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Garmin nüvi 265W/265WT 4.3-Inch Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator with Integrated Traffic Receiver (Factory Refurbished)

Brand: Garmin
Category: CE

Buy New: $129.99
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Sales Rank: 261

Media: Electronics
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2
Dimensions (in): 6 x 5.8 x 3.2
nv:Condition: Refurbished
Type: Automotive
Waypoints: 1000
Display: Color
Display: TFT
Display: Backlight
Screen Size: 4.3"
Touch Screen: Yes
Voice: Yes
Battery Type: Rechargeable lithium-ion
Battery Life: 4 hours
Special Features: Bluetooth
Special Features: Traffic Ready
Special Features: Spoken Street Names
Maps Included: United States
Maps Included: Canada

MPN: NUVI 265WT
Model: NUVI 265WT
UPC: 753759093556
EAN: 0753759093556

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Features:

•	Factory refurbished
•	Sleek, ultra-thin design fits easily in pocket
•	Preloaded with City Navigator North America NT
•	Supports Bluetooth wireless technology for hands-free calling when paired with Bluetooth-enabled cell phones
•	NOTE: Model number is 265WT; however, the model number on the product itself is 265W

Integrated Traffic Receiver

Steer clear of traffic with an integrated GTM 20 FM traffic receiver designed to receive alerts about traffic tie-ups and road construction that might lie ahead on your route. No subscriptions or additional hardware needed. Just open the box, turn it on, and get instant access to traffic information--the traffic updates are free for the life of the device.

All you have to do is simply touch the screen to view traffic details and you'll be ready to detour around any problem area. And if you end up missing a turn, or you're forced into a detour that is not relayed through the traffic receiver, the nÃ¼vi's sophisticated automatic routing will get you back on track in no time.

In most areas, the traffic broadcasts are continuous--there's no waiting for scheduled traffic news updates or random alerts. Because traffic broadcasts are received via a "silent" FM data channel, you can still listen to music or news programming on your car radio without interference from incoming FM traffic data transmissions.

Hands-Free Calling

In more and more places, it is becoming illegal to use cell phones while driving without a hands-free kit. WIth Bluetooth capability, microphone and speaker, you can match your nÃ¼vi to any Bluetooth-capable phone to make hands-free mobile phone calls. Simply dial the phone number with the nÃ¼vi's touch screen keypad to make a call on a compatible phone. To answer an incoming call, just tap the screen and speak into the built-in microphone. Making and taking calls on the road has never been easier, or safer. In addition, Garmin makes it a breeze to look-up and dial numbers from your personalized phone book or even tap into your cell phone's call history log.

Key Features/Benefits for all 2x5 Series Navigators

New -- HotFix (Long Term Ephemeris Prediction) finds satellites faster (Learn more)
New -- Digital Elevation Model (DEM) Basemap shows 3D shaded terrain features (Learn more)
New -- Faster 333 Mhz processor offers faster, smoother map drawing and vehicle icon motion through turns
New -- Redesigned user interface offers more information (Learn more)
New -- Photo Navigation lets you upload geo-coded photos from a phone, geo-coding camera or photo site and navigate to them. (Learn more)
New -- Add Enhanced MSN Traffic and Content with the optional GDB 55 antenna and charger (Learn more)
New -- Send addresses directly to your Garmin from Google Maps or Mapquest (Learn more)
New -- Automatic Time Zone Transition
Text-to-Speech gives directions with real street names
4.3-inch Widescreen shows you more of what's around you as you drive (Learn more)
Memory Card Slots so you can add maps and travel guides, or store photos (MicroSD card slot on 3.5-inch units; SD card slot on 4.3-inch units)
Preloaded Maps with Navteq data of North America + Hawaii + Puerto Rico, including 6.5 million searchable points of interest (Learn more)
Rechargeable lithium-ion battery for easy portability (up to 4 hours per charge)
Custom Vehicle Icons let you personalize your navigator (Learn more)
Integrated Antenna for a slim form factor
Where Am I? -- instantly shows you all of the emergency services nearby (Learn More)

Which nÃ¼vi is Best for You?:
Click here to see a quick, simple comparison of features for all Garmin nuvi GPS navigators

Learn More

New -- Improved Interface

One of Garmin's key product philosophies is to make extremely complex technology easy to use for anyone right out of the box, and perhaps nowhere is that better exemplified than in the user interface for Garmin's portable navigation devices.

