lane assist - 855 vs 760? I bought and returned a Nuvi 760 because it missed two exits on a recent road trip. Both times it told me to exit as I was passing the off-ramp! Let's just say I the only thing I was happy about was the return policy.Does the "lane assist w/junction view" work as described?Thanks! lane assist - 855 vs 760? I bought and returned a Nuvi 760 because it missed two exits on a recent road trip. Both times it told me to exit as I was passing the off-ramp! Let's just say I the... » Read More lane assist - 855 vs 760? I bought and returned a Nuvi 760 because it missed two exits on a recent road trip. Both times it told me to exit as I was passing the off-ramp! Let's just say I the only thing I was happy about was the return policy.Does the "lane assist w/junction view" work as described?Thanks! « Show Less
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Yes, lane assist works very well. Junction view is very nice to look at but it is just a "fixed" picture" - the perspective does not change as you get closer. Many interchange junctions don't yet have this feature incorporated in to the map data. Map updates hopefully will have more lane assist data in the future.
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My 760 blue tooth is just fine even in heavy traffic and I am hard of hearing. I use it all the time. LOVE it!
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There's another traffic receiver other than MSN you can get if you want that feature.I bought a 855 and I can always but the traffic receiver later if I want.
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Then nuvi 855 is not for you. Take a look at the nuvi 885T - it has bluetooth and MSN traffic. Bear in mind MSN traffic is free only for 3 months. Then you can pay for a lifetime subscription which I think is about $120.
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That's sad. I am shopping for a new gps, and that feature almost helped me make the decision.
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The concern with 885 is that MSN is going away 2012, so the MSN traffic feature etc. won't work after that if I am reading their web site correctly.https://www.msndirect.com/MSNDirectServiceAnnouncement.aspx
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FYI, I believe MSN direct is going away 2012 ? :https://www.msndirect.com/MSNDirectServiceAnnouncement.aspxI just bought a 855 and I may plan to add the Lifetime FM traffic receiver feature later. I sort of like the FM traffic receiver that came with my Garmin 760, but not critical to have.
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You might want to try the nuvi 885 - it has those features and is otherwise identical to the 855.
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I keep reading and researching and just can't decide which way to go. I have an old Garmin. I want Blue tooth with traffic. Lane change would help me a lot; I have a bad sense of direction and I need the best GPS to help me "get there!" Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!!
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Don't waste your cash on Blue Tooth or traffic through a GPS unit. The traffic is never up to date, only gives you major highways, is rarely useful or correct if ever, and only in major areas. Oh traffic in NYC? Really? No crap. :) ... and the BT isn't loud enough on the highway. Just use a good ear piece.
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I had an older borrowed Garmin that had traffic supposedly but I never saw any evidence of it. This one accurately reports accidents and slowdowns in the San Diego COunty area, and not only does it tell you, but tells you if you are still on the best route or not, AND shows you a graphic bar with your vehicle depicted on it, and traffic ahead in white, yellow, and Red. And it is not only detailed and accurate (as accurate as changing conditions allow) but it also indicates a fairly good estimate of how much extra time will be required on your trip i.e. 7 minute delay, which in my line of work, is very useful.Databyter I had an older borrowed Garmin that had traffic supposedly but I never saw any evidence of it. This one accurately reports accidents and slowdowns in the San Diego COunty area, and not only does it tell you, but tells you if you are still on the best route or not, AND shows you a graphic bar with your vehicle depicted on it, and traffic ahead in white, yellow, and Red. And it is not only detailed and accurate (as accurate as changing conditions allow) but it also indicates a fairly good estimate of how much extra time will be required on your trip i.e. 7 minute delay, which in my line of... » Read More I had an older borrowed Garmin that had traffic supposedly but I never saw any evidence of it. This one accurately reports accidents and slowdowns in the San Diego COunty area, and not only does it tell you, but tells you if you are still on the best route or not, AND shows you a graphic bar with your vehicle depicted on it, and traffic ahead in white, yellow, and Red. And it is not only detailed and accurate (as accurate as changing conditions allow) but it also indicates a fairly good estimate of how much extra time will be required on your trip i.e. 7 minute delay, which in my line of work, is very useful.Databyter « Show Less
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It's the Navtec (sp?) system not the worse or best but it works for me. You will need to update it though( more money). The live traffic works and comes with the system. You can also call JVC for specifics. This is my second JVC the first was stolen. That should tell you of what I think of them. Alpine sucks got one hated it from the start very limited to JVC
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As noted there are work arounds for ads while the unit is set for driving mode (ignore, turn off traffic, etc.) However, if the unit is set for pedestrian mode (nuvi) yikes! The whole route and more fills up- very distracting...
