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----- Original Message -----
From: "Gary Anderson" <gary.anderson@USM.EDU>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Monday, November 24, 2008 8:53 AM
Subject: Re: GPS Nuvi 750

> On Nov 23, 2008, at 5:52 AM, Michael Sullivan wrote:
>
>
>> Saw this on sale at Academy today for 199.00USD.  Sounds like a good
>> buy.
>> Never used one before. Thoughts on this model and price? TIA
>> https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?pID=10625
>>
>> --
>> Michael in San Antonio
>> 91GL AT 'Gringo'
>>
>
> Michael,
>
> I bought this a couple of years ago and paid WAY more (maybe about
> 600 clams- so this is a very sweet deal). Later, I got a Nuvi 350 for
> my wife (and paid about 300 dollars). The latter has a smaller
> screen, but otherwise both seem to be essentially the same in terms
> of functionality. If I were buying again, I wouldn't pay the extra
> money for the large screen. I like both models, but have a couple of
> issues with the 750:
>
> 1. I really wanted to use the Audible Book feature, but book
> downloading is not compatible with Macs (other models can). Works
> fine with PCs, though.
> 2. It doesn't include an AC Adapter/ Charger or carrying case (some
> other models do).
> 3. I am not very happy with the battery life, when operating away
> from a power source (e.g. mounted on my bicycle).
>
> That being said, I am extremely happy with the GPS navigation
> functionality, when using it in my car. Sometimes I wonder how I got
> along without it.
>
> Gary Anderson
> 85 'MS Westy'
>
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