Garmin Nuvi 265WT, 4.3 in. Widescreen GPS Navigation System

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★★★★☆
4.3

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★★★★☆
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Pros

  • Easy to read (323)
  • Easy setup (304)
  • Large clear lcd (301)
  • Easy menus (293)
  • Compact (290)
  • Acquires satellites quickly (279)
  • Simple controls (273)
  • Reliable (253)
  • Good battery life (8)
  • Versatile (7)
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Cons

  • Acquires satellites slowly (30)
  • Short battery life (26)
  • Inaccurate (25)
  • Difficult menus (17)
  • Flimsy mounting (12)
  • Complicated controls (8)
  • Heavy / bulky (4)
  • Sometimes inaccurate (2)
  • Addresses off 100-400' (1)
  • Advertisement pop-ups (1)

Best Uses

  • Finding specific address (263)
  • Urban navigation (176)
  • Faster routes (173)
  • Rural navigation (157)
  • Planning trips (156)
  • Geocaching (24)
  • Auto (10)
  • Travel (8)
  • Adventure (3)
  • Accurate display of speed (1)
 
 
 

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nüvi 265WT 4.3" GPS Navigator, North America 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. 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.Features:

  • Voice prompts (e.g. "Turn right in 500 ft."): yes (internal speaker)
  • Speaks street names (e.g. "Turn right ON ELM STREET in 500 ft.")
  • Auto re-route (fast off-route and detour recalculation)
  • Choice of route setup (faster time, shorter distance, off road)
  • Route avoidance (avoid highways, tolls etc.)
  • Bluetooth wireless technology (connect to your phone for hands-free calling)
  • MSN Direct compatible
  • FM traffic compatible yes (receiver and lifetime traffic included)
  • Speed limit indicator (displays speed limit for most major roads)
  • Where Am I? (find closest hospitals, police & gas stations, nearest address & intersection)
  • Qwerty or ABC keyboard (choose keyboard layout)
  • Custom POIs (ability to add additional points of interest)
  • Garmin Garage vehicles compatible (download car-shaped icons to your device)
  • Garmin Garage voices compatible (download custom voices to your device)
  • Photo navigation (navigate to geotagged photos)
  • World travel clock, currency & unit converter, calculator
  • Picture viewer
  • Garmin Lock (anti-theft feature)
  • Touchscreen
  • Additional This USB mass storage device is compatible with Windows 2000 or later and Mac OS X 10.4 or later.
Specifications:Maps & Memory&nbsp&nbsp• Basemap&nbsp&nbsp• Preloaded maps&nbsp&nbsp• Ability to add maps&nbsp&nbsp• Built-in memory: internal solid state&nbsp&nbsp• Accepts data cards: SD card (not included)&nbsp&nbsp• Waypoints/favorites/locations: 1000&nbsp&nbsp• Routes: 0Physical & Performance&nbsp&nbsp• High-sensitivity receiver&nbsp&nbsp• RoHS version available&nbsp&nbsp• Display size, WxH: 3.81"W x 2.25"H (9.7 x 5.7 cm); 4.3" diag (10.9 cm) &nbsp&nbsp• Display resolution, WxH: 480 x 272 pixels&nbsp&nbsp• Display type: WQVGA color TFT with white backlight &nbsp&nbsp• Battery: rechargeable lithium-ion&nbsp&nbsp• Battery life: up to 4 hours