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Gary, I have been researching the same use (snowmobiling) for the nuvi 500. sledgps dot com lists chips available either nationally or by region. The region maps are $50, the national $99. Did you get the 500, and do you like it? I want a crossover/multi mode unit and this one seems to be the only one available. I think the difference between this unit and the 550 is that the 500 has US road and US topo maps, and the 550 has north american roads but no topo maps. I don't know if sledgps maps will overlay on the topo. If anyone has tried this, please reply with info. I have not bought it yet, so can't answer your question directly (I want to be able to though). Finally I am torn on the mixed reviews on the unit. I can handle the missing USB cable, and AC adapter, but has everyone found the unit accurate, both on road and off road? Are the maps updated? Thanks...
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I am in the exact same situation, I am debating which GPS to return. 255WT or 285WT?285WT is actually cheaper too, since I didn't have to pay any tax buying from amazon.sigh... I should have just shelled out a little bit more for the 265WT from Radio shack.The bluetooth on the 285WT seems nice to have, but is the lifetime traffic on the 255WT any good, and is it more worthy than the bluetooth? I never followed the traffic information from my Navigion 2100T, since I am not sure how useful it is.
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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, Scott. I have BOTH (don't ask why... long story!) TOSS A COIN! If PRICE is a consideration, the TomTom has a HUGE advantage - it's typically $50 bucks cheaper than the Nuvi. For me? I WOULD PICK THE NUVI. Here are some OBJECTIVE points to consider: 1) Nuvi is FAR, FAR more intuitive, with MUCH nicer menus. 2) Nuvi can be used as a picture viewer. 3) Nuvi has SUPERIOR trip data details - just touch the lower left of the screen for a VERY nice summary window that is EASY to read. 4) Nuvi can outblast the TomTom in terms of volume. 5) Nuvi has SUPERIOR windshield mount - TomTom is piece of crap by comparision. 6) Nuvi is smaller - better "in-the-hand." 7) TomTom has more features, many I miss on the Nuvi (like speed warnings, for example.) 8) TomTom has an online "community" that can be very useful (Garmin does not - at least not yet.) 9) TomTom offers much greater flexibility - you can download and/or save your own modified maps and routes. 10) TomTom feels slightly more substantial than Garmin - it is slightly larger (thicker); very nicely designed and built. 11) The BIG one: As others have mentioned, the TomTom DOES have a slight edge in navigational accuracy. There is no question it's able to get you closer to the front door in SOME circumstances. That is, it has NEVER missed; the Nuvi has gotten me close a half dozen times in the short time I've owned it. (In FAIRNESS, though, the Garmin is NOT a toad in this arena. I don't expect the thing to drive my car, for crying out loud. And if you get me within a block of where I'm going, I'm a happy guy.)
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I bought the garmin nuvi 265t a couple of days from tigerdirect.com for $179 on sale. This is the same price as the nuvi 255 at amazon . If i don't like the free time traffic alert, I will just buy a vehicle power cable for $25 and use it instead of the GTM 25
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Mine already had the 2010 maps preinstalled so I didn't try to update. A little off topic, but one thing that bothers me however is that the 765t I got is a bit inaccurate for my home address. My nuvi 260W is right on target for my home address while the 765t shows that I am about 800 ft away from my house. I tried it out on non-residential targets and the 260W was always right on target while the 765t was off about 50 to 200 ft. Not quite sure what the issue is but the 260W appears to have a more sensitve/accurate chip set.
