Garmin nüvi 1340 sat-nav

August 2009

Given the number of features crammed into the current generation of sat-navs, you could perhaps forgive them for getting larger. However, Garmin has now managed to shoehorn all its technology into a sleek 15mm-thick unit. That’s 25 per cent thinner than all other nüvis – yet it still boasts six million Points of Interest (POIs) and a micro SD card slot.

The nüvi 1340 range comes with built-in safety camera detection software, lane assist, pedestrian mode and Western Europe pre-loaded mapping.

The 4.3-inch widescreen unit also has an EcoRoute setting, so you can view suggestions for fuel-efficient navigation. A handy text-to-speech function calls out the names of upcoming roads, as well as offering turn-by-turn directions.

The lithium-ion battery should last for up to four hours and a two-piece suction-cup mount, which allows for easy adjustment and quick release, is also included in the pack.

 * Maker’s claim: “The widescreen Garmin nüvi 1340 redefines portable, affordable navigation.”

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