Entered CNET Catalog: 06/09/2006
SKU: 010-00538-12
Manufacturer: Garmin International
Manufacturer description
Navigator. Translator. Entertainer. Tour Guide. Garmin's nüvi 360 is one versatile little GPS. This pocket-sized Personal Travel Assistant now comes with hands-free Bluetooth wireless technology in addition to the popular features offered in the nüvi 350 - making it the go-anywhere travel companion.User opinions
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User Rating: 
10/10
Definitely worth every $$$ I spent... Best GPS
Pros: Compact, lots of features & recalculates quickly
Cons: It's a little on the expensive side... but it's worth it!!!
Review:
I purchased the Nuvi 360 in June 2007 and I absolutely love this item. It's compact, user friendly, gives accurate directions & recalculates rather quickly.
However, it takes a while for it to power on. This is my first GPS so I don't know if that is normal, but once it's up and has a signal (usually 3 bars), it will calculate where you need to go.
The options are phenomenon in terms of what I can find, gas stations, lodging, shopping, etc. My job requires that I travel through the US and this this is pretty handy. I can't believe it took me this long to get one. Well I'm glad I purchased it.
FYI, I bought it on Buy.com for about $450. I know it's pretty pricey for a GPS especially since you can purchase a GPS for around $200. Spending the additional $$ was definitely worth it for me.
When I travel out of state, I'm able to look up movie theatres, restaurants, gas stations, my hotel, shopping areas, etc. This is absolutely great, not to mention the bluetooth feature & mp3 feature. I really love the fact that it announces the street and/or exit by name and number before you get there. Usually at around .5 miles before you get there and 300 - 500 ft. before you turn. It you get voice recordings informing you of your turn/exit before you get there.
This is worth every dollar I spend on it. It's a great item and I definitely recommend it.
However, it takes a while for it to power on. This is my first GPS so I don't know if that is normal, but once it's up and has a signal (usually 3 bars), it will calculate where you need to go.
The options are phenomenon in terms of what I can find, gas stations, lodging, shopping, etc. My job requires that I travel through the US and this this is pretty handy. I can't believe it took me this long to get one. Well I'm glad I purchased it.
FYI, I bought it on Buy.com for about $450. I know it's pretty pricey for a GPS especially since you can purchase a GPS for around $200. Spending the additional $$ was definitely worth it for me.
When I travel out of state, I'm able to look up movie theatres, restaurants, gas stations, my hotel, shopping areas, etc. This is absolutely great, not to mention the bluetooth feature & mp3 feature. I really love the fact that it announces the street and/or exit by name and number before you get there. Usually at around .5 miles before you get there and 300 - 500 ft. before you turn. It you get voice recordings informing you of your turn/exit before you get there.
This is worth every dollar I spend on it. It's a great item and I definitely recommend it.
User Rating: 
9/10
Best purchase I have made in a long time. I did a lot of reasearch and chose the Nuvi 360.
Pros: Accurate, compact, long battery life & priced right
Cons: Dont use "garmin lock" car stickers, its an advertisement you have one. Dont leave it visable, it will get stolen!
Review:
I was torn between the Garmin Nuvi 360 and the Magellan Maestro 4040.
After having the opportunity to demo both in NYC, the Nuvi 360 is far superior.
The Bluetooth for your cell phone is easy to link for hands free, voice dialing and call answering. It even has caller ID.
MP3, is great, I use a cassette adapter to hear the audio through my cars speakers. The 2 GB SD card I bought let me load 93 mp3 songs on it, and it is not even half full!
Voice guidence is legible speech and the preloaded POI's are completely accurate.
Lastly, "favorites" and other locations are simple to program, and I am not a "tech" guy!
One note: Shop around, I found the price varied by $125 and more, when I priced online sources and local retail stores.
The list price shown,should not steer you away, I got it for 30% less.
After having the opportunity to demo both in NYC, the Nuvi 360 is far superior.
The Bluetooth for your cell phone is easy to link for hands free, voice dialing and call answering. It even has caller ID.
MP3, is great, I use a cassette adapter to hear the audio through my cars speakers. The 2 GB SD card I bought let me load 93 mp3 songs on it, and it is not even half full!
Voice guidence is legible speech and the preloaded POI's are completely accurate.
Lastly, "favorites" and other locations are simple to program, and I am not a "tech" guy!
One note: Shop around, I found the price varied by $125 and more, when I priced online sources and local retail stores.
The list price shown,should not steer you away, I got it for 30% less.
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