Nuvi 255 vs. 265T: Is the extra money worth it for the 265T?
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I have both the 255 and the 265WT. Both have the same chip and processor. Both to me are just as fast. The 265WT has bluetooth capability and has a different charger. The car charger that comes with the 265WT is the traffic receiver GTM25 FM cable (double strand thicker cable). The 255 is cute and compact but comes with just the car charger no traffic (single strand cable). The 255 works with the GTM25 FM cable that comes with the 265WT. Both are excellent GPS units. The only question you need to ask yourself is: Do I need bluetooth? If bluetooth is important to you, buy the 265T with the GTM25 car charger and traffic receiver. You can also buy the GTM25 cable from Garmin Website for $119 or buy elsewhere for less money. The traffic does not work in some areas (check your area), but here in Los Angeles County, it works well and to me is worth it. The price difference is $40 to $60 bucks from the 255 to the 265T (which you can easily blow on having dinner out) The GTM25 cable if bought separately is $80 to $120 bucks. You are probably better better off with the 265T if Traffic Service is available in your area. Edmund
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Scott, I appreciate that you asked this, because I am doing the same comparison. I have not made a choice, but I am leaning toward the TomTom one because of price, and it (currently) has the most up-to-date map. I also found this comparison article here: http://www.sciuridae.co.uk/tomtom_one_v3_vs_garmin_nuvi_200.htm - A plus for the TomTom is price for the features, but it has a short battery life and does not come with an A/C charger, only the cigarette lighter thingy. The Garmin is higher priced, but has better graphics. From what I have read so far, both are excellent choices.
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I was able to get a hold of Amazon support by phone today. I was told the Nuvi 350 units being shipped have NT 2008 map in it. I asked about the v.5 mentioned on Amazon website and he did not know about that. He would check and have it corrected. According to him, Garmin will start shipping units with 2009 map in about a month, starting with the 200 series, 300's, and so on. Based on this, I plan to buy one now even with 2008 map. Again, he could not confirm about free update from Garmin. If I can get a free update, that's great. If not, I'm still happy since price had come down significantly
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No, they are not the same. The 265wt has an FM traffic receiver (it's a long cylindrical-shaped connector with two led lights), while the 265w does not. That is the only difference. You may have the 265wt and don't realize it. Once you plug it in and start driving around, a traffic icon should appear in the upper left-hand corner. If it doesn't appear (or the 12V battery connector is different) return it for the unit you ordered. EDIT: AFAIK, there is no 265w. There is a 265t (smaller screen) and a 265wt (wide screen). So while it may say 265w, it is most probably the 265wt. I don't own the 2x5 series, so I'm not sure about the topographical map. If you go to tools &gt; settings &gt; map &gt; map info., you should see what maps are on your Nuvi. Make sure all of them have check marks in the boxes. Check the Garmin manual (the one online, not the quick start) for a detailed explanation. BTW, I believe the topo map shows up in the 2D map only.
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Hi Charles. I'm using it in my nuvi 765T, so I recomend you read carefuly the ad or ask directly to the Seller
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Unfortunately, the satellite reception and lock by the Nuvi 260 will vary widely depending upon the receiving technology Garmin put in it. Basically, there are two different receivers (originally there were three, one being the SiRF Star III very early on). They have (or had) either the Bravo chip (not well received), or the MTK chip (highly received), but who knows today? Garmin has a tendency to shoot from the hip, so there may be a 3rd or even a 4th receiver vendor. My 260 came with the MTK chip, and I found it to be a surprisingly good performer. So, if you can find one that has the MTK chip, you should have solid reception and decent acquisition times (rarely over 1-1/2 minutes on cold starts ... but it can happen), and usually 30-45 seconds on warm starts.
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Thanks, Valdvogel...you gave me just the info I needed. Of course, the first inclination is to purchase an expensive NUVI, but it's good to know that an earlier hand-held works even better! We already have a GPS (Staples brand) that works great for road directions, but it uses wrong coordinates for geo-caching. It's just too difficult to"translate" the coordinates for every cache! Thanks again!
