Garmin - Nuvi 370

GPS devices are now aiming to come up with not just better navigation devices but complete travel companions. The Garmin Nuvi 370 is one such top GPS device that includes the powerful Nuvi navigational tools but in addition contains new features that provide the user a complete set of travel solutions. For example, the device now comes preloaded with maps of both North America and Europe. If you are a frequent transcontinental traveler, you do not have to worry about an additional SD card for maps of Europe. Plus, the device includes Bluetooth compatibility allowing you talk as you drive and a traffic receiver to help you avoid all your traffic problems. Even with all these hefty features, the Nuvi 370 is a neat little device that fits perfectly in your pocket or your bag.

Features

The Nuvi 370 comes preloaded with maps of North America and Europe and in addition contains a database of millions of points of interest like ATMs, gas stations, hotels and restaurants across both these continents. When you consider the number of travel tools the device offers - some included, some optional – like an MP3 player, currency converter, translation guide, detailed travel guide, you have to agree that it is probably the best companion to have on your journeys.

Most of the popular Nuvi navigational tools can be found in the Nuvi 370. You just need to use the touch screen to enter your destination and the device will calculate a route for you accompanied with two-dimensional or three-dimensional maps to help you follow the route more easily. The device will guide you with step-by-step instructions and will even speak the name of the street you have to turn on so that you do not have to take your eyes off the road at any crucial point. Similarly, since the device comes integrated with the Bluetooth technology, you can use it with your Bluetooth compatible cell phone to attend or make calls, absolutely hands-free. The Nuvi 370 comes with an in-built microphone and speaker and you can use them to speak into or hear others speaking. Thus the device allows you to concentrate completely on your driving.

Most importantly, the Nuvi 370 comes integrated with another top-end feature, an FM traffic receiver. Even as you are driving, you can receive traffic alerts about any possible traffic problems on the way that could be caused due to traffic tie-ups or construction delays. Either way, you can use the device to check up on traffic details and then if you so decide, you can request the device to plot another route avoiding the problem street all together.

The Garmin Nuvi 370 is the top end of the Nuvi 300 series all of which feature the text-to-speech capability and come with a live traffic receiver. However, while the traffic receiver is an optional accessory for both the Nuvi 350 and the Nuvi 360, in comparison, the Nuvi 370 already comes integrated it. Both the Nuvi 360 and Nuvi 370 come with the Bluetooth technology but not the Nuvi 350. And only the Nuvi 370 comes preloaded with maps of Europe, making it the only true transatlantic device.