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Manufacturer: Garmin Part number: 010-00575-10
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- Despite some minor performance issues, the Garmin Nuvi 265WT is a good value GPS, offering a number of high-end features for an affordable price.
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CNET editors' review
Garmin Nuvi 265WT price range: $323.14
- Reviewed by: Bonnie Cha
- Reviewed on: 10/08/2008
The good: The Garmin Nuvi 265WT offers integrated Bluetooth and a lifetime of free traffic alerts. The portable GPS also has a spacious touch screen and text-to-speech functionality.
The bad: We wish the audible traffic alerts and route recalculations were a little faster. Call quality was mixed.
The bottom line: Despite some minor performance issues, the Garmin Nuvi 265WT is a good value GPS, offering a number of high-end features for an affordable price.
User reviews
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Best GPS I Have Ever Owned!
by NormanKerns on March 28, 2011
Pros: + User Interface is very easy to use
+ Display very bright and clear
+ Satellite lock has been almost INSTANTANEOUS every time I use it
+ Accuracy. 99% of the time it is very accurate
+ Best routes
+ Speed Limit signCons: - GPS showed that I was driving when I wasn't
- "Arrival Time" has little to no basis in reality
- Tinny speakerSummary: I bought this unit online from a private seller, it's a refurbished one, but looks good as new. Has a stuck (not dead) pixel, but nothing to make it ...
Summary: I bought this unit online from a private seller, it's a refurbished one, but looks good as new. Has a stuck (not dead) pixel, but nothing to make it not work. This is my first official portable GPS that I own. I've used GPS units before and have one in our Acura RL, so I have experiences with other types and brands.
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I've used it a few times and will try to give my input in as much details as possible. I live in Minneapolis, MN and driving a Honda Del Sol when I use the GPS.
Ease Of Use: The User Interface is very easy to use, pretty much straight forward and I like how it's setup much better than my friend's TomTom. You don't need to be a techie like I am to be able to use this. If you can read, you can use this. I love how you're able to customize the animated vehicle on the GPS. I found a vehicle with my lucky number, 24 on it, so LOVE IT!
Display: It's very bright and clear, the scrolling is smooth on the screen when you're driving and your icon is tracking where you are. I'm using the latest 2011 North American map and everything looks great! Even when I switch to 3D mode, the screen is scrolling smoothly and doesn't skip (very, very little). The 4.3" screen is nice, just the right size and you won't have crossed eyes using it.
Bluetooth: When I went to pair my crap cellphone (RAZR V3t) to the 265WT, it worked like a charm. I am quite impressed with the Bluetooth, the call is clear, people can hear me fine and overall, a nice feature to have, so I don't fry my brain with the cell radiation. (O:
Software: The Garmin software installed on my computer without a hitch. I'm using Windows 7 Ultimate 32-Bit. I was able to log into my GPS with the USB cable with no problems to update my map. I recommend using computers running Windows XP Pro or newer. I'm a computer IT guy and anything below XP Pro, you're going to likely run into problems.
Satellite: This unit picks up the satellite pretty good when you're outside and even picked up the signal inside our condo too. When you're in the clear outside, picking up satellites takes less than a few seconds. I'm impressed at how accurate it is when I am driving and don't think it can get any better.
ReRouting: I purposely took wrong turns to see how fast the unit re-routes me and it's pretty fast, I don't think anyone will have a problem if they miss a turn. Keep in mind when you're using a GPS, you can't expect it to be so precise at telling you when to turn. You just need to see what street is coming up next on the GPS and use your own judgment by paying attention to the highway signs. This is much better than printing out sheets after sheets of directions on bing maps or google maps. Using a GPS is just an extension to what you know to help you get to where you're going. The Garmin even picked up the detours that is going on in my area, so that is very nice and saves time.
Maps & POIs: The 2011 maps works great and with loads of POIs loaded on to the GPS, it's nice to know where a gas station is when you need one. I really love this feature and makes me feel a lot more confidence being on the road knowing I can find something when I need it. As I mentioned before, upgrading the maps is a breeze if you're using a good computer.
Lifetime Traffic: I use the car adapter with the traffic receiver, I've noticed a couple of coupons that pops up, but it does NOT get in the way of your viewing at all. Not sure what others are saying when they complained about it blocking their maps. Take my word, it does not get in the way and you can even TURN IT OFF.