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Actually I contacted Garmin. And they acknowledge that 255w does have all the features of 260w plus more. And they can't explain why 260w cost more. So I guess I'm getting the 255w then.
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I have a 255w some times it goes crazy taking you to a different place then you plugged in. The map update is close to $100.So I'm Locking for a GPS that advertises when there product maps were installed.
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Just (recently) bought the 335T and I have had no problem acquiring satellite signal with this unit. In fact, that was one of my prime motivations to switch from my old Garmin Nuvi 350. I was having a lot of problems with just that issue. My two major complaints about the TomTom vs. the Garmin are: (1) You can't spell out a specific point of interest) like a Chili's restaraunt, for instance, which you can do with the Garmin. This was a MAJOR plus with my old unit and I used it all the time. Of course, it's possible that I just haven't firgured out how to do it yet, because, (2) the TomTom has very poor user documentation. I'm going to have to go online to try and figure some of the functionality out. Just (recently) bought the 335T and I have had no problem acquiring satellite signal with this unit. In fact, that was one of my prime motivations to switch from my old Garmin Nuvi 350. I was having a lot of problems with just that issue. My two major complaints about the TomTom vs. the Garmin are: (1) You can't spell out a specific point of interest) like a Chili's restaraunt, for instance, which you can do with the Garmin. This was a MAJOR plus with my old unit and I used it all the time. Of course, it's possible that I just haven't firgured out how to do it yet, because, (2) the TomTom... » Read More Just (recently) bought the 335T and I have had no problem acquiring satellite signal with this unit. In fact, that was one of my prime motivations to switch from my old Garmin Nuvi 350. I was having a lot of problems with just that issue. My two major complaints about the TomTom vs. the Garmin are: (1) You can't spell out a specific point of interest) like a Chili's restaraunt, for instance, which you can do with the Garmin. This was a MAJOR plus with my old unit and I used it all the time. Of course, it's possible that I just haven't firgured out how to do it yet, because, (2) the TomTom has very poor user documentation. I'm going to have to go online to try and figure some of the functionality out. « Show Less
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I have a 255, 255w's smaller brother with identical features, and have been using it for over a year. I love it, but once you get your free map update online, you have to buy future updates fron Garmin at hefty prices. It is cheaper to buy a new unit than pay for lifetime updates($119). A onetime update is @ $60. Though I love my 255, it's a pretty stiff toll. I'm thinking of trying something different, because there has been some new road construction near me, and my current maps don't always suit.
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I guess it would - mine is a Nuvi 255w, and I would guess there's not a huge difference between that and the 265w. The card is supposed to work in all Nuvi's.
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I live outside of Boston. We had a Nuvi 760 and subscribed to the FM traffic. It broks so I exchanged it at Best Buy and got a 780. It came with a free subscription to MSN Direct or FM Traffic. We chose MSN direct and never once found it useful. It would only show me a 1 or 2 minute delay about 35 minutes ahead on our route. I found the FM Traffic to be very useful. Once we were driving through NY City and the highway was stop and go. The Nuvi piped up and said an alternate route is available. Loved the help it gave. I began to take it whenever I drove a long distance so it would give me the traffic update. Will not use MSN again.
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I have had my Garmin Nuvi 1370T for the past four years, and have used it extensively in Europe, always with great satisfaction. It is supplied with the programming for Europe. Encourage you to buy one soon, as it has been replaced by another model which costs $495., even from Amazon.
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Joyce, go for the 1300LM..and btw, this model has no traffic (the 1300LMT has). The free lifetime maps by itself is well worth getting this Garmin (which uses NAVTEQ versus the unreliable TELEATLAS of Tomtom).
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I bought the 260 and can recommend it (although later Garmin changed the interface to the 2x5 series ... which may or may not be a positive). My new 765t doesn't route me any better than my 260 did (it just has a few bells and whistles that I liked and needed ... lane assist for one).I've never owned a TomTom, so I cannot compare the two.
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There are two different models:265W https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?pID=35586265WT https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?pID=13430#nuvi265wt