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
<(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:

>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?

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.

>. 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.

"tthomps" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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>>. 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.

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
<(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:

>>. 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.

Joel B wrote the following:
> 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
>


The radio has to be capable of attaching an mp3 receiver to it. My 1997
Nissan PU has an aftermarket AM/FM/CD radio which has a socket on the
back for that purpose (the original radio was an AM/FM/tape player). I
did have an XM/Serius radio connected to it with a purchased connector
plug.
I canceled my XM/Serius subscription when they started having ads, disk
jockeys, and the morning 'talking heads' on the music channel.
>
>>> . 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.
>>


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Bill
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"tthomps" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:4c113479-7340-4f92-80d7-(E-Mail Removed)...
> 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?

My guess is that it is a little used feature. If people were clamoring for
it, they would bring it back.

Personally, if I could buy the Nuvi without it and save a few bucks, that
would be my choice. I use it to navigate and once in a while find a POI.
Many people also carry a phone with MP3 capability and plug it into the car
radio.

I have an 855 with an MP3 player and an FM transmitter.
It works slick. Plays music or book through the car FM radio and the
navigation voice comaands play through the FM radio and automatically turn
of down the music.
The FM transmitter even works in our van and car.


" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:4c113479-7340-4f92-80d7-(E-Mail Removed)...
> 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 May 20, 9:51*pm, "H-M" <muller.har...@spamguardgmail.com> wrote:
> I have an 855 with an MP3 player and an FM transmitter.
> It works slick. Plays music or book through the car FM radio and the
> navigation voice comaands play through the FM radio and automatically turn
> of down the music.

I also have a 855 and think the integration of the Audible player and
the voice navigation is very good.
Unfortunately any FM "quiet spot" is usually only good for some 200 or
300 miles
Doug

"doug cutler" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> Unfortunately any FM "quiet spot" is usually only good for some 200 or 300
> miles

You lucky... Here in Europe you can have it for just few kilometres.