Nuvi Devices: Features and Models
Fri, 03/13/2015 - 1:40pm
 9 years
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I received my first GPS as a gift this year, its a Nuvi 52. At this point, I am just entering addresses directly every time to get directions to a new location, but it appears to have other features I have not tried. I was wondering what are the most popular features? Also I am curious what the differences are between my 52 and the devices that seem to be more common with POI forum contributors. I searched the Garmin web site for a comparison chart, but could not find one.
I would appreciate any information. Thank you.
search near another location
Many commercial places are included in Garmin locations inside the map. I search near a town and usually find what I am looking for without entering an address. That is only needed when going to a residential address.
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Trip Planner
One of the main features that the newer and higher end nuvi's would have is the Trip Planner app. This feature lets you plan multipoint routes. In addition to the final destination, you can add multiple stops, waypoints and via points along the way.
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