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Garmin Nuvi 1250
$250.00
Released March, 2009
The Pros:Locates satellites very quickly, under 10 seconds. Very inexpensive, good as a budget or first-time GPS model. Vocal directions are clearer than on earlier models.
The Cons:Directions are not as accurate or reliable as other Garmin models, high frequency of slight errors in different cities. Susceptible to mechanical damage, especially during transportation. Lacks QWERTY keyboard, many GPS units include this feature.
The Garmin Nuvi 1250 is an ultra-thin protable GPS that fits in the middle of Garmin's 1200 series. The 1200 and widescreen 1300 series are 25% slimmer than other Nuvis making this an extremely transportable device.
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It has a 3.5" diagonal QVGA color antiglare TFT screen with white backlight with a 320 x 240 pixel resolution. The Nuvi 1250 greets you with two simple options; "Where to?" or "View map" and will speak turn-by-turn directions once you decide where you want to go. It is pre-loaded with City Navigator NT street maps with nearly 6 million POI's. The ecoRoute feature calculates the most fuel-efficient route and the "Where am I?" function quickly helps you find your location on a map. Other features include JPEG picture viewer, world travel clock, currency converter, calculator and many more.
Physical & Performance:
- Unit dimensions, WxHxD: 3.7"W x 2.9"H x .6"D (9.3 x 7.5 x 1.6 cm)
- Display size, WxH: 2.8"W x 2.1"H (7.2 x 5.4 cm); 3.5" diag (8.9 cm)
- Display resolution, WxH: 320 x 240 pixels
- Display type: QVGA color antiglare TFT with white backlight
- Weight: 4.0 ounces (113.4 g)
- Battery: rechargeable lithium-ion
- Battery life: up to 4 hours
- High-sensitivity receiver
- RoHS version available
Maps & Memory
- Basemap
- Preloaded maps
- Ability to add maps
- Built-in memory: internal solid state
- Accepts data cards: microSD card (not included)
- Waypoints/favorites/locations: 1000
Features
- Voice prompts (e.g. "Turn right in 500 ft.") (internal speaker)
- Speaks street names (e.g. "Turn right ON ELM STREET in 500 ft.")
- Auto re-route (fast off-route and detour recalculation)
- Choice of route setup (faster time, shorter distance, off road)
- Route avoidance (avoid highways, tolls etc.)
- MSN Direct compatible
- FM traffic compatible
- Speed limit indicator (displays speed limit for most major roads)
- Where Am I? (find closest hospitals, police & gas stations, nearest address & intersection)
- ecoRoute (calculates a more fuel-efficient route
- Custom POIs (ability to add additional points of interest)
- Garmin Garage vehicles compatible (download car-shaped icons to your device)
- Garmin Garage voices compatible (download custom voices to your device)
- Photo navigation (navigate to geotagged photos)
- World travel clock, currency & unit converter, calculator
- Picture viewer
- Garmin Lock (anti-theft feature)
- Touchscreen
- Additional: This USB mass storage device is compatible with Windows 2000 or later and Mac OS X 10.4 or later.
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User Reviews (1)
Pros & Cons
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Locates satellites very quickly, under 10 seconds
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Very inexpensive, good as a budget or first-time GPS model
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Vocal directions are clearer than on earlier models
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Recalculates routes after detours quickly
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More compact than most GPS models, easy to find a storage space on the dash
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Directions are not as accurate or reliable as other Garmin models, high frequency of slight errors in different cities
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Susceptible to mechanical damage, especially during transportation
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Lacks QWERTY keyboard, many GPS units include this feature
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