With the plethora of GPS gadgets out there, it's not an easy task to sort through all their frills and features. It's a breath of fresh air that Garmin Nuvi 350 gives us just what we need. It captures the quintessential GPS navigator: simple and straightforward.
There are many devices in the market that are simply not cut out for everyday use, and a number of them do not demonstrate functionality. The technologically savvy may find closely examining these devices entertaining, but may never take a liking to how their key functions seem to be hidden. To the non technical folk like me they remain a mystery forever!
Those who belong to my thinking group do not need the pesky problem of having to look for the right submenus. A level of dissatisfaction builds up every second we try to make out the right button on a seemingly unending list. Some devices demand a learning curve that stretches over long periods of time, even after we contact customer service.That is not the case with the Nuvi 350. You click on a simple menu that says "Where to?" You key in the address. And you click on the "Go" button.
Location and position sound synonymous with GPS. Two other words that are most commonly associated with navigation devices are (1) routes and (2) maps. Finding the locations of points of interest on Nuvi 350 is done in a straightforward manner. How they are grouped in sharply outlined categories clearly shows that the people at Garmin understand the larger consumer. If you need pizza, you click on "food", and you get a list of pizza joints and restaurants with the closest at the top. You get the routes to the location and see it on the map. You also get to save it to your favourites.
It doesn't take a rocket scientist to make a judgment on the look and feel of a GPS device. Initial reactions to new products can be attributed to how attractive their presentations are. It is not a myth that there is a relationship between product design and consumer behaviour.
A quick glance at a product may reveal that it's just downright hideous. People who are tech-savvy in particular have instant opinions on hand-held devices. Quite often it all boils down to the ease of use and simple functionality. Garmin design meets all this criteria and is the smart choice to make.
There are many devices in the market that are simply not cut out for everyday use, and a number of them do not demonstrate functionality. The technologically savvy may find closely examining these devices entertaining, but may never take a liking to how their key functions seem to be hidden. To the non technical folk like me they remain a mystery forever!
Those who belong to my thinking group do not need the pesky problem of having to look for the right submenus. A level of dissatisfaction builds up every second we try to make out the right button on a seemingly unending list. Some devices demand a learning curve that stretches over long periods of time, even after we contact customer service.That is not the case with the Nuvi 350. You click on a simple menu that says "Where to?" You key in the address. And you click on the "Go" button.
Location and position sound synonymous with GPS. Two other words that are most commonly associated with navigation devices are (1) routes and (2) maps. Finding the locations of points of interest on Nuvi 350 is done in a straightforward manner. How they are grouped in sharply outlined categories clearly shows that the people at Garmin understand the larger consumer. If you need pizza, you click on "food", and you get a list of pizza joints and restaurants with the closest at the top. You get the routes to the location and see it on the map. You also get to save it to your favourites.
It doesn't take a rocket scientist to make a judgment on the look and feel of a GPS device. Initial reactions to new products can be attributed to how attractive their presentations are. It is not a myth that there is a relationship between product design and consumer behaviour.
A quick glance at a product may reveal that it's just downright hideous. People who are tech-savvy in particular have instant opinions on hand-held devices. Quite often it all boils down to the ease of use and simple functionality. Garmin design meets all this criteria and is the smart choice to make.
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