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TomTom ONE 130S 3 5 Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator Factory Refurbished




TomTom is going for the ultimate in portability with the 2008 ONE 130S by integrating a nifty fold-out mount right into the devices. No more trying to figure out where to stash that big, clunky mount in your car - just pop it off, fold it up and carry the whole thing in your pocket. Of course, the ONE 130 series also features the plug and play ease of use, rock-solid navigation and sleek designs.The ONE 130S adds text-to-speech to the base 130 model. This means instead of hearing “turn right in 50 feet”, you’ll hear, “turn right in 50 feet at Ohio Street”. In experience, this is probably the most useful step-up feature for a GPS navigator.

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Garmin n vi 260W 4 3 Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator




Go wide with the ultra-cool nuvi 260W that speaks street names. This widescreen navigator is simple to use. nuvi 260W comes ready to go right out of the box with preloaded City Navigator NT street maps, including a hefty points of interest (POIs) database with hotels, restaurants, fuel, ATMs and more. It even announces the name of exits and streets so you never have to take your eyes off the road. 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. nuvi 260W sports a sleek, slim design and fits comfortably in your pocket or purse. Its rechargeable lithium-ion battery makes it convenient for navigation by car or foot. Navigation is just the beginning. nuvi 260W includes many travel tools including JPEG picture viewer, world travel clock with time zones, currency converter, measurement converter, calculator and more. It also comes with Garmin Lock, an anti-theft feature, and configurable vehicle icons that let you select car-shaped graphics to show your location on the map. The optional SD cards slot lets you add additional features. High-sensitivity receiver RoHS version available Built-in memory - Internal solid state with SD Card slot Waypoints/favorites/locations - 500 Voice prompts Speaks street names 3D map view Auto re-route (fast off-route and detour recalculation) Choice of route setup (faster time, shorter distance, off road) Route avoidance (avoid highways, tolls etc.) Custom POIs (ability to add additional points of interest) Configurable vehicle icons (select car-shaped icons for map navigation) World travel clock, currency & measurement converter, and calculator Unit Dimensions - Width 4.8 x Height 2.9 x Depth 0.8 (12.2×7.4×2.0cm) Weight - 6.1 ounces (172.93 grams)

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars Well Worth the Investment
As a first time user, I purchased the Garmin Nuvi 260W after reading how high it was rated in a consumer article. After receiving the unit, I am sold on it. First, the screen is clear and easy to understand. It takes only moments to locate a satellite. The spoken directions are clear and precise. The funny thing is that it can’t distinguish the abbreviation of DR to mean Drive. It calls DR Doctor. So, we are told to turn onto Oak Doctor. It’s lightweight, easy to store and so far has helped us navigate to addresses we would have had a difficult time finding. My only problem is that all cables are not included. You do not get the cable to hook into the computer to register or upgrade. Also, it would have been nice to have had at least a soft case included.

This unit performs as it was advertised and is well worth the investment.

5 Stars Mr.
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TomTom Carrying Case for the TomTom One v 3 GPS




At home or on the road, protect your TomTom ONE with this specially designed compact, durable leather case, which comes complete with wrist strap, so you can personalize your ONE and make it your own

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars Tom Tom case review
My son is enjoying the case for the Tom Tom. It came in a very reasonable amount of time.

5 Stars It’s a carrying case. What else can I say.
It carries the GPS unit well as expected. I got it as a free add on when purchasing the TomTom One GPS unit. It made for a good xmas gift. I probably would have purchased something with a little more padding if I hadn’t got this for free though.

5 Stars Great little carrying case!
This carrying case came as a bonus for buying a refurb. TomTom. I bought the TomTom as a Christmas present for my son. The TomTom did not work and we had to send it back. Instead of taking a chance by buying another refurb TomTom unit, I decided to buy a mid-level priced Garmin (3 members of our family all use the Garmin with never a problem) and now we use this TomTom One case as the case for the Garmin Nuvi. I have complaints about our Nuvi cases because they are merely slip style cases that will allow the GPS to fall out if tipped the wrong way (ouch) and this case has a nice strap that holds the GPS in and a hand strap to hold it. It works beautifully. I would buy this case for the Garmin Nuvi and the Garmin Nuvi for this case. ;o)

3 Stars Good, but a slight disapointment
The strap is not leather, the lock and button on strap are plastic, inside cushioning - synthetic. If you buy leather case, you want it to be a top notch quality and materials, but this isn’t the case.

