Replacement for Nuvi 3790T? Does Garmin have any new flagship products coming.

 

My faithful Nuvi 3790T finally but the dust after 5 trouble-free years (touchscreen went belly-up).

I'm looking to replace it but I'm not liking the 2015 models they have so far. I don't like the cheap plastic construction and the non-powered mounts. I think the 3790 spoiled me.

Noticed the closest thing seems to be the 3597LMTHD. Their site lists this as a 2013 model, but it's under the 2014 models too, so who knows? Amazon says it's discontinued. But best buy has them in stock locally for $329.

I really like the looks of this model, but would hate to purchase something that is 2 year old tech, possibly being discontinued, especially if they have some new stuff in the works.

Thoughts? I need a replacement by May at the latest. I want to stick with Garmin but I'm not afraid to spend $300-$400. Don't want anything bigger than a 5 inch display. Thanks!

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Very good information.

Very good information.

I agree I really enjoy my

I agree I really enjoy my 3597 and when I checked the models at CES this year, I decided to stay with my 3597, I usually sell my older model and get the new one but not this time

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NickJr Nuvi 3597LMT

price difference

muell9k wrote:
CraigW wrote:
rlohnes wrote:
elasticmedia wrote:

Don't buy a Garmin neoprene sleeve. I bought one with my 3597 and have regretted it forever. The 3597 is too thin and slick and will fall out of the sleeve sometimes. It has happened to me and I'm lucky I haven't broken it. I have been telling myself I should get a new case or take some thread to manually make the sleeve shorter so it is snug.

I think a case like this one at Amazon would be a better choice.

http://www.amazon.com/Garmin-Universal-5-Inch-Carrying-Case/...

It has a better closure, has a little thicker material than neoprene for better impact protection and it is still fairly slim for carrying. It has great reviews and the price is right, at just $11.39.

This the case I have for my 3597. It's perfect.

I have that same case for my 2460 and feel it's well made and offers good protection. I was reluctant to suggest it because of the 3797's magnetic mount, I wasn't sure it would fit. Now that Craigw has confirmed it fits I think this is a good choice for a 3797 at a reasonable price.

I went to Amazon and this case is $17.99 not $11. I just need it to keep it from getting scratched while in my bag when taking it out of the car. If it goes on sale, I might get it.

price difference

muell9k wrote:
CraigW wrote:
rlohnes wrote:
elasticmedia wrote:

Don't buy a Garmin neoprene sleeve. I bought one with my 3597 and have regretted it forever. The 3597 is too thin and slick and will fall out of the sleeve sometimes. It has happened to me and I'm lucky I haven't broken it. I have been telling myself I should get a new case or take some thread to manually make the sleeve shorter so it is snug.

I think a case like this one at Amazon would be a better choice.

http://www.amazon.com/Garmin-Universal-5-Inch-Carrying-Case/...

It has a better closure, has a little thicker material than neoprene for better impact protection and it is still fairly slim for carrying. It has great reviews and the price is right, at just $11.39.

This the case I have for my 3597. It's perfect.

I have that same case for my 2460 and feel it's well made and offers good protection. I was reluctant to suggest it because of the 3797's magnetic mount, I wasn't sure it would fit. Now that Craigw has confirmed it fits I think this is a good choice for a 3797 at a reasonable price.

I went to Amazon and this case is $17.99 not $11. I just need it to keep it from getting scratched while in my bag when taking it out of the car. If it goes on sale, I might get it.

Try Tennis Zone

bsp131 wrote:

I went to Amazon and this case is $17.99 not $11. I just need it to keep it from getting scratched while in my bag when taking it out of the car. If it goes on sale, I might get it.

Look at Amazon's alternate Sellers:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B00422KZQG/ref=olp_ta...

I see it much cheaper from Tennis Zone. Note that I've never bought from the company but it does seem to have good feedback from past buyers.

Even cheaper, try ebay:

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2060353.m5...

I see Best Buy selling them on ebay for $9.99 with free shipping:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Garmin-Carrying-Case-for-5-Garmin-nv...

New Suff In May

When I was at CES back in January, one of the sales reps that I know secretly mentioned that there would be some new automotive products being released in May. I was sworn not to reveal what they were but lets just say a hybrid product. Stay tuned...

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