Garmin Nuvi 265T Car GPS Reviews
Up for Review: Garmin Nuvi 265T GPS. Combining a lot of features in a small case Garmin Nuvi 265T delivers a lot of functionality such as hands-free calling with Bluetooth, lifetime traffic services, a database of numerous points-of-interest and many more. The easy-to-use features of the GPS system make the device a perfect unit even for the novice users of the system.
Just after switching on the device, the users can find two options on the screen- “Where to” and “View Map”. Navigation with GPS system was never so easy. The users can access the options with simple menu. Review of the Garmin Nuvi 265T reveals a lot about its faster and convenient routing ability, and accurate evaluation of travel time. As traffic incidents are one of the factors of consideration while routing, Garmin has included lifetime traffic service with the model as a bonus of the unit. The device can inform the user about the traffic and suggest an alternate route.
Although the database for the points-of-interest is extensive, it is easy to navigate. Garmin Nuvi 265T is faster in picking up the satellite. The unit can is compatible with MSN direct that enables the user get local information such as movie times, gas prices, weather, etc. However, it requires a receiver and a subscription.
The Garmin Nuvi 265T Features and Specifications Review:
Interface Connection: Bluetooth, USB
Product Type: Vehicle
General Features: Text-To-Speech (TTS), Traffic Information, WAAS Enabled
Memory Type: MicroSD
Battery Life: 4 hour(s)
Pre-loaded maps including North America, Hawaii and Puerto Rico
Car power adapter and suction mount included
Bluetooth phone connectivity
6.5 million pre-installed points of interest
Enhanced MSN Traffic/content using optional antenna and charger
Digital Elevation Model revealing 3-D terrain
Antenna: Built-in antenna
Languages: English (US, British, Australian accents), Italian, German, French, Korean, Japanese, and more
Display (W x H): 7.2 x 5.4 cm – 8.9 cm (3.5″) diagonal, 320 x 240 pixels. QVGA colour antiglare TFT with white backlight
The 3.5 inch screen of the Garmin Nuvi 265T seems to be too small. However, the occasional advertisements on the model are bothersome. Users, who expect a GPS unit with multimedia features, may feel disappointed as the device lacks voice control and audio/video player. The unit also lacks a QWERTY keyboard. Also, like most GPS unit, the Garmin Nuvi 265T goes haywire in high-buildings area.
Apart from providing 6.5million points of interest, the Garmin Nuvi 265T allows the user to add their own. The device also comes with a car power adaptor and a suction mount. The driving statistics of the unit include average speed, maximum speed, stop time, etc.
The Garmin Nuvi 265T review describes about other high-end features of the model that includes hands-free calling with the help of a Bluetooth-enabled cell phone, currency converter, a photo-viewer, etc. apart from that the users can also navigate and through and download Google Panoramio pictures. To sum it up, the small and slim Garmin Nuvi 265T is a fully-featured GPS unit.
UnbiasedGPSReview gives the Garmin Nuvi 265T 8/10 stars.