Garmin's interface is a key to their success part of what makes their devices such a pleasure to use. Simple controls and sub-screens make it easy to enter or search for destinations and get data about your trip. Simply touch the color screen to enter a destination, and nÃ¼vi takes you there with turn-by-turn voice directions, 2-D or 3-D maps and smooth map updates as you navigate.

This year, Garmin has redesigned its interface to include much more useful information.

Old Interface

New Interface

New -- HotFixâ¢ – aka: Satellite Ephemeris Data Prediction

Your GPS device locks onto transmissions from a dedicated network of Satellites in order to determine its position. Until the device gets a "lock" on three satellites, it can't effectively navigate, so decreasing the time it takes for your device to get "satellite lock" is always a goal of GPS manufacturers. With Garmin's new HotFix technology, your Garmin GPS remembers the position of all satellites it is tracking when you turn it off, and calculates their movements in order to predict where they should be the next time you turn it on. This gives the device an idea of where it should look for satellites, and dramatically decreases the time it takes for your Garmin to get its position and start navigating. HotFix can predict satellite positions for up to 3 days after the device was last turned off.

Using Garmin’s unique Web site â Garmin Connect Photos â users can choose from millions of geo-located photos provided by Google’s Panoramio photo sharing community and download them to the nÃ¼vi for a richer navigation experience using pictures as a guide.

New -- Navigate by Photo

Using Garmin’s unique Web site â Garmin Connect Photos â users can choose from millions of geo-located photos provided by Google’s Panoramio photo sharing community and download them to the nÃ¼vi for a richer navigation experience using pictures as a guide.

Choose from Panoramio's collection of photos from around the world.
Easy to use interface displays photos on Google Maps.
Search for photos by location name or map area boundary.
Transfer photos directly from Garmin Connect to device with the Garmin Communicator.
View photos in Google Earth.
Supports Internet Explorer 6+, Firefox 2+, Safari 3+ on Windows and Mac.

New -- 3D Terrain Maps

Shaded relief terrain maps show you when to expect hills, mountains, forests and other natural features. Topographic terrain maps are viewable when using the 2D "birds-eye" view.

New -- Send Addresses Directly from Google Maps or Mapquest

tching to try out a new restaurant, or setting off on a road trip to locate the best toffee apples on the east coast? Now, it's easy to search for locations on Google Maps or Mapquest, then transfer the addresses directly to your Garmin GPS navigator.

Hook up your Garmin to the computer via it's USB port
Search for the location you want
Click the Send link in the info window for the address. That will bring up a popup "Send to" form.
Pick GPS, then pick Garmin and hit the "Send" button.

The address will instantly transfer to your Garmin device, The point will be saved as one of your favorites, and you can navigate to it or view it on a map just like with any other favorite.

The process does require a small plugin, which you can get at Garmin's website at http://www8.garmin.com/support/download_details.jsp?id=3739. You can send business addresses to your Garmin device from these countries: Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United States.

Search for the location you want.

Pick "Send to GPS".

Go!

Traffic-Capable for Either FM Traffic or Enhanced MSN Direct Content

MSN Direct Enhanced Traffic and Content

With an optional receiver, you can access enhanced dynamic content from the MSN Direct service. Check the weather, avoid traffic backups, compare local gas prices, get enhanced movie listings, stock information, news and local events when you travel with your unit. Even plan trips from the convenience of your computer, via Windows Live Local, and wirelessly send custom to your nÃ¼vi.

