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The Garmin 1300 GPS Navigator features a widescreen, ultra-slim design (about 25% thinner than previous models), improved user interface, ecoRoute, public transport mode and text-to-speech for all models. The nüvi 1300 nüvi series are the first devices to offer pedestrian-activated navigation system with optional power CityXplorer cards that can for selected tourist destinations in North America and Europe only, and is simply loaded directly on the nüvi. The nüvi improved user interface provides enhanced graphics and a new slider control for menu operation, while proposing ecoRoute economical way, the drivers to save money and fuel. It also allows the new Garmin mode to navigate public transportation with bus, streetcar, subway and suburban train systems. Plus, the device is preloaded with City Navigator NT 48 states.

Product Features

• Widescreen Ultra Slim GPS design with 4.3-inch WQVGA touchscreen display, interface features improved graphics and a new slider control for menu operation
• Pre-loaded City Navigator NT maps 48 states, including millions of name-searchable points of interest
• Pedestrian navigation capability enabled by optional CityXplorer cards; ecoRoute proposed fuel-efficient routes to save money and fuel to drivers
• MHD mode, you can scroll with bus, streetcar, subway and suburban train systems
• Turn-by-turn directions with spoken street names (text-to-Speech)

Additional Features

• DEM maps show you shaded terrain contours at zoom levels of five miles or more.
• Auto time zone automatically adjusts to your time zone while navigating.
• Trip computer records mileage, max speed, total time, and much more.
• Built-in travel kit includes features such as picture viewer, world clock, currency and transmitter, and a calculator.
• MicroSD memory card slot allows for optional mapping and data storage.
• Includes Garmin Lock anti-theft device.
• Configurable vehicle icons allows to choose fun, customized car-shaped icons, download additional choices from www.garmingarage.com.
• Provides a 3-D mapping perspective or 2-D plan view.
• Unit dimensions: 4.8 “W x 2.9″ H x 0.6 “D, Weight: 5.7 ounces
• Built-in lithium-ion battery lasts up to four hours, depending on usage.
• Includes sturdy suction cup mount that allows for easy adjustment and quick release.
• Simplified PC connectivity via a USB mass storage, access either the microSD card slot or the device’s internal memory directly from your PC desktop.
• POI loader program allows the creation of the proximity of the school receiving zones, custom POIs and more.

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