GPS helping you find your way

Garmin has come out with the latest NUVI 265 WT series. This is one of the most affordable GPS devices with huge features and pictures. This particular model has a widescreen navigator with preloaded maps that provide you with turn-by-turn directions. The device speaks the name of the streets aloud.

The widescreen screen has a crisp appeal that provides you with hands-free calling and lifetime traffic reports. You can view maps and details as well as driving directions. You can also view vivid and brilliant photos without any interference on a sunlight readable screen. The screen is 4.3-inches, which makes it easy to read.

With intuitive interfaces, the Garmin is capable of helping you find your way. You can use the View Map or simply touch the screen to find an address, service, etc, or get voice-recorded reports. The voice will give you turn-by-turn directions while speaking the street names.

Preloaded features include the latest City Navigator, which includes street maps that cover over six million POI (Points of interest) on a 3-d or 2-d map. You have easy map updates that occur while you navigate.

The digital elevation map will show you on the shady contours on high zoom levels. You will get a clear picture of the nearby topography or land. NUVI will accept customized POI, like safety cam, school zones, etc. You can set your immediacy alert to receive a warning of upcoming points of interest.

HOT-FIX satellite predictors make it possible to estimate your position quickly, which means you can arrive at your destination faster. You can make phone calls hands-free from Bluetooth wireless. There is a built-in speaker and microphone.

Bluetooth phone compatibility features allow you to talk hands-free via the GPS so you can focus on driving instead of handling a cell phone. All you need to do is dial the phone number from the touch screen keypad and your call is made. If you want to answer calls, simply tap your screen and begin speaking in your microphone. One-touch dialing is available.

FM traffic receiver makes it possible to move away from congested traffic areas. You can receive alerts that tell you when traffic is delayed or if there is road construction ahead. Touch your screen to view the traffic details and the detours available to go around the construction area.

These sleek machines provide you with easy ways to save money. Today’s GPS are designed so that you can carry them in your purse or pocket. You also have a rechargeable lithium ion battery, which means you can navigate via foot or vehicle. Other features are included in the latest devices. You can use emergency locators to get to your destination without getting lost. Tap on your widescreen so that you can get the longitude and latitude coordinates, or the nearest intersection and address, which makes it easy to get anywhere you want quickly. This feature enables you to find the quickest hospital, gas station, police station, fire department, etc.