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I'm surprised no one has given you a suggestion. On the off chance you are still looking, I'll add a comment or two. Obviously, any of the units you have listed "could" do the job very well (I've heard good and bad things about each of them). Multiple routing (which my unit doesn't have) would be very nice to have if it's implemented properly. I originally wanted the Magellan because I liked its features better than the others (especially the AAA feature), but didn't want to take a chance (their customer support is terrible). And any unit that allows you to exclude/avoid a road is a good one to get. The Nuvi 200 really is a basic unit and has no Text-to-Speech (which I prefer even though some names are butchered). The 200 also comes with only the lower 48 states (adding Canada can get very expensive), so I would suggest the 250 or 260 (the 260 has TTS). The newer 260W (wide-screen) is probably priced too high right now. As far as ease of use, they all work similarly, but Garmins are probably the easiest and most logical (with Magellan a close second). TomTom will give you many more customizable options, plus has Mapshare (a really great idea). No matter what you decide to get, I'm sure you will be pleased. Just remember that they all have various quirks (even the big, expensive models).
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Why does this get such negative reviews? Seems logical to get the most recent model in most tech things. We're buying our first gps, and need europe maps. Is the 765, 775, or 275 better?
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Thanks for the update, dsrussell. I'll take your advice and check out the review of the 765 that you mentioned at gpsmagazine.com. It's too bad that the folks at Garmin didn't include this info about the 765 in their owners manual. Must have been an oversight on their end. Again,thanks a bunch!
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This really isn't a reply to your post but a question. I have been looking into getting a Garmin Nuvi 350. Does anyone know what the differences are with that one and the C550? I know there is a big difference in price and wondered if the Nuvi would be a good choice for basic GPS. I really want the voice with street names.
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Is it better is always the question, we all ask when buying a GPS? I cannot give a definitive answer as they are both good. I like the look and feel of the 390 and the glove friendly screen, was much better to me. Also the visibility in bright light is great on the 390. I do not think either one of them works well with base camp. The program is hard to use. I do not know about the 660 but I had to add a flash drive, as with most Garmin's now, they do not have enough memory to even do the first map update.In the end I bought the 390 as I felt is was better for the money and if I choose to I can add the tire pressure system. Is it better is always the question, we all ask when buying a GPS? I cannot give a definitive answer as they are both good. I like the look and feel of the 390 and the glove friendly screen, was much better to me. Also the visibility in bright light is great on the 390. I do not think either one of them works well with base camp. The program is hard to use. I do not know about the 660 but I had to add a flash drive, as with most Garmin's now, they do not have enough memory to even do the first map update.In the end I bought the 390 as I felt is was better for the money and if I choose... » Read More Is it better is always the question, we all ask when buying a GPS? I cannot give a definitive answer as they are both good. I like the look and feel of the 390 and the glove friendly screen, was much better to me. Also the visibility in bright light is great on the 390. I do not think either one of them works well with base camp. The program is hard to use. I do not know about the 660 but I had to add a flash drive, as with most Garmin's now, they do not have enough memory to even do the first map update.In the end I bought the 390 as I felt is was better for the money and if I choose to I can add the tire pressure system. « Show Less
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How about the 885 without MSN Direct, and adding the GTM 20, which gives Navtec fm traffic? That's what I'm considering doing. Might want to call Garmin to see if this option will give you what you want. If you do, would you report back? Yes. 855 is the one i mean. Sorry for the confusion.
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Indeed pedestrian mode in Garmin (255w) never works well, but I never had a problem with my 255w while driving in Italy. I have been trying to find out if the newer models are any better than an older one I have - 255w - and which still serves me well, including in Europe. My main issues with 255w are:1). it takes up to 15 min to locate a satellite 2). if a planned road is closed (due to an unexpected repair, etc) it is impossible to make 255w make another route.I wonder if this new model would have improvement over these issues. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks! Indeed pedestrian mode in Garmin (255w) never works well, but I never had a problem with my 255w while driving in Italy. I have been trying to find out if the newer models are any better than an older one I have - 255w - and which still serves me well, including in Europe. My main issues with 255w are:1). it takes up to 15 min to locate a satellite 2). if a planned road is closed (due to an unexpected repair, etc) it is impossible to make 255w make another route.I wonder if this new model would have improvement over these issues. Any advice would be... » Read More Indeed pedestrian mode in Garmin (255w) never works well, but I never had a problem with my 255w while driving in Italy. I have been trying to find out if the newer models are any better than an older one I have - 255w - and which still serves me well, including in Europe. My main issues with 255w are:1). it takes up to 15 min to locate a satellite 2). if a planned road is closed (due to an unexpected repair, etc) it is impossible to make 255w make another route.I wonder if this new model would have improvement over these issues. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks! « Show Less