Garmin nüvi 265WT 4.3-Inch Widescreen Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator | 
 enlarge | Brand: Garmin
Category: CE
List Price: $379.99
Buy New: $269.99
You Save: $110.00 (29%)
New (13) Used (3)
Avg. Customer Rating:  12 reviews
Sales Rank: 60
Media: Electronics
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: Yes
Native Resolution: 480 x 272
Display Size: 4.3
Includes MP3 Player: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.1
Dimensions (in): 4.8 x 0.8 x 2.8
nv:Type: Receiver
Waypoints: 1000
Display: Color
Display: TFT
Display: Backlight
Touch Screen: Yes
Voice: Yes
Battery Type: Rechargeable lithium-ion
Battery Life: 4 hours
MPN: NUVI 265WT
Model: NUVI 265WT
UPC: 753759082673
EAN: 0753759082673
ASIN: B001ELJ9QK
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | Bight 4.3-Inch Diagonal Touch Screen Color Display | | • | 480 X 272 Pixels, Wqvga Tft Display With White Backlight | | • | Sleek, Ultra-Thin Design Fits Easily In Pocket | | • | Preloaded With City Navigator(R) North America Nt | | • | Bluetooth(R) Wireless Technology For Hands-Free Calling |
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Product Description
The nuvi 265WT 3.5-inch GPS has a wide touchscreen for a crisp, high-resolution picture. nuvi 265WT integrates Bluetooth wireless technology for hands-free calling and lifetime traffic alerts for avoiding traffic delays and road construction. Bluetooth wireless technology enables users to make hands-free calling with nuvi's built-in microphone and speaker. Take advantage of Garmin's first premium traffic service without subscription fees. Steer clear of traffic with nuvi's integrated FM traffic receiver. Receive alerts about traffic delays and road construction that lie ahead on your route. The nuvi 265WT offers full coverage mapping for the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. The preloaded map data has nearly six million points of interest, including hotels, restaurants, gas stations, ATMs and attractions. HotFix will decrease satellite acquisition times by recording ephemeris data, then predicting satellite location for the areas and times recorded for up to three days Garmin Connect Photos lets you associate your favorite images with saved locations DEM maps show you shaded terrain contours at zoom levels of five miles and above. The Where Am I? feature finds the closest hospitals, police stations, gas stations, nearest address and intersection. Auto time zone automatically adjust your time zone while navigating Turn-by-turn directions with voice guidance. Configurable vehicle icons allows users to select a fun, customized car-shaped icon Offers a three-dimensional mapping perspective, or 2-D overhead view Built-in lithium-ion battery lasts up to four hours depending on usage Dimensions - Width 4.8 x Height 2.8 x Depth 0.8 Weight - 6.1 ounces
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| Customer Reviews: Read 7 more reviews...
 My First GPS December 4, 2008
This unit does everything it's supposed to. My only tiny complaint is that at 90-100% volume, the back plastic shell vibrates a little, making the sound a little harsh. It is not the speaker distortion, but the speaker is actually so loud that it vibrates the plastic shell. 80% volume is perfect, even driving on freeway with radio on. Satellite aquistion is fast, voice (American Samantha-TTS) sounds clear, not tinny or compressed), screen is plenty bright, menus are intuitive, touch screen is perfect sensitivity, updating software and adding new vehicles via Garmin website was a breeze, maps and navigation are accurate, map panning is quick and smooth. I have not tested the bluetooth, I just use speakerphone feature on my cellphone. Very happy with my purchase.
4 and 1/2 stars Garmin Nuvi 265wt GPS December 3, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I really like this GPS. I also had a MIO and hated it. Difficult to use and it doesn't have the maps directly on it. The Garmin Nuvi 265wt is great. Turn it on and it's ready to use. It's very easy to enter your home info and then where you want to go. It's also really easy to get the opposite directions. I love that it not only shows you what speed you're going but the speed limit on the road you're on. It's easy enough to change the car icon or voice. I love that the traffic info is free, no spending extra money to sign up for traffic updates (but if you want to you have the option.) The only thing I didn't like is that if you don't want to take toll roads it doesn't give you alternate routes (or at least I haven't figured out how to get that option yet.) That's why I really gave it 4 and a half stars not 5. Also, it's easy enough to download and print out the manual. Yeah it's for 4.3 inch paper, but guess what, it fits on normal paper (8 1/2 by 11)! So print it out and then cut it down to size if you want, but don't knock the unit because you didn't get a manual! That's just petty.
Top Notch!! November 30, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I've been using the Garmin 265wt now for a couple of months. It is excellent. Works great and simple simple simple. Easy to navigate the menus through intuitive touch screens. I've yet to use the feature that routes me around heavy traffic (in major cities only) but like everything else, I'm sure it will deliver the goods when I need it.
For me, this unit was the right combination of features and price. I didn't need/want MP3 players and a cell phone connectivity and etc etc etc like you'll find on all the higher priced Garmin models. This is one of those gizmos that I wish I had bought 3 years ago --- I like it that much!!
 No Price Adjustment to purchase item on Amazon November 29, 2008
4 out of 32 found this review helpful
I have purchased a Garmin 265WT couple of days ago. Just checked with Amazon and found out that there's on sale. The price is $30 cheaper than couple of days ago. I have called to Amazon and asked for the price adjustment. The representative told me that there's no price adjusment available in Amazon. The only way to get $30 back is to return my received unit and place the order again to get the current cheaper price for the same unit. It's a painful exercise...
 Year ago 265WT would have cost three times as much November 27, 2008
22 out of 34 found this review helpful
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The nüvi 265WT, like other Garmin nüvi GPS devices, excels in the ease of use department. The map is easy to read, menus are intuitive, and an updated interface makes it easier to view traffic alerts. Features are nicely integrated so as not to needlessly clutter the screen. For example, telephone controls only appear when the nüvi is actively paired with a Bluetooth phone.
Cons:
Screen not as bright as more expensive nüvi models
No way to avoid a specific road from a planned route
Can't change information displayed in the data field on the map (more expensive nüvi 7x5 models let you choose between arrival time, distance,
Lackluster Bluetooth hands-free speakerphone call quality
Searching POI database by spelling a business name is slow
Cannot sort Favorites alphabetically; saved addresses always listed in order of closeness to your current location
Can't customize the colors or layout of the map
Touchreen less sensitive than older models. Requires a firmer touch.
Touchscreen is a fingerprint magnet
No way to exclude a specific road or highway from the planned route
Can't customize the information displayed on the map screen's information bar (the nüvi 7x5 models let you cycle between distance, remaining time, direction of travel, elevation, or time of day )
Internal speaker isn't loud enough
Limited Detour function
Lacks the rubber protective coating found on the nüvi 7x5 series nüvis
Cannot connect to both a Bluetooth headset/earpiece and a cell phone at the same time.
Bluetooth implementation doesn't support A2DP
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