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Great Product if you have tech skills!
I purchased this for my mother. Fortunately, I was able to get it working for her. The traffic receiver didn't work out of the box. The included instructions didn't include registering on-line or downloading the required updates. My mother would not have known how to do this on her own.
I succesfully registered the device with Garmin.com and downloaded the firmware and software updates. After a couple restarts of the device, it recognized the FM traffic receiver and worked flaw...
[Garmin 0100057610 Widescreen Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator review can be read at Amazon.com]
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12/22/2008
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You may not need/want the widescreen
This is my first GPS, but I am very happy with the 265T's performance. Used it on a recent vacation to San Diego and it worked great...didn't use a map once.
Directions were precise, easy to understand and when I tried to outguess the GPS I was usually wrong, but the unit quickly (very quickly actually) recalculated and got me going in the right direction.
With the spoken street names you may not need the widescreen model. I used the 265T in a rented Toyota 4Runner and ...
[Garmin 0100057610 Widescreen Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator review can be read at Amazon.com]
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12/31/2008
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Nice and handy GPS unit…
Tech Level: high
Ownership: 1 day to 1 week
This user purchased this item from Newegg
Pros: internal antenna, traffic receiver, speed limit, where am I function
Cons: poor BlueTooth quality (weak microphone, metallic sound)
Other Thoughts: I bought Nuvi 265T from NewEgg for $219.99 just few days ago. Comparing to my older Nuvi 360, it (1) can save tracks, (2) has a traffic receiver &...
[Garmin 0100057610 Widescreen Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator review by OnBudgetTraveler can be read at Newegg.com]
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12/11/2008
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(11 of 11) Users Found This Review Helpful
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Best bang for your buck Garmin - 265T
I had a Garmin c320 for a few years that I was mostly happy with, but I was ready to upgrade after hearing about some of the new features. Here are the highlights that, in my opinion, make this GPS the best bang for your buck.
* Like all Garmins, the interface is designed for ease of use. My grandparents use a Garmin. However, if you are looking for customization, you might want to consider a TomTom.
* The routing engine is very good. Caveat: Be wary that the points of interest (...
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05/02/2009
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Minumalist view of data and directions are not the best
I live in San Jose CA and drive in the bay area of San Francisco.
I have had the unit about 2 weeks now.
Any gps unit that you buy today should lock on in seconds, give accurate directions, have a display that is not confusing and have a simple menu navigation system. It does all of these things well except give accurate directions.
My other gps the Tom Tom 130 does everything mentioned above well, but lacks the traffic feature so I will return it. But it always ...
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11/19/2008
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Gets you from A to B
This is a review of my first stand alone GPS unit. I have used iGuidance on my PPC with a bluetooth receiver in the past. The reason I purchased the 265t is for the "integrated FM traffic receiver" with the lifetime subscription. The integrated FM traffic receiver is one of my main gripes because it's not actually integrated into the unit itself. It's integrated into the power cable by an unsightly tumor that runs long about 3 inches along the length of the cable. So if you're in between ca...
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11/08/2008
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Outstanding Unit!!
This is my 4th Garmin GPS and I love it! The other writer mentioned the extra "tumor" for about 3 inches. If that bothers you, well I am NOT that anal and it is hardly even obvious. Who cares about the power cable any way? The unit's screen is clear, bright, easy to read. Lot's of improvements. Considered the 265WT but frankly just prefer the smaller screen for walking or riding a bike, just fits in pockets better and still large enough to see easily in an automobile. I agree that the star...
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Beware of Amazon Price Changes !!!!
I just bought this item few days ago and today I noticed there was a price drop.
Even though I still have not received the package, Amazon IS NOT willing to give me a refund for the price difference. Consider this next time you buy any item from Amazon!!!!
The answer I got from the customer representative was "I know you are concerned about the price you paid, and certainly understand if you choose to return the item and purchase it at a lower price."
[Garmin 0100057610 Widescreen Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator review can be read at Amazon.com]
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11/12/2008
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(7 of 19) Users Found This Review Helpful
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Second worse Navigation system ever.
This navigation system is the second worst navigation system I've ever seen( Navigon being the worst)
1. There is actually no way to see the distance to destination which is the most standard feature of any navigation system.
Imaging you are on a long trip and everyone in the car is wondering how many more miles until your destination? There is no way to tell!
They find room to add the speed limit so the wife can complain that your speeding however their...
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12/09/2008
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34%
(16 of 47) Users Found This Review Helpful
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follow up
Tech Level: high
Ownership: 1 month to 1 year
This user purchased this item from Newegg
Pros: It is pretty and this is a follow up to my original rave on this junk system. Garmin's maps are either clueless or borderline insane. Whoever designed this paperweight did not account for roads that are closed and not in use anymore? Nor does it allow for easy route adjusting if you know where Garmin should of sent you in the first place. There is NO FEA...
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03/07/2009
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(3 of 19) Users Found This Review Helpful
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