Considered the predecessor to the Garmin Nüvi 360, the 350 is still a fantastic piece of equipment.

Without rehashing the description of the Garmin Nüvi 360, it’s safe to say that the 350 has all the features you’ve come to expect from a personal GPS device. Here are the key navigational features of the 350:

• Turn by turn navigation
• Voice directions
• Text to Speech engine that actually calls out specific street names
• 2D and 3D mapping perspective

The main difference between the 350 and the 360 is that the 350 doesn’t have the bluetooth integration. If you are a person who isn’t interested in linking his GPS with his cell phone or maybe you don’t have a bluetooth compatible cell phone, why pay extra for a feature you don’t even want or have the ability to use?

Design
Clocking in at just over 5 ounces and ultra-slim measurements of 3.87 x 2.91 x 0.87 inches (WxHxD), the nüvi 350 is the perfect size for your pocket or purse. The bright display dominates the front of the device and sports a 320 x 240 resolution. This gives you plenty of room for displaying map data and other elements of the device’s interface. There’s also an SD memory card slot for installing extra software components like points of interest databases and media files. The flip-up antenna includes an MCX-type connector for connecting the unit to an external GPS antenna. Meanwhile, a powerful built-in speaker resides on the back of device. A built-in lithium ion battery will give you for to eight hours of battery life, depending on use. In addition to an AC charger, the unit also ships with a 12-volt power adapter for vehicle charging, as well as a windshield suction cup mount.