Check out a full description of MSN Direct content features, or a coverage map for MSN Direct services.

A 3-month subscription to MSN Direct is included with the receiver. After that, subscription fees are $49.95 per year, or $129.95 for a lifetime subscription.

FM Traffic

With an optional receiver, you can get alerts from TMC Clear Channel about traffic tie-ups and road construction that might lie ahead on your route. All you have to do is simply touch the screen to view traffic details and you'll be ready to detour around any problem area. And if you end up missing a turn, or you're forced into a detour that is not relayed through the traffic receiver, the nÃ¼vi's sophisticated automatic routing will get you back on track in no time.

In most areas, TMC Clear Channel traffic broadcasts are continuous â there's no waiting for scheduled traffic news updates or random alerts. Because traffic broadcasts are received via a "silent" FM data channel, you can still listen to music or news programming on your car radio without interference from incoming FM traffic data transmissions.

A 3-month subscription to TMC Clear Channel's Total Traffic Network is included with the receiver. For more information on subscription fees, coverage in individual cities, and traffic data networks in the United Kingdom and Europe, check the Garmin website.

Widescreen -- See More of What's Around

The super-bright, 4.3-inch (diagonal) touchscreen display gives is anti-glare for ease of viewing during the day and automatically changes its color profile for easy viewing at night or in dim light. It offers 2d or 3D perspective views.

The widescreen format gives you 70% more actual screen area than a 3.5-inch screen. Primarily this translates into a better view of the area through which you are driving. This is especially useful in showing you what parks, restaurants, ATM, gas stations, etc. are nearby, or in letting you know whether a detour is a good idea. Also, the device itself is larger, meaning controls on the screen are more widely spaced and somewhat easier to push.

Wider screen lets you see more of what's around. Compare these actual size views of a 3-inch (diagonal) screen

and a 4.3-inch diagonal widescreen

Where Am I?

On any nÃ¼vi (including this one), you can just tap "Where Am I?" to find the closest hospitals, police stations, fuel stations, nearest address and intersection. Also see your exact latitude and longitude coordinates.

First-Rate Map Data

nÃ¼vi accepts custom points of interest (POIs). View larger.

The nÃ¼vi comes ready to go right out of the box with preloaded City Navigator NT street maps for all of North America, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico, including a hefty POI database with hotels, restaurants, fuel, ATMs and more. Simply touch the color screen to enter a destination, and nÃ¼vi takes you there with 2D or 3D maps and turn-by-turn voice directions. Garmin gets its map data from NAVTEQ, a world leader in premium-quality mapping.

In addition, nÃ¼vi 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 Important note about map updates: Due to our high volume of sales, almost every Garmin portable GPS navigator sold by Amazon.com will come with the most recent map version. If you ever do need a map update, you can purchase one from Amazon.com at our Garmin Store.

Garmin Lock

Garmin's patent pending theft prevention system that disables the unit from performing any functions until the user types in a specific 4-digit PIN or takes the unit to a predetermined secure location

Beyond Navigation

Browse your stored pictures with an easy-to-use JPEG viewer.

Navigation is just the beginning. The nÃ¼vi 2x5 models features travel tools including a JPEG picture viewer, world travel clock with time zones, currency converter, measurement converter, calculator and more.

This device is compatible with optional content plug-ins available via microSD card, such as the Garmin Travel Guides and Garmin SaversGuide provide detailed data for attractions and information on nearby merchants offering discounts, so you can customize nÃ¼vi for your travel needs. For Accessory Map Cards and Travel Guides the Units Feature: a MicroSD Card Slot on the 3.5 inch Units, and an SD Card Slot on the 4.3 inch Units.

Garmin has also added the ability for customers to add custom points of interest (POI’s) from third parties such as school zones and safety cameras.