Though still it does the job - to protect the little TomTom..:)

4 Stars Elegant and classy case
This is a really nice case and it doesn’t add significantly to the dimensions of the gps so that it is still very compact inside the case. The only downside is it doesn’t offer maximal protection (from drops, blows, heavier impact)like some of the bulkier cases for this gps might offer, plus it is partially open so I’m not sure how protective it would be in a heavy rain. Fortunately, it’s small enough to put in a raincoat pocket or a waterproof or resistant bag.

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Bracketron UFM 100BL Nav Mat GPS Friction Dash Pad




Compatible with most portable GPS receivers / Weighted, antiskid design securely holds your GPS receiver to your dashboard

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars Best product at a really cheap price..!!
I checked this product at circuitcity, walmart and bestbuy and they were selling the same product around 30 bucks. This product is really useful and must buy for all GPS owners. I live in Alany,NY area where winters are really harsh and GPS suction mount just don’t work on wind shields because of extremely cold temperature. Also to mention, for many states, law prevents you to use any kind of product on your windshield. This product is really heavy enough to hold on to dash board while making very sharp turns at high speeds. After buying this product, i really have a peace of mind and no more falling gps beneath the seats..!! I wish i had bought this product few years back.

4 Stars Works well, but a widescreen Garmin is a bit tight
I’m using this mount with a Garmin Nuvi 205W. It fits, but it’s a bit snug; the Garmin windshield mount is a bit short, and the bean bag part of this mount is a little high, so I end up having to squeeze the Nuvi on the mount. It’s not too bad though, but the amount of tilt is a bit limited (I’m unable to have it tilt forward help with glare for example).

Aside from that one minor issue, it works pretty well. I’ve tried hard braking and going around turns more quickly than I normally would, and the mount hasn’t moved an inch — this is on a big, flat dashboard (1997 Honda Odyssey). I haven’t had any problems with the mount in cold weather. Overall, it’s a good, inexpensive friction mount.

5 Stars Problem Solved
This little product solved 2 problems for me: 1) suction cup ghosts on the windshield and 2) long stretches to adjust my Garmin 265wt GPS while attached to the windshield suction cup. The first problem of course leaves a tell-tale mark that is easy for thieves to spot. That problem is solved because I simply move the dash pad to the floor of the vehicle.

The second problem is just a plain old pain in the ____, well you get the idea. Actually, it’s a pain in the neck and shoulders to reach/stretch that far. Not to mention the possible safety issues of being too far out of the driver comfort zone.

I’m using this dash pad in a Pontiac Montana Van which has an uneven dashboard surface, i.e, no flat spots where the dash pad can have great contact. Regardless, the dash pad has functioned flawlessly for me. It has not moved a single inch, even on sharp curves. I’ve been very impressed.

And for a low price of ~$14, this makes this very functional problem solver a real bargain.

4 Stars GPS mount
My husband saw this product on line and we decided to purchase it for our GPS, he didnt like the idea of using the suction mount that came with our GPS, because it often leaves marks on the window, and is hard to get off. For safety reasons this product is easy to remove from the dash, and does not move when it is placed on the dash. Very satisfied.

5 Stars Doesnt give an inch
This dash pad doesnt move. I use an older tom-tom gps so its heavier than the newer ones, more top-heavy. The pad didnt move a bit going around the ‘cloverleaf’ system of the Dayton-Cincinnati area. I thought I would be chasing it into the passenger side of the car-but it stayed in one place.

