Thread: SatNav Recommendation

Hi all,

So i sat on my Nuvi 3790 and broke the screen because i had a screwdriver in my back pocket.

I am looking to purchase a new model.

Looking for recommendations

I am interested in the following model nüvi® 3598LMT-D:

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But for some reason Amazon says it is now end of life

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It doesnt mention this fact on the Garmin homesite, is there anyway to know for definite if this model is end of life or not?

Originally Posted by BuckyBKatt

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It doesnt mention this fact on the Garmin homesite, is there anyway to know for definite if this model is end of life or not?

It's not new, but not discontinued

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Pros

5″ capacitive multi-touch screen
Strong customization options
Powered mount
Exit services
Lifetime map updates included
Lifetime traffic (ad free)
HD traffic reception seems to have improved since initially released on the 3490LMT
POIs can be displayed on the map
Offers several choices of routes
Excellent voice command performance
Extensive junction view and lane assist coverage
Advanced detours allow you to exclude roads from active route
Custom avoidances allow you to exclude roads or areas from all routes

Cons
Not as thin as the nuvi 3490LMT
Bluetooth sound quality not as good as on the nuvi 2×95 series; slow to connect.
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