An ultra-thin, pocket design, affordable and simple-to-use sat-nav that enables you to talk on your phone, handsfree. The Garmin nüvi 1240 comes with preloaded maps for the UK and Europe and has ecoRoute™ to calculate a fuel-efficient route. It is compatible with the optional CityXplorer™* download to get you around on foot or public transport, and you can add City Guides to make the most of your time in town.
Summary of Features
Simplicity
The Garmin nüvi 1240 comes preloaded with City Navigator® NT in car satnav map data for the U.K. and Europe. Simply touch the colour screen, key in your destination and nüvi takes you there with turn-by-turn spoken directions, 2-D mapping and smooth map redraw rates. Digital elevation maps show shaded contours for an understanding of the surrounding terrain. And with the Garmin 1240 you can take navigation one step further. nüvi 1240’s widescreen, yet ultra portable design means you can take it anywhere. Use to its full potential by downloading cityXplorer™ to navigate selected cities via trains, tubes or buses* as well as on foot. Purchase an AA City Guide for your chosen city to find out about all attractions and places to eat, stay and shop. * Note: Public transport data may vary between cities
Safety
"Where Am I?" gives you details about your location in a flash. Simply tap the car icon for your exact latitude and longitude coordinates, nearest address, contact details for your vehicle rescue service and directions to the closest hospital, police or petrol station. nüvi 1240’s unique, advanced Cyclops pan-European speed camera database helps you travel with the confidence you are driving safely, responsibly and legally. As you approach one of hundreds of fixed, mobile and temporary safety cameras, variable limit or red light speed cameras, it gives an audible alert, overspeed warning and speed limit information. The Garmin 1240 GPS also comes with Garmin Lock™, an inventive anti-theft protection system that uses GPS to lock the unit to a secure location of your choice.
Go green with Garmin
Now more than ever, we’re all looking for ways to conserve both money and fuel. ecoRoute is free software included with a software update for your compatible nüvi® that helps you find more fuel efficient routes and helps you track your fuel usage. The ecoRoute™ fuel-saver feature enables you to choose a fuel-efficient route which could even save you money as well as fuel. See the cost of the journey as you plan it and get scored for your performance with the Driving Challenge – good for identifying areas for improvement. It's also handy for travellers who want to keep track of distance traveled for company reimbursements. Do your bit for the planet and your pocket with the nuvi 1240.
Customise
Personalise your nüvi 1240 with your choice of background photograph. To customise your screen further, select a new vehicle icon from the Garmin Garage™. With a wide range of wheels, including off-road vehicles, motorbikes and classic cars, you can now tailor your Garmin to suit your style. Enhance your travel experience with optional plug-in microSD™ cards such as Garmin Travel and Language Guides as well as links to third-party content providers including RoadTour and The Good Pub Guide.
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