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Garmin n vi 660 4 3 Inch Widescreen Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator




With a gorgeous widescreen display, the Garmin nüvi 660 GPS Personal Travel Assistant is your answer to the call of adventure. A sleek navigator and a keen travel assistant, the nüvi 660 is preloaded with highly detailed City Navigator NT road maps for the entire United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. This map database features nearly six million points of interest (POIs), including hotels, restaurants, gas stations, ATMs, and attractions, and the data is provided by NAVTEQ, a world leader in premium-quality mapping.This preloaded navigator brings all this fantastic map data to your fingertips with a super-bright, 4.3-inch widescreen display for improved map viewing, day or night. Use the touch screen interface to select destinations, look up POIs, and play your favorite MP3s and audio books. The display also helps you control hands-free calling, traffic alerts, and the FM transmitter, all from the screen of your personal travel assistant.

Which nüvi is Best for You?: Click here to see a quick, simple comparison of features for all Garmin nuvi GPS navigators

Wider screen lets you see more of what’s around. Compare these actual size views of a 3-inch (diagonal) screen
3-inch screen

and a 4.3-inch diagonal widescreen
4.3-inch screen

Widescreen — See Better, See More
The widescreen format gives you 70% more actual screen area than a 3.5-inch screen. Primarily this translates into a better view of the area through which you are driving. This is especially useful in showing you what parks, restaurants, ATM, gas stations, etc. are nearby, or in letting you know whether a detour is a good idea. Also, the device itself is larger, meaning controls on the screen are more widely spaced and somewhat easier to push.

FM Transmitter — Hear Better, Hear More
Instead of straining your ears to hear turn-by-turn directions or your favorite MP3s, you can enjoy wireless FM audio transmission via the nüvi 660’s wireless FM transmitter. Tune your car’s radio to the appropriate station and you’ll hear all the nüvi’s audio, including voice prompts, MP3s, audio books, and more, directly through your vehicle’s stereo system. The nüvi 660 includes many “must-have” entertainment and travel tools, including digital music and audio book playback, JPEG picture viewer, currency converters, and more. All these great features make the nüvi 660 a complete Personal Travel Assistant.

First Rate Map Data
The nüvi 660 comes ready to go right out of the box with preloaded City Navigator NT street maps, including a hefty POI database with hotels, restaurants, fuel, ATMs and more. Simply touch the color screen to enter a destination, and nüvi takes you there with 2D or 3D maps and turn-by-turn voice directions. Garmin gets its map data from NAVTEQ, a world leader in premium-quality mapping.

In addition, the nüvi 660 accepts custom points of interest (POIs), such as school zones and safety cameras and lets you set proximity alerts to warn you of upcoming POIs

Important note about map updates: Due to our high volume of sales, almost every Garmin portable GPS navigator sold by Amazon.com will come with the most recent map version. If you ever do need a map update, you can purchase one from Amazon.com at our Garmin Store.

Hands-Free Calling
In more and more places, it is becoming illegal to use cell phones while driving without a hands-free kit. The nüvi 660’s Bluetooth capability, microphone and speaker lets match it to any bluetooth-capable phone to make hands-free mobile phone calls. Simply dial the phone number with the nüvi’s touch screen keypad to make a call on a compatible phone. To answer an incoming call, just tap the screen and speak into the built-in microphone. Making and taking calls on the road has never been easier, or safer. In addition, Garmin makes it a breeze to look-up and dial numbers from your personalized phone book or even tap into your cell phone’s call history log.

Integrated FM Traffic Receiver

TMC traffic service coverage map Steer clear of traffic with an integrated FM traffic receiver designed to receive alerts from TMC Clear Channel about traffic tie-ups and road construction that might lie ahead on your route. All you have to do is simply touch the screen to view traffic details and you’ll be ready to detour around any problem area. And if you end up missing a turn, or you’re forced into a detour that is not relayed through the traffic receiver, the nüvi’s sophisticated automatic routing will get you back on track in no time.

In most areas, TMC Clear Channel traffic broadcasts are continuous — there’s no waiting for scheduled traffic news updates or random alerts. Because traffic broadcasts are received via a “silent” FM data channel, you can still listen to music or news programming on your car radio without interference from incoming FM traffic data transmissions.

A 3-month subscription to TMC Clear Channel’s Total Traffic Network is included with purchase of this device. For more information on subscription fees, coverage in individual cities, and traffic data networks in the United Kingdom and Europe, check the Garmin website.


