Garmin 3 5 Inch Bluetooth Portable Navigator

It wasn't until I purchased my introductory GPS with Bluetooth, that I realized how dangerous it had been for me to drive and talk on my cell phone. Before I purchased this device, I did a lot of exploration into which companies offered GPS's with Bluetooth capability. In this article I'm going to portion the fruits of my exploration with you, so you don't have to spend all the time that I did.

Although, you don't want to talk at all in heavy traffic, using a Bluetooth device for hands-free calling is surely much requiring little effort on the brain and concentration than keeping a cell phone with one hand and driving with the other. (And one of my cars is a straight shift! Imagine that!) Talking through a Bluetooth enabled device while driving is just like talking to a friend who's actually in the car with you.

GPS systems with Bluetooth capability are posing no difficulty for me to talk on than one of those "Dr. Spock" Bluetooth ear things. I guess this is a personal thing, but wearing one of those things bugs me more than having to hold a cell phone.

So, let's get to it. What are the best GPS units with Bluetooth to buy?

Well, there are three main makers of GPS receivers, Garmin, Tom Tom, and Magellan. Sure, there are other companies that makes GPS's but personally I like to stay with the big players. That way I know my buy of various hundred dollars is going to be supported in the future.

Garmin is by far the greatest manufacturer of GPS receivers, and they have assorted models with Bluetooth capability. Garmin sells almost 70% of all GPS systems sold. They have an splendid product line, with models at a great deal of price points. I in particular like the Garmin nuvi line. There are assorted nuvis that support Bluetooth, the 360,370 and up (all the way to the 880) all support Bluetooth.

The screen size of the 300 line is the littler 3.5-inch screen. (Measured along the diagonal.) The 600's and above all have 4.3-inch screens. And the newer nuvi 5000 has a big 5.2-inch screen. Personally, I like larger screens. They're posing no difficulty to see, and they don't take up that much more real estate on my dashboard.

Right now, the 300 line sells for a little more than $200, while the 600's are regarding $100 more--in other words, they trade in the $300's.

Tom Tom is fast catching up with Garmin, by supplying very competitory merchandise at splendid prices. The Tom Tom Go line all have Bluetooth. The Go 510 sells for around $200, while the Go 920 runs around $350.

As far as Magellan, I in truth like their Maestro line. The Maestros are direct challengers with Garmin's nuvi line and with all of Tom Tom's products. There are two Maestros that have Bluetooth, the 3250 and the 4250. The only divergence amid these two models is screen size. The 4250 has the larger, 4.3-inch screen. Magellan has a outstanding deal with AAA where they offer AAA's Tour Book right on the GPS device! (I love AAA, so that was a real marketing feature with me!)

Right now a 3250 is going to run you around $200 and a 4250 is when it comes to $50 more.

I'm not going to tell you which GPS with Bluetooth I in the long run decisive to get. I think that would be unfair. I will say that I am very impressed with all three of these companies, exceptionally with the models I've mentioned.

GPS with Bluetooth applied to be a somewhat costly purchase, but no longer. Now, every one may afford one! And believe me, they are outstanding to have!

Packed with features at a price that fits any budget, nüvi 265T takes you there with preloaded maps and turn-by-turn directions that call out streets by name. It adds lifetime traffic and hands-free calling to the usual nüvi 255, simplifying life on the go. Like the rest of the nüvi 205-series, this portable navigator is priced right and ultra-easy to use.

Get Turn-by-Turn Directions
nüvi 265T's intuitive interface greets you with two simple questions: "Where to?" and "View Map." Touch the color screen to effortlessly look up addresses and services and get voice-prompted, turn-by-turn directions that speak street names to your destination. It comes preloaded with elaborated City Navigator® NT street maps, over 6 million points of interest (POIs), 2-D or 3-D maps and smooth screen redraw rates as you navigate. Its digital elevation maps show you shaded contours at higher zoom levels, giving you a big picture of the surrounding terrain. In addition, nüvi 265T accepts habit points of interest (POIs), such as school zones and safety cameras and lets you set proximity alerts to warn you of upcoming POIs. With HotFix® satellite prediction, nüvi calculates your position quicker to get you there quicker.

Make Hands-free Calls
For hands-free calling, nüvi 265T integrates Bluetooth® wireless technology with a built-in microphone and speaker. Just pair it with your compatible Bluetooth phone and talk hands-free through the 265T while staying focalized on the road. Simply dial numbers with nüvi's touchscreen keypad to make a call. To answer calls, just tap the screen and speak into it is built-in microphone. Enjoy commodious one-touch dialing for contacts and points of interest.

Avoid Traffic Tie-ups Steer clear of traffic with nüvi 265T's integrated FM traffic receiver. Receive alerts regarding traffic delays and road construction that lie in front on your route. Next, plainly touch nüvi's screen to view traffic details or detour around the problem area.

Take It With You
Like the rest of the nüvi 205-series, nüvi 265T sports a sleek, slim design and fits comfortably in your pocket or purse. Its rechargeable lithium-ion battery makes it commodious for navigation by car or foot. With it is "Where Am I?" emergency locator, you always know your location. Simply tap the screen to get your precise latitude and longitude coordinates, the nearest address and intersection, and the nearest hospitals, police stations and fuel stations.

Go Beyond Navigation
Navigation is just the beginning. nüvi 265T includes a lot of travel tools including JPEG picture viewer, world travel clock, automatic time zone transition, currency converter, unit converter, calculator and more. With photo navigation, you may download pictures from Garmin Connect™ Photos and navigate to them. The 265T is compatible with our free Garmin Garage where you may download animated vehicles that show your emplacement on the map. It also comes with Garmin Lock™, an anti-theft feature. Enhance your travel experience with optional plug-in microSD™ cards such as Garmin Travel Guides for elaborate selective information on attractions.

What's in the Box
nüvi 265, preloaded City Navigator NT for North America, Lifetime traffic: FM traffic receiver with vehicle power cable (indicated by "T" after model number on the box), vehicle suction cup mount, USB cable, and quick get started manual.

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All nüvis come with elaborated NAVTEQ maps containing more than 6 million pre-loaded point of interest locations.