I've been looking at the Garmin Nuvi 650 for a long time, it's now $299 after rebate. Then I have noticed the Nuvi 360 for $249 . They are pretty close feature for feature. The 650 has the wide screen, but the 360 has hands free bluetooth calling. Anybody have an opinion. Part of me likes the bigger screen but it might be a disadvantage in a Jeep where I may have to toss it in my pocket when leaving the Jeep.(Or at least hide it)

Look forward to your advice. Feel free to toss in a different model in the debate.

 

I bought the Hp 310. I personally love it. It has blue tooth, games plays movies, amazing screen. Some reviews say people don't like it. I Think for the money its the best you will buy. 250 online... look it up

 

I don't see how useful the bluetooth could be in the Jeep. Noise comes to mind.

I say go with the wider screen.

 

I like the wide screen of the 650, but I went with the 360 because the smaller size was easier for me to travel with since I do quite a bit of airplane and rental car type travel for my job. If you drive on trails any, a 60CSx or Quest model is nice, but not as easy to use on the street as a Nuvi.

 

We bought my wife a Nuvi 3?? last year, and it's saved our butts when we were lost out in the middle of forest trails, at least 3 separate occasions. It's a solid GPS and gives 99% good directions; it's also very simple to use. I'd recommend it to anyone looking for a GPS. I can't speak for all of the bells and whistles, but the Garmin has done everything we've asked of it. Good luck - I know it's a tough decision!

 

Since the majority of my driving is on the road that would be the need I would most want to satisfy. For hiking etc. I have a small garmin to do waypoints etc. Like bikerglen said the smaller 360 is nicer for portablility. I picture myself lugging it around when I dont have a top on my Jeep, which is most of the year. I will also throw it in my wifes car from time to time.

Crossover models are nice but seem to be a little like boat/cars. Good on the trail, but maybe lacking some of the nice road features like names of streets etc.

I guess the main dilema would be would I miss the size of the widescreen to enjoy the size of portability, or is the smaller one just fine? The 360 is also $50 less which is always nice too.

 

whats your price limit? thats what is going to determin which models to look at. I have the Garmin 7200 and love it and wouldn't go with another option. But it was a steep price. Very happy with it though.

 

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i bought the Garmin 360 in august. i think it is a great unit. the bluetooth handsfree is pretty good ... i used it with the top down and at speeds less than 45-50mph, i had no problem with it. i like that it is little and that i can pop it into my pocket when i get out of the jeep. i think because in the wrangler, we are so close to the dash/windshield, that the larger, wider screen isn't necessary. i have no problems with the smaller screen.

but either way, Garmin Nuvi line is the way to go!

 

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