Should I get a nuvi 260 or nuvi 265 and why?
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I bought one a Wal-Mart before Christmas since it was a "last year's model." Soon, I was in LA for two weeks over Christmas vacation and it worked flawlessly. The 260 does not have BlueTooth and that is, to me, no big deal. To answer other questions on the discussion board. You can download within 60 days the entire new map for the US and Canada (do it overnight as it takes a while) you need a USB cable with the regular USB plug and the smaller USB B plug (often come with cameras). You charge it both by the computer or with the cigarette lighter cord that comes with the unit. Now most selllers are selling this for about $150 which I think is a steal. So I bought two more two weeks ago for my son and my daughter. It does speak the street names if you use a voice choice with a name--otherwise you just get spoken directions. It is easy to use and I would tell anyone to get them while they last. You can download lots of voices and languages, by the way.
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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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I think I purchased mine last year [2013] and only used it in the Republic of Ireland. Good for street numbers in the biggest cities. But, for the places we traveled, it would get you only the correct street. Most places in the countryside don't have numbered addresses. Used mine in my old Nuvi 260 and it worked fine for our purpose. Hope this helps.
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I have a Nuvi 660 NA with which it works fine. If your 750 takes the same plug it should be good.
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Is the 255W or 260W better? I'm specifically looking for one with MPH on on the screen so I can see how fast I'm traveling, and I can't find anything to tell me whether the 260 has it.
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Hey MelissaS, I've been researching the Garmin GPS's for a couple of weeks and can tell you the differences I've seen. The 255W has a few of "new" features in their 2x5 line but the two that I've seen people the most happy with in the reviews I've read are the satellite "hotfix" and the faster processor. The "hotfix" is supposed to speed up satellite acquisition immensely by having the unit remember where it was turned off last so it can calculate where the satellites should be when you turn it back on and from what I've read it works like a charm. The faster processor will speed up things like map drawing and looking up points of interest which people have really seemed to also notice in their reviews. The big drawback of the 255 and 255w is the text to speech voice quality (this is the voice that pronounces street names). Apparently the voice quality isn't as good on the 255 line as it is in the previous products due to the voice engine Garmin has used in this model...most people I've read say they can live with it but some bring it back due to the quality. I would goto a store and try both side by side to see if you can live with the quality. I did that today and was able to understand what the 255w was saying even in a busy store but still think I'll wait for the 265WT in October. Hope that helps!
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The dimensions of this model are smaller than those of the packaging. The support is the perfect size for Nuvi 42 (12.6 x 7.8 x 1.9 cm) and is right. As I see, the Nuvi 250 (9.7 x 7.1 x 2 cm) would be very small compared with the whole package.
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While the 265t comes with a free (ad supported) traffic receiver / charger (GTM 20), it isn't MSN. You will indeed need to purchase the MSN traffic receiver / charger (GDB 55). The cost is approx. 95 bucks, but includes a one-year subscription (you can buy it on Amazon). Make sure MSN supports your area (check the map on the Nuvi 265t page). Your Nuvi will come with a suction-cup mount and the FM traffic receiver / charger. What it "may not" come with is a USB cable (similar to those on a digital camera or computer peripherals -- std USB on one end and a mini USB on the other). You will need this type of cable in order to register the unit and to perform firmware updates (free) or map updates (not free, but you have a 60-day window to get a free update -- if there is one). Please check with Garmin to see if they include this cable (several basic units do not come with this). As far as the bundle is concerned, it looks like a pretty good deal (it's only about 10 bucks more than what the 265t is going for). Now the beanbag mount isn't as nice as the Garmin product (about 25 bucks, and you just snap your unit's mounting cradle onto the ball arm), but it may work okay (you'll need to use your unit's suction-cup mount to attach it to this type of beanbag mount).
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Sounds like a good idea. I found another link that compares Tom Tom with Nuvi 350.. http://www.gpspassion.com/forumsen/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=67083 just in case you're still reading them up. Good luck with your Tom Tom!
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I have streetpilot 350, 550 and Nuvi 255W. Graphics and text better and the font size and boldness are on the streetpilot models than on Nuvi. Streetpilot doesn't wash out in bright sunlight as badly. Also, streetpilot is more specific , line per line on text directions. This is important when looking up points of interest, restaurants, etc. Also had a Tom Tom xl 340 s that was hard to read. This evaluation is coming from a 68 year old with diminishing eyesight..
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thx, I guess i'll stick with 540TM :-) I am upgrading from old Garmin that had no map updates and traffic and hopefully it would be worth it at this price. I did use one of the TOM TOM models (smaller one) for a 2600 miles trip in the west coast and routing was really good.
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Nuvi 765t I have been using this unit for over a year, it has great features check it out. The price has really come down
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I considered the 1490, but I don't need the bluetooth or traffic. I ended up buying the nuvi 865T and am happy with it. Some problems getting updates on the Garmin website. Also POI's were available for download on my old 265 e.g. Kauai, but none for the 800 series.
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Yes it will. Your Garmin 285/285WT is the exact same size as my 265WT. It will work with practically all 4.3" wide screen Garmin nuvi models! Just make sure you have a 4.3" wide screen. The old square style screens won't fit in this case! If you got the model number right, 285/285T, then you have a 4.3" wide screen Garmin! And this case will work perfectly. Buy it, I'm sure you'll be pleased with it! I love mine. It's classy looking, and very well constructed from nice quality, soft supple leather! My sister got a Magellan GPS for X-Mas along with a Magellan leather case. Needless to say, she's very jealous of my Garmin nuvi 265WT and my leather case. My nuvi has way more features on it and the voice is way easier to understand! My case looks way better, with better quality leather to boot.
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yep - i agree - i ALMOST ordered it last night...glad I didn't. even more interesting will be the price they'll have when it's offered by amazon direct - i am still trying to decide between the 765T and the 265 WT, which, by the way has become 7 bucks cheaper than last night !!!MediaHub - i feel like we will both end up with a good in-car nav - let's keep in touch here and try to make a good decision. www.gpsrmagazine.com has a great review/analysis of 265WT and 765T...
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According to the documentation I've read, the NUVI 270 will accept an SD or MICROSD card. This MICROSD card comes with an SD adapter so it should work just fine on the NUVI 270.
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Go with the Legend Hcx, I know it's more money but the Micro Sd card slot makes a HUGE difference in the maps you can do. I own the the Venture Cx(NOT THE HC) and I have a 2gb micro sd card with streetmaps and Topo for the entire US on the card.The letters in garmin speak mean this H= High Sensitivity, C=Color and X= external Memory card support.If you want to save 20 or 30 bucks go with the one I was saying the Venture Cx, but I bought my unit over a year ago, when the High sensitivity units weren't available, Today without a doubt I'd go with the Legend Hcx(they don't make a Venture Hcx just a severely limited HC. You are also going to need either Street maps or Topo(for hiking) so figure on an extra $125 or so or look online for free options, hope I helped you.