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Garmin’s Nuvi 265WT is a multi-featured GPS navigation system designed to provide drivers and travelers with precise turn-by-turn directions. While very similar to the Nuvi 265T, this device features a 4.3” widescreen display, an SD Card slot (opposed to microSD), and the choice of a QWERTY or ABC keyboard. The device’s 2D and 3D mapping system is complimented by an integrated text-to-speech system, allowing motorists to keep their focus on the road instead of the GPS receiver. Released in late 2008, this GPS has been designed to improve upon the 200-series predecessors, by adding free (ad supported) real-time traffic updates as well as hands-free Bluetooth connectivity for compatible mobile phones. Compared to the earlier 200-series, the Nuvi 265WT also features faster satellite communication, and photo navigation so one can use landmarks for added confidence when navigating. The Nuvi 265WT comes pre-loaded with North American maps and includes a mini-USB port to update map information. The rechargeable lithium-ion battery should suffice for the average trip, lasting approximately 4 hours.
MSRP $349.99
Release date August, 2008
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Features
- 4.3” touch widescreen color display, 480 X 272 resolution
- text-to-voice speech technology for hands-free navigation
- preloaded with North American maps
- USB 2.0 connection for additional map updates
- Integrated FM traffic receiver
- 2D and 3D map interface
- compatible with MSN Direct for traffic and content services
- use Google Maps or Mapquest to send directions directly to the GPS
- find closest hospitals, police & gas stations, addresses & intersections
- Bluetooth wireless support for hands-free calling
- data cards: SD Card
- dimensions & weight: 4.8" x 2.9" x .8" in, 6.1 oz
- battery: rechargeable lithium-ion, 4 hours
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Garmin Nuvi 265WT
• Garmin n?vi 265W/265WT 4.3-Inch Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator with Integrated Traffic Receiver
• nuvi 265WT GPS
UPC: 753759082673
EAN: 753759082673
MPN: NUVI 265WT
Competitors
MSRP $399.99
Released March, 2009
Pros
- 2D or 3D map views
- text to speech voice guidance
- free lifetime traffic updates
Cons
- very tiny fonts - difficult to read while driving
- poor POI database/system
- lacks printed manual/instructions
Garmin Nuvi 265WT
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Navigon 7300T
MSRP $399.99
Released March, 2008
Pros
- Real-time traffic updates
- Uses WiFi and cellular connections
- Plan routes from your PC and send them wirelessly to the car
Cons
- No web browser
- Can't play video
- Only works in US. Doesn't work in Canada/Mexico/Europe
Garmin Nuvi 265WT
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Dash Express
MSRP $399.99
Released February, 2008
The Magellan RoadMate 1430 is a GPS receiver intended for automotive use, featuring a 4.3-inch WQVGA, full colour, anti-glare, touch-screen display. The receiver hosts Magellan's QuickSpell function (similar to cell-phone T9 or auto-complete), SmartDetour (which enables drivers to detour around stopped or heavy traffic) and built-in Live Traffic functionality (real-time traffic monitoring and updates)...
Garmin Nuvi 265WT
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Magellan RoadMate 1430
MSRP $367.65
Released September, 2008
Garmin Nuvi 265WT
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LILLIPUT GN715
MSRP $325.00
Released July, 2008
The Nextar K4 is a GPS navigator that provides voice prompted directions and an MP3/Movie player. 1.6 million points of interest along with maps of 50 US states are included in the built-in 2GB memory. An SD card slot is available for adding more memory and maps can be viewed in either 2D or...
Garmin Nuvi 265WT
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Nextar K4
MSRP $349.95
Released October, 2008
The Sony NV-U84 is an advanced automotive GPS navigation system designed to relate specific directions to drivers over a hands-free text-to-voice interface. It has a 4.8" widescreen (16:10) 480 x 272 pixel touch screen with anti-glare and a high brightness feature. The specially designed Si-TFT Active Matrix touch screen offers a simple command interface...
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Reviews
March 27, 2009
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Pros
- smooth refresh rate
- accurate
- 1GB of internal storage for pictures, voices, maps etc...
- Bluetooth connection for hands free calling - includes phones status, battery life, signal strength etc...
- free traffic updates (ad supported)
- easy to use touch screen interface
- text to speech or natural voices supported - text to speech will read out street names
- affordable price
- great value
- fast GPS signal acquisition
Cons
- 2009 maps and POI database are poor
- thick power cord is a nuisance when handling or mounting
- ads
- live traffic update can be wrong
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