Garmin Nuvi 770
Manufacturer: Garmin Part number: 0100065700
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- Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 8 reviews
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- More maps and wide - there's simply more to see with nuvi 770. This personal travel assistant is packed with preloaded maps for North America and Europe, not to mention advanced navigation features, a widescreen display, an FM transmitter, hands-free calling, traffic alerts and more. Like the rest of the wide nuvi 700-series, its premium navigation capabilities, like route ... Read more
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User reviews
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Does a great job.
by andyseny on March 11, 2008
Pros: Fast satellite aquisition. Excellent databases. Good support.
Cons: Price is a little steep.
Summary: This is my second Garmin GPS. Upgraded from a StreetPilot III. The Nuvi 770 is an excellent device. I use it for business travel. When I turn it on in ...
Summary: This is my second Garmin GPS. Upgraded from a StreetPilot III. The Nuvi 770 is an excellent device. I use it for business travel. When I turn it on in a new city it acquires the satellites within 30sec. No problems with POIs or addresses. I wish you could plan your routes on a PC using City Navigator and then upload it to the unit. Other than that I am extremely happy with this device. It is a little pricey but it comes with the North American and European map database.
3 out of 3 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Overpriced
by sakobb on December 27, 2007
Pros: good screen
Cons: overpriced and
Summary: Nuvi 770 is an overpriced unit that is not much different from its much cheaper sisters. Long satellite acquisition time. Bluetooth is not reliably usable. No software to plan your ...
Summary: Nuvi 770 is an overpriced unit that is not much different from its much cheaper sisters. Long satellite acquisition time. Bluetooth is not reliably usable. No software to plan your trip on home computer. Does not accept an address from popular search engines like TomTom and Google. My in laws have a much cheaper Nuvi with faster acquisition time and exactly the same interface. I am not convinced with this new chip. It is just a hype. Save your money and buy a cheaper Nuvi or a TomTom.
4 out of 7 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Ok at best. WAY too pricy
by igal fligman on January 28, 2009
Pros: 1. It works ok 2. It has some nice features 3. Nice creen 4. Light weight
Cons: acquisition time - poor
too pricey
The maps-too old
area OTHER than metropolitan regions- not up to date
software often "recalculates"
system picks odd routes
reroutes are simply ridiculous
TTS must be reset often
Support i- scant + disappointingSummary: Quite honestly, NOT worth the price. I was a Garmin follower, but I have seen the light. MUCH cheaper units actually do a far better job (eg, Navigon, TomTom, and ...
Summary: Quite honestly, NOT worth the price. I was a Garmin follower, but I have seen the light. MUCH cheaper units actually do a far better job (eg, Navigon, TomTom, and others). At Garmin they think they invented navigation and that they still own the roads, but that is soon to change. In reality, sorry, but the stink!
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Very easy to use. Exceeded my expctations.
Pros: Clear screen. Clear voice commands.
Cons: Won't stick on the windshield. None do that very well.
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Poor GPS tracking
by kandalluramesh on December 26, 2008
Pros: Europe maps in addition to US (I have not tried europe), Bluetooth technology (works satisfactorily)
Cons: IRouting is not satifactory and GPS tracking lags behind by at least 100 feet
Summary: I purchased nuvi 770 3 months ago and was disappointed to see GPS tracking lags behind the real position by at least 100 feet. The unit instructs to make a ...
Summary: I purchased nuvi 770 3 months ago and was disappointed to see GPS tracking lags behind the real position by at least 100 feet. The unit instructs to make a turn into a street which has already passed. Terrible. I returned this one thinking i got a bad one. and purchased another new one and found out the same problem persists and i have returned that one also.I do not recommend 770 because GPS tracking lags behind by at least 100 feet. You wont recognize this deficiency until you have the map fully zoomed.
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DISAPPOINTING DEVICE FOR GARMIN AT THIS PRICE
by iHuman07 on November 3, 2008
Pros: reliable (no crashes)
wide screenCons: many- see review
Summary: I've owned other Garmin units, in particular Nuvi 350 which was awesome (and which I mistakenly "upgraded" to 770), but the 770 turned out to be a very disappointing ...
Summary: I've owned other Garmin units, in particular Nuvi 350 which was awesome (and which I mistakenly "upgraded" to 770), but the 770 turned out to be a very disappointing device. I might have given it 4 stars had it been priced under $200, but it just doesn't justify Garmin's high price. Note that I updated the GPS to the latest available firmware and maps and all of the issues described below were persistent.
1. Satellite location/fix can take a very long time (minutes sometimes) under the open sky (which was getting me lost right at the beginning of the trip- some auspicious start !).
2. Bluetooth and address book integration is very poorly designed. BT was one of the MAIN reasons for me to upgrade from 350. Personally I would not even consider using any GPS or external unit like that as a speakerphone while driving- way too much ambient noise. I just use a simple bluetooth headset for that. The reason I wanted to have BT was so I can upload my phone's address book into GPS and use addresses for destination information (it seemed like the most intuitive thing to do). Guess what ? The unit simply does NOT have this functionality- all it can store are the phone numbers and not the addresses ! Furthermore, even to get access to the phone book on the unit your phone has to have an active BT connection with it. When the connection isn't established, the address book app. does not even show up in the main menu. This is just poor design.