CONS: The only thing that I found wrong (which is nothing) was that the GPS showed that I was driving when I wasn't. lol! It only lasted a few seconds before the icon on the GPS stopped moving. Gave me a good laugh more than anything, but I think it's the satellites messing with the GPS.
Overall, this is a GREAT GPS and I'd HIGHLY recommend this to anyone that is looking for one.
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Updated on Oct 27, 2011
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Enjoy!34 out of 35 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Great bang for the buck.
by cnastro on October 29, 2008
Pros: Widescreen; Free traffic for life; Bluetooth Speaker; Sleek and slim
Cons: FM Traffic Transmitter wire is a bit thick making it too big to be hidden underneath your dashboard
Summary: I love the nuvi 265wt. I have used the GPS on my iPhone for awhile but it isn't reliable or practical to use on long car trips.
This is ...Summary: I love the nuvi 265wt. I have used the GPS on my iPhone for awhile but it isn't reliable or practical to use on long car trips.
UPDATE: by the way none of the people I've called through the Bluetooth speaker have reported any problems hearing me and I can hear them just fine. I haven't experienced any of the problems that cnet and other reviewers have.
This is my first GPS. After researching for awhile I decided on the 265wt. I really didn't want to spend more than $200 on a GPS but after seeing that traffic is included free for life, normally $60, and that a Bluetooth speaker is included, which I was looking to purchase as well and normally cost $70-100, I decided on the nuvi 265wt. I purchased it from a reputable buyer on eBay for $300 plus s&h.
I love the widescreen. The fact that it says the street names is great (the voice is a little robot-like but you get over it quick). The frame rate is pretty good. It's a good beginner GPS because it's very easy to use. Everything is self explanatory.
I do have a gripe with Garmin's customer service. I called up because I thought the traffic wasn't working (it was working fine...it was just my own stupidity that made me not realize it) and a person answered. I thought "wow! a person right away!" She asked me how she can direct my call and I told her I thought I was having a technical issue and she put me on hold and connected me to a computer with a series of voice prompts. Press 1 to purchase...press 2 for technical support. After I went through the prompts my call was answered quickly but still...why ask me how you can direct my call if you're just going to make me go through a bunch of computer options anyway? Not a big deal but it just irked me.
In conclusion the Garmin nuvi 265wt is a GREAT GPS system. Especially for first time buyers that want a lot of features without taking a big chunk out of their wallet.
Updated on Oct 29, 200826 out of 37 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Almost totally happy!
by finder333 on August 1, 2009
Pros: Easy to set up, easy to view screen, great volume and fast recalculations.
Cons: Turn announcements needs to be a little sooner.
Summary: I found when using this model in a large city with multi-lane interstates, the turn announcements would not arrive soon enough for me to make needed lane changes at times. ...
Summary: I found when using this model in a large city with multi-lane interstates, the turn announcements would not arrive soon enough for me to make needed lane changes at times. If the announcements would arrive sooner I would be totally happy with this model. Outside of this problem and when used under less congested conditions (multi-lanes and speeds over 65 mph) I would give 5 stars!
7 out of 8 users found this user opinion helpful.
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nice options for the price
by Achevelle on March 18, 2009
Pros: nice big screen and turns called out by street name very helpful
Cons: speaker for the blue tooth is not to clear when you turn the volume up
Summary: if you purchase this for the nav then it is a good deal but do not get your hopes up if you plan on using it as a hands free ...
Summary: if you purchase this for the nav then it is a good deal but do not get your hopes up if you plan on using it as a hands free device for your phone
7 out of 8 users found this user opinion helpful.
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GReat product for the price
by philnat1 on November 12, 2008
Pros: Clear pictures. Friendly user buttons
Cons: Traffic not effective yet in Montreal Canada
Summary: This is my first GPS ever. Was going to buy the 360 but the sales rep said it was discontinued and suggested the 265T series. The wider screen was more ...
Summary: This is my first GPS ever. Was going to buy the 360 but the sales rep said it was discontinued and suggested the 265T series. The wider screen was more appealing to me. Found it on Ebay and the seller was in my living town. What a coincidance. I was able to save on S and H fees. SP bought it for 300$ an excellent price. I loved this product right away. Easy to use. The text to speech feature is unbelievable. When you go off track, it quickly recalculates your new route. On the off side, the traffic component is stll not available in Montreal (should be available in 2009). Also when using phone through the unnit, the caller finds that the voice does not look so clear.
