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Garmin nüvi 265W/265WT 4.3-Inch Widescreen Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator with Traffic |  | Brand: Garmin
Category: CE
List Price: $349.99
Buy New: $157.99
as of 3/19/2010 03:55 CDT details
You Save: $192.00 (55%)
New (64) Used (13) Refurbished (5) from $119.99
Seller: Ka-shing Li
Rating:  772 reviews
Sales Rank: 37
Format: CD
Media: Electronics
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: Yes
Operating System: N/A
Native Resolution: 480 x 272
Display Size: 4.3
Includes MP3 Player: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 4.8 x 0.8 x 2.9
nv:Condition: New
Type: Automotive
Waypoints: 1000
Display: Color
Display: TFT
Display: Backlight
Screen Size: 4.3"
Touch Screen: Yes
Voice: Yes
Battery Type: Rechargeable lithium-ion
Battery Life: 4 hours
Special Features: Bluetooth
Special Features: Traffic Ready
Special Features: Spoken Street Names
Maps Included: United States
Maps Included: Canada
MPN: NUVI 265WT
Model: NUVI 265WT
UPC: 053759082674
EAN: 0753759082673
ASIN: B001ELJ9QK
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Bright 4.3-inch diagonal color touchscreen; 480 x 272 pixels, WQVGA TFT display with white backlight | | • | Sleek, ultra-thin design fits easily in pocket | | • | Preloaded with City Navigator North America NT | | • | Supports Bluetooth wireless technology for hands-free calling when paired with Bluetooth-enabled cell phones | | • | NOTE: Model number on the box is 265WT because the traffic receiver is included; however, the model number on the device itself is 265W as the "T" in 265WT refers to the additional component |
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 Really happy with this GPS March 18, 2010
K. Abrams (Denver, Colorado USA)
We are really happy with this device. We travel a lot so it is very convenient to throw in a rental car or just our own car around town.
garmin 265wt March 18, 2010
Peter A. Laizza (Norfolk, MA USA)
good gps for the money. was looking at the 255w but this unit had the wireless bluetooth and thought I would get it for that reason. Have to say I am not impressed with the bluetooth feature as everytime I get in the car the gps says that the signalfrom my cellphone is disconnected and Ihave to manually enter mypassword onthe cellphone a few times.
Here is my opinion on all gps units: If you are not good with directions, the gps will get you there but in a circuitous route most of the time. The reason you think they work is that they will get you to a destination eventually. Test the gps by asking for the route on commonly driven destinations and you will be surprised how many times you will ignore the gps route.
Just what I needed... March 17, 2010
Rich P. (Southport, NC)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
As a 63-year-old novice to the world of portable GPS, I spent several weeks surfing the Internet and talking to friends in trying to determine which one of the wide variety of brands, models and features would be best-suited to me. I read product descriptions, technical details, and user ratings/comments relative to numerous portable GPS units. I came to the following conclusions:
(1) based upon its huge market share and industry reputation, Garmin would be a
safe bet, and
(2) minimally, my GPS would have to possess the following characteristics/features:
ease of use, a wider screen(4.3"), Text-to-Speech(TTS)directions and Bluetooth
capability.
After that, it was a relatively simple task to scroll through the Garmin models to find the least expensive one that met the above criteria. The Garmin 265WT turned out to be the one.
I've had the unit about a month. I'm not "technologically savvy" by any stretch of the imagination, but I was able to use the 265WT, without any assistance, right out of the box on the very same day it arrived at my home. It is so easy to use, and does everything I needed. However, by reading the manual, I'm discovering so many other useful/interesting/fun things it can do. What a blast! It's simply fantastic!
How did I live without it! March 16, 2010
moveit
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I've never owned a GPS before this one and purchased this particular model after reading the reviews. I wanted one now since I am moving to Florida and find myself having to travel to both the East and Gulf coasts. The only thing I found quirky was that it thought I was still in FL when I got back to NY, but we got it straighten out. It also navigated me through some questionable neighborhoods in my area, but how is it to know? It recalculated quickly after I didn't go the way suggested. We also have been going to new restaurants during Restaurant Week and though I've lived here all my life I don't know my way around. All my driving has always included driving past a turn or the destination itself turning around and going back. No more. It hasn't steered me wrong yet.
I've used the bluetooth with my Samsung SH-A707 with success. I know its an older phone -- but if something works great for me I keep it. I'll be keeping this GPS for awhile too.
Good with a few glitches March 14, 2010
Brent V (San Francisco, CA United States)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
I bought this mostly for the free traffic service. I have my choice of two freeways on my commute to work so I need to know which one will be the fastest. While I check on my home computer before I leave for work, conditions can change rapidly. This device does an ok job of telling me if there will be traffic on my given route. However, it will not automatically reroute me unless traffic is really terrible. What happens is that the GPS tells me there will be a delay on my current route. I then have to manually respecify my destination and it will find the best route given the updated traffic data. And manual rerouting isn't a one-touch feature either. I wish it was smart enough to do the rerouting for me.
Since the traffic data comes in over the air waves over time it is best to not set your destination immediately after turning on the device. Keep it one for about five minutes before setting your route (if you are in a situation where you can travel for five minutes without guidance). Otherwise you might have to manually reroute as new traffic information comes in (see my note above).
The estimated arrival time and the traffic delays are very inaccurate. The arrival time assumes that you will be driving the speed limit with no delays. It doesn't even take into account that fact that you might be sitting at stop lights. I wish it would take into account whether you are on a highway or surface streets. And while it's good at indicating that there will be traffic, the real delay time isn't very good. I also noticed that the estimated arrival time does not change even as it finds new delays.
The good aspects of the device include -- usable bluetooth, wide screen, fast satallite aquisition, easy interface, good points of interest (with phone numbers you can call if you use the bluetooth). I actually end up using the points of interest more than I thought. I might be on the road coming home from work and I want a sandwich. I can easily look up the number and call ahead when I'm stopped at a light which is nice.
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