Garmin Nuvi 1250 Review

The Garmin Nuvi 1250 is a superbly small, convenient, ultra-portable device housed in a silver metal casing. A vivid display is presented on a generously-sized touch screen display, and with all of the superlative characteristics associated with the device. Equipped with European maps as well as North American maps, this device can be pulled right out if its box and used immediately. The Garmin Nuvi 1250 comes with everything the consumer requires to utilize the device while on foot or when he or she decides to use it during vehicular travels.

Select a route via the fastest time allotted, the shortest distance between two locations, via off road driving experiences, or based upon fuel efficiency: this GPS system comes complete with ecoRouting™ which allows the consumer to easily choose routes based upon fuel costs and potential savings. As part of the Nuvi 1200 series, this device is as much as twenty-five percent trimmer than other Nuvi GPS offerings. Amazingly small, and impressively usable, this device is great to take along on any travel experience.

Soon, Garmin will be adding additional features to the 1200 which will be accessible via the Garmin Nuvi website too; this device will soon be capable of offering CityXplorer™ functions which will be useful when traveling via local bus transportation, railways, trams, and more. Touch screen operation ensures that the user of the Garmin Nuvi 1250 gets immediate, up to date information in mere seconds. Points of interest, both preloaded and customizable, make the device even more useful and user-friendly too.

The Garmin Nuvi 1250 is furnished with HotFix™ predictive functions which actually assesses the position of the user with impressive speed and improves upon the satellite download capabilities supplied by the device. Outfitted with entertaining features too, the user of the Garmin Nuvi 1250 will discover a method for viewing images, JPEGs, photos, and more. In fact, the device can be used to navigate by photos accessed via the Garmin Connect™ function as well.

Garmin Nuvi 1250 Specifications :

Physical Characteristics:

  • GPS Width: 3.7 inches
  • GPS Height: 2.9 Inches
  • GPS Depth: .6 inches
  • Display Width: 2.8 inches
  • Display Height: 2.1 inches
  • Display Measurement: 3.5 inches
  • Resolution: 320p x 240p
  • Display Style: TFT with backlight, white
  • QVGA color
  • GPS Weight: 113.4 grams
  • Battery: 4 hour battery life/rechargeable-lithium-ion
  • Sensitive Receiver
  • Availability of RoHS Version
  • Touch Screen Functioning

Memory and Map Inclusions:

  • Add Map Function
  • Basemap Inclusion
  • Favorites: 1000
  • Memory Type: Solid State, internal
  • MicroSD™ Compatibility
  • Regional Map Inclusion:
  • North American Maps
  • European Maps

General Characteristics:

  • Automated Rerouting Function
  • Calculator
  • Clock
  • Conversion: Currency
  • Conversion: Units
  • Fastest Route Time Planning
  • FM Traffic Offerings
  • Garmin Nuvi’s “Where Am I”™
  • Garmin Nuvi’s ecoRoute™ Fuel Efficiency Route Planning
  • Garmin Nuvi’s Garmin Garage™ icon selection
  • Garmin Nuvi’s Garmin Garage™ voice selection
  • Garmin Nuvi’s Garmin Lock™
  • Image Viewing
  • Integrated, internalized speaker
  • MSN® Direct Offerings
  • Navigation via Photos: GeoTagged
  • Off Road Experience Route Planning
  • Personalized Points of Interest
  • Route Circumvent Function
  • Shortest Distance Route Planning
  • Speed Limit Indications
  • Vocal Instructions and Guidance
  • Vocalized Street Titles

PC System Compatibilities:

  • Mac OS 10.4+®
  • Windows 2000®
  • Windows Vista®
  • Windows XP®

Offerings Expanded:

The conveniently widescreen on the Garmin Nuvi 1250 is accompanied by antiglare properties and a backlight for clear map and image viewing at all times. The device is not waterproof so it is therefore not marine or motorcycle friendly and should be used with caution during inclement weather. Furnished with 1000 favorites, millions of interest points and the ability to add more points of interest, this device can give the user a fully manageable, personalized end user experience. The Garmin Nuvi 1250 has the Garmin Garage™ features integrated into its design and the user can therefore choose different voice options and vehicular icons to further personalize the using experience.

When routes are determined the owner of the Garmin Nuvi 1250 gets vocalized instructions supplied via the device: detailed information about upcoming turns and street titles are supplied with clarity through the embedded speaker in the GPS system. Route planning has been amazingly simplified due to the creation of theGarmin Nuvi 1250 since the device is equipped with automated rerouting functions and route circumvention features too. The user of this GPS system can choose to avoid routes containing toll booths, or highways and motorways; he or she can also opt for time-saving routes, distance saving routes, or fuel saving route planning as well.

MSN® Direct and FM Traffic keep the owner of the Garmin Nuvi 1250 completely informed about what is going on when on local roads, highways, and he or she is provided with news from around the world. Detailed information is offered about stocks, local and world news, movie events, highway events, traffic, and more. The user of the Garmin Nuvi 1250 also receives complete information about speed limits at various locations so that he or she can always remain at the lawful speed demanded in any region.

Garmin Nuvi’s “Where Am I”™ functioning gives alerts as to what is in the local proximity. The discovery of local and regional police facilities, hospitals, and fueling stations are just a tap away on the touch screen of the device. Navigation properties can be chosen by the owner of the Garmin Nuvi 1250 too; the geotagged photo options allow the user to navigate through photos, and the device allows for the viewing of photos as well as JPEG images. Also included with the device are a world clock, unit converters, currency converters, and a calculator for on-the-go calculations. In addition, this GPS is outfitted with an antitheft feature too. While lacking an audio book function, an MP3 player, and hands-free calling options, this device is outfitted with plenty of features that will definitely prove useful on a variety of travel excursions.