Product Description

Garmin Nuvi 610T Satellite Navigation

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #43101 in Consumer Electronics
• Brand: Garmin
• Model: 010-00540-24
• Released on: 2007-04-09

Manufacturer's Description

nüvi 610 Widescreen navigation with all the features. Pre-loaded European street maps. Wide 4.3” sunlight readable touch screen display With nüvi 600's widescreen display, you'll always get the big picture. View map detail, driving directions, photos and more in bright, brilliant color. Its sunlight-readable, 4.3 inch display is easy to read - from any direction. Pre-installed Cyclops safety camera data Accurate & comprehensive safety camera database from Cyclops. You can download safety camera updates daily to have the most current information available. You will be alerted when approaching traffic cameras, helping you to keep within the speed limit and avoid accident blackspots. Garmin Lock™ theft prevention Disables the Garmin until a PIN is entered or taken to a predetermined location. Handsfree calling via Bluetooth  Nüvi integrates Bluetooth® wireless technology with a built-in microphone and speaker, so you can pair it with your compatible Bluetooth phone. Then talk hands-free through the 610 while staying focused on the road ahead. Points of interest database Preloaded hefty points of interest (POIs) database with hotels, restaurants, fuel, ATMs and more with ability to add customized POIs such as school zones and safety cameras. You can then set proximity. Travel Kit with MP3 and Picture Viewer Re-chargeable li-ion battery - up to 7 hours life. Turn-by-turn guidence with voice prompts.

European Mapping Touch Screen 4.3" Widescreen Safety Cameras Bluetooth Points of Interest Voice Guidence Travel Kit

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Customer Reviews

Great value, great spec, does the job well!
I initially looked at the TOMTOM's and in fact purchased the NAVMAN S70 which I returned due to a software fault, and TOMTOM seemed to have a bad rep. for reliability (plus the bluetooth doesn't work with SONY ERICSSON phones).

The Garmin is great! First of all, it has a bluetooth memory, i.e. once paired to your phone... when you turn the garmin totally OFF, the next time it is turned on, it connects almost instantly (presuming the BT is on on your phone).

It picks up a signal 100 times quicker and stronger than the Navman, and for the same price, you get the free traffic alerts and about tripple the battery life. FYI - the mains chargers for the NAVMAN AND GARMIN seem to be exactly the same, it's just a USB style charger.

The included dash mount disc is excellent, not that the window mount really marks the windscreen anyway, it's just good to have options. It comes with a nice leather cover and is VERY easy to use. In around 10 minutes I stored all my favorite places no problem at all.

Highly recommended due to the great features, the reliable bluetooth, the great battery life, the traffic alerts and it just works - which is nice!

Almost perfect (but not quite)
Nice Screen and easy graphics. Near instant pick up of Satellites on start up and the traffic info addition is really neat

Windscreen mount small, easy to use and wel deisgned to cope with just about any rake of windscreen. Unit is slim so easy to carry in the pocket in supplied leather case

Worked straight out of the box and simple to download the software and connect to PC for updates

Bluetooth phone worked straight out of the box too. Its a unit that wont frustrate to get the best out of it

Only downside is the Speed Cam facility. Even the latest updates dont have 2 cameras near me (that have been there for several years) and the audible warning is quiet and visible warning wont be noticed when concentrating on your driving.

Overall an excellent SatNav unit but there are other companies that give better camera coverage. I'm going to try a third party provider and see if that resolves.

Not as good as expected...
I have just purchased the 610T after trying the TomTom Go 520. The TomTom was a well put together piece of kit but the functionality did not live up to expectations: speed cameras out of date, Bluetooth not compatible with Blackberry, traffic alerts impossible to get...
Anyway, thought I'd go with the 610T. In short the pro's and con's:

Pro's:

> Nice and light and initially easy to set up
> Lots of extras, including (when I can get them) live traffic updates
> No separate traffic receiver

Con's:

> No manual, just a quick start guide. Manual is on a disk or the website that you need to print off if you have to refer whilst in the car
> Traffic updates: When you try and set this up on the machine in the car it asks you to register on their website. I followed the instructions only to be asked for $60 (obviously targeted at the USA). In frustration, I phoned Garmin and they said "oh, ignore that. You've got free updates. It may take a while but TrafficMaster updates will come thru - it may be a day or even 3 days but they will come thru". Not very impressed at this, doesn't say that on the blurb or website...
> If you've got a Blackberry and want to use the Bluetooth functionality then you may have to wait a while. I spoke to Garmin again and said that they have Blackberry in their "compatible phone" section of their website but no pairing instructions. I was advised it may be coming soon.
> FM Transmitter; yet to find this functionality, thought it would be clear but not. I would like the instructions to come thru my car radio but may take a while to find how it should be done.

So, I was impressed by the ads and some of the feedback already given - hence me buying it. I would give a word of caution to any potential purchasers, I have seen £100 3.5" screen Sat Nav machines offer exactly the same funtionality that I currently get from this, consider all options and how and why you want one before you buy.

Ironically, the TomTom and the Garmin suffer the same issues! All that glitters is not always gold...

Garmin have a lot to do to reinstill my confidence...