Garmin nuvi 370 review

UPDATE: Though still available and supported, Garmin has discontinued the nuvi 370. For newer models, check out my Garmin nuvi comparison chart.

The Garmin nuvi 370, with pre-loaded maps of both North America and Europe, is an excellent choice for international travelers. It sports a 3.5" touch screen, MP3 player, integrated traffic receiver, speaks street names and has Bluetooth for hands-free cell phone use. That's in addition to standard nuvi features like a currency and measurement converter, world clock and digital photo organizer. Add-on options include language translators and travel guides.

Garmin offers two other nuvis with maps of Europe and North America -- one step below the 370, the nuvi 270 doesn't speak street names and leaves off the MP3 player, Bluetooth, and the traffic receiver. Going the other direction, the nuvi 670 adds a 4.3" wide-screen and FM transmitter to the 370's feature set. The latest, the nuvi 770, adds even more features.

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If these combinations of features don't meet your needs, you can always get a different nuvi and buy European maps for it, though that might be more expensive than buying one of the nuvi x70 models.

Garmin nuvi 370 European map coverage

Before we hear from others, here's a snippet of Amazon's Garmin nuvi 370 review:

"Despite being loaded with features, the nüvi 370 still allows you to navigate with ease. This unit comes ready to go right out of the box with preloaded NavTeq City Navigator NT street maps for both North America and Europe, and includes a hefty points of interest (POIs) database with hotels, restaurants, fuel stops, ATMs and more."

More Garmin nuvi 370 reviews

• The first hands-on consumer-written Garmin nuvi 370 review has been posted at GPSNow.
• Consumer-authored Garmin nuvi 370 reviews are also showing up at Amazon.
• User reviews of the Garmin nuvi 370 Portable Bluetooth GPS System with Transatlantic Maps have also bee posted at TigerGPS.
• Here's a user review of the Garmin nuvi 370 posted at GpsPasSion.
• Though the header says nuvi 360, this Epinions post is a nuvi 370 review.
• Here's another Epinions review of the Garmin nuvi 370.
• A consumer-authored Garmin nuvi 370 review has been posted at CNet too.

I'll be posting more hands on GPS reviews as they appear, but in the meantime, here are some...

Other Garmin nuvi 370 resources

• A PDF version of the Garmin nuvi 370 owners manual.
• Confused about so many models of GPS receivers? Use my  Garmin nuvi comparison chart or the Garmin mobile GPS comparison tool.
• There is a dedicated Garmin nuvi message forum at GpsPasSion.
• Going further than Europe? Check out my post on other international maps for your Garmin GPS.
• Finally, here is a brief YouTube demo of the nuvi 370 in, um, demo mode:

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• Find the low price on a Garmin nuvi 370 at GPS Now, where shipping is free on orders over $399. Order by 5 p.m. Central Time for same day shipment.
• Check the current Garmin nuvi 370 price at Amazon.
• Find the Garmin nuvi 370 Portable Bluetooth GPS System with Transatlantic Maps at TigerGPS, where you get free shipping on orders above $250.
• Buy the Garmin nuvi 370 Automobile Navigator from TheNerds.net, where more reviews are posted.
• Get the Garmin nuvi 370 for an amazing price on eBay.

From the official Garmin nuvi 370 web page:

Go from North America to Europe without loading more maps with the transatlantic nüvi® 370.  This pocket sized Personal Travel Assistant comes with built-in street maps for both continents, making traveling abroad so easy.  Similar to the 360, nüvi 370 also ncludes a travel kit and hands-free calling then takes it to the next level with more maps and an integrated traffic receiver.    

Navigate with Ease   

nüvi 370 comes ready to go right out of the box with preloaded City Navigator® NT street maps for both North America and Europe, including a hefty points of interest (POIs) database with hotels, restaurants, fuel, ATMs and more. Simply touch the color sunlight-readable screen to enter a destination, and nüvi takes you there with 2D or 3D maps and turn-by-turn voice directions. It even announces the name of exits and streets so you never have to take your eyes off the road. In addition, nüvi 370 accepts custom POIs, such as school zones and safety cameras, and lets you set proximity alerts to warn you of upcoming POIs. It also supports configurable vehicle icons — fun, customized  car-shaped icons in a variety of colors that show your position on the map.

Make Hands-free Calls      

Talk about worry-free driving. nüvi 370 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 370 while staying focused on the road. Simply dial numbers with nüvi's touchscreen keypad to make a call. To answer calls, just tap nüvi's screen and speak directly into its built-in microphone. You can also easily look up and dial numbers from your personalized phone book or from your phone’s call history log. With 1-touch dialing for points of interest (POIs), you can conveniently call ahead for reservations or information. 

Avoid Traffic Tie-ups      

Steer clear of traffic with nüvi 370's included FM TMC traffic receiver. Receive alerts about traffic tie-ups and road construction that lie ahead on your route. Then simply touch nuvi's screen to view traffic details or detour around the problem area.      

Go Beyond Navigation

Navigation is just the beginning. nüvi 370 includes many “must have” entertainment and travel tools including an MP3 player, audio book player (subscription to Audible.com required), JPEG picture viewer, world travel clock with time zones, currency converter, measurement converter, calculator and more. The MP3 player lets you browse music by artist, album, and/or song. Optional audio books may be purchased from Audible.com which features over 70,000 hours of audio programs. Optional software on plug-and-play SD cards for language  translation, detailed travel guide and savings programs allow  you to customize nüvi for your travel needs.

nüvi 370: It's a whole nü way to travel.

Please note: Like most USB Mass Storage Devices, the nüvi is not compatible with Windows 95, Windows 98 or Windows Me.

Garmin part number: 010-00538-78

    Suggested Retail Price:
    $964.27 U.S.D. (for domestic US market only)    

nüvi 370 Features:

• Receiver: high-sensitivity WAAS-enabled GPS receiver
• Display: 2.8” W x 2.1” H (3.5” diag.), 320 x 240 pixels; bright, TFT display, 64K colors, with white backlight and touch screen
• Unit dimensions: 3.87" W x 2.91" H x 0.87" D (9.83 cm x 7.39 cm x 2.21 cm)
• Weight: 5.1 ounces (144.6 grams)
• Battery: Rechargeable lithium-ion battery, 4-8 hours of battery life depending on use
• Bluetooth wireless technology for hands-free calling
• Alerts for traffic, road construction and weather-related tie-ups. nüvi 370 uses data to suggest alternate routes before   problems are encountered
• Includes Garmin Lock™, an anti-theft feature
• Voice announces streets by name
• Preloaded maps for all of North America and Europe
• Fingertip touch-screen interface
• Look up addresses and points of interest
• Choose 2D or 3D maps
• Upload custom POIs, including alerts for speed zones and safety cameras with POI Loader
• Built in Travel Kit includes MP3 player with sample MP3s, audio books, picture viewer, world clock, currency and measurement converters, calculator and more
• Add optional software such as Travel and Language Guides to personalize nüvi
• SD card slot
• USB interface for loading data

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