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Garmin Nuvi 610T Satellite Navigation System - UK Mapping, Widescreen, Traffic, Bluetooth | 
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| Brand: Garmin
Category: CE
Buy New: £124.99 (On sale from £199.99)
New (2) from £124.99
Rating:  12 reviews
Media: Electronics
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.9
Dimensions (in): 6.5 x 6.5 x 6.5
MPN: 010-00540-24
Model: 010-00540-24
UPC: 753759067298
EAN: 0753759067298
ASIN: B000MDY4C0
Release Date: April 9, 2007
Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Pre-Loaded Maps Ready To Use Out Of Box | | • | LED backlight and Touch Screen ; Built in SIRF reciever ; Flip Up Antenna | | • | Turn By Turn Directions, and Traffic Alerts ; 4 - 8 Hours Battery life | | • | Audible and Visual navigation instructions | | • | 4.3 x 2.1, 320 x 240 bright TFT display ; SD Card Slot |
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| Customer Reviews:
 Great value, great spec, does the job well! October 24, 2007
Mr. Gavin Page (Norfolk, UK)
79 out of 79 found this review helpful
I initially looked at the TOMTOM's and in fact purchased the NAVMAN S70 which I returned due to a software fault, and TOMTOM seemed to have a bad rep. for reliability (plus the bluetooth doesn't work with SONY ERICSSON phones).
The Garmin is great! First of all, it has a bluetooth memory, i.e. once paired to your phone... when you turn the garmin totally OFF, the next time it is turned on, it connects almost instantly (presuming the BT is on on your phone).
It picks up a signal 100 times quicker and stronger than the Navman, and for the same price, you get the free traffic alerts and about tripple the battery life. FYI - the mains chargers for the NAVMAN AND GARMIN seem to be exactly the same, it's just a USB style charger.
The included dash mount disc is excellent, not that the window mount really marks the windscreen anyway, it's just good to have options. It comes with a nice leather cover and is VERY easy to use. In around 10 minutes I stored all my favorite places no problem at all.
Highly recommended due to the great features, the reliable bluetooth, the great battery life, the traffic alerts and it just works - which is nice!
 Almost perfect (but not quite) October 18, 2007
R. L. Tompkins (UK)
41 out of 41 found this review helpful
Nice Screen and easy graphics. Near instant pick up of Satellites on start up and the traffic info addition is really neat
Windscreen mount small, easy to use and wel deisgned to cope with just about any rake of windscreen. Unit is slim so easy to carry in the pocket in supplied leather case
Worked straight out of the box and simple to download the software and connect to PC for updates
Bluetooth phone worked straight out of the box too. Its a unit that wont frustrate to get the best out of it
Only downside is the Speed Cam facility. Even the latest updates dont have 2 cameras near me (that have been there for several years) and the audible warning is quiet and visible warning wont be noticed when concentrating on your driving.
Overall an excellent SatNav unit but there are other companies that give better camera coverage. I'm going to try a third party provider and see if that resolves.
perfect January 5, 2007
Alessandro Sala (Norfolk)
39 out of 64 found this review helpful
All you may need when on the road. usefull the use in taxi mode(give you chances where you can to find the fastest path using taxi and bus lane)
Perfect the connection with my mobile (motorola razor v3x).
A perfect partner for a journey o for who works on the road
Not as good as expected... December 3, 2007
M. Pritchard (North Wales)
26 out of 28 found this review helpful
I have just purchased the 610T after trying the TomTom Go 520. The TomTom was a well put together piece of kit but the functionality did not live up to expectations: speed cameras out of date, Bluetooth not compatible with Blackberry, traffic alerts impossible to get...
Anyway, thought I'd go with the 610T. In short the pro's and con's:
Pro's:
> Nice and light and initially easy to set up
> Lots of extras, including (when I can get them) live traffic updates
> No separate traffic receiver
Con's:
> No manual, just a quick start guide. Manual is on a disk or the website that you need to print off if you have to refer whilst in the car
> Traffic updates: When you try and set this up on the machine in the car it asks you to register on their website. I followed the instructions only to be asked for $60 (obviously targeted at the USA). In frustration, I phoned Garmin and they said "oh, ignore that. You've got free updates. It may take a while but TrafficMaster updates will come thru - it may be a day or even 3 days but they will come thru". Not very impressed at this, doesn't say that on the blurb or website...
> If you've got a Blackberry and want to use the Bluetooth functionality then you may have to wait a while. I spoke to Garmin again and said that they have Blackberry in their "compatible phone" section of their website but no pairing instructions. I was advised it may be coming soon.
> FM Transmitter; yet to find this functionality, thought it would be clear but not. I would like the instructions to come thru my car radio but may take a while to find how it should be done.
So, I was impressed by the ads and some of the feedback already given - hence me buying it. I would give a word of caution to any potential purchasers, I have seen 100 3.5" screen Sat Nav machines offer exactly the same funtionality that I currently get from this, consider all options and how and why you want one before you buy.
Ironically, the TomTom and the Garmin suffer the same issues! All that glitters is not always gold...
Garmin have a lot to do to reinstill my confidence...
Easy to use but Garmin need to seriously work on the detail December 5, 2007
Mr. Sd Herbert (UK)
22 out of 25 found this review helpful
Brought this a few months ago and I'm fairly happy. It is the first Sat Nav I brought and went with a brand expecting to get the best of breed.
For the stuff it does well oyu can buy another for 100 less. The bits it does bad badly, well thats the bit that costs more.
So pro's
Easy to use, good features, has good detail on speed cameras (saved me a few times), never failed to find an address in the UK and blue tooth is easy to use. Web update software is easy as well, Good information on local petrol stations. this is essential.
Con's and areas for improvement
Battery life is short, TMC traffic update is next to useless unless your already in a built up area and been travelling for 30 mins. The delay is also late or has cleared up by the time you get it so the estimated delay is mostly incorrect as well. I recommend you always have the traffic on via your car radio. The fastest route is almost always 100% wrong, fine for the last 5 miles but get a route map off web for the long bit of the journey. It thinks the shortest shortest distance is quickest.. err not on our A and B roads Garmin !! Finally when unit is plugged in on charge, then it would be good to dim the screen. It is too bright to drive on the dash at night and dangerously distracting.
I really don't see the point in an MP3 player either. The speaker is poor so I would use my car radio or IPOD. Also on the food and shop finder its a shame they restrict the options to those who pay Garmin. I don't live off Mac donalds and chinese restaurants.. Would be better if this feature was there for the user not the Garmin sponsors.
If I were to buy again I would take a serious look at the cheaper models. These devices are still incredibly over priced for the technology they use and Garmin is no exception. Consider whats important to you.
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