Up for Review: Garmin – nüvi 765 GPS
If navigating through the United State, Canada or Europe is a problem for you, then the Garmin nüvi 765 is just for you. It makes traveling and navigating fun again. There are so many features loaded into the Garmin nüvi 765 that it will be one of those gadgets you can’t believe you’ve lived without. There are preloaded maps of the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico and all of Europe. The menus can be read in 19 different languages which makes it a great opportunity for international travelers.
The directions provided by the Garmin nüvi 765 are highly detailed with buildings and monuments being displayed in 3D. A wizard is integrated into it which indicates the direction of flow of traffic. The Navteq Traffic feature covers 50 North American metro markets. The user can get a real time idea about the traffic-flow speeds, accidents, stalled vehicles, road closures, road construction data and special events which may influence the traffic in any way.
The Garmin – nüvi 765 has a 4.3” color screen with easily navigable settings. A host of functions are accessible through the brightly lit display. This screen not only shows the clear and lucid maps but also uses the FM transmitter to broadcast voice instructions through your car stereo. The user can also tune in to the music from an MP3 player or cell phone. There is a JPEG image viewer too. The Garmin nüvi 765 is not just about general navigation: it can help you find various features and hot spots along your way that you might not even know existed. And adding to the entertainment are the 6 million POI’s and 1000 user-programmable way points. The user can stop at any of these POIs for sightseeing.
Garmin – nüvi 765 Features and Specifications Review:
• Screen: 4.3 inches, color
• Number of channels: 12
• Number of waypoints: 1000
• Traffic and weather updates: Yes
• MP3 playback: Yes
• Portability: Yes
• Bluetooth built-in: Yes
• Text-to-Speech: Yes
• Hard Drive storage: Yes
• Download capability: Yes
• Built-in base maps: Yes
• PC Connectivity: with optional cable
• Voice prompts: Yes
• Color display: Yes
• Battery life: Up to 5 hours
• Battery included: Yes
• 3D map view: Yes
• Accepts data cards: Yes
• Audio book player: Yes
• Auto sort multiple destinations: Yes
• Auto re-Route: Yes
• Automatic Sync: Yes
• Avoid Highways/Tolls mode: Yes
• Calculator: Yes
• Car locator: Yes
• Choice of route setup: Yes
• Currency and measurement converter: Yes
• FM Transmitter: Yes
• Map provider: Navteq
• Touchscreen: Yes
• World travel clock: Yes
• Small business features: Professional series
• Warranty term – Parts: 1 year
• Warranty term – Labor: 1 year
The Garmin nüvi 765 provides automatic rerouting. In case of any problem in following the given directions, alternate routes are also suggested. It also suggests the shortest route to reach the destination. Besides this, there is a text-to-speech feature and turn-by-turn voice prompts which allow the user to drive without being distracted by the GPS. He does not have to take his eyes off the road: the voice guidance gives all the directions. The real-time traffic and weather updates also help to avoid traffic jams and weather delays.
Bluetooth technology is also integrated in the Garmin nüvi 765 car GPS system. Hands-free calls can be made with the help of a cell phone. The user also gets a extended battery life of 5 hours. At $599.99, the Garmin nuvi 765 is on the higher end price-wise but packed with more features and the quality Garmin name.
User Reviews
Highly dissapointed with this model. Upgraded from a 330 – 550 – 760, and now on my 4th Garmin product, this is the worst. They removed the glossy screen, and the sensitivity on the keyboard is TERRIBLE. I can actually watch myself press the correct key, and the device will show me the correct one is depressed, and when I release, it will display a completely different character.