Launching Garmin’s Newest Range of nuvi 1300 GPS Units

The nüvi 1300 device puts forward pedestrian navigation capability enabled through optional CityXplorer™ maps, ecoRoute™, as well as a 4.3 inch touchscreen display. CityXplorer maps can be easily downloaded to he nuvi via internet and are accessible for selected tourist destinations. Various models of the 1300 product also introduces services like free lifetime traffic alerts and lane assist and text to speech technology that enables the vocalization of names and upcoming roads.

The Garmin nuvi 1300 focus attention on a public transit mode supporting optional CityXplorer content. Available as a download for select cities, CityXplorer allows the user to plan and use routes that can include public transit options such as bus, tramway, metro and suburban rail systems. Consumers can navigate through cities across North America and Europe with CityXplorer. The thin and light form factor authorizes the unit to be portable. These systems come standard with ecoRoute™, which proposes fuel-efficient navigation. In addition to “faster time” and “shorter distance” for route preference, ecoRoute permits nüvi users choose “less fuel” as a way to save gas and money. Through ecoRoute’s Fuel Report and Mileage Report, drivers can pay attention to their fuel conservation, and also search for fuel-saving tips along the way.

All models in the 1300 series introduces a 4.3 inch touchscreen display, text to speech technology and is available with coverage of the lower 48 states, Hawaii and Puerto Rico, while the nüvi 1350 is available with preloaded comprehensive coverage of North America. For transatlantic travel, the nüvi 1370T comes standard with mapping for North America and Europe. Both the 1350, 1350T and 1370T add lane assist, which offers the favoured lane for navigation. The 1390T includes junction view allowing drivers to see realistic images of upcoming junctions where available. Lifetime traffic alerts from NAVTEQ Traffic are also included with the 1350T, 1370T and 1390T, enabling drivers to steer clear of traffic accidents, road closures and construction. The nüvi 1370T and 1390T come standard with a traffic receiver that will give alerts in the coverage areas – no subscription fee is required. The nüvi 1370T and 1390T also features Bluetooth® hands-free connectivity. The manufacturer’s suggested retail price for these models is as follows: nüvi 1300 – $249.99; nüvi 1350 – $299.99; nüvi 1350T – $349.99; nüvi 1370T – $449.99; and nüvi 1390T – $399.99.