Easy To Use Interface
Garmin’s interface is a key to their success and one of the things that makes their devices such a pleasure to use. Simple controls and sub-screens make it easy to enter or search for destinations and get data about your trip.

Garmin's own navigation is easy to use


Beyond Navigation


Browse your stored pictures with an easy-to-use JPEG viewer.
MP3 PlayerA handy MP3 player lets you play songs stored on SD memory cards. nüvi 250W accepts custom points of interest (POIs). View larger.

Navigation is just the beginning. The nüvi 660 features travel tools including JPEG picture viewer, MP3 player, world travel clock with time zones, currency converter, measurement converter, calculator and more. It also comes with Garmin Lock, an anti-theft feature, and configurable vehicle icons that let you select car-shaped graphics to show your location on the map.

This device is compatible with optional content plug-ins available via SD card, such as the  Garmin Travel Guides and Garmin SaversGuide provide detailed data for attractions and information on nearby merchants offering discounts, so you can customize nüvi for your travel needs

Garmin has also added the ability for customers to add custom points of interest (POI’s) from third parties such as school zones and safety cameras.

Trick Your GPS Ride

custom vehicle icons
Custom vehicle icons let you ride in style, at least inside your GPS.
See more icon options

All Garmin nüvis support configurable vehicle icons. These fun, customized car-shaped icons come in a variety of colors to add a personal touch to your vehicle’s position on the map.

With this GPS system on board you’ll be prepared to steer clear of traffic with the integrated FM TMC traffic receiver. The nüvi 770 is designed to receive alerts about traffic tie-ups and road construction that might lie ahead on your route. All you have to do is simply touch the screen to view traffic details and you’ll be ready to detour around any problem area. And if you end up missing a turn, or you’re forced into a detour that is not relayed through the traffic receiver, the nüvi’s sophisticated automatic routing will get you back on track in no time.

What’s in the Box
nüvi 660 GPS navigation system, preloaded City Navigator North, America NT data, vehicle suction cup mount, A/C charger, carrying case, FM traffic receiver/12-volt adapter with 3-month free trial subscription, dashboard disk, USB interface cable, sample language guide content (preloaded), sample travel guide, sample MP3s (preloaded), sample audio books (preloaded), owner’s manual, and a quick reference guide.

Notes

  • Optional software for language translation, detailed travel guides, and savings programs allow you to customize your nüvi to fit your travel needs
  • The FM transmitter feature is only available in the United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand
  • Like most USB Mass Storage Devices, the nüvi is not compatible with Windows 95, Windows 98 or Windows Me.

Which nüvi is Best for You?
Note: All nüvis come with detailed NAVTEQ maps containing more than 6 million pre-loaded point of interest locations.

Screen
Size
inches
(w x h)
Included Maps Text-to-Speech
(Directions in
Real Street
Names)
Traffic Bluetooth Media

