The Garmin nuvi 650 GPS device offers an excellent option for drivers who want the benefits of a widescreen GPS device for a reasonable and affordable price. This device offers a 4.3-inch widescreen display and includes a vehicle suction cup mount, but is also compatible with other Garmin accessories and mounts. The nuvi 650’s widescreen display gives the driver a superior map viewing experience. The nuvi 650 requires no initial setup and is usable directly after opening the box.
This device comes with preloaded City Navigator street maps and a Point of Interest (POI) database that can be updated with optional software. The POI database includes a wide variety of points of interest, including hotels, restaurants, fuel stations, ATMs and more. Customizable points of interest are also supported, such as designating school zones or safety cameras and proximity alerts can be set up to alert you to upcoming POIs. The display features a touch-screen interface with a color screen that is viewable from multiple angles and in both daylight and night.
The integrated turn-by-turn directions promote safe driving habits since specific details of your trip are vocally announced, including exact exits or street names, basically eliminating the need for the driver to take their eyes off the road. Route options are customizable to a variety of situations; shorter distance, off road, faster time, and route avoidance options; avoiding tolls or highways. Map interfaces with this device are offered in both a 2 dimensional and 3 dimensional formats. This device can also be personalized by using optional software on plug-in SD cards. Each nuvi 650 comes with an integrated travel kit which includes various applications for trips such as audio books, a currency and measurement converter, a calculator, an MP3 player, a picture viewer, and more. The battery is a rechargeable lithium ion battery with a typical battery life of 7 hours. This device also features the anti-theft feature, Garmin Lock. The slim design of this device allows it to be comfortably carried with the user in a pocket or purse and the battery allows for navigation by foot or by car.
