http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/17/garmins-nuvi-1450-gps-makes-small-quiet-blip-on-retail-map/ Engadget Comments for Garmin's nuvi 1450 GPS makes small, quiet blip on retail map http://www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/17/garmins-nuvi-1450-gps-makes-small-quiet-blip-on-retail-map/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/17/garmins-nuvi-1450-gps-makes-small-quiet-blip-on-retail-map/Oct 17th 2009 8:49AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/10/17/garmins-nuvi-1450-gps-makes-small-quiet-blip-on-retail-map/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/17/garmins-nuvi-1450-gps-makes-small-quiet-blip-on-retail-map/Oct 17th 2009 1:52PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/10/17/garmins-nuvi-1450-gps-makes-small-quiet-blip-on-retail-map/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/17/garmins-nuvi-1450-gps-makes-small-quiet-blip-on-retail-map/Oct 17th 2009 9:30AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/10/17/garmins-nuvi-1450-gps-makes-small-quiet-blip-on-retail-map/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/17/garmins-nuvi-1450-gps-makes-small-quiet-blip-on-retail-map/Oct 17th 2009 10:12AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/10/17/garmins-nuvi-1450-gps-makes-small-quiet-blip-on-retail-map/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/17/garmins-nuvi-1450-gps-makes-small-quiet-blip-on-retail-map/Ya, this one looks nice and all, but for about $150 (for the bigger screen) you can get one that does almost all the actually useful functions.]]>Oct 17th 2009 10:16AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/10/17/garmins-nuvi-1450-gps-makes-small-quiet-blip-on-retail-map/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/17/garmins-nuvi-1450-gps-makes-small-quiet-blip-on-retail-map/
We just need to see more integration with other devices; better phone GPS's etc.



The Apple tablet (iTablet, iPad - call it what you will) with a really great 3D GPS would be killer.]]>Oct 17th 2009 10:25AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/10/17/garmins-nuvi-1450-gps-makes-small-quiet-blip-on-retail-map/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/17/garmins-nuvi-1450-gps-makes-small-quiet-blip-on-retail-map/
Fordy, even if there will be Apple Netbook/Tablet whatever it should be, from what I read the idea is a device with 10'' screen (maybe I am wrong), how the heck can you mount that in the car?

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iPhone hardware does not have a powerful enough GPS receiver to produce the same quality product as a dedicated Garmin PND at this point. I'm not saying it won't happen down the road but right now, save your money.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sHFtUhDh71s]]>Oct 17th 2009 11:34AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/10/17/garmins-nuvi-1450-gps-makes-small-quiet-blip-on-retail-map/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/17/garmins-nuvi-1450-gps-makes-small-quiet-blip-on-retail-map/
Garmin also sells GPSs for under $100. $450 is ridiculous, regardless of whatever crapware and bogus services come with it. Traffic subscriptions and other unreliable and temporary features are not worth hundreds of dollars.]]>Oct 17th 2009 1:50PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/10/17/garmins-nuvi-1450-gps-makes-small-quiet-blip-on-retail-map/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/17/garmins-nuvi-1450-gps-makes-small-quiet-blip-on-retail-map/Oct 17th 2009 3:45PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/10/17/garmins-nuvi-1450-gps-makes-small-quiet-blip-on-retail-map/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/17/garmins-nuvi-1450-gps-makes-small-quiet-blip-on-retail-map/
Garmins are usually a bit more expensive. TomToms have comparably priced units as well. You can find both in the $100 range, but if you want the features, they cost a bit more. If you think way back, oh maybe 3 or 4 years ago, GPS units cost quite a bit more. A couple years before that, units below $500 was almost unheard of.

If you want to take potshots at Garmin, take potshots at how they don't seem to test their software prior to release. And how they add a new feature and you have to buy a whole new unit to take advantage of that feature. Paid software updates are not out of the question, Garmin. Of course, you'd have people whining about that, too. Though, I'd rather pay $50-100 to update a feature on my GPS than $500 for a new unit that's basically the same but a few new features (ex. nuvi 760 - nuvi 765). Free updates don't hurt either (ex. zumo 550 a few months after it first came out). ]]>Oct 18th 2009 1:07AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/10/17/garmins-nuvi-1450-gps-makes-small-quiet-blip-on-retail-map/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/17/garmins-nuvi-1450-gps-makes-small-quiet-blip-on-retail-map/
Also, ecoRoute is pretty cool. When you use the unit for the first time, you put in the details of your vehicle. After that, every time you calculate a route, the unit will tell you how much it costs to drive that route. It also can generate a different route for the best gas mileage.

Finally, this device is available online for under $400. No one ever charges Garmin's MSRP.]]>Oct 17th 2009 10:27AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/10/17/garmins-nuvi-1450-gps-makes-small-quiet-blip-on-retail-map/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/17/garmins-nuvi-1450-gps-makes-small-quiet-blip-on-retail-map/Oct 17th 2009 12:30PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/10/17/garmins-nuvi-1450-gps-makes-small-quiet-blip-on-retail-map/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/17/garmins-nuvi-1450-gps-makes-small-quiet-blip-on-retail-map/
http://www.staples.com/Garmin-AC-to-12V-Power-Adapter/product_733984?cmArea=Promos

The bluetooth and lifetime traffic feature is a must have for a GPS. The bluetooth makes things easier and safer; while the traffic feature helps save me countless minutes during rush hour traffic. I highly recommend it. ]]>Oct 17th 2009 12:33PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/10/17/garmins-nuvi-1450-gps-makes-small-quiet-blip-on-retail-map/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/17/garmins-nuvi-1450-gps-makes-small-quiet-blip-on-retail-map/http://www.imp3.org/Portable-493964-B0011UEUNG-Garmin_nuevi_780_43_Inch_Widescreen_Bluetooth_Portable_GPS_Navigator_with_MSN_Direct_Service.html]]>Oct 19th 2009 1:26AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/10/17/garmins-nuvi-1450-gps-makes-small-quiet-blip-on-retail-map/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/17/garmins-nuvi-1450-gps-makes-small-quiet-blip-on-retail-map/Oct 30th 2009 12:51PM