FM Transmitter
(audio through
car stereo
system)
Multi-
Point
Routing
Battery
life
(hours)
Cont. U.S.,
Hawaii, and
Puerto Rico
AK and
Canada
Europe
nüvi 200 2.8 x 2.1
check Photos
up to 5
nüvi 200w 3.81 x 2.25
check Photos
up to 5
nüvi 250 2.8 x 2.1
check check Photos up to 5
nüvi 250w 3.81 x 2.25
check check Photos up to 5
nüvi 260 2.8 x 2.1
check check check Photos up to 5
nüvi 260w 3.81 x 2.25 check check check Photos up to 5
nüvi 270 2.8 x 2.1
check check check Photos up to 5
nüvi 350 2.8 x 2.1
check check check FM (with opt.
receiver)
Photos, MP3s
up to 8
nüvi 360 2.8 x 2.1
check check check FM (with opt.
receiver)
check Photos, MP3s up to 8
nüvi 370 2.8 x 2.1 check check check check FM (receiver
included)
check Photos, MP3s up to 8
nüvi 650 3.81 x 2.25
check check check FM (with opt.
receiver)
Photos, MP3s up to 7
nüvi 660
3.81 x 2.25
check check check FM (receiver
included)
check Photos, MP3s check up to 7
nüvi 670
3.81 x 2.25
check check check check FM (receiver
included)
check Photos, MP3s check up to 7
nüvi 680 3.81 x 2.25
check check check MSN (receiver
included;
1-year free);
FM (with opt.
receiver)
check Photos, MP3s check up to 7
nüvi 750
3.81 x 2.25
check check check FM (with opt.
receiver);
MSN-enhanced
(with optional
receiver)
Photos, MP3s check check up to 5
nüvi 755T
3.81 x 2.25
check check check Integrated FM
receiver with
lifetime traffic
Photos, MP3s check check up to 5
nüvi 760 3.81 x 2.25
check check check FM (receiver
included
);
MSN-enhanced
(with optional
receiver)
check Photos, MP3s check check up to 5
nüvi 765T 3.81 x 2.25
check check check Integrated FM
receiver with
lifetime traffic
check Photos, MP3s check check up to 5
nüvi 770 3.81 x 2.25
check check check check FM (receiver
included
);
MSN-enhanced
(with optional
receiver)
check Photos, MP3s check check up to 5
nüvi 775T 3.81 x 2.25
check check check check Integrated FM
receiver with
lifetime traffic
check Photos, MP3s check check up to 5
nüvi 780 3.81 x 2.25 check check MSN-enhanced
(receiver inc.;
3 months free)
receiver);
FM (with opt.
receiver)
check Photos, MP3s check check up to 5
nüvi 785T 3.81 x 2.25
check check check MSN-enhanced
(receiver inc.;
3 months free)
receiver);
FM (with opt.
receiver)
check Photos, MP3s check check up to 5
nüvi 850 3.81 x 2.25 check check MSN-enhanced
(with optional
receiver);
FM (with opt.
receiver)
Photos, MP3s check check up to 4
nüvi 880 3.81 x 2.25 check check check MSN-enhanced
(receiver inc.;
3 months free);
FM (with opt.
receiver)
check Photos, MP3s check check up to 4
nüvi 5000 4.5 x 2.7 check check check MSN-enhanced
(with optional
receiver);
FM (with opt.
receiver)
check check external
battery
only

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars very logical
The nuvi is by far the most practical GPS I have worked with!

the size of the touch screen, functions and the sensibility are ideal!

4 Stars Works well but little slow on start up
This product is very good. The only problem I find is that it takes a while to acquire satellite which actually delays your startup.

Works well with memory card and yes, it can transmit the musci to your cars radio receiver very well.

5 Stars Garmin660 My Co-pilot
The Garmin 660 rates a 9.5 on the 10 scale. Since there is no need anymore, throw away those travel maps, fuel station locations and lodging brochures.We just returned from a 3,000 mile door to door, address to address vacation while testing our new GPS Nuvi and the results are in. WOW! The 660 does everthing but make coffee. The 660 with voice command alerts traffic and road work ahead with the ability to seek alternate routes 100 miles in advance. Because the 660 is so accurate the only glitch is in down town high density multi-ramp areas like D.C. where 30 feet is critical at 50 mph. Because of driver error, the 660 will guide the driver back to the key route with little loss of time. Our 660 found specific fuel brand stations,specific lodging and restaurants of our liking. While the GPS unit is but an electronic tool, it is by far the most innovative instrument for the common driver. Thank you, GARMIN.

4 Stars Garmin is the best, and this is the finest one I’ve used!
It’s not without it’s flaws, the same annoyances you will find in any GPS, sometimes choosing the wrong route, or not knowing about a small street (of course software updates can remedy some of this) but this Garmin is great, and it always gets you where you need to go. My only recommendation…TURN OFF THE VOICE! It will drive you crazy and you should be able to get where you’re going just by checking the screen from time to time. I also use this on my motorcycle and that works well too! I used heavy duty zip-ties and bought a second mount here on Amazon…so far so good! Downside to that is it isn’t waterproof…but I don’t particularly like riding in the rain anyway!

5 Stars Love it
We use the Garmin nuvi 660 all the time. The wide screen makes a lot of difference and it has all the features we need. It came with a trial for updating the map with traffic alerts that came in very handy.

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