Trick Your GPS Ride

Custom vehicle icons let you ride in style, at least inside your GPS.
See more icon option

All Garmin nÃ¼vis support configurable vehicle icons. These fun, customized car-shaped icons come in a variety of colors to add a personal touch to your vehicle's position on the map.

What's in the Box?

nÃ¼vi 265WT, Preloaded City Navigator NT for North America (full coverage), Lifetime traffic, FM traffic receiver with vehicle power cable, Vehicle suction cup mount, USB cable, Dashboard disc, Quick start manual

Notes

Optional software for language translation, detailed travel guides, and savings programs allow you to customize your nÃ¼vi to fit your travel needs
Like most USB Mass Storage Devices, the nÃ¼vi is not compatible with Windows 95, Windows 98 or Windows Me.

Which nÃ¼vi is Best for You?

Note: All nÃ¼vis come with detailed NAVTEQ maps containing more than 6 million pre-loaded point of interest locations.

Screen
Size
inches
(w x h)

Included Maps

Text-to-Speech
(Directions in
Real Street
Names)

Traffic

Bluetooth

Media

3D Terrain
Maps

Photo
Navigation

FM Transmitter
(audio through
car stereo
system)

Multi-
Point
Routing

Battery
life
(hours)

Cont. U.S.,
Hawaii, and
Puerto Rico

AK and
Canada

Europe

nÃ¼vi 200

2.8 x 2.1

Photos

up to 5

nÃ¼vi 200w

3.81 x 2.25

Photos

up to 5

nÃ¼vi 250

2.8 x 2.1

Photos

up to 5

nÃ¼vi 250w

3.81 x 2.25

Photos

up to 5

nÃ¼vi 260

2.8 x 2.1

Photos

up to 5

nÃ¼vi 260w

3.81 x 2.25

Photos

up to 5

nÃ¼vi 270

2.8 x 2.1

Photos

up to 5

nÃ¼vi 205

2.8 x 2.1

MSN-enhanced
(with optional
receiver);
FM (with opt.
receiver)

Photos

up to 4

nÃ¼vi 205W

3.81 x 2.25

MSN-enhanced
(with optional
receiver);
FM (with opt.
receiver)

Photos

up to 4

nÃ¼vi 255

2.8 x 2.1

MSN-enhanced
(with optional
receiver);
FM (with opt.
receiver)

Photos

up to 4

nÃ¼vi 255W

3.81 x 2.25

MSN-enhanced
(with optional
receiver);
FM (with opt.
receiver)

Photos

up to 4

nÃ¼vi 265T

2.8 x 2.1

Integrated FM
receiver with
lifetime traffic;
MSN-enhanced
(with optional
receiver)

Photos

up to 4

nÃ¼vi 265WT

3.81 x 2.25

Integrated FM
receiver with
lifetime traffic;
MSN-enhanced
(with optional
receiver)

Photos

up to 4

nÃ¼vi 275T

2.8 x 2.1

Integrated FM
receiver with
lifetime traffic;
MSN-enhanced
(with optional
receiver)

Photos

up to 4

nÃ¼vi 350

2.8 x 2.1

FM (with opt.
receiver)

Photos, MP3s

up to 8

nÃ¼vi 360

2.8 x 2.1

FM (with opt.
receiver)

Photos, MP3s

up to 8

nÃ¼vi 370

2.8 x 2.1

FM (receiver
included)

Photos, MP3s

up to 8

nÃ¼vi 650

3.81 x 2.25

FM (with opt.
receiver)

Photos, MP3s

up to 7

nÃ¼vi 660

3.81 x 2.25

FM (receiver
included)

Photos, MP3s

up to 7

nÃ¼vi 670

3.81 x 2.25

FM (receiver
included)

Photos, MP3s

up to 7

nÃ¼vi 680

3.81 x 2.25

MSN (receiver
included;
1-year free);
FM (with opt.
receiver)