3. Traffic map application is separate and not fully integrated with the driving directions app, though it does provide alerts in the main driving directions screen. To launch the traffic app you have to go back to the top level menu first. Same thing to return to the driving app (several clicks in each direction- common I'm driving here after all !)
4. No voice commands- well, it's just not there. To me this would be the most important feature of any GPS unit (again- I'm driving here!)
5. Poorly designed interface in general- too many clicks to get to anything. At least they could make the driving app/maps to be a priority screen to always return to it with just a single click or after a specified time period.
6. Another annoying limitation- when entering destination addresses the unit does not recognize two-letter state abbreviations or 3 letter airport codes. Also, by default the on-screen keyboard layout is alphabetical and while it can be changed to QWERTY layout, I'd think the latter should be the default (do many people use alphabetical layout ?!)
7. Erroneous re-routing- the unit starts recalculating the route while I'm driving on the very route it's calculated in the first place. Somehow it must think I'm slightly off. This frequently happened on major bridge or highways with multi-lane type of configurations. Not good places to get lost ! I just had to ignore GPS's attempts to re-route until it finally got its bearings again.
8. Inaccurate traffic info- found it to be not particularly useful or accurate in New York city. I would often be sitting in bumper-to-bumper yet the traffic app showed my route as green. Maybe traffic updates are more useful and accurate for interstate routes and long-distance driving as opposed to cities.
9. The unit has many extras like MP3, photo viewer, which some mind find appealing but none of which are of any use to me. It's loaded with extras while missing some very essential GPS functions. I realize I may be in the minority on this one.
10. This is more of a wish- I'd like to be able to change my route simply by dragging the route on the screen over a different highway, etc just like you would do in Google maps. This would be a tremendous usability improvement- setting via points to "force" the GPS into a particular route is very cumbersome while driving.
Truly, the only thing I like about this unit is that it seems reliable (no crashes) and has good maps and a wide screen. -
Works, but once in a while oddly
by gerry.mueller on July 30, 2008
Pros: Usual Garmin quality and easy to use interface
Cons: A bit pricey; traffic receiver not very useful in my location
Summary: My 3rd Garmin automotive unit (nuvi 350 > 650 > 770). the only reasonI got the 770 was that I plan to be in Europe this Fall, and wanted the ...
Summary: My 3rd Garmin automotive unit (nuvi 350 > 650 > 770). the only reasonI got the 770 was that I plan to be in Europe this Fall, and wanted the included European maps.
My biggest complaint (or maybe just a quibble) with the 770 - and probably the entire 700 series - is that the routing algorithm occasionally brings up really weird routes. If one ignores directions that one knows are not optimal (speed or distance) and goes on far enough to force a recalculation, usually the time to arrival drops significantly, indicating the original route was not optimal. What is worrisome is that if one is not familiar with the area one is travelling in, suggested routes might be sub-optimal without one knowing. Yes, in the end you will get there, but the point is to get there in the shortest time, or the shortest distance.
The new features; track logging, last stopped location, are nice to have, although the latter was easy to simulate. Nicer yet is the automatic switch to map display after some distance of travel, rather than hanging at the previous screen for ever.
Finally, my comments on the included traffic receiver. Admittedly, I am in an area just west of Toronto, Canada, where there is no coverage. However, I do drive into the Toronto area enough to a)test this feature, and b)evaluate it.
So far, I have found it basically useless. The availability times for Toronto are limited. Worse, there seems to be a signifificant lag between what is happening on the ground, and what is being reported. usually by the time I get to a reported problem it has disapeared. I doubt if I will renew the servie after the trial subsciption expires.
Finally, my consisten complaint with Navteq maps, which are not really Garmin's problem (although TomTom at leasthas managed to deal with construction road closures and incorrect one-way instructions). Navteq maps are usually at least one year, and often at least two years out of date from what is actually on the ground, in fast-growing areas. Where I live, I all too often find myself driving across open fields! Garming ought to work with Navteq to come up with a faster up-date cycle, and at lower cost than is presently happening. After all, if I can go out and buy a printed map for maybe $20, why should I have to pay more than 3 times that for an electronic map on media that costs less. Someone in the electronic mapping business is taking serious profit. -
Works with a big Bug
by moegab on September 9, 2008
Pros: Nice sleek
Cons: This unit have lots of problems with the bluetooth , it freezing trying to enable the blutooth , I had two replacements from Gramin and still have the same problem. Web updater will not solve the problem
Summary: After one week of using this equipment , it reset itself for no reason, then I was unable to pair my phone with the Bluetooth , unit kept freezing , I contacted Garmin ...
