Why To Consider The Garmin 3790LMT

Using GPS systems to get around is becoming more and more common. It's just so much more convenient to ask the machine how to get somewhere, than it is to find the right map, find where you are and where you're going, and then painstakingly plot the best route. The Garmin 3790LMT is one option in the field of GPS navigators.

Also referred to as the nuvi 3790LMT, this little machine is capable of both responding to and issuing voice commands. There's no need to be looking at the screen and pushing buttons while trying to drive safely-- instead you can program your GPS to wake up on a customizable voice command, and then respond to verbal instructions for items on the screen.

You can also take hands-free phone calls through your nuvi. If you have a bluetooth-compatible phone, you can use your nuvi to dial and make calls, and then speak into the built-in microphone. This method eliminates the need for a sometimes-uncomfortable headset, and complies with laws in states where hands-free cell phones are a requirement on the road.

The system comes with a lifetime of free map and traffic updates. The traffic updates apply themselves constantly, so that you have the best data on road conditions where you are going. The maps are available for free download four times a year for the life of the device, and keep you up to date on changing roads.

Using the built-in software, the nuvi is even capable of making better and better predictions about time of arrival for routes that you drive routinely. After enough trips, the software will be able to use traffic trends and your regular route to make a prediction about how long it will take you to get somewhere. It can even begin to predict where you are going and give you an estimated time of arrival.

9mm thick with a 4.3" diagonal screen, the nuvi is about the size of a larger smartphone. This makes it possible to drop it into your pocket for walking or biking trips as well as for use in the car. For a small additional fee, you can get access to city transit schedules on your nuvi, which will allow you to navigate a city without a car.

Both maps and directions are available with the nuvi. Directions include lane navigation, which informs you which lane you want to be in before it's too late. Additional features such as ecoRoute allow you to find the best gas-saving options for getting to your destinations, and the rechargeable lithium-ion batteries keep it running for up to 4 hours, which is plenty of time to get directions for even a long road-trip.

To use your Garmin 3790LMT, you will need a computer running Windows XP, Max OS 10.4 or newer. The device comes with a USB cable to connect it to your computer and start setting it up. Anti-theft features are also included in order to protect your investment, and a suction cup vehicle mount allows you to position it easily in your car during use.