Photos, MP3s

up to 7

nÃ¼vi 750

3.81 x 2.25

MSN-enhanced
(with optional
receiver);
FM (with opt.
receiver)

Photos, MP3s

up to 5

nÃ¼vi 760

3.81 x 2.25

MSN-enhanced
(with optional
receiver);
FM (with opt.
receiver)

Photos, MP3s

up to 5

nÃ¼vi 770

3.81 x 2.25

MSN-enhanced
(with optional
receiver);
FM (with opt.
receiver)

Photos, MP3s

up to 5

nÃ¼vi 780

3.81 x 2.25

MSN-enhanced
(receiver inc.;
3 months free)
receiver);
FM (with opt.
receiver)

Photos, MP3s

up to 5

nÃ¼vi 850

3.81 x 2.25

MSN-enhanced
(with optional
receiver);
FM (with opt.
receiver)

Photos, MP3s

up to 4

nÃ¼vi 880

3.81 x 2.25

MSN-enhanced
(receiver inc.;
3 months free);
FM (with opt.
receiver)

Photos, MP3s

up to 4

nÃ¼vi 5000

4.5 x 2.7

MSN-enhanced
(with optional
receiver);
FM (with opt.
receiver)

external
battery
only

Basic MSN Direct Content Features
	Traffic Reports Find the best route through traffic. Your GPS device uses MSN Direct traffic data to select the best route for you to avoid traffic congestion. Check traffic flow. Know at a glance where to expect slowdowns in traffic. Get accident warnings. Receive warnings about accidents, road closures, and construction in the area that may affect you.
	Gas Prices Compare local gas prices. See a list of recent gas prices in your area and an indication of how recently the prices were reported. Find your way to the savings. Once you find the best price in your area, use your navigation system to guide you to the gas station.
	Weather Reports Stay on top of current conditions. View the current weather conditions in your area, including today's high and low temperatures, chances of precipitation, and more. View the three-day forecast, Plan ahead by checking the three-day weather forecast for your area. Check weather in other cities. See current weather conditions in major cities across the country.
	Movie Times Search for a movie. Find the theaters in your coverage area that are showing the movie you want to see. See which movies are playing. View which movies are playing in your coverage area or at your favorite theater. See show times and get directions. Once you find a show you want to see, check the show times and use your GPS device to guide you to the theater.
Enhanced MSN Direct Content
	Web Favorites (Send custom destinations to your GPS with Live Search Maps) Powerful trip planning: Use Live Search Maps on your computer to look up an address, search for a business, or plan a trip Choose your favorite location, and then MSN Direct delivers the address, phone number, and more straight to your navigation system. Visit Live Search Maps at http://maps.live.com.
	Local Events See what's happening near you. Find nearby events to see what's happening in your area. Find the events that interest you. Browse events sorted by category. Search for an event. Get details about a particular event.
	Stock Quotes Watch the stocks that interest you. Select stocks that you want to keep an eye on, and then see regularly updated stock prices and daily changes. Get a little more detail. Touch a stock in your list to see daily highs, lows, and trading volume.
	News Headlines Browse the headlines at a glance. See breaking news and other major news stories of the day. Read more details. Select a headline to read all the details about the news story on your navigation system.

MSN Direct Coverage Map
Get detailed info for your Zip Code at the MSN Direct website.

Customer Reviews:

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Works perfectly June 19, 2009
K. W. Ford (Monrovia, CA United States)
61 out of 62 found this review helpful

I was a bit confused at first by the 265w label on the device and on the screen during boot up; however, this unit does have the FM receiver built into the power adapter cable and works exactly as advertised. The routing software is much more intelligent than a previous model I've owned, the interface is notably improved and the text to speech for street names is a very nice addition. Hands-free phone features also work flawlessly.

