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Garmin Nuvi 780

Garmin Nuvi 780
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alaScore 80

523 reviews

Nov, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 523 reviews of Garmin Nuvi 780. The average rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average rating of 3.9/5 for other GPS for all reviews. Reviewers really like the reliability and screen. The price and performance are also mentioned favorably. Comments are divided on the durability, while many are negative about the memory.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other GPS the Garmin Nuvi 780 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 80/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Garmin Nuvi 780

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 423 user reviews of Garmin Nuvi 780 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other GPS on Amazon.com. People are impressed by the size and reliability. The price and performance also get good feedback.

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88% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by (electronicsme.com)

Garmin nuvi 780

 

If you're someone who really uses a GPS navigator, then the nuvi 780 definitely belongs on your short list. It's advanced features, excellent user interface and slim, sleek design make it one of the best values available in a high-end GPS. You can...

4.3 in. widescreen LCD touchscreenUser-friendly touchscreen interfaceBuilt-in receiver for MSN Direct serviceAdvanced route planning featuresFM transmitter, MP3 player, Bluetooth capability

The Garmin nuvi 780 is Garmin's latest entry in their high-end nuvi line o

Feb, 2009
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Expert review by : Fletch (gpsmagazine.com)

Garmin nuvi 780 GPS Review

 

A widescreen display, preloaded maps, bluetooth, an FM transmitter, hands-free calling, and Enhanced MSN Direct service put Garmin's new nuvi 780 squarely into the premium GPS category. Sure, other GPS manufacturers offer similar features on some of...

Just like the nuvi 760, with MSN Direct

Apr, 2008
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Expert review by : Scott Martin (gpslodge.com)

Garmin Nuvi 780 Full Review - MSN Direct 2

 

UPDATE: MSN Direct will stop service January 1, 2012 - buyer beware that the traffic and other information services will not work after that date.

Feb, 2008
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Expert review by : Rich Owings (gpstracklog.com)

Garmin nuvi 780 review

 

UPDATE: MSN Direct is ceasing operations on January 1, 2012. UPDATE 2: This model has been discontinued. For current recommendations, please refer to our auto GPS buyers guide. The Garmin nuvi 780 is the top of the line member of Garmin's nuvi 700...

Feb, 2008
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Expert review by (gpstekreviews.com)

Garmin Nuvi 780 Car GPS Satellite Navigation Device Review

 

The Garmin Nuvi 780 shares all features of the Garmin Nuvi 680 Auto GPS navigator. Additional features include: Qwerty or ABC keyboard choose your preferred on-screen keyboard layout Car locater feature - notes the position of your car when...

Feb, 2008
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Garmin 780 Pathetic for a GPS

 

This is like the worst GPS. Takes forever to lock on, and then forgets position very easily ; Phone and Radio transmitter features dont work so well either. Extremely disappointed

Everything except the look

Jun, 2013
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Deprecated and Obsolete

 

It would be nice if Garmin would face up to their error in striking a deal with MSN direct, which it apparantly no longer honors. I sure would like a replacement device for one that no longer does what it was designed to do. I own three other Garmin...

Got this unit to replace a stolen 755T. Works OK

I had expected the traffic receiver from the previous unit to work with this one as well - No Dice! Only the MSN receiver would work. Traffic algorithm was somewhat flawed. The unit would frequently advise the driver to use the right-hand exit lane to...

Jan, 2011
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

nuvi 780

 

nice wide display

starts up a little slower then my older c330 and seems to take longer to navigate. The speaker phone on the device is horrible, almost to the point where its not worth it

Apr, 2010
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Garmin Nuvi 780

 

Updated by Garmin at purchase ; Operation intuitive ; FM works great ; Satellite reception excellent ; MSN direct

Only got 90 days of MSN direct with purchase

Mar, 2010
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

i love it

 

I was nervous to buy with no reviews, but I am not disappointed. I am not having video issues reported in the other review. The computer is set to go to sleep in 15 minutes; this could be what is happening to the other reviewer. Pressing the power...

software and product itself function is great, i had a little problem with connecting with satellite, after speaking to a customer service it was fixed, and now works perfect. although customer service was an half an hour waiting before being answered

great and love it the best GPS

Mar, 2010
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