Summary: After one week of using this equipment , it reset itself for no reason, then I was unable to pair my phone with the Bluetooth , unit kept freezing , I contacted Garmin support, they have tried all they can by updating the software with no success, the unit was returned to workshop , a replacement was received , I experience the same problem again , I am not the only one as I have found that several people have the same problem on the internet. Now Garmin will not reply to my Email .. I am stuck with this unit !! I have two other Garmin units 660 & Etrex venture, I had no problem with thm
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Specifications
- Manufacturer: Garmin
- Part number: 0100065700
- Description: More maps and wide - there's simply more to see with nuvi 770. This personal travel assistant is packed with preloaded maps for North America and Europe, not to mention advanced navigation features, a widescreen display, an FM transmitter, hands-free calling, traffic alerts and more. Like the rest of the wide nuvi 700-series, its premium navigation capabilities, like route planning and a handy locator, give you peace of mind on the go. With nuvi 770's widescreen display, you'll always get the big picture. View map detail, driving directions, photos and more in bright, brilliant color. Its sunlight-readable, 4.3-inch display is easy to read - from any direction. nuvi 770 comes ready to go right out of the box with preloaded City Navigator NT street maps and millions of points of interest (POIs) such as hotels, restaurants, fuel stations, ATMs and more. Simply touch the color screen to enter a destination, and nuvi takes you there with 2D or 3D maps and turn-by-turn voice directions. It even announces the name of exits and streets so you never have to take your eyes off the road. In addition, nuvi 770 accepts custom points of interest, such as school zones and safety cameras and lets you set proximity alerts to warn you of upcoming POIs. The European version even includes a preloaded safety camera database containing the location of cameras for parts of Europe. Keep track of yourself and your car with nuvi 770. Just tap "Where Am I? " to find the closest hospitals, police stations, fuel stations, nearest address and intersection. Also see your exact latitude and longitude coordinates. nuvi 770 even remembers where you parked. It automatically marks your position when you remove it from the windshield mount, so you can navigate with nuvi on foot and find your way back to your vehicle. Perfect for unfamiliar spots and crowded lots such as amusement parks, stadiums and malls. nuvi 770 includes advanced navigational features to take the worry out of traveling. With route planning you can save 10 routes, specify via points and preview simulated turns on the 770's wide screen. In addition, nuvi 770 automatically sorts multiple destinations to provide an efficient route for errands, deliveries or sales calls. It also displays speed limits for highways and Interstates. A trip log provides an electronic bread crumb trail of up to 10,000 points, so you can see where you've been on the map. Talk about worry-free driving. nuvi 770 integrates Bluetooth wireless technology with a built-in microphone and speaker for hands-free calling. Just pair it with your compatible Bluetooth phone and talk hands-free through the 770 while staying focused on the road. Simply dial numbers with nuvi's touchscreen keypad to make a call. To answer calls, just tap the screen and speak directly into its built-in microphone. Steer clear of traffic with nuvi 770's integrated FM TMC traffic receiver. Receive alerts about traffic delays and road construction that lie ahead on your route. Next, simply touch nuvi's screen to view traffic details or detour around the problem area. nuvi 770's high-sensitivity internal (non flip-up) antenna gives it a sleeker, thinner design than the nuvi 600-series, making it easy to slip in your pocket or purse. Its rechargeable lithium-ion battery makes it convenient for navigation by car or on foot.
General
- Width 4.8 in
- Depth 0.8 in
- Height 3 in
- Weight 6.7 oz
GPS System
- Recommended Use Automotive
- Connectivity USB
- GPS Functions / Services Automatic route navigation
- Traffic Services TMC (Traffic Message Channel)
- Voice Navigation instructions, Street name announcement
- Features Custom POIs, Garmin Lock, Built-in speaker, Preinstalled POIs, Built-in microphone, Built-in FM modulator, 2D / 3D map perspective, Hands-free calling via Bluetooth
- Maps Included Europe, North America
- Software Included MapSource City Navigator Europe NT, MapSource City Navigator North America NT
Navigation
- Waypoints 500
- Navigation routes 10
- Waypoints per route 10
- Trip computer Back-On-Track, Avoid highways, Avoid toll roads, Fast/short route
Digital Player
- Digital Player Yes
- Supported Formats MP3, JPEG
Built-in Display
- Type TFT - Widescreen
- Resolution 480 x 272
- Diagonal Size 4.3 in
- Display Illumination Yes
- Color Support Color
- Features Anti-glare, Touch screen
Connections
- Connector Type USB
Slot Provided
- Slot Provided SD Memory Card
Battery
- Battery technology Lithium ion
- Mfr estimated battery life 5 hour(s)
Miscellaneous
- GPS design features FM, MP3 player, Audio book player, Picture viewer, Travel clock, Currency converter, Measurement converter, Calculator, Touchscreen
- Included GPS accessories USB cable, Carrying case, AC power adapter, Automotive windshield mount
Product series
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Manufacturer: Garmin
Specs: Automotive, Navigation instructions, Street name announcement, 6.7 oz
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Manufacturer: Garmin
Specs: Automotive, Navigation instructions, Street name announcement, 6.7 oz
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Manufacturer: Garmin
Specs: Automotive, Navigation instructions, Street name announcement, 6.7 oz
Manufacturer info
- Garmin
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- Website: http://www.garmin.com
- Address:
1200 E. 151st St, Olathe, KS - Phone: 913-397-8200
- Fax: 913-397-8282
