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Garmin Nuvi 265W Widescreen Satellite Navigation System with Full EU Mapping and Bluetooth | 
| Brand: Garmin
Category: CE
List Price: £169.99
Buy New: £117.14
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Rating:  reviews
Sales Rank: 320
Media: Camera
Batteries: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.8
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 5.4 x 2.9
MPN: 010-00575-11
Model: 010-00575-11
UPC: 753759082680
EAN: 0753759082680
ASIN: B001E97FU4
Release Date: September 14, 2008
Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Garmin Nuvi 265W | | • | Latest mapping of Ireland, UK, Europe, version NT2009 | | • | Bluetooth | | • | 4.3" Widescreen Touchscreen LCD |
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SEEMS FAULTELSS, AND LOVELY, with one BUT.. December 20, 2008
Molly Nicol (London)
251 out of 254 found this review helpful
ON RECEIPT, ONE SMALL BOX, MINIMAL INSTRUCTIONS, SO A BIT WORRIED AT FIRST, HOW TO GET ALL THOSE FACILITIES CLAIMED IN THE PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
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It was actially simple, smooth, and intuitive once you find the help section. After the first set up of locating satellites, which is a little slow, thereafter it is really fast.
It was all ready to go, with battery charged to a low level, so you need to give it a full charge before going too much further. YOu can do this by the included USB computer link, or the in-car charger.
The screen is bright, maps clear , can include incredible detail if select "more" for detail. Or you can have as little as you like. I really like the neatness of the machine, simple layout of icons, clarity of the map, the details and gave it a try on a local journey. (I do not like suction mounts, but if you use them it looks a very neat one, I did not try it.) The spoken instructions are very clear and completely accurate-issofar as I've tried it- down to the distance before turns, and include road names. I personally would find this a huge help, especially in my work as often have to drive at night.
Sadly, there is one "but.." I discovered as I was reading the HELP section in more detail, trying to find out how to use the "smart traffic avoidance" as quoted in the product description, and "for life", that it is not inbuilt as implied.
This was really one of the important reasons for my choice of this machine. This does not appear to exist, with this machine, so I feel very let down. Because there is so little documentation, you don't know this until you get to this stage.
It has a LOT going for it, and -unless I can find a simple way of subscribing to a traffic subscription with minimal expense, it is going back. If traffic is important to you, I would say it is more worthwhile to go for the garmin nuvi 256WT, which I found out (subsequently unfortunately) includes all of the above, and a bit more, PLUS a lifetime traffic subscription.
 very good and very simple to use March 11, 2009
Kay (London)
41 out of 41 found this review helpful
I work on field and i had been given a new area to work at. I decided i needed a sat nav as now i have no pateince with a to z's. did extensive research and decided NOt to get a tom tom as its far too common and i wasnt getting much for my money. So, i settled for this. well what can i say, its probably the best gadget i have ever bought. very simple to use, u dont even need a manual. the bluetooth is not great if u want to connect ur mobile to it, but it only takes a millionth of a second to track satellites and tell me of my route. recalculating route is just as fast! for me its God sent, flawless. Points of interest is very accurate, and the lady who talks is not annoying and very clear in what she is saying. its battery life is very good. and up until now, the sat nav has not taken me into a river or over a hill ! i would highyl recommend it. Also AMazon prime got me this within one day - first unit seemed like a custonmer return and i so i returned it back and amazon got me the replacement unit within 18 hours! great. also DO not order additional cables... the box comes with one.
Big improvement on earlier Garmins February 1, 2009
Richard Norris (Bedfordshire)
44 out of 45 found this review helpful
I got this as a birthday present for my Dad and he has been very impressed. I have an older Nuvi 250 which is good, but having used this one I can really appreciate the improvements/extra features. It has widescreen and bluetooth capability and a constant reminder of the max speed for the road you are currently on.
Well worth the extra few quid - and it's got Europe maps too. Oh, and the verbal directions are more precise..."turn right at the roundabout on to the High street" whereas mine just says "take the 3rd exit". The case for it is good too, and not very dear.
Nuvi 265 complete with Garmin Service! March 8, 2009
T. J. Pryke (Channel Islands UK)
15 out of 15 found this review helpful
I took delivery promptly as usual from Amazon. Very pleased with the product. Its very user friendly and the wide screen is clear and sharp. When loading the infrormation to Register with Garmin the maps were completely wiped off the unit. I hasten to add that this was my fault and not Garmins. I telephoned Garmin service, they said they would put a replacement in the post and that I should return the unit to them. The next day I receive a 265WT complete with 'Traffic' upgrade. It has become a much used 'Friend'
Good product but disappointed with Garmin marketing March 11, 2009
Ste "WonderWabbit" (of Brighton & Hove, England)
33 out of 34 found this review helpful
I agree with all Positive points about the NÜVI 265W in Molly Nicol's review above;
HOWEVER, i am extremely disappointed with GARMIN, as it was through their product information, i chose this particular device: Traffic and Camera alerts.
"In addition, Nüvi 265W accepts custom points of interest such as traffic blackspots" as marketed in the product description, is false advertising. It does not come with the ability to pick up FM traffic alerts - you have to additionally purchase the accessory GTM(tm)25 (which requires being plugged in to the modified mini-B connector socket -to- cigarette-lighter power lead).
Nor, contrary to the specs, it does not come with "traffic avoidance" facility, lifetime or otherwise.
"Traffic avoidance" is the alternative route detour at the press of a button.
On the Nüvi 265W, "lifetime" just means: during the working life of the product, SHOULD YOU ADDITIONALLY PURCHASE the GTM(tm)25, you will continue to receive FM traffic alerts.
The Garmin 265W DOES NOT appear on the GTM 25 compatibility list - but having now bought the GTM(tm)25 i can confirm the two do work togteher - it should be listed as Nuvi254W(T).
Re: the "unique, advanced safety camera warning system"
It is set up for this facility to work, but, sorry, cant say whether it came already installed as i'd upgraded from a StreetPilot, and had had my annual camera subscription transferred over.
Operationally what i have noted, though, is: Volume control, effecting Camera Alerts & Received Telephone calls [Blutooth being another reason i upgraded]
I have voice volume control set at 60 cause i dont want Directions shouted at me. Consequently you hardly hear the audible camera alerts (so, I understand A. Spinks' comments). When i drive i watch the road, only when there is an audio alert do i look at the unit. It DOES display a camera "voice-bubble" pop-up of information: Red when approaching, yellow after, before disappearing; but NO camera symbol (as on the StreetPilot)
Every time i receive a telephone call, i have to turn up the volume, which, when driving, can be distracting - CONTRARY to the whole point of having Blutooth hands-free?!!!
It seems, to engage those two facilities effectively, i have to have my Nüvi 265W in competition with my radio.
A nice sleek product, but MAKE SURE YOU PURCHASE THE NüVI 265WT if you want the full Cameras & Traffic Alerts Package.
There's little saving to buy the Nuvi265W & GTM(tm)25 as separates; tho technically i can now confirm, they do work well together.
x peace
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