GARMIN nüvi 265WT 4.3" GPS with FM Live traffic

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If you have a lot more income to preserve spending every single year and you want a basic unit that is simple to use, then Garmin fits that bill. The Garmin has a superior set up for POI, so that is a Garmin plus compared to Tom Tom Instantaneously obsolete. I have bought a lot of Garmins over the years. They are throw away devices even though. The cost of maps is about the price of a new unit. Garmin only guarantees up to date maps for 60 days. I saw somebody said this had Lifetime Visitors.. I could not uncover exactly where that was anywere on NE or at the vendor web site. The targeted traffic is a good feature, but I won't pay a subscription for that. I also own a Tom-Tom with lifetime maps and site visitors. I like that the tom-tom maps are often updated! The Garmin is less difficult to use, but also has a lot less functions and functionality compared to the Tom Tom. If you are like me and can manage the added important storkes, then the Tom Tom is your unit. There is a lifetime maps extra expense choice, but the final factor about that is it only works with one particular unit, so if your unit fails (mine all at some point did) your lifetime maps subscription would not be transferred to the new unit.

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shows speed limits, I like this feature quite substantially, newer limits are a difficulty. Reside visitors incredibly good volumn requirements to be in a position to be set higher extremely very good gps, and neweggs shipping is excellent

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It functions as a GPS.Uncomplicated to use, quickly calculating. FM Reside site visitors works nicely. No ^-^But...POIs are out of date.Not a massive problem for me. If I have additional cash, I will go for Garmin nüvi 765T.

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Extrmely user friendly. The suction cup functions excellent. I also have been making use of the bluetooth for my cell telephone. It also has the ability to deal with our lengthy Hawaii addresses with dashes and has new streets in it that most of the other people do not show. It demands to be affordable close for the bluetooth on the cell phone or you have to yell. I nonetheless like it1 I bought the wide screen version and am glad I did.

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I got this for my Wife and it functions fantastic. Effortless to use. none Got this on sale and properly worth the income.

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First Garmin GPS. Touch screen is slow response to commands. You require to touch it 2Ǚ occasions... Female voice is not zex as expected....Like grand Mom!

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Greatest efficiency/price ratio in the market ! No lane help (guides you to the proper lane for navigation)

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Easy to use and setup. I ought to have purchased it sooner The volume could be louder but I drive a work van, I'm confident in a quiet car it's just fine. Purchase a case with it, you will most probably wind up stashing it away even though your not in the car and it can simply scratch.

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Really straightforward to use. Far simpler than the built-in Nav technique in my GM car. The previous complaint about lack of directions for this can be disregarded- you truly don't will need them. Great selection of voices to listen to. It has the no cost visitors advisories. That is the reason I bought this 1. It can aid if you are a commuter and have a choice of routes. Excellent phone assistance (which I have used 1 time). You only get one map update, and it has to be done within the first 60 days of use. Kind of stingy if you ask me. Suction cup window mount functions very nicely. The energy cord has the traffic antenna, so it has to be attached for the traffic function to be utilized. It does display ads occasionally, but they are really little, and disappear swiftly. My wife liked my unit so significantly, I had to get one for her.

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Wide Screen, LIFETIME Targeted traffic, Great POI database. The Nav that came with my SUV has gotten me lost additional than i care to remember, and this little factor hasn't dropped the ball as soon as. None so far. Purchased this for my wife, so she doesn't use the bluetooth or any of the other fancy technologies. But all in all, this thing is accurate and affordable. I highly recommend it.

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Nice user interface. Gives poor directions on each the fastest route and shortest distance settings. It will send you in the opposite direction in order to catch a freeway to go back the other way. It will also send you on neighborhood roads when a freeway would offer the fastest route. It does not have the intelligence in generating decisions like Yahoo and Google maps. If you want to waste a lot of time although traveling, buy a Garmin unit. This is my initial GPS and I believed the technology would be pretty mature. How incorrect I was.

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This is the initial GPS I have ever purchased and it turned out to be a great unit. Lots of customization items readily available on-line. The onscreen positioning is fairly accurate and there is extremely small drifting when stationary. Spoken directions are quite clear and timely even when moving at high speeds. The supposed site visitors scanning and alerting has but to kick in so the household did get stuck on the interstate as soon as. Properly worth the cost, though aim for a discount!

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I replaced a simple Tom Tom with this Garmin to add following attributes:larger screenbluetooth compatibilitysite visitors updates Freecapacity to zoom.When I travel, occasionally I want to see how far we are from an additional location. The Tom Tom did not have a zoom, the map only showed the instant vicinity. This Garmin permits you to zoom out to cover a huge territory.This garmin also loads considerably more rapidly than the TomTom.Finally, the lever activated suction cup sticks to the dash exceptionally well. As other people have stated, the car power cable/traffic antenna is quite bulky and doesn't appear great draped over the dash. I purchased refurbished and saved virtually 贄, unit looked brand new, all cables, manuals even the box were brand new. Unit was delivered three days right after ordering, even with free shipping. Way to go Newegg!

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Intuitive interface, voice directions are clear and concise. Route calculations are fairly speedy. Somewhat restricted points-of-interest database.

