Comments on: Garmin nüvi 1250 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator http://www.gaari.com/garmin-nuvi-1250-3-5-inch-portable-gps-navigator All You Need to Know About CAR, It's HERE!! Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:04:31 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Gadget Man http://www.gaari.com/garmin-nuvi-1250-3-5-inch-portable-gps-navigator/comment-page-1#comment-2907 Gadget Man Fri, 05 Mar 2010 23:59:09 +0000 http://www.gaari.com/garmin-nuvi-1250-3-5-inch-portable-gps-navigator#comment-2907 My first GPS after seeing my other friends with Garmin GPSs. The smaller size of the 1250 model makes it very portable especially if you travel 15 days a month like I do. Screen is very sharp and easy to see attached to the windshield. The touch screen sometimes needs 2-3 taps to enter info, this is the only reason I didn't give it 5 stars all around. Maybe you have to touch the exact center of the touch button. I bought the GPS unit only with no accessories to see what was in the box. To update the software which mine needed, you need a UBS/mini USB cable which is NOT included. Buy one at Best Buy, etc. Does not come with a protective travel pouch. No AC charger. I use the IGO system so I just had to buy the charging tip. I did a software update and it worked flawlessly. Just a quick start manual is included, to get the full manual you need to go the Garmin web site. There is also a slot for a micro SD card. <br />All in all, very happy with the unit. Rating: 4 / 5 My first GPS after seeing my other friends with Garmin GPSs. The smaller size of the 1250 model makes it very portable especially if you travel 15 days a month like I do. Screen is very sharp and easy to see attached to the windshield. The touch screen sometimes needs 2-3 taps to enter info, this is the only reason I didn’t give it 5 stars all around. Maybe you have to touch the exact center of the touch button. I bought the GPS unit only with no accessories to see what was in the box. To update the software which mine needed, you need a UBS/mini USB cable which is NOT included. Buy one at Best Buy, etc. Does not come with a protective travel pouch. No AC charger. I use the IGO system so I just had to buy the charging tip. I did a software update and it worked flawlessly. Just a quick start manual is included, to get the full manual you need to go the Garmin web site. There is also a slot for a micro SD card.

All in all, very happy with the unit.
Rating: 4 / 5

]]> By: Garmin Fan http://www.gaari.com/garmin-nuvi-1250-3-5-inch-portable-gps-navigator/comment-page-1#comment-2906 Garmin Fan Fri, 05 Mar 2010 23:26:52 +0000 http://www.gaari.com/garmin-nuvi-1250-3-5-inch-portable-gps-navigator#comment-2906 Bought the 1250 in September for the Traffic Feature. Traffic Feature works GREAT! Compact size is good for travelling. HOWEVER, Over the last 7 days, I have had to return my 1250 to retail store FOUR TIMES, while on Business Trips. In each case, the GPS would not switch on after a routine shutdown, and storage (in my briefcase, cushioned). The first time, I though it was a fluke, the second time, I was worried, the THIRD time I was nervous. Today, the FOURTH failure, I turned it in for a Nuvi 1300 model. I suspect it has something to do with the shutdown screen when car power goes off..when I push "Shutdown" I get trouble...suggest you consider turning it off by the power switch instead. My original Nuvi 350 is still working well, and appears to be much more rugged than the new thin design. Hope the new one works as well as my 350.... Rating: 3 / 5 Bought the 1250 in September for the Traffic Feature. Traffic Feature works GREAT! Compact size is good for travelling. HOWEVER, Over the last 7 days, I have had to return my 1250 to retail store FOUR TIMES, while on Business Trips. In each case, the GPS would not switch on after a routine shutdown, and storage (in my briefcase, cushioned). The first time, I though it was a fluke, the second time, I was worried, the THIRD time I was nervous. Today, the FOURTH failure, I turned it in for a Nuvi 1300 model. I suspect it has something to do with the shutdown screen when car power goes off..when I push “Shutdown” I get trouble…suggest you consider turning it off by the power switch instead. My original Nuvi 350 is still working well, and appears to be much more rugged than the new thin design. Hope the new one works as well as my 350….
Rating: 3 / 5

