Garmin Nuvi 760 GPS**$299.99 now at bestbuy**

[Pardus]

Garmin Nuvi 760 GPS @ Costco.com June 2 - June 8 Online Only

$349.99 shipped + local tax -Product Link

Taxes will probably be added for most people. Non-Members pay a 5% surcharge for shopping online. For this item that would be an extra $17.50

Compare Prices:
$426.49 @ amazon
$499.99 @ bestbuy
$549.99 @ circuitcity
$599.99 @ target

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Loaded and wide, nüvi 760 has it all ? advanced navigation features, a widescreen display, preloaded maps, an FM transmitter, hands-free calling, traffic alerts and more. Like the rest of the wide nüvi 700-series, its premium navigation capabilities, like route planning and a handy locator, give you peace of mind on the go.



Features:

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Unit dimensions (WxHxD): 4.8" x 3.0" x .8"
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Weight: 6.2 oz
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Preloaded maps: yes
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Ability to add maps: yes
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Built-in memory: internal solid state
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Accepts data cards: SD card (not included)
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Battery: rechargeable lithium-ion
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Battery life: up to 5 hours
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Display size: 4.3?
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Display resolution, WxH: 480 x 272 pixels
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Display type: WQVGA color TFT with white backlight
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Voice prompts (e.g. "Turn right in 500 ft."): yes (internal speaker)
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Speaks street names (e.g. "Turn right ON ELM STREET in 500 ft.") : yes
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3D map view: yes
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Auto sort multiple destinations (provides most direct route): yes
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Auto re-route (fast off-route and detour recalculation): yes
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Choice of route setup (faster time, shorter distance, off road): yes
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Route avoidance (avoid highways, tolls etc.): yes
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Custom POIs (ability to add additional points of interest): yes
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Hands-free calling with Bluetooth® wireless technology: yes
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FM traffic compatible: yes
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MSN® Direct for U.S. compatible: yes
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Where Am I? feature (find closest hospitals, police & gas stations, nearest address & intersection): yes
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Car locator feature (marks position when removed from windshield mount): yes
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MP3 player: yes
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Audio book player: yes
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Picture viewer: yes
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Configurable vehicle icons (select car-shaped icons for map navigation): yes
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World travel clock, currency & measurement converter, calculator: yes
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Touchscreen: yes
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Qwerty or ABC keyboard (choose keyboard layout): yes
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FM transmitter: yes
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Headphone jack/audio line-out: yes
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Garmin Lock? (anti-theft feature): yes
* Additional: This USB mass storage device is compatible with Windows® 2000 or later and Mac® OS X 10.4 or later.

 

[Odeen]

Probably the strongest GPS to get in the US.. The current crop of Magellans are crash-happy and still user-unfriendly. The current crop of TomToms has their quirks (like no automatic power on) and routing issues (Teleatlas maps + strong dislike of left turns).

 

[beergeek]

What's the difference between this and the 780 - I can't see anything from the descriptions or comparison charts on Garmin's site? Also, is the only difference between the 7xx and 8xx series that they added a remote and voice recognition on the 8xx?

 

[Odeen]

The 780 has European maps and MSN Mobile, I believe.

 

[beergeek]

Originally posted by: Odeen
The 780 has European maps and MSN Mobile, I believe.

Actually, based on your clue, what I found is that the 780 comes with NA maps only, while there are several variants of the 760, one of which is NA maps, and the 780 comes with MSN mobile receiver (outboard) while the 760 comes with an FM traffic receiver (outboard). IOW, I think the units are the same (assuming NA maps), the difference is what type of traffic receiver comes packed with it. (I assume the 780 is NA only because MSN traffic is NA only.)

Interestingly, the list price of the 780 is about $100 higher than the 760, while the list price of the FM traffic receiver is about $100 higher than the MSN traffic receiver - not sure why that is...

 

[PaidLess]

They both have MSN direct and FM transmitters. The only difference is that the 780 has a 1yr free of MSN while 760 comes with 3 months trail. I know there was another difference but its not maps, just can't think of what it is at the moment.

