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Navteq Meeting - Garmin 710 and 760 Preview
UPDATED20070926> A panoramic view of the Navteq Meeting on September 13th
Like they did last year for the nüvi 660 and the Zumo, Garmin used the Paris "Navteq Forum" to launch their new range of GPS systems. On display were the already available "entry level" nüvi 250 with its SD/3.5" screen, the nüvi 250W with its HD/4.3 widescreen and the main attraction, the new "high end" systems, the nuvi 710 and 760 that will replace the 660 after it ends its career in the coming months.
 The new 760 in its black "coat"
While the 2xxW and the 7xx share a common form factor, sleek and thin, there are some specificities that will come in handy, such as the external antenna connector (MCX format), the 3.5mm audio out, or the "smart" car holder.
The 710 comes with a map of France and the 760 with a map of Europe. Other regions will also get the 760 and 770 models, see here for the full line-up.
HARDWARE : SLIMMED DOWN
Most users of the 660 and 680 series were quite happy with the hardware and the 7xx is essentially a slimmed down version with a built-in antenna. While making the device sleeker, the built-in antenna will likely provide less signal to the SiRFstarIII GPS chip, so the external antenna (provided in the box per Garmin France, may be different in other regions) could come in handy to get started in the morning in dense urban areas.
SOFTWARE : "DUMBED UP"
The big news of course is the software with many arguing that Garmin are "dumbing up" the nüvi after "dumbing it down" compared to the feature set of the "traditional" Garmin units such as the SPIII, SP2610, SP2720 or SP2830...Anyway, the 7xx range gains :
- Tracklog
- Multiple stop planning with route optimization
- Where Am I : one click to get your address and closest emergency services.
PICTURE GALLERIES
A. THE HARDWARE
If you have questions or comments, you can use this thread of the nüvi forums. |
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