]]> By: A. Sebyl Sholler http://www.gaari.com/garmin-nuvi-1250-3-5-inch-portable-gps-navigator/comment-page-1#comment-2905 A. Sebyl Sholler Fri, 05 Mar 2010 21:37:01 +0000 http://www.gaari.com/garmin-nuvi-1250-3-5-inch-portable-gps-navigator#comment-2905 I used to own the Garmin Nuvi 265T with Bluetooth. Did not use the Bluetooth feature at all. So, I decided to sell it and get this one. Love it, love it, love it. It is easy to use. The voice for directions is much clear. It also says the name of your arrival destination. Up to date maps and many other functions. Go for it! Rating: 5 / 5 I used to own the Garmin Nuvi 265T with Bluetooth. Did not use the Bluetooth feature at all. So, I decided to sell it and get this one. Love it, love it, love it. It is easy to use. The voice for directions is much clear. It also says the name of your arrival destination. Up to date maps and many other functions. Go for it!
Rating: 5 / 5

]]> By: Ev in Illinois http://www.gaari.com/garmin-nuvi-1250-3-5-inch-portable-gps-navigator/comment-page-1#comment-2904 Ev in Illinois Fri, 05 Mar 2010 19:31:08 +0000 http://www.gaari.com/garmin-nuvi-1250-3-5-inch-portable-gps-navigator#comment-2904 I bought my Garmin Nuvi 1250 a few days ago. I have never owned a GPS, but used a few from friends in the past. I wanted one that had free traffic updates and was easy to use AND inexpensive. With this Garmin, I got it all. I have not even opened the manual yet and I've already traveled the back roads of Wisconsin that would have had me lost in the woods! This morning it saved me from being late to work by giving me last minute traffic updates. I can't believe what a great little GPS I got for under $200 bucks. If you are thinking about buying one, seriously, just do it. I waited for a few years and I'm so happy with my purchase. It may be the best money I ever spent! Rating: 5 / 5 I bought my Garmin Nuvi 1250 a few days ago. I have never owned a GPS, but used a few from friends in the past. I wanted one that had free traffic updates and was easy to use AND inexpensive. With this Garmin, I got it all. I have not even opened the manual yet and I’ve already traveled the back roads of Wisconsin that would have had me lost in the woods! This morning it saved me from being late to work by giving me last minute traffic updates. I can’t believe what a great little GPS I got for under $200 bucks. If you are thinking about buying one, seriously, just do it. I waited for a few years and I’m so happy with my purchase. It may be the best money I ever spent!
Rating: 5 / 5

]]> By: M. Kong http://www.gaari.com/garmin-nuvi-1250-3-5-inch-portable-gps-navigator/comment-page-1#comment-2903 M. Kong Fri, 05 Mar 2010 17:17:40 +0000 http://www.gaari.com/garmin-nuvi-1250-3-5-inch-portable-gps-navigator#comment-2903 This is the best thing I ever got. Nuvi 1250 catches satellites within 10 seconds. Also it has a fast recalculating speed and clear voice. A great GPS compares with the other Garmins I used. <br /> <br />Pros: <br />- easy to use <br />- catch satellites quickly <br />- speed limit <br />- fast recalculating speed <br />- text to speech <br />- clear voice <br />- 1 free map updating within 60 days purchasing <br />- Canada map included <br /> <br />Cons: <br />- no QWERT key board <br />- short battery life <br /> <br />Overall, it is a great GPS for 200 dollar range Rating: 5 / 5 This is the best thing I ever got. Nuvi 1250 catches satellites within 10 seconds. Also it has a fast recalculating speed and clear voice. A great GPS compares with the other Garmins I used.

Pros:

- easy to use

- catch satellites quickly

- speed limit

- fast recalculating speed

- text to speech

- clear voice

- 1 free map updating within 60 days purchasing

- Canada map included

Cons:

- no QWERT key board

- short battery life

Overall, it is a great GPS for 200 dollar range
Rating: 5 / 5

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