Garmin Nuvi 265T, Portable GPS Car Navigator with 3.5" TFT Display, Preloaded City Navigator NT for North America

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2009-02-05T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Good directions & traffic too

This little unit is the best GPS I've owned to date. The processing hardware has been upgraded vs. previous generation units (Nuvi270 or Magellan 3225). The unit not only locks faster, but redraws and recalculates noticeably faster. One can notice the unit tracking the car direction even during a U-turn! The FM traffic monitor works well. The "free" lifetime traffic is funded by occasional small unobtrusive ads from local businesses which I don't mind. (The ads are small pop-ups on the top or bottom of the screen.) Note that Ads only run if the free traffic is enabled. The FM traffic antenna is integrated into the beefy power cord. The unit itself is quite small although the power cord is a bit bulky. This is a fairly basic GPS so there is not a lot of menus or customization. There's enough routing options to meet my needs. Overall, I'm happy with the unit.

Michael C.

2009-01-18T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

great midrange GPS car nav from Garmin!

Great GPS! Compact, lightweight device with Free Traffic, great directions routing and POI database. May want the 265WT if you prefer 4.3" widescreen vs the 3.5" on this one, but this one is $50 less. Highly recommended!

Brian G.

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About Garmin Nuvi 265T, Portable GPS Car Navigator with 3.5" TFT Display, Preloaded City Navigator NT for North America

The Garmin Nuvi 265T, Portable GPS Car Navigator has preloaded maps and turn-by-turn directions that call out streets by name. It adds lifetime traffic and hands-free calling to the popular nuvi 255, simplifying life on the go. nuvi 265T's intuitive interface greets you with two simple questions: "Where to?" and "View Map." Touch the color screen to easily look up addresses and services and get voice-prompted, turn-by-turn directions that speak street names to your destination.

It comes preloaded with detailed 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, nuvi 265T accepts custom 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, nuvi calculates your position faster to get you there quicker. For hands-free calling, nuvi 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 focused on the road.

Simply dial numbers with nuvi's touchscreen keypad to make a call. To answer calls, just tap the screen and speak into its built-in microphone. Enjoy convenient one-touch dialing for contacts and points of interest. Steer clear of traffic with nuvi 265T's integrated FM traffic receiver. Receive alerts about traffic delays and road construction that lie ahead on your route. Next, simply touch nuvi's screen to view traffic details or detour around the problem area. Navigation is just the beginning. nuvi 265T includes many travel tools including JPEG picture viewer, world travel clock, automatic time zone transition, currency converter, unit converter, calculator and more.

With photo navigation, you can download Google Panoramio pictures via the Garmin Connect Photos website and navigate to them. The 265T is compatible with optional enhanced MSN Direct content (subscription and receiver required) and with the free Garmin Garage where you can download animated vehicles that show your location 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 detailed data on attractions.

What's in the box:

  • Garmin Nuvi 265T
  • Portable GPS Car Navigator
  • Preloaded City Navigator NT for North America
  • Lifetime Traffic
  • FM Traffic Receiver with Vehicle Power Cable
  • Vehicle Suction Cup Mount
  • USB Cable
  • Dashboard Disc
  • Quick Start Manual
  • Garmin 1 Year Parts & Labor Warranty