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First unit, naviagtion was great. Second unit, navigation unit and Bluetooth had been outstanding. Garmin tech support was extremely responsive attempting to resolve the Bluetooth issue in the original obtain. Initial unit - Bluetooth high quality was really poor - callers could only fully grasp about half the conversation. Garmin tech support emailed a number of "fixes" but none worked and they finally decided an exchange was the only alternative. Garmin suggested I return the unit to Newegg and Newegg was more than willing to make the exchange - except that I would have to pay 14 dollars in return shipping. Garmin said they would send me a prepaid shipping label for the return and quickly did so. Unit was replaced in five days. I probably would have been superior off sending the unit back to Newegg and paying the 14 dollars - at least I would have recieved another "new" unit. I had expressed to Garmin before the exchange that I wasn't interested in receiving a refurbished unit as I could have bought the identical for a lot less. They didn't respond to that comment. When I received the exchange it was apparent every little thing in the box was new except the unit itself. Sent a different email to Garmin letting them know the exchange unit worked properly and the Bluetooth issue was resolved but I wasn't pleased about receiving a refurbished unit. I did not receive any response to that email either.

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Big screen. Uncomplicated to read. Superb at updating. Make confident you go on their internet site and register your product so you can get a firmware update and a cost-free mappack update. When we got into the center of Chicago, the buildings began blocking the signal so the factor went nuts with directions. I feel that's with all GPS although.

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Quick satellite acquisition. Good display. Traffic included. Price. Purchased this for my wife to replace the 255W that was stolen from her vehicle. THis 1 is fairly significantly the similar besides the site visitors ( which we most likely wont ever need but whatever)

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This GPS is great. Combined with the cost-free downloads of voices and vehicle Icons, it makes it fun too. (Gotta appreciate the Elf) It is really accurate with where I am, how rapidly I am travelling, and the ideal routes. Reroute is quick, as is starting a new destination. The level of different corporations that are in the location of interests is terrific, makes it easy for my job. (I will be driving 3000+ miles a month) My buddy has the 250 version of Nuvi, (He paid 跾 for his from a shop) and he's been using his for over a year. His comments on the 265wt had been all positive, particularly the no cost site visitors. My complaints aren't to massive. I wish the cord was slightly longer so I could conceal it easier, rather of getting it hang down in the middle of the wind shield. The arrival time appears to only incorporate straight driving with no stops. Like yesterday, I left and it said I would be to my destination in 34min, (Had the time I would be there, not minutes), and I knew it was incorrect due to the fact it takes me at least 50 to get there, thats with no targeted traffic. And just as I believed, as I drove, the time went up by more than 20min by the time I got to my destination. And I didn't even hit visitors, just visitors lights. This is for all the folks who say they got the incorrect model. I personally contacted Garmin due to the fact I purchased one from Costco to make positive I got the appropriate 1, and it was only the 265w. So I brought it back, they stated all the other boxes had the 265w as properly and they would take care of it. Garmin mentioned the 265w and 265wt are the exact exact same model with the wt having lifetime traffic. From the spot they are produced, they are both given the 265W model number. They basically use the WT to distinguish among each version of the 265. You WILL get the 265W when you obtain this. And it won't have anything to do with site visitors UNLESS its plugged in with the Automobile Charger Plugin. That has the FM transmitter in it, with out it the GPS can't get traffic updates. If you are paranoid, go to the Garmin website and go to update maps, then type in your serial number which is next to the model number. It will come up with 265WT on the site. In case you will need physical proof.

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LIFETIME Visitors, more POIs than you'll ever need. Can uncover gas, hospitals, police, food, just about anything along your route, not just whats near you proper then. Fuel eco route and eco rating/challenge is a nice feature toocomes with usb cable to connect to pc and auto adapter with windshield and dash mount From time to time has trouble connecting to satellites even on a clear sunny day, not positive why it occurs but it normally fixes itself inside an hour... traffic needs to update faster, been stuck in targeted traffic jams that had been effortlessly avoidable...appears like they would be able to calculate this with all the GPSs in cars that are stuck...possibly subsequent year?nonetheless generally gets me about the huge problems so I'm not running hours late

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Powered on ok... paired up nicely with nokia 6300. Could not realize why no targeted traffic info... until looked and the unit was a 265w which had been packaged in a 265wt box...Additionally, the unit did not correctly identify a exit name on I-80 in California... not impressed. returned.

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Effortless to use, acquires satellites rapidly, clear display, tiny portable, feature packed and accurate. None so far. Would have been good if a screen protector was supplied by manufacturer.

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My very first navigation and it is good. Effortless to read and use. The visitors option works in some location but assists with routing when it does function. Often slow to uncover reception at start out-up

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This device does just about everything! I can get from point A to point B in a couple of effortless steps. Also the Targeted traffic service is great! Can't Surf the World-wide-web, Watch Moives, Listen to Music, or Play Games! Also it isn't free... If you get the unit like I did, following March 09' You can register it on Garmin's Web page and get the 2010 Map update for Free!

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I like the TTS function this GPS has.Re-reout is incredibly rapidly.Singal strength is great compared with the one I bought (Navigon) which p**s me off.I like the actual time traffic , it's considerably accurate. so far no issue. It comes with no cost map update, but I am still contemplating.It's a wonderful GPS. Ought to HAVE 1!

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My wife and I utilized it to travel to the major city soon following Christmas. We had been able to uncover our way around with ease, and the greatest factor was the Blue Tooth feature, so we could talk on the phone hands free of charge, even though driving. Doesn't have unlimited maps.