Archive for November, 2008
Garmin 265T - Minumalist view of data and directions are not the best
By J. G. Chandler
Any gps unit that you buy today should lock on in seconds, give accurate directions, have a display that is not confusing and have a simple menu navigation system. It does all of these things well except give accurate directions.
My other gps the Tom Tom 130 does everything mentioned above well, but lacks the traffic feature so I will return it. But it always gives very good directions 100% of the time. I just wish it had the traffic capability and I would keep it.
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November 28th, 2008
Garmin 265T - An Outstanding Unit
By J. Johnson “Believer”
This is my 4th Garmin GPS and