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| About - Garmin Nuvi 1250 |
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The Garmin Nuvi 1250 is a GPS available from Garmin. The Nuvi 1250 typically costs $100 . Consumer Reports recommends that you match the features on a model to the needs you have. Here's our take on some of the specifications and features that are commonly available on GPS models like the Nuvi 1250.
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| The Ratings of Garmin Nuvi 1200 were applied to untested model Garmin Nuvi 1250, which in our judgment is enough alike in its performance, features, and specs that our test results apply to both. | ||
| Garmin Nuvi 1200 | ||
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Approximate retail price:
$110.00
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| About This Brand |
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By far the biggest selling brand, with more than 50 percent of the market. Based in Olathe, Kan., Garmin was founded in 1989, and today it has 7,000 employees. Garmin GPS navigators have consistently scored near or at the top of our ratings. In addition to portable GPS units, Garmin makes a variety of fitness training devices and products for marine and aviation use. The company announced plans to sell its own telephone with built-in navigation two years ago, but the scheduled release date has been pushed back several times. |
| Features & Specs - Garmin Nuvi 1250 | |
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Screen size (in.) |
3.5 |
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Weight (oz.) |
4.7 |
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Bluetooth hands-free calling |
No |
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Spoken street names |
Yes |
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| Additional Information (The information below has been supplied by an external source.) |
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| General Information | |
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| Manufacturer | Garmin, Ltd |
| Manufacturer Website Address | www.garmin.com |
| Product Model | 1200 |
| Product Name | nüvi 1250 Automobile Navigator |
| Product Type | Automobile Portable GPS Navigator |
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A Must Have!
10/28/2010
Pros
Acquires Satellites Quickly
Easy Menus
Easy To Read
Easy To Set Up
Large Screen
Reliable Performance
Simple Controls
Cons
Best Uses
Comment:
We bought it because we were going to be traveling to New Jersey and New York. I don't know what we would have done without our GPS. My son had told us to get one but I did not think it was necessary. Boy was I wrong. I even use it whenever I have to travel locally and I am not sure of the directions. I would recomend it to anyone who is thinking about getting one.
How long have you owned it:
Three-to-six months
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)
Another so-so unit from Garmin
10/28/2010
Pros
Compact
Easy To Read
Easy To Set Up
Large Screen
Cons
First one quit
Replaced with rebuilt
Short Battery Life
Best Uses
Comment:
I use this when I'm going into unfamiliar territory. If the battery is dead, the unit doesn't work until it's been charging for a while. If it's left charging too long it freezes, and only after removing it from the charger and waiting a while will it start to work. The first one died under warranty...and very little use...so they replaced it with a rebuilt unit. I would expect to get another new unit when the first one was only six months old. If this is the way Garmin treats their customers, there's plenty of room for competition.
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)
Good value for basic functions
10/28/2010
Pros
Compact
Easy Menus
Easy To Read
Easy To Set Up
Simple Controls
Cons
Acquires Satellites Slowly
Best Uses
Finding Specific Address
Planning Trips
Comment:
Great for trip planningas it is very accurate with alternate routes. In urban settings, sometimes does not provide most efficient routing as it tends to navigate for shortest distance
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
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