So great buy for the price. Do not hesitate to buy this unit.6 out of 8 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Great GPS with good feature set
by Greg Shea on January 26, 2009
Pros: Blue Tooth works well. FM Traffic is spot on. I have downloaded all of the updates and my unit works fine. Used it yesterday and the recaculating function worked flawlessly and within seconds of deviating from the GPS plotted course.
Cons: The power cable could be longer. I would like to put the wire in such a way as to mostly hide it from view.
Summary: I've recommended this GPS to several friends and and colleagues and they have experienced the same results I have.
Summary: I've recommended this GPS to several friends and and colleagues and they have experienced the same results I have.
5 out of 6 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Great traveling companion for an iPhone
by lb311 on July 4, 2009
Pros: Handsfree Bluetooth phone integration--awesome with an iPhone; Easy to use; Can import custom POI files
Cons: Not as easy to manage multiple waypoints in a route, or see various upcoming POIs (such as all POIs at the next highway exit)-- unless I haven't figured it out yet (the user manual is a bit lacking too).
Summary: With an iPhone's built-in GPS, one wouldn't think a dedicated GPS device would still be necessary, but this little Garmin is an excellent companion device for providing voice-aided ...
Summary: With an iPhone's built-in GPS, one wouldn't think a dedicated GPS device would still be necessary, but this little Garmin is an excellent companion device for providing voice-aided turn-by-turn navigation, as well as being an excellent hands-free calling device. On a recent trip, I had my iPhone playing music through my car stereo and connected to the Garmin via bluetooth. When a call came in, I was able to see my iPhone's caller ID directly on the Garmin, answer & talk hands-free. During the time I was on the phone, the iPhone was smart enough to pause & resume the music automatically-- how cool is that?!! Another nice feature is being able to search for a POI and call the business directly from the Garmin. It also displays my iPhone's full contact list, battery status, and cell signal strength-- all with a nice-sized screen that's easier to read while driving than fumbling around to look at the phone itself.
I purchased my nuvi 265wt at Wal-Mart online and a beanbag-type friction mount came with it for free-- works great for using the Garmin in multiple vehicles and rental cars!4 out of 4 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Amazingly quick location tracking and route calculation
by senajafi on May 31, 2009
Pros: HotFix Feature works well; near-instant route recalculation; traffic info well displayed
Cons: Bluetooth Speakerphone could be much better
Summary: I just purchased this unit from my local costco and have found it to be one of the best GPS units I have ever used. Out of the box, from ...
Summary: I just purchased this unit from my local costco and have found it to be one of the best GPS units I have ever used. Out of the box, from a full cold start, it found its location accurately within 20 seconds or so (most units I have seen before take a few minutes). Garmin's new HotFix feature actually works as advertised. Whenever I emerge from a signal dead zone (like a parking garage) the unit finds itself almost immediately. My old Magellan would take at least a minute, if not several to do so.
Also this unit has amazingly fast route recalculation response time. I purposefully drove against its directions and it realized and had a new route with a new direction within 5 seconds or less. Again my old Magellan would take about 30 seconds to a minute to recalculate (taking about 10 seconds just to realize I had gone the wrong way).
The user interface is also very intuitive and easy to navigate. The features are great. EcoRoute actually gives me usual information, providing estimates of my fuel consumption and and even costs incurred, all based on my vehicle type, fuel type, gas mileage, and its tracking data.
The only issue I have had so far is that the Bluetooth Speakerphone on this unit has so far been only satisfactory. Most calls have been intelligible, but I often get told that I can just barely be understood. I am working on finding a better placement in my car to mitigate this issue.
For the money, this is probably one of your best bets for GPS at the moment.4 out of 4 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Loaded with features for the price, one drawback
by twelveup on January 5, 2009
Pros: Ease of use - intuitive layout and operation. "Where am I" feature. Traffic feature. Voice prompts timely and accurate. Bluetooth connection easy to set up and easy to use. Detour feature.