3 out of 5 stars

Nice GPS but don't buy refurbished! Hours were spent trying to get the FREE map update!! July 31, 2009
Caroline Smith (Washington, DC)
53 out of 55 found this review helpful

This GPS is rated very highly, and that is why I bought it. I have gotten refurbished phones before, so I didn't think it was a big deal to buy a refurbished gps. Also, I now remember reading that someone had trouble getting the free map update. BEWARE!!
I have spent at least 4-5 hours total trying to get this update. Long story short, after being on hold several times, faxing an invoice showing proof of purchase, waiting for them to update my account, and then downloading the update, clearing tons of space on my computer to transfer the update, I now have the update. I figure it would have been worth the extra $40 to get the new one (I got it for $179). The unit may be fine if you don't care about the free update. That much time and hassle is not "free".

5 out of 5 stars

Quite pleased. Also great Customer Service and Technical Assistance July 7, 2009
Jim D. (Washington, DC USA)
27 out of 27 found this review helpful

My refurbished 265wt looks and works like new and the features were as I expected. The only thing that I wish it had is the ability to save routes. But you can plan and follow a route by designating a final destination and then again using the "Where To" Feature to add additional locations and then for each selecting the option "Add as Via Point," but you cannot save the route for future use.

I ran into two glitches when attempting to update the map (free within 60 days of first use). Since it was a refurbished unit, the first use date was more than 60 days before I received the GPS and thus I was unable to download the free update. A call to Garmin easily resolved that - the customer service contact person added it to my account for free download. The second problem was that when I tried to install the updated map I got a message indicating there was not enough space and it refused to install. Another call to Garmin and a software expert used "remote assist" (after my giving him permission to take control of my computer from his location) and made live changes to my GPS. After that the map update was successful. In both cases the Garmin personnel were most courteous, very competent, and easy to understand.

I also found the Garmin MapSource program very helpful. It can be downloaded at no charge if you already have another Garmin program, and if you don't, you can first download and install the free Garmin Training Center program and then download and install MapSource at no cost. Working in MapSource to create, to view and to edit waypoints and tracks and other features and then using MapSource to transfer the data to the GPS is far easier than trying to do this directly on the GPS.

Apart from mapping, the "Points of Interest" feature can lead you to unexpected places. After using the GPS "Where To", then "Points of Interest" in the Germantown, Maryland area I selected "Food" to look for lunch. The first two addresses ended up being residential addresses in townhouse developments. Out of curiosity I learned that one house was unoccupied according to a neighbor and at the other house no one answered the door. On my 3rd try I selected the chain "Subway" and that address was right on. Clearly the Points of Interest contains some unreliable information. However, this would likely be true for all Garmin GPS models.

4 out of 5 stars

Excellent for most things July 28, 2009
Harry G. Arnold (Oak Ridge, TN United States)
17 out of 17 found this review helpful

The Garmin nüvi 265WT 4.3-Inch Portable GPS worked straight out of the box when it arrived.

1. Since it was a factory refurbished unit, I registered it immmediately and tried to download the free map update. Couldn't figure it out, so I contacted Garmin e-mail customer support, and discovered in a couple of hours that my serial number had "first acquired satellites" more than two months before I purchased it, which invalidated the free offer. I e-mailed a copy of my Amazon.com Order Summary, and within 12 hours I was able to download the free map upgrade. (The old copy of the map was just as good based on my limited use.)

2. The map upgrade is something that has to be planned since it will probably take three or four hours of wait time. For some reason I simply can't get more than about 300 KB of speed from their download site, but the end result was an apparently accurate map upgrade.

3. The touch screen controls are mostly intuitive, but some of the choices are obtuse. For example, to find a rest stop, one must go to "Points of Interest", select "Automotive", then scroll through almost everything related to automobiles to find somewhat cleverly described rest stops. In order to enter more than one "via" point, one must first enter the destination, then enter intevening points of interest -- if you enter the final destination last, you will wipe out all of the previous "destinations". Don't even try to enter a Highway residence address. It won't find the right one unless you park in the driveway and do "where am I?" then save the address. Street addresses are reliably predictable and usually are where the houses are.