Specification Description
Model 010-00575-10, 010-N0575-1, 010-N0575-10, 0100057510
UPC 753759082673
2D/3D view Yes
Address search Yes
Antenna Internal
Anti-glare Yes
Anti-theft device Yes
Audio book player Yes
Auto routing/rerouting Yes
Available for Store Pickup Spec Name: rshStandard Yes
Backlight Yes
Battery Average Run Time 4
Battery Average Run Time UOM HOURS
Battery Type Product
Benefits 4.3-inch WQVGA color TFT display provides you with a sharp picture of your maps and moreBluetooth® wireless technology makes it p
Benefits 4.3-inch display is easy to read and lets you view map detail, driving directions, photos and morePreloaded with City Navigator®
Cables Included USB cable, vehicle power cable
Cables Included Vehicle power cable, USB cable
Capacity UOM mAh
Chemistry Lithium Ion
Color support Yes
Connections Power (1)
Connections Power (1)USB connector (1)
Country Of Origin Taiwan
Description Header Big picture, big features.
Description Header Navigation made simple.
Display Catalog Number 20-385
Display Catalog Number 55032231
Display Catalog Number 55033983
Display size (diagonal) 4.3 inches
End Product Indicator Yes
Expandable Memory SD
Features "Where Am I?" emergency locator ensures you always know the location of the nearest hospital & moreOne-touch dialing feature lets you
Features Sleek, slim design that fits comfortably in your pocket or purseRechargeable lithium-ion battery makes it convenient for navigation b
FM radio capability Yes
GPS type Car
Hands-free calling capability Yes
Included in the Box Garmin nuvi 265WT GPS receiverCity Navigator® NTLifetime trafficFM traffic receiver with vehicle power cable
Included in the Box nuvi 265WTCity Navigator NTLifetime trafficFM traffic receiver with vehicle power cableUSB cableV
Included in the Box nuvi 265WTCity Navigator NTLifetime trafficFM traffic receiver with vehicle power cableVehicle suction cup
Integrated camera Yes
Manufacturer Labor Warranty 12
Manufacturer Part Number 010-00575-10
Manufacturer Part Number 010-N0575-10
Manufacturer Parts Warranty 12
MAP Price 0.0
Maps City Navigator NT
Maps Pre-loaded City Navigator NT maps
Menu navigation Touchscreen
Model 265WT
Model NUVI 265WT
Model NUVI 265WT REFURB
MSN Direct capability Yes
New Date Tue Jan 27 00:00:00 CST 2009
Number of waypoints 1000
Operating Temperature UOM ° F
Other features Garmin Garage, world travel clock, currency and unit converter, calculator, Qwerty or ABC keyboard, Garmin Lock
Photo viewer Yes
Points of interest 6 million
Power Device Rechargeable Li-ion battery, vehicle power cable
Power Device Vehicle power cable, USB cable
Product Depth 0.8
Product Depth 4.8
Product Dimensions UOM inches
Product Disclaimer *Subscription and receiver required.
Product Height 0.8
Product Height 2.9
Product Type Car
Product Weight 6.1
Product Weight 6.48
Product Weight UOM ounces
Product Width 2.8
Product Width 4.8
Rechargeable Yes
Recommended Use This USB mass storage device is compatible with Windows® 2000 or later and Mac® OS X 10.4 or later.
Resolution 480x272
Routing options Avoid highways, tolls, faster time, shorter distance, off road, auto re-route
Spoken street names Yes
Supported Languages English
Touchscreen Yes
Traffic/Weather Yes
Type WQVGA
Type WQVGA TFT
Updatable Maps Yes
Uploadable Maps SD card
Uploadable Maps SD card slot
Voice Guidance Yes
Waypoints Yes

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Last update: Nov 17, 2009

Garmin Nuvi 265WT, 4.3 in. Widescreen GPS Navigation System Reviews

 
 
 

Most helpful positive review

[8 of 8 customers found this review helpful]

Most helpful negative review

[6 of 6 customers found this review helpful]

 
★★★★☆
4.0
Works pretty much as advertised

"If you have to get from Point A to Point B and you like spoken directions with street names, this device will more than meet your needs. It's clearly best on longer trips where you don't really know the best route. The free lifetime traffic information is a big differentiator with other similar products and can be helpful if you are uncertain about slowdowns along your route. Around town, the directions ten..." Read Full Review »

Oct 29, 2008 by LeftCoastBlue

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★★★☆☆
3.0
Traffic updates review

