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When you look at the features available on the Garmin Nuvi 1250 and compare them with the basic 1200 model, you might wonder if paying the extra price is worth it. The only significant difference between the two models is that instead of just having maps of the lower 48, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico like the Nuvi 1200 does, the 1250 has maps of the entirety of North America. Therefore, if you live in Canada or Mexico, the extra $50 you have to pay for this model will be well worth it. For people who live in the United States, not so much so.

The two units are so similar that the bulk of the copy used on Amazon.com to describe them is almost identical. This appears to be one of those cases where a higher number may not mean more usable features or higher quality. Instead, the number is being used to indicate that the two models have different capabilities. Here in America we’re conditioned to believe that a larger number means better no matter what is being compared (although weight is a notable exception!). As long as you understand what is meant by the different numbers in the 1200 line, you’ll know to read carefully about the features on each model so that you won’t end up paying for features you don’t really need.

Of course, there’s no denying that there are some great features that come with the entire 1200 line that you may want to take advantage of, and that includes the Garmin Nuvi 1250. The new 1200s include enhanced features for both drivers and pedestrians as well as a new mode for people who use public transit. The units are designed for easy use. The Nuvi 1250 comes out of the box ready to go. All you need to do is program in a destination, and the unit will show you how to get there by using either 2D or 3D maps and speech-to-text that announces every turn.

You’ll come to depend on your Garmin Nuvi 1250 to get you to the places you want to go. The unit comes pre-loaded with City Navigator North America which supplies you with the street maps and directions you need as well as millions of points of interest such as gas stations, restaurants, hotels, and ATMs. Even if you’re a tourist in a big city, you’ll have all the assistance you need right at your fingertips.  And if you park your car to walk to a destination, you won’t have to worry about losing it, because your Nuvi 1250 will keep track of where you parked and help you get back there when you’re ready. Actually, it’s every traveler’s dream!

The secret to finding the perfect Nuvi model for your needs is to compare the features of the different units and decide which ones you need, which ones you want, and which ones you’d never use. The Garmin Nuvi 1250 is a perfect GPS for anyone in North America, but if you never travel outside of the U.S., then you’ll be paying extra for maps you don’t need.

Paul Julian writes about the best portable gps systems. You can read more at http://www.bettergpstracking.com