4. The display is adequate considering the small size. One can see about two miles ahead on the maximum "zoom out", and the planned route is easily visible. It is hard to see any location other than the current location of the automobile, however. Text is readable. Occasionally the GPS has to be rotated in order to reduce glare, but basically it is viewable in almost any light.

5. Navigation is what the GPS is all about, and it navigates. If you miss a turn, the female voice says, "recalculating", then tells you how to correct your mistake, or if you deliberately want to take another route, it will plot the revised route if your detour makes sense. Voice instructions are generally on time, but they don't anticipate lane changes at intersections. A minor criticism is that the "new" map is pretty old in places. The Natchez trace was relocated over thirty years ago when Barnett Reservior was built, but the navigator placed my car between the paved road and the water rather than on the road; also, a little later my car was again off the Trace driving on something called the "Old Trace" (which is usually a couple of four feet deep ruts left over from the early 1800's). Every now and then on other highways the female voice would say "recalculating" because I wasn't following the old nonexistent roadway owing to new construction. These kinds of map updates seem to be somewhat hap-hazard in nature.

6. The synthesized voice does fairly well. You would think that Garmin would hard code "Frontage Road" to avoid an audible "Turn left on Frungo". And words like Brook are pronounced "Bruke" (to name a few dialect idiosyncracies). Warning! Just because the voice says, "turn left on Main Street" does not mean it is safe to turn left; the driver has to be doubly alert to not get sucked into a false sense of security by the calm voice that issues soothing instructions to commit suicide.

7. Remember "Blue Highways" by William Least Heat-Moon? The 265 WT has two navigation modes, Fastest and Shortest. If one chooses the "Fastest" Navigation mode, it's mostly Interstates. The "Shortest" navigation mode, however, is an adventure akin to the "Blue Highways". For example I Programmed a trip from Knoxville, TN to Jackson, MS by the "Shortest" route. The "Fastest" route is I-75 to Chattanooga, then I-24 and I-59 to Birmingham and finally I-20 to Jackson. The "Shortest" route is I-75 to Chattanooga, I-24 to I-59 then up to the very top of Sand Mountain in Georgia and follow Sand Mountain on US-75 all the way into Birmingham. Take I-20 from Birmingham to Tuscaloosa, then jog off the Interstate and follow numerous county roads in Alabama and Mississippi to Philadelphia, MS. From there, take the Natchez Trace into Jackson. Who would have thunk? We saw three bottle trees. (You should try Jackson to Nashville.)

8. It works; it's fun; it's potentially distracting; but treat it with respect and it will always take you somewhere.

9. I recommend the "GAFM: Mini Friction Mount for Garmin Nuvi 200, 200W, 250, 250W, 260, 260W, 265T, 265WT, 270, 275T, 300, 310, 350, 360, 370, 500, 550, 600, 610, 650, 660, 670, 680, 710, 750, 760, 770, 780, 755T, 765T, 775T, 785T, 850, 880, 855, 885T, 5000, StreetPilot C550, C580, StreetPilot i Series GPS". The mount for the windshield that comes with the 265WT will probably work, but the GAFM is really easy to transfer betwen cars and to hide in a console or glove box when parked.

4 out of 5 stars

Good value but lacking in some useful features August 10, 2009
Mark Singer (San Francisco, CA United States)
21 out of 22 found this review helpful

OK. If I could give it 3.5 stars I would but I can't so 4 it is!

My first refurb unit arrived without a mount so I had to sent it back. However the replacement was sent immediately when I made my issue known and I received it only a day later. Given that my original package arrived a day early, I actually got a complete unit on time. Too bad I had to waste my personal time sending the incomplete one back.

Anyway, that aside, here's my feelings on this unit.