"We used this Garmin 265WT new on a trip from MA to NJ/NY metro area and back. I bought it with hopes for the traffic reporting capability. It was accurate as we approached Hartford, signaling a delay on I-91 south. However, it had no clue about slow traffic on I-287 crossing Westchester where we crawled at under 20 mph while the unit reported no traffic on route. Ditto with the Tappan Zee Bridge; a yellow warnin..." Read Full Review »

Dec 31, 2008 by Josh wanting better traffic info

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[8 of 8 customers found this review helpful]

Garmin Nuvi 265WT, 4.3 in. Widescreen GPS Navigation System Review

Works pretty much as advertised

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Easy To Read
  • Easy To Set Up
  • Free lifetime traffic svc
  • MacOS support
  • Simple Controls

    Cons

  • Short Battery Life

    Best Uses

  • Finding Specific Address
 

"If you have to get from Point A to Point B and you like spoken directions with street names, this device will more than meet your needs. It's clearly best on longer trips where you don't really know the best route. The free lifetime traffic information is a big differentiator with other similar pro …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Oct 29 2008
LeftCoastBlue
San Francisco
I am:
  • Power User
Reviewed at:
Price: $228.00
 
 

[49 of 62 customers found this review helpful]

Garmin Nuvi 265WT, 4.3 in. Widescreen GPS Navigation System Review

Great Value - Buy It!

★★★★★
5.0

"Pros

Easy to use. Just mount, turn on and go.

Free traffic.

Bluetooth.

Easy to add Europe maps.

Build quality is excellent.

Graphics are clear and screen is sharp.

Bluetooth works very well.

Speaker is loud and clear.

This model tells you the street name to turn on not just "turn right."

Most impo …"  Read Full Review »

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Dec 21 2008
HawaiiBound
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[4 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

Garmin Nuvi 265WT, 4.3 in. Widescreen GPS Navigation System Review

This little thing Rocks!!!!

★★★★☆
4.0

Great Rave

Great Rave

    Pros

  • Compact
  • Easy To Read
  • Easy To Set Up
  • Simple Controls
  • Versatile

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Adventure
  • Auto
  • Travel
 

"I have been considering getting a GPS for a couple years now. But there was no way, I was gonna pay more than $200 for everything I wanted.I got this refurbished from Radio Shack online and it comes with the same warranty as if it was new. And it only cost me [$]..Woo-hoo!! Can't complain about tha …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jul 16 2009
Katt Clay
Glendale, AZ
I am:
  • Casual User
Reviewed at:
Price: $169.99
 
 

[6 of 6 customers found this review helpful]

Garmin Nuvi 265WT, 4.3 in. Widescreen GPS Navigation System Review

Traffic updates review

★★★☆☆
3.0

    Pros

  • Acquires Satellites Quickly
  • Compact
  • Easy Menus
  • Easy To Read
  • Easy To Set Up
  • More »

    Cons

  • Traffic Updates

    Best Uses

  • None
 

"We used this Garmin 265WT new on a trip from MA to NJ/NY metro area and back. I bought it with hopes for the traffic reporting capability. It was accurate as we approached Hartford, signaling a delay on I-91 south. However, it had no clue about slow traffic on I-287 crossing Westchester where we cra …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Dec 31 2008
Josh wanting better traffic info
Boston area
 

[9 of 9 customers found this review helpful]

Garmin Nuvi 265WT, 4.3 in. Widescreen GPS Navigation System Review

Simply Amazing

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Acquires Satellites Quickly
  • Compact
  • Easy Menus
  • Easy To Read
  • Easy To Set Up
  • More »

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Faster Routes
  • Finding Specific Address
  • Planning Trips
  • Urban Navigation
 

"I love my Garmin. So easy to use and has many updated routes on it which made my life so much easier. I live near some major cities as well as near country areas. Being able to depend on a gps to navigate me through them both has been a godsend.



I love all of the features and how easy it is …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jul 30 2009
Markjohn
Washington, DC
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  • Power User
Reviewed at:
Price: $169.99
 
 
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