Garmin Announced nüvis 700 series GPS

Garmin  announced the nüvi 750, nüvi 760 and the nüvi 770 – blending the helpful features and functionality of higher-end nüvis with the fashionable form factor of the iconic 200 series.

In addition to the GPS features, nüvi 700 series has a built-in FM transmitter, allowing users to wirelessly transmit turn-by-turn directions and street names, MP3s and audio books through their vehicle’s stereo, and the 760 and 770 offer Bluetooth wireless technology for hands-free calling when paired with compatible phones. The 760 and 770 also feature Garmin’s FM traffic receiver, helping drivers avoid gridlock and adjust routes accordingly. Available in dozens of major metropolitan areas, the traffic service includes a free three-month trial subscription. Each model in the 700 series displays speed limits for many interstates and highways.

Through Bluetooth compatibility and touchscreen technology, the nüvi 760 and nüvi 770 make reaching and enjoying a destination easier than ever. By simply tapping nüvi’s screen, users can find and dial phone numbers (specifically supported phones can even access their history log of received, missed and dialed calls) or nüvi’s points of interest database (hotels, restaurants, stores and more).

Like other widescreen nüvis, the 700 series boasts a bright, sunlight-readable 4.3-inch color touchscreen display (480×272 pixels).  Evolving from the design of the popular 200 series, the nüvi 700 series incorporates a high-sensitivity internal GPS antenna that makes it thinner and easier to mount in a car.  At startup, users are presented with Garmin’s intuitive “Where To?” and “View Map” welcome screen, allowing for quick searches of addresses or nearly six million points of interest like restaurants, hotels, attractions, gas stations, and more.  Turn-by-turn, voice-prompted directions guide drivers to their destination, announcing streets by name along the way.  If they miss a turn, the nüvi automatically recalculates a route and gets them back on track.

The nüvi 750 and nüvi 760 come preloaded with highly detailed City Navigator NT road maps for the entire United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. In addition to those maps, the nüvi 770 provides detailed mapping of Europe.

The nüvi 750, nüvi 760 and nüvi 770 also feature extras such as a built-in picture viewer, calculator, currency converter, unit converter and world clock.  Owners can also purchase invaluable Travel Guide™ and SaversGuide® databases to make their time on the road even more enjoyable and economical.  For additional security, Garmin has included Garmin Lock™, an innovative patent pending theft prevention system that disables the unit from performing any functions until the user types in a specific 4-digit PIN or takes the unit to a predetermined secure location.

Garmin has also added the ability for customers to augment the preloaded maps with custom points of interest (POI’s) from third parties such as school zones and safety cameras. The nüvi 770 comes preloaded with European speed camera information.

The nüvi 750, nüvi 760 and nüvi 770 are expected to be available in September 2007 at an MSRP of $599.99, $799.99 and $999.99, respectively.

Source Garmin