Pros:

1) Satellite lock has been almost INSTANTANEOUS every time I use it. More often than not, it's ready to navigate before I have fully backed out of my driveway.
2) Bluetooth works surprisingly well with my iPhone. Callers can tell I'm not on the phone but say it's still clear. I like that it loads my address book and also my recent missed, received and made calls. Note, it takes about 2 minutes before the phone book is synced. (It happens on ever startup. However, pairing is a one time operation.
3) Accuracy. 99% of the time it is very accurate. It seems to have me approaching and crossing intersections perfectly. Occasionally, it seems lost. I had one occasion when it was plain wrong about my location (several blocks off) but eventually (after 5 minutes or so, self corrected. I ignored this because it seemed an anomoly.
4) Volume. If you don't blare your music, it's adequate. At highway speeds I tend to have my windows up anyway. It's not as loud as the TomTom a friend of mine has but it was adequate for most conditions. Also, I found that volume up to 90% was usable. The top volume is completely distorted and I suggest you avoid this as it may take its toll on the speakers.
5) Build and finish. Depsite being a refurb mine was indistinguishable from a new item.
6) Unnoticeable advertising. I barely even am aware of when the ad comes up. I think it's when I turn the unit on and the car adaptor/traffic receiver is plugged in.
7) Screen is visible in near direct sunlight. Enough to see at least. While I think there could be more useful info there I suspect they are philisophically trying to keep it simple.
8) I never thought I'd love having the speed limit as much as I do but it's great and very accurate to within a couple of hundred yards of changes.

Cons:

I don't think these are harsh cons. Still, maybe they will be important to you. Maybe not!

1) Traffic. It's hit and miss. I compare it to my iphone's reports and both are inconsistent with their accuracy. It is right about 60% of the time. I bought the T model specifically beacuse I was looking for traffic assistance and I'm not quite sold that it's that accurate. However, this is a TMC issue rather than garmin issue so I suspect all units, regardless of manufacturer are getting the same info if they use TMC for traffic. The fact that it's free is good. I would sure hate to pay to get semi-accurate info!
2) Where am I? Sometimes I want to know what street I am on. More importantly, I may want to know what highway I am on if I have just gone through a complex interchange (I live in LA). You can use where am I to see what the nearest street address is to where you are but if you are on a highway it still shows the nearest surface address. It doesn't state where you are. A really bad oversight. Note, if you are NOT on your way to an address it DOES show your current street at the top. However, once on route, it shows the next turn street. I would live to see both! There is room so use it!
3) Moving between screens. I would like to be able to get back to my main map with a single press. If you are deep in POI or something, you have to back out one screen at a time. It can be a tad tedious although overall the screen is reasonably responsive.
4) POI Search. I am not happy with this. By name it is, as has been pointed out, absurdly slow. It can take in the minutes to locate something. Also, you can't specify a range to look in if you view by category so often what you want won't be finable until you are within a mile of two of it.
5) Displaying Time of Arrival on the main screen is pretty stupid because we all know it is likely very inaccurate and when traffic isn't variable it won't change much anyway. So why not display DISTANCE REMAINING by default which is always changing.
6) I would like to see the compass always visible on the main screen when on route. Currently it is only displayed on the main screen when there is no destination. (You can access it on a seperate screen but again, there is room so why not show it!?)

In general, I think it's good value. While lane assist etc would be nice, I don't fret over not having it, to me it's worth $200! The interface changes I have suggested aren't really features which is why I feel they are open for some criticism. They are are already built in to your system but are not presented readily at the times I feel they would still be useful and that's why they make it to my cons list.

Would I recommend it? I think so.

Given that Amazon will give your money back for 30 days and given that Garmin has map updates for a 60 days as well as full warranty I say yes. I can't compare it readily to ther units except based on their feature sets. What really matters is how did you like it on the road. Bottom line, I like mine and would recommend it.

No unit is perfect but this is a choice that I am not unhappy with!

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