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If you are planning on buying a new GPS navigator for you car or truck you may be taking into account the Garmin Nuvi 265W/265WT. The only divergence amid these two models is that the 265WT is a 4.3-Inch Widescreen Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator with Traffic whereas the 265W does not provide any traffic information. Both are very frequent gimmicks today and are well worth the cost.
The Nuvi 265 offers a to a complete degree interactional touchscreen display. With a more than adequate solution of 480 x 272 pixels you will not have any worries making sense of what is being displayed. Also it uses the latest TFT technology with backlight to provide splendid clarity on an overcast or rainy day, you would not have to take your stare off the road for too long to have an understanding of the selective information that is being given.
As it integrates the latest Bluetooth technology you may also sync the Nuvi 265 with your cell phone so that you do not get pulled over by a traffic cop for making a call. Hands free calling may help to save your life and that of other road users.
It is an ultra thin GPS unit and one that may without apparent effort be carried in your pocket when not in use to protect from theft or if you want to switch to a dissimilar vehicle. Measuring in at an impressive 4.8" x 2.9" x 0.8" it is huge sufficient to be seen without causing eye strain whilst likewise not taking up too much space on the vehicle's dashboard.
If you opt for the more or less more highpriced 265WT model you will have the latest real time traffic news and updates at your fingertips. Such a feature may help you to shave a substantial amount of time from your every day commute as you will be admonished in advance of any jams, roadworks, and delays that would other than as supposed or expected leave you sentiment frustrated behind the wheel.
It also has a fast satellite lock and photo navigation to make sure you always perceive precisely how far into the journeying you are and the number of miles left to travel. Many drivers find that GPS units that offer photo navigation are a lot having little impact to grasp and use than those that are only map based.
The text to speech feature is another tool that may be exceedingly useful. By turning this facility on you will find it much more elementary to receive directions and follow commands as opposed to constantly having to look at the screen. Locking and unlocking the unit is also straightforward with an easy to use power slide key.
Unlike some GPS navigators available today the Garmin Nuvi 265w/265wt is straightforward to operate and maintain. You do not have to be a technical expert to set it up and it will quickly win you over with it is simple to operate interface. There is no need to be constantly downloading software updates or buying further and added accessories. It is a straight out of the box device that will without delay have an affect on the amount of time it takes you to get to your destination.
Go wide and get peace of mind with nüvi 255W. This affordable, widescreen navigator leads the way with voice-prompted turn-by-turn directions that speak street names and optional MSN Direct® services to get you there on time and keep you informed. It's packed with millions of destinations and maps for North America or Europe. Like the rest of the sleek nüvi 2x5-series, this portable navigator is priced right and ultra-easy to use.
See More With nüvi 255W's widescreen display, you'll always get the huge picture. View map detail, driving directions, photos and more in bright, brilliant color. Its sunlight-readable, 4.3" (10.9 cm) display is easy to read, from any direction.
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With the nüvi 255W's widescreen display, you'll alwasys get the huge picture
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Garmin 4 3 Inch Widescreen Portable Navigator Photo
Garmin 4 3 Inch Widescreen Portable Navigator Picture
Garmin 4 3 Inch Widescreen Portable Navigator Photo
Garmin 4 3 Inch Widescreen Portable Navigator Picture
Garmin 4 3 Inch Widescreen Portable Navigator Image
Garmin 4 3 Inch Widescreen Portable Navigator Photo
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2785 of 2800 persons found the following review helpful.
 Garmin Nuvi 255w
By Schultzie
I in truth could not determine amidst the Garmin Nuvi 255w or the 750 model, so I decisive to buy them both for comparison. I mounted them both to my car windshield and gave them respective addresses to find together. I found that both models took the same routes and declared upcoming turns and street names at practically the same time. One thing I noticed when it comes to the 255w was that it was updating my position on the road more often, I'd say when it comes to 3 times as often as the 750. This made for smoother graphics on the 255w of the vehicle moving along displayed roads, where the 750's display was more of a "jerky" movement. I also found that the display on the 255w was a bit brighter, clearer, and more bright than on the 750 in both daylight and at night. Another feature I like on the 255w is the graphic turn indicator in the upper left corner, which the 750 lacks. This is a little arrow which shows upcoming turns and the distance to that turn. It also show things like a fork in the road, (ie: a Y intersection), and which fork you will be taking. The 750 just displays text on the top line for upcoming turns without the arrow. It's just a little extra feature on the 255w which I happened to genuinely like. The 255 also mechanically adjusts the font size of displayed text so that even lengthy text will fit.
Another feature on the 255w is a display of the posted speed limit on the road which you are presently on right above your current displayed speed. I found myself not even looking at my car speedometer as I could effortlessly see my current speed and the speed limit of my route at a glance. The 750 doesn't have this feature. I also like how they moved the zoom in (+) and zoom out (-) buttons on the 255w to the same side of the screen which makes it a bit easier. On the 750 the zoom buttons are on opposite sides of the screen.
Now there are numerous features on the 750 that the 255w does not have. The 750 may broadcast it's sound over your FM radio with the supplied cigarette lighter cable, and it has a headphone jack, which I found to be nice features. The 750 likewise has an MP3 player and an Audio-book player, which the 255w does not. Another in truth nice feature of the 750 is the car locater. This is a great feature if you are parking in a in truth big lot, such as at an amusement park or a fair. The 750 marks your emplacement when you remove it from the car, then you take it with you and it remembers where you parked and takes you right back to your car. The 255w doesn't have the car locater.
I also thought the the voice prompts of the 750 where more pleasant sounding than the 255w's. The 750 sounds more like a real female voice, where the 255w sounds more robotic.
Another thing to consider was that I salaried $50 less for the 750 and it came with the FM transmitter cable and a USB cord to connect it to your computer for updates and downloads.
My final decision was to keep the 255w and return the 750 because I genuinely liked the graphic turn indicator and the posted speed limit and current speed indicators. I didn't find a need for the 750's MP3 player and Audio book player, but that is up to personal preference. Since the USB cable was not included with the 255w, I purchased it on this website for $10. I also intend to buy the MSN direct cable when it is available in August 2008.
469 of 477 humans found the following review helpful.
Best In Its Class - Great For Traveling
By EmbeddedFlyer
If you spend much time driving in unfamiliar territory, particularly if you rent cars in huge cities, a good portable GPS makes an amazing difference. And the Garmin 255W is the best one I could find in the $250 - $350 range.
228 of 231 people found the following review helpful.
LOVE the Garmin Nuvi 255W
By L. Smith
I received this GPS system when it comes to a week ago, and I haven't found one thing to complain when it comes to yet. The features are great, and all exclusively user friendly. No need to read the manual, just plug it in and go! The Garmin Nuvi 255W connects to satellites exceedingly fast--So when I get in my car and turn it on, we're gorgeous much ready to go immediately. The new display posts speed limit signs of major roads flush left on the screen, which is a new feature that is also actually helpful, if you're driving in an unfamiliar area. The widescreen display makes it possible to view the names of roads that you are passing on the screen--which makes it much having little impact to distinguish among which road to turn on when there are two streets on your right (not distinctly labeled) that are only one house apart...which has happened to me twice... Also, the fact that the Garmin Nuvi 255W speaks street names is also helpful in times like these. In addition, another feature I find to be immensely helpful is how fast the Nuvi 255W recalculates your position if you do miss a turn. I love the detour feature, it saved me a ton of time when I heard there was an accident on the highway and took back roads that I would have never known existed! I would commend the Garmin Nuvi 255W to anybody looking for a fast, reliable, and easy to use GPS system.
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