of convenience. The Garmin Nuvi 370 has a built in microphone, to allow you to talk through your mobile, bringing the whole experience together.
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| (Utilizing the FM traffic receiver, the user is able to visualize where traffic is most congested, thus allowing you to choose an alternate route before you get stuck) | (Compatible with all Bluetooth phones, the Nuvi 370 makes calling someone a completely hands-free task. Full control through your calls is possible through the Nuvi 370 itself) | (The integrated mp3 player can play all your song files off of your SD card, through your cars speakers) |
Closing Feelings on the Nuvi 370 personal travel assistant
The Garmin Nuvi 370 is a light yet well packaged GPS navigational unit which will serve any user well for many years. It’s compatibility between the European and North American continents is a plus, allowing you to use it while on your home grounds, or across as a travelers tool. I believe this is the GPS that you would want to get if you are indeed planning travels about. The 370 will definitely get you to the places that you want, whether you are in Europe or North America the maps and routes devised by the 370 will take you there fast – even faster when utilizing the integrated FM traffic receiver.
Not only will this little device guide and direct you, but being able to locate places of interest from a comprehensive list of locations is very handy, especially when traveling in unfamiliar territories. Garmin has always made their units well rounded with features. I do enjoy the fact that phone calls in your car are now made completely hands-free. An even more enjoyable feature that anyone would want is the capability to play mp3s directly from their SD card. Trips are just made that much enjoyable because of small features like this.
With this device displaying all your needs on a large and color touch-screen, the clean maps and the bundles of other functions are brought to life. This is all wrapped up beautifully in a sleek shell that is light and portable to be brought anywhere.
Some users do, however, report that the Nuvi 370 GPS may take awhile to recalculate a new route should you miss a turn, but I personally have not found that to be very much of an issue. The fact that you may have to take your device in to recharge may be a hassle, but it’s the convenience of saving yourself the trouble of exchanging new batteries in the unit. The FM transmitter for the up-to-date traffic reports does need to be positioned fairly close to your stereo unit to receive reliably, but that should where most people would mount their Nuvi in their car anyways. While some people may find some aspects of the Nuvi to be bit of a hassle, the Nuvi 370 is honestly a solid product that will fulfill your GPS navigation needs. If you want a trustworthy product that works, Garmin has yet to disappoint with their line of high quality and highly acclaimed GPS products.
Our Verdict: Simply functional at an unbeatable price range
