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| About - Garmin Nuvi 1300 |
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| The Nuvi 1300 has a 4.3-inch LCD screen. Notable features include a photo viewer, and a trip computer. This unit is preloaded with maps covering the 48 contiguous states, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico. |
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Approximate retail price:
$159.00
 The Ratings applied to untested model Garmin Nuvi 1300LM come from our tests of model Garmin Nuvi 1300, which in our judgment is enough alike in its performance, features, and specs that our test results apply to both.
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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 1300 | |
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Screen size (in.) |
4.3 |
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Weight (oz.) |
5.7 |
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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 Line | nuvi |
| Product Model | 1300 |
| Product Name | nüvi 1300 Automobile Navigator |
| Product Type | Automobile Portable GPS Navigator |
Consumer Reports User Reviews
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Garmin Nuvi 1300 - I would not buy again
4/20/2013
Pros
Easy To Set Up
Large Screen
Cons
Goes Wrong Direction
Inaccurate
Short Battery Life
Best Uses
Comment:
I use this product for long directions, and on 5 occasions I was given the incorrect directions. Fortunately I still print out the directions the old fashion way. Even for short directions it would direct me in the wrong direction. <br /><br />I updated the maps, and the the maps did not show up on the GPS. Worst one I have bought.
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Locked up- very disappointing.
2/6/2013
Pros
Acquires Satellites Quickly
Compact
Easy To Read
Easy To Set Up
Helped Us Get Around
Large Screen
Simple Controls
Cons
Inaccurate
Short Battery Life
Best Uses
Planning Trips
Urban Navigation
Comment:
wish we had read the pros & cons b/4 buying.
How long have you owned it:
Three-to-six months
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
my garmin 1300 locked up...
9/2/2012
Pros
Easy To Read
Large Screen
Cons
Best Uses
Comment:
This garmin 1300 is the second garming I own. I bought one of the original nuvis when they came out years ago and back then spent over $800. It worked very well that is the reason I decided to buy this 1300 model. I just took it to a trip to Michigan in July and it worked fine. One this trip to CA it has given me nothing but trouble. Selecting roads that seem more the long way then the best way. I also locked up at least 1/2 douzen times on one recent trip; completely dissatisfying. I decided to up-date the model thinking that this lock-up issue must be an issue Garmin by now is well aware of and most likely has issued a firmware up-dated to fix it. We shall see as I have just completed the up-date task.
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Other User Reviews
User has 6 Months of experience with this product
Minor Qualms
07/28/2011
Strength
Good calculation speed; easy to use, decent POI database
Weakness
Satellite aquisition; street labelling; route preferences
The worst thing about the Garmin is the fact that the map chooses random streets to name, instead of major streets. You may have to zoom several layers to use it as a map. It also takes several minutes to reaquire satellites if you travel with it turned off, as I do. As for route preferences, I guess all GPS units can fail to pick the BEST route while judging the fastest or shortest as selected by the user. I do wish I could add a new destination while keeping the old one as a via point, instead of working backwards inserting via points!
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User has 2 Years of experience with this product
A Quality Piece of Equipment...Wouldnt Travel Without It!
05/16/2011
Strength
Accurate & Compact...Great for driving or walking
Weakness
Doesnt always take the shortest route
As a test we used it several times over routes we already knew. It didnt always take the shortcuts, but it DID get us there. We went to Pennsylvania last year and used it around the backroads of Lancaster County. It found some very isolated places. On the way to Gettysburg we got lost at a detour. Couldnt figure out the map so programmed the Garmin and after 15 minutes of driving the back roads we were back on track. I like the ETA feature and the vocal callouts of the streets. I dont know what other features the high-priced units have, but this one is plenty for us and we travel every summer.
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