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Garmin nüvi 295W- Amazing Navigator with Auto Focus

GPS devices have been in use for quite some time now, several brands have come out with more and more features added. When the GPS was introduced it was a very simple device enabling the user and his family members to know his exact location when he goes out for a journey or for a walk.  Innovations, improvements and use of high technology have all been combined to make the GPS a prized possession especially is you are planning an outing on a long journey. Garmin nüvi 295W is one of these modern devices.

About the Garmin nüvi 295W

The Garmin nüvi 295W is a good companion for any traveler especially if you choose to go by road passing through various towns and villages about which you have little information, all of which are connected to each other by good roads. You get information regarding the best route to take both in respect of the distance of the road and traffic density. The display screen shows you the actual road it recommends for you.

Key Specifications of the Unit

The Garmin nüvi 295Wis a light weight product weighing 137grams only. It operates with a lithium ion battery that is rechargeable and the charge lasting up to 4hours. It is a small unit measuring 11.2cms wide, 5.8cms in height and 1.5cms of depth. The display has an approximate diagonal length of 9cms. The display is made of anti glare glass with touch screen facility. The receiver is marked by high sensitivity. The unit is not water proof and care should be taken to keep it away from any water source. It has display 480 x 272 pixels.

The Pros

• Directions; You can concentrate on your driving without bothering to look on either side to identify streets because the Garmin nüvi 295W calls out the name of the street that you traverse through. You also get clear directions on how to get in to any street and have to find another street from there.
• Information en-route; if you are driving alone it is natural that you are worried about gas stations, restaurants, hotels etc on the way. The navigator feature produces detail maps indicating clearly the locations of these facilities on the way. This information enables you to plan your journey properly so that you do not find yourself with an empty gas tank or have to drive with an empty stomach.
• Time zones: you may get confused about time when you move from one place to another that are separated by long distances and have to pass through different time zones. The Garmin nüvi 295W will indicate the exact time of the time through which you are passing. The unit comes with a travel clock.
• Travel support: you will be able to know details of vehicles available o the way if you desire to do it.
•  Additional feature: Garmin nüvi 295W comes with a auto focus camera, a calculator, calendar, stop watch etc; accessories for connection like power cable, dashboard disc, USB cable are some of them.

The Cons

• Depending on a single gadget to guide you to travel hundreds of mile alone may not be very wise. Even though electronic devices seldom fail, it has to be recognized; even a minor malfunction may upset your plans.
• It is recognized that a navigator stores a fantastic fund of information about roads, towns on the way, facilities available etc; however in case of any problem arising out of malfunctioning the navigator you are left helpless as it is not possible to get service facility doing an instant job.

Bottom Line

Like all scientific inventions made to improve the quality of life of people, the Garmin nüvi 295W has its own plus and minus points. It will be a wise move if you have some backup assistance readily available in case of emergencies.