August 28, 2006

Garmin nuvi compared to Mobile XT

UPDATE: The nuvi 750 and 760 have added new features that negate this issue somewhat.

Earlier today I posted a link to a thread on GpsPasSion, where folks are discussing the weak feature set found on the Garmin nuvi. The original poster, Mike, AKA The Office Maven, put together quite the tome, comparing the nuvi with Garmin's Mobile XT. He pulled the file due to bandwidth considerations, but I'm posting it here, at least briefly.

I thought I had a distributed solution to the bandwidth issue, but I couldn't quite get it to work. Now before you download this, you should know that it is a self-extracting compressed file in RAR format. It is 5.08 MB (5,332,975 bytes) in size, a 131 page Word document. Here's the link:

Mobile XT vs. nuvi (version 1.03)

As noted in the comments below, a reader named Daniel has been kind enough to post this file on RapidShare. So if you download there, it will save me some bandwidth. Plus, it's posted there as a .doc file, in case the self-extracting zip (.exe) file above makes you nervous. Here's the link...http://rapidshare.de/files/31752451/Garmin_Mobile_XT_vs._Garmin_Nuvi.doc

Aug 28, 2006 11:18:34 PM | Garmin, Hardware

9 Comments

The Office Maven

Hi All,

A big thanks goes out to Rich for hosting the Mobile XT comparison document for everyone to see (I sure hope Garmin sees it!).

Just a reminder to folks that the document also applies to the Garmin C3xx & C5xx series as well since they have nearly the exact same user interface as the nüvi does.

Enjoy the document!

-- MIKE

Posted by: The Office Maven | August 29, 2006 at 11:02 AM

Daniel

Why don't you just put this on RapidShare? I can do it if you want...

Posted by: Daniel | September 02, 2006 at 12:30 AM

Rich Owings

Daniel,

I've never used RapidShare. Feel free to post it and give us the link. The bandwidth hasn't hurt me *yet*.

Posted by: Rich Owings | September 02, 2006 at 12:36 AM

Daniel

http://rapidshare.de/files/31752451/Garmin_Mobile_XT_vs._Garmin_Nuvi.doc

I've uploaded the comparison to Rapidshare. For those who don't know how to use it, here are instructions:

1) Click on the link
2) Scroll down to the "Premium" and "Free" buttons and click "Free"
3) You will see a timer count down. When it hits 0.00, enter the security code that comes up and hit "Download"

Posted by: Daniel | September 02, 2006 at 09:56 PM

Rich Owings

Thanks Daniel. It works great!

Posted by: Rich Owings | September 02, 2006 at 10:24 PM

John Paraglide Tandem

can anyone please post a new link to download Garmin Mobile XT ? ( beta link does not work as of Jan 2007 .Thanks

Posted by: John Paraglide Tandem | January 17, 2007 at 03:10 PM

Rich Owings

John,

I see a version for Palm OS. Are you looking for a Windows version?

Posted by: Rich Owings | January 17, 2007 at 10:29 PM

Larry C

I've posted this document to Scribd:
http://www.scribd.com/doc/500845/Mobile-XT-Vs-nuvi
that way you can just view it online; no downloading needed

Posted by: Larry C | November 16, 2007 at 04:24 PM

Rich Owings

Thanks Larry!

Posted by: Rich Owings | November 16, 2007 at 04:36 PM

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