Simple design belies the functionality teeming inside

Category: Review on Garmin Nuvi 265 GPS

Posted by: 23-Jul

Strengths: Integrated Bluetooth, free traffic alerts, text-to-speech functionality

Weaknesses: None

The Garmin Nuvi 265WT GPS come with tons of impressive add-ons.This portable navigation device is sleek, has a sturdy build and looks pretty similar to the previous Nuvi models.

The Nuvi 265WT has a high resolution 4.3-inch WQVGA touch screen. You can clearly see the maps and texts even during the night when the maps automatically switch to night colours. You can zoom in and zoom out and view the maps in 2D or 3D. The touch screen is also responsive.

The Nuvi 265WT’s user –interface is simple to understand. You will have no trouble even while delving deeper into the menu. You can get the onscreen keyboard in the form of QWERTY or ABC format.

The GPs carries a FM traffic receiver and this feature is one of my favourites. You can get free traffic alerts for life. Information is provided by Navteq Traffic Network. The PDS features a HotFix to make satellite acquisition faster. It is pre-loaded with more than more than 6 million points of interest and is compatible with MSN Direct Services. You also get an SD card slot and a mini USB port.

The text-to-speech functionality gives loud and clear voice guided directions. You can obtain the coordinates of your location as well as a list of all the closest services with the “Where am I?" feature. You can directly call from the unit because it has an integrated Bluetooth.

The high-end features and the affordable price tag are enough reasons to look into Garmin’s Nuvi 265WT GPS.