Garmin Nuvi 780 GPS Navigator

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★★★★☆
4.3

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★★★★☆
4.1

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Pros

  • Easy to read (43)
  • Easy setup (39)
  • Compact (38)
  • Easy menus (38)
  • Large clear lcd (36)
  • Simple controls (34)
  • Reliable (33)
  • Acquires satellites quickly (28)
  • Versatile (2)
  • Good battery life (1)
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Cons

  • Flimsy mounting (6)
  • Poor battery life (6)
  • Acquires satellites slowly (5)
  • Inaccurate (4)
  • Buggy software (1)
  • Did not come with map sof (1)
  • Difficult menus (1)
  • Infrequent updates (1)
  • Instructions too late (1)
  • Msn complications (1)

Best Uses

  • Finding specific address (33)
  • Planning trips (27)
  • Faster routes (20)
  • Rural navigation (15)
  • Urban navigation (14)
  • Auto (3)
  • Geocaching (3)
  • Travel (2)
  • Re-calculating route fast (1)
  • Recalculatting (1)
 
 
 

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Go wide and get MSN Direct with n?vi 780. This navigator has it all advanced navigation features, a widescreen display, preloaded maps, an FM transmitter and hands-free calling plus real-time local weather, traffic, movie times, stock information, gas prices and news and local events. Like the rest of the wide n?vi 700-series, its premium navigation capabilities, like route planning and a handy locator, give you peace of mind on the go.

Get Enhanced MSN Direct

With next-generation dynamic content from MSN Direct, n?vi 780 is one resourceful personal travel assistant. Using the included receiver and free trial service? to MSN Direct, you can check the weather, avoid traffic backups, compare local gas prices, get enhanced movie listings, stock information, news and local events when you travel with your unit. Even plan trips from the convenience of your computer, via Windows Live Local, and wirelessly send locations to n?vi 780.

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With n?vi 780's widescreen display, you'll always get the big picture. View map detail, driving directions, photos and more in bright, brilliant color. Its sunlight-readable, 4.3-inch display is easy to read from any direction.

Navigate With Ease

n?vi 780 comes ready to go right out of the box with preloaded City Navigator? NT street maps and millions of points of interest (POIs) such as hotels, restaurants, fuel stations, ATMs and more. Simply touch the color screen to enter a destination, and n?vi takes you there with 2D or 3D maps and turn-by-turn voice directions. It even announces the name of exits and streets so you never have to take your eyes off the road. In addition, n?vi 780 accepts custom points of interest, such as school zones and safety cameras and lets you set proximity alerts to warn you of upcoming POIs.

Where Am I?

Keep track of yourself and your car with n?vi 780. Just tap "Where Am I?" to find the closest hospitals, police stations, fuel stations, nearest address and intersection. Also see your exact latitude and longitude coordinates. n?vi 780 even remembers where you parked. It automatically marks your position when you remove it from the windshield mount, so you can navigate with n?vi on foot and find your way back to your vehicle. Perfect for unfamiliar spots and crowded lots such as amusement parks, stadiums and malls.

Plan Ahead

n?vi 780 includes advanced navigational features to take the worry out of traveling. With route planning you can save 10 routes, specify via points and preview simulated turns on the 780's wide screen. In addition, n?vi 780 automatically sorts multiple destinations to provide an efficient route for errands, deliveries or sales calls. It also displays speed limits for highways and Interstates. A trip log provides an electronic bread crumb trail of up to 10,000 points, so you can see where you've been on the map.

Make Hands-free Calls

Talk about worry-free driving. n?vi 780 integrates Bluetooth wireless technology with a built-in microphone and speaker for hands-free calling. Just pair it with your compatible Bluetooth phone and talk hands-free through the 780 while staying focused on the road. Simply dial numbers with n?vi's touchscreen keypad to make a call. To answer calls, just tap the screen and speak directly into its built-in microphone.

Take It With You

n?vi 780's high-sensitivity internal (non flip-up) antenna gives it a sleeker, thinner design than the n?vi 600-series, making it easy to slip in your pocket or purse. Its rechargeable lithium-ion battery makes it convenient for navigation by car or on foot.

Go Beyond Navigation

Navigation is just the beginning. n?vi 780 includes many must have entertainment and travel tools including MP3 player, audio book player (subscription to Audible.com required), JPEG picture viewer, currency converters and more. With n?vi 780's wireless FM transmitter? you can hear audio, including voice prompts, MP3s and audio books, through your vehicle's stereo. It's also compatible with optional FM traffic alerts and comes with Garmin Lock, an anti-theft feature, and configurable vehicle icons that let you select car-shaped graphics to show your location on the map. Optional plug-in SD cards let you add additional features to enhance your travel experience including language translation and detailed travel guides. Our SaversGuide provides information on nearby merchants offering discounts to customize your n?vi whether you?re traveling or close to home.

?Includes 3 months free MSN Direct service. Some services available only in select cities where coverage exists.

Specification Description
Model 010-00657-05, 0100065705, 100065705, GRM0065705
UPC 753759077075
2D/3D view Yes
Acquisition time, cold 38.0
Acquisition time, cold UOM seconds
Acquisition time, warm 1.0
Acquisition time, warm UOM seconds
Address search Yes
Alarms Speeding
Antenna built-in
Anti-glare Yes
Anti-theft device Yes
Audio book player Yes
Auto routing/rerouting Yes
Available for Store Pickup Spec Name: rshStandard Yes
Backlight Yes
Battery Average Run Time 5
Battery Average Run Time UOM HOURS
Battery Type Product
Benefits Preloaded City Navigator® NT for North America with millions of Points of Interest (POI)Touch the screen to enter a destination,
Body Material ABS plastic
Cables Included USB cable
Capacity UOM mAh
Chemistry Lithium Ion
Color support Yes
Connectivity USB
Country Of Origin Taiwan
Description Header Its a nü way to travel.
Detail mapping capability Yes
Digital music capability MP3 player
Display Catalog Number 55027357
Display size (diagonal) 4.0 inches
End Product Indicator Yes
Expandable Memory SD card compatible
External antenna connection Yes
Features Automatically sorts destinations to provide an efficient route for errands, deliveries, etc.Internal, non flip-up antenna gives it a
FM radio capability Yes
GPS type Car
Hands-free calling capability Yes
Included in the Box nüvi 780 with preloaded City Navigator® NT for North AmericaMSN Direct receiver with integrated vehicle power cable, 3-months fre
Inputs 1 x USB/B(USB), 1 x MCX(External antenna)
Manufacturer Labor Warranty 12
Manufacturer Part Number 010-00657-05
Manufacturer Parts Warranty 12
MAP Price 0.0
Maps Preloaded City Navigator® NT for North America
Max Operating Temperature 140 Fahrenheit
Min Operating Temperature 32 Fahrenheit
Model nüvi 780
Mounting options Suction cup included
Number of waypoints 500
Operating Temperature UOM ° F
Other features This USB mass storage device is compatible with Windows® 2000 or later and Mac® OS X 10.4 or later.
Outputs 1 x Phone 1/8"(Headphone/audio-out), 1 x USB/B(USB)
Photo viewer Yes
Points of interest Millions preloaded
Power Device Internal Li-ion battery (not user-replaceable), optional AC adapter, optional vehicle power adapter
Product Depth 0.8
Product Dimensions UOM inches
Product Disclaimer *Requires a Bluetooth® compatible phone, not included.
Product Height 3
Product Type Car
Product Weight 6.2
Product Weight UOM ounces
Product Width 4.8
Rechargeable Yes
Resolution 480x272 pixels
Reversible tracklog Yes
Routes 10
Routing options Auto re-route, choice of route setup (faster time, shorter distance, off road) or route avoidance (avoid highways, tolls etc.)
Supported Languages English
Touchscreen Yes
Tracklogs 1
Traffic/Weather Yes
Trip computer Yes
Type WQVGA color TFT with white backlight
Updatable Maps Yes
Voice Guidance Yes
Waypoints Yes

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Last update: Oct 29, 2009

Garmin Nuvi 780 GPS Navigator Reviews

 
 
 

Most helpful positive review

[14 of 14 customers found this review helpful]

Most helpful negative review

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
★★★★★
5.0
Great Equipment!!

