Garmin 1300 Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator
The Garmin 1300 has a widescreen display (4.3 inch diagonal), an ultra slim design (25% reduction compared with previous models). It also includes an improved user interface and a new pedestrian mode that makes exploring unfamiliar cities a snap. In addition it includes ecoRoute that will improve your fuel efficiency saving you money on fuel.
The nuvi 1300 offers pedestrian navigation capability enabled through optional CityXplorer maps. CityXplorer maps are available for select tourist destinations in North America and Europe and can easily be downloaded directly to the nuvi.
The nuvi’s enhanced user interface features improved graphics and a new slide control for menu operation, while ecoRoute suggests fuel-efficient routes to save drivers money and fuel. Also, Garmins new public transit mode allows you to navigate using buses, tramway, metro and suburban rail systems. ecoRoute – Drivers can view suggestions for fuel-efficient navigation, conserving both money and fuel Public transit – Navigate using buses, tramway, metro and suburban rail systems with optional CityXplorer content. Available for download at garmin site.
Text To Speech
All the Garmin 1300 includes text to speech and spoken street names making it that little bit easier to navigate around unfamiliar areas.
Pedestrian Navigation
The nüvi 1300 series are the first nüvi devices to offer pedestrian navigation capability enabled through optional CityXplorer maps, which are available for select tourist destinations in North America and Europe and can easily be downloaded directly to the nüvi.
The nüvis enhanced user interface features improved graphics and a new slide control for menu operation, while ecoRoute suggests fuel-efficient routes to save drivers money and fuel. Also, Garmins new public transit mode allows you to navigate using buses, tramway, metro, and suburban rail systems. Plus, the device comes pre-loaded with City Navigator 48 states NT.
HotFix Satellite Prediction Garmins HotFix capability automatically calculates and stores satellite locations, greatly reducing satellite acquisition time so that you can turn the unit on and get going. With HotFix, your nüvi remembers the position of all satellites it is tracking when you turn it off, and calculates their movements in order to predict where they should be the next time you turn it on. HotFix can predict satellite positions for up to three days after the device was last turned off.
ecoRoute
Fuel Report tracks fuel usage over time, and Mileage Report monitors mileage and fuel usage on a per-trip basis. In addition, Mileage Report makes it easy for business travelers to keep track of distance traveled for company reimbursements. Youll have a detailed report for each trip and the miles driven. You also can customize your nüvi by entering your cars fuel economy and the current price of gas.
Other Features of the Garmin 1300
- View photos in Google Earth.
- Built-in lithium-ion battery lasts up to four hours, depending on usage.
- Includes Garmin Lock anti-theft feature.
- Trip computer records mileage, max speed, total time, and more.
- MicroSD memory card expansion slot allows for optional mapping and data storage.
- Simplified PC connectivity, using USB mass storage, access either the microSD card slot or the units internal memory directly from your PC desktop.
Second Garmin unit. Perfect for the middle east because all the maps are the latest and the POI database is second to none.