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Garmin Nuvi 1250
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Approximate retail price:
$129.95
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We expect this model to perform similarly to the tested Garmin Nuvi 1200 although it may differ in price and features.
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Type: 3.5 - inch screen size
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5.0
A Must Have!
10/28/2010
Pros
Acquires Satellites Quickly
Easy Menus
Easy To Read
Easy To Set Up
Large Screen
Reliable Performance
Simple Controls
Cons
Best Uses
Comment:
We bought it because we were going to be traveling to New Jersey and New York. I don't know what we would have done without our GPS. My son had told us to get one but I did not think it was necessary. Boy was I wrong. I even use it whenever I have to travel locally and I am not sure of the directions. I would recomend it to anyone who is thinking about getting one.
How long have you owned it:
Three-to-six months
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
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3.0
Another so-so unit from Garmin
10/28/2010
Pros
Compact
Easy To Read
Easy To Set Up
Large Screen
Cons
First one quit
Replaced with rebuilt
Short Battery Life
Best Uses
Comment:
I use this when I'm going into unfamiliar territory. If the battery is dead, the unit doesn't work until it's been charging for a while. If it's left charging too long it freezes, and only after removing it from the charger and waiting a while will it start to work. The first one died under warranty...and very little use...so they replaced it with a rebuilt unit. I would expect to get another new unit when the first one was only six months old. If this is the way Garmin treats their customers, there's plenty of room for competition.
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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4.0
Good value for basic functions
10/28/2010
Pros
Compact
Easy Menus
Easy To Read
Easy To Set Up
Simple Controls
Cons
Acquires Satellites Slowly
Best Uses
Finding Specific Address
Planning Trips
Comment:
Great for trip planningas it is very accurate with alternate routes. In urban settings, sometimes does not provide most efficient routing as it tends to navigate for shortest distance
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
The Garmin Nuvi 1250 is part of the GPS test program at Consumer Reports. The Garmin Nuvi 1250 GPS features and specs include Spoken street names, Bluetooth hands-free calling, Screen size (in.), Weight (oz.). In our lab tests, GPS models like the Garmin Nuvi 1250 are reviewed on Info for driver, Mount design, Overall score, Tested battery life (hrs.), Traffic interface, Display, Ease of use, Routing. Consumer Reports subscribers share reviews of the Garmin Nuvi 1250 based on personal experience. The Consumer Reports user reviews of the Garmin Nuvi 1250 include star ratings, pros, cons, best uses, and a bottom line review to help guide your purchasing decision of the Garmin Nuvi 1250.
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