MP3 Player in Nuvi

From the Garmin website, it appears as if the Nuvi 755T was the last
Nuvi with an MP3 Player in it. I constantly listen to books on tape
through my Nuvi. Any idea why they took out this capability from
their newer models?

On Thu, 19 May 2011 05:51:50 -0700 (PDT), tthomps


Besides the GPS functionality, the mp3 player is the most-used feature
on my Nuvi 760. I haven't been paying much attention to the new
models, but I'm surprised they'd take that out. Or, by chance, are you
referring to the 'books on tape' from audible.com? I thought that was
a different (but somewhat related) feature.

I was playing with some the newer models at Sam's Club the other day,
and I noticed that none of them had the MP3 Player in them. So this
morning I went to the Products page:

https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?cID=134

And it showed only the 755T having a MP3 Player. I listen to audio
book (not Audible) all the time. I am just curious why they would
take out this useful feature.

I hadn't noticed the lack of mp3, or for that matter the Audible format
players in newer models. I have a kind of dated 350, and I was recently
contemplating upgrading the maps in it, or just going for a newer unit with
wider screen, maybe BlueTooth, who knows even traffic. But, lack of mp3 and
Audible player would certainly make the decision easy. I travel more than I
care too, and almost always take my Garmin 350 with me, listening to audio
books on the flight, then having a GPS for the rental unit when I get there.

Guess I'll just buy a map upgrade and be happy. Thanks for the heads up.

As I recollect when I had the 755T before I gave it to my daughter
early last year, the player was mono only so I never used it.

As far as my guess for why they left it out - could be that there are
so many other ways to play MP3s in a car and leaving it out was a cost
saving item.

Assuming you do not have a car capable of playing MP3s, you could make
CDs from your MP3s or if you have an MP3 player or smartphone, you can
purchase a gadget for it that allows it to broadcast the MP3 over your
FM radio. The one I purchased for my iPhone 4 cost under $10 on eBay.

Joel

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On Thu, 19 May 2011 08:44:07 -0700 (PDT), tthomps