Cons: Sound quality of speaker limits usefulness of the bluetooth feature - hard to hear at highway speeds. Dash mounting pad won't stay stuck (maybe because I was trying to stick it in 10 degree weather).
Summary: Have had the product for about two weeks. I love it thus far. Have taken on two road trips and it has operated flawlessly with the minor gripe of the ...
Summary: Have had the product for about two weeks. I love it thus far. Have taken on two road trips and it has operated flawlessly with the minor gripe of the speaker quality for bluetooth use. A lot of features for the $, especially when compared to the nuvi 650 I bought a year ago for more money. I have now give one to each of my two driving kids.
4 out of 4 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Newbie GPS user thinks it's a good buy
by bmn_1213 on December 30, 2008
Pros: Easy to use right out of the box, clear GPS directions, traffic feature is nice
Cons: bluetooh feature is cumbersome
Summary: Pulled it right out of the box, turned it on and started using it immediately. Very intuitive, just the way I like gadgets. Probably the most usefule feature for me ...
Summary: Pulled it right out of the box, turned it on and started using it immediately. Very intuitive, just the way I like gadgets. Probably the most usefule feature for me is the 'points of interest'. You can find just about any store in any city. It's great, I use it even in my hometown! On the negative side, I wish there was a volume dial on the unit. It's annoying to have to push two or three buttons to adjust the volume, esp during a bluetooth call. The whole point of bluetooth is handsfree, right? If I have to fiddle with my hands to adjust volume, what's the point? Also, it's a pain to disconnect the bluetooth. That's about 5 button presses... That, and the fact that car phones never sound great anyway... I just don't use the bluetooth feature unless I have to. Other than that, I really like the unit and am very happy with the purchase.
4 out of 4 users found this user opinion helpful.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Garmin
- Part number: 010-00575-10
- Description: Get the big picture and big features for a small price with nüvi 265WT. This widescreen navigator takes you there with preloaded maps and turn-by-turn directions that call out streets by name. It adds a crisp, widescreen display to the nüvi 265T and comes with lifetime traffic and hands-free calling to simplify life on the go. Like the rest of the nüvi 205-series, this portable navigator is priced right and ultra-easy to use. With nüvi 265WT's widescreen display, you'll always get the big picture. View map detail, driving directions, photos and more in bright, brilliant color. Its sunlight-readable, 4.3-inch display is easy to read - from any direction. nüvi 265WT'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 map updates 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, nüvi 265WT 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, nüvi calculates your position faster to get you there quicker.
General
- Packaged Quantity 1
- Product Type GPS receiver
- Recommended Use Automotive
- Preloaded Maps North America
- Card Reader SD Memory Card
- Interface USB
- Functions & Services Auto re-route,
Route avoidance,
Photo navigation,
Picture viewer,
Garmin garage,
Garmin lock - Traffic TMC (Traffic Message Channel)
- Voice Street name announcement,
Navigation instructions - Included Software MapSource City Navigator North America NT
- Antenna Built-in
- Features Calculator ,
Clock,
Garmin Lock,
2D / 3D map perspective,
Automatic re-route,
Garmin Garage,
Hands-free calling via Bluetooth ,
Currency converter ,
Photo viewer ,
Custom POIs,
Automatic routing,
Built-in speaker Display
- Type TFT - Color - Yes
- Diagonal Size 4.3 in - Widescreen
- Width 3.8 in
- Height 2.2 in
- Resolution 480 x 272
- Display Illumination Yes
- Features Anti-glare
Navigation
- Waypoints 1000
- Trip Computer Fast/short route,
Trip distance,
Trip timer,
Avoid toll roads,
Avoid highways Connections
- Connector Type USB
Battery
- Type Lithium ion
- Run Time (Up To) 4 hour(s)
Miscellaneous
- Design Features Clock ,
Currency converter ,
Unit converter,
Calculator ,
Touchscreen ,
Qwerty or ABC keyboard - Included Accessories TMC reciever,
Car power adapter,
USB cable,
Suction cup mount Dimensions & Weight
- Width 4.8 in
- Depth 0.8 in
- Height 2.9 in
- Weight 6.1 oz
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Manufacturer info
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- Manufacturer:Garmin
- Address:
1200 E. 151st St, Olathe, KS - Phone: 913-397-8200
- Fax: 913-397-8282