 

[beergeek]

They both have FM _transmitters_. The 760 also has an FM (traffic) receiver - an MSN receiver is available but not included, nor is any MSN service. The 780 comes with an MSN receiver - an FM receiver is available but not included. The 780 includes 3 months of MSN service. (All this is per the Garmin web site, and may not be completely accurate WRT the actual units available in retail outlets...)

 

[Passions]

Deal dead. Now $100 more.

 

[Muadib]

Originally posted by: Passions
Deal dead. Now $100 more.

Now, be honest, you didn't read the 1st post, did you?

Review on the Nuvi 760 is pretty good.

 

[Odeen]

Originally posted by: Passions
Deal dead. Now $100 more.

Deal is NOT ALIVE YET. Deal will be alive on Monday.

 

[DanMart25]

Originally posted by: Muadib


Now, be honest, you didn't read the 1st post, did you?

Review on the Nuvi 760 is pretty good.

Some more expert reviews.

 

[Papasmurfie]

You can read more about this GPS






You don't listen, do you? I said NO referral links. Goodbye.


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[Synomenon]

Nuvi 780 -> Has maps of North America, comes with MSN Direct Receiver + 3 month subscription to MSN Direct.

Nuvi 770 -> Has maps of North America and Europe. Comes with FM TMC traffic receiver. Compatible with MSN Direct.

Nuvi 760 -> Has maps of North America. Comes with FM TMC traffic receiver. Compatible with MSN Direct.


The Nuvi 760 is pretty much a 780 once you buy the MSN Direct receiver for it. It's also a better deal since you get a one year subscription to MSN Direct when you buy the MSN Direct Receiver separately. You also get MSN Direct 2 content with both the Nuvi 760 and 770 if you run Garmin's web-updater on both units. The Nuvi 780 comes with the MSN Direct Receiver and MSN Direct 2 out of the box.

 

[nageov3t]

I was right about to jump on this deal when I noticed that amazon has the 760 for only $10 more -- might be the way to go for non-cosco members.

edit: scratch that, they're out of stock.

 

[Odeen]

Costco is seemingly the only retailer that allows you to RETURN a GPS without a restocking fee

Like, in case you find out that you absolutely can't handle Garmin's practice of making you input the house number before the street name, for instance..

 

[KPACOTKA]

It doesn't look like a well navigation system. Recently I got a rent car with it and did too many u-turns. My base car navigation system is much clearer with a lot convenient route options.

 

[Synomenon]

Did it have the latest updates / maps? The only problem with the navigation system built into cars is that the dealer / company (Toyota, Ford, BMW, etc.) don't release map / system updates often enough and sometimes never.

 

[nageov3t]

back in stock at amazon, now I'm kicking myself for buying it from costco yesterday :frown:

 

[Odeen]

So return it to Costco. That's the wonderful thing about buying there.

 

[nageov3t]

Originally posted by: Odeen
So return it to Costco. That's the wonderful thing about buying there.

I think that's what I'm going to do. I emailed costco CS to ask about canceling it since it hasn't shipped, but I think I'm going to go ahead and buy ti from amazon in the meantime.

 

[Pardus]

Bestbuy dropped the price of the nuvi 760 to $349.99, use this coupon to get it for $299.99

Best buy link

Coupon

 

[Gibson486]

Originally posted by: ActiveX
Bestbuy dropped the price of the nuvi 760 to $349.99, use this coupon to get it for $299.99

Best buy link

Coupon

I am picking one up during lunch

 

[beergeek]

Originally posted by: ActiveX
Bestbuy dropped the price of the nuvi 760 to $349.99, use this coupon to get it for $299.99

Best buy link

Coupon

Interestingly, the best buy page explicitly says the FM traffic receiver is not included (even though the Garmin website shows that as a feature of the 760). The costco page doesn't really say one way or the other, but the detailed model number they show (GRM0065710) seems to match up with the $360 one on Amazon, which explicitly says the FM traffic receiver _is_ included.

Has anyone had a chance to check at a best buy to see whether it has it or not?

 

[devlin24]

Sweet. Going to best buy this morning to pick it up. Thanks for the link.

 

[SandEagle]

thanks OP..picking one up today