Product Description
The nüvi 1200 features an ultra-slim design, enhanced user interface, ecoRoute, public transit mode and tex-to-speech. The nüvi's enhanced user interface features improved graphics and a new slide control for menu operation.
I went outside like it said in the directions. I tried it several times in different open areas and it was never able to acquire satellites. Perhaps I simply received a defective one or something broke during shipment. I don't know. All I know was I mailed it back and got a refund.
There is no difference in this product and nuvi 200 series , if you happend to own , or seen.
The thickness of the device which is so much talked about is absolutely not seen , when you actually hold both the 200 series and the 1200 series
There is no difference in functionality for the comparable device ( dont compare 1350 with nuvi 260) , but if you compare nuvi 265 with nuvi 1200 its a complete rip off
Who should buy this >>
1. Some one who does not own a Garmin in 2.5" form factor
2. And if its your first device
Who should not buy this
1. If the market still has nuvi 200 series buy those
2. If you already own nuvi 200 series , ignore this
I am so so disappointed with this Garmin , (not technically) but with the thinckness which is hyped so much , and it came as a stab in the back from Garmin
Just received my Garmin nuvi 1200 and I am thrilled. It took about 6 seconds to hook it up and figure out how to work it. This from a guy who is amazed by a toaster. The picture is clear as a bell and the maps are so easy to read. For [...] this is a steal. You won't be sorry you bought this one. Arrived within 4 days. I want to buy another one just to stick on my forehead, Im always lost .
Bill in Vegas
Pros: Small size, good text-to-speech, SD mapcard, ease-of-use, bright display, great suction cup mount, great satellite performance, decent maps (so far), clear and loud speaker
Cons: No prepare route, limited alternative route options, no USB-to-miniUSB cable for computer hookup
I bought this GPS for a planned trip to France, the smaller size (fits better in my pocket) and text-to-speech feature, along with SD mapcard capability were my reasons. I have had the Nuvi 1200 for 3 days and the adjustment from Tomtom think to Nuvi think has been relatively painless.
The suction cup mount (with its lever application) is a definite upgrade from the Tomtom. Also the auto detection for day/night mode is nice. Satellite performance seems even better than the Tomtom, and Tomtom has great reception. The map screen is bright and uncluttered, my wife says it is noticeably sharper. So far the maps seem to be comprehensive, won't really know until I use the Nuvi more.
The only things I miss (and/or could not find) was the ability to plan a trip when you were not at that location (Tomtom has a "Prepare Route" option that allows you to specify the departure point)and the ability to easily avoid a road when you start out (Tomtom has a "Find Alternative" option which allow 6 options such as "Avoid Roadblock", "Travel Via", "Calculate Alternative", etc.). Nuvi does have a "Detour" option that shows its alternatives to a selected route but they can only be selected, not tweeked by the user.
While it is not a big deal is seems like for the current price ($200) that the Nuvi could include a USB-to-miniUSB cable. After all this is not a $69 no-name GPS. And it is clear that Garmin/Nuvi expects you to hook up to a computer, there is software on the Nuvi so you can register your Nuvi at their website, also this is how you get your one free map update.
My wife and I were also both puzzled by one small Nuvi human factor mistake. We were trying to enter a numerical address (i.e 20th St) and after entering "20th" the Nuvi presented a two item list:
20th (Ave NE, Ave NW, Ave SE, Ave SW
20th Ave Ln NW
We were stumped for a while, where is 20th Street!! It turns out that you need to select "20th (Ave NE, Ave NW, Ave SE, Ave SW". After you do, you will be presented with all the "20th" options, including 20th Street.
Note that specifying "20th St" resulted on a "No matches found": error message!
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About Garmin nüvi 1200 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator detail
- Amazon Sales Rank: #2011 in Consumer Electronics
- Brand: Garmin
- Model: 010-00783-40
- Dimensions: 2.90" h x .60" w x 3.70" l, .25 pounds
Features
- High-sensitivity GPS receiver for fast satellite lock; sleek, ultra-slim design fits in a pocket
- Pre-loaded with City Navigator 48 States NT maps, including millions of name-searchable points of interest
- Pedestrian navigation capability enabled through optional CityXplorer maps; ecoRoute suggests fuel-efficient routes to save drivers money and fuel
- Public transit mode allows you to navigate using buses, tramway, metro, and suburban rail systems
- Turn-by-turn directions with spoken street names (text-to-speech)
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