"Pros Very fast satellite pick up. You get in your car, put it on the bracket and presto ready to go. Easy navigation â€" great features, MSN Direct works great â€" being in the NYC area the detour was amazing. Warns you even if traffic is slow. â€" Highly recommend purchasing the MSNDirect feature â€" well worth it. Best GPS I have owned to date. VERY HAPPY with it. Cons For the price should come with a case ..." Read Full Review »

Aug 12, 2008 by LSeriesNut

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★☆☆☆☆
1.0
Were's the Beef

"I researched and purchased the NUVii 370 for my father and was impressed by its operation and funtionality. The Nuvii 780 had a few other "tech geek" features that I was interested in so that was my purchase. The newly designed 780 has several functional treats like being able to create your own route and the MSN direct features that you unfortunately have to pay additional monthly charges for. My worst experien..." Read Full Review »

Oct 13, 2008 by JAKEMON

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Garmin Nuvi 780 GPS Navigator Review

Were's the Beef

★☆☆☆☆
1.0

    Pros

  • Easy To Read
  • Versatile

    Cons

  • Buggy Software
  • Inaccurate
  • Short Battery Life
  • Unreliable

    Best Uses

  • Auto
 

"I researched and purchased the NUVii 370 for my father and was impressed by its operation and funtionality. The Nuvii 780 had a few other "tech geek" features that I was interested in so that was my purchase. The newly designed 780 has several functional treats like being able to create your own rou …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Oct 13 2008
JAKEMON
Portland, ME
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  • Enthusiast
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Price: $189.00
 
 

[14 of 14 customers found this review helpful]

Garmin Nuvi 780 GPS Navigator Review

Great Equipment!!

★★★★★
5.0

"Pros

Very fast satellite pick up. You get in your car, put it on the bracket and presto ready to go. Easy navigation â€" great features, MSN Direct works great â€" being in the NYC area the detour was amazing. Warns you even if traffic is slow. â€" Highly recommend purchasing the MSNDirect feature …"  Read Full Review »

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Aug 12 2008
LSeriesNut
Old Bridge, NJ
 

[7 of 7 customers found this review helpful]

Garmin Nuvi 780 GPS Navigator Review

DOES IT ALL.....GREAT PRICE TOO!

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Acquires Satellites Quickly
  • Compact
  • Easy Menus
  • Easy To Read
  • Easy To Set Up
  • More »

    Cons

  • Flimsy Mounting

    Best Uses

  • Faster Routes
  • Finding Specific Address
  • Planning Trips
  • Rural Navigation
 

"A GREAT GPS....I'M VERY SURPRISED THE PRICE DROPPED SO DRAMATICALLY IN A YEAR. HIGHLY RECOMMEND! "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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May 29 2009
Joe Marma
Melbourne, FL
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  • Casual User
Reviewed at:
Price: $207.99
 
 

Garmin Nuvi 780 GPS Navigator Review

Love it (mostly)

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Easy Menus
  • Easy To Read
  • Easy To Set Up
  • Large Screen
  • Reliable Performance

    Cons

  • Acquires Satellites Slowly
  • Inaccurate

    Best Uses

  • Finding Specific Address
  • Planning Trips
  • Rural Navigation
 

"I use the product quite frequently, and love it most of the time. I have found that it can take awhile to find satellites sometimes, and I also don't like the fact that it automatically defaults to the last place you were when you turn it on again (instead of searching for current satellites).



I' …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Oct 29 2009
hay3405
Grand Rapids, MI
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[3 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

Garmin Nuvi 780 GPS Navigator Review

Very simple to use

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Compact
  • Easy Menus
  • Easy To Read
  • Easy To Set Up
  • Simple Controls

    Cons

  • Flimsy Mounting

    Best Uses

  • Faster Routes
  • Finding Specific Address
  • Planning Trips
 

"I bought my Garmin nuvi 780 a couple of weeks ago and found it to be very simple to use.The bluetooth sounds clear and the mp3 player is great.Its a good product for the price.It gets you where you want to go. "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jun 28 2009
Sal
Greenfield,ca
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  • Casual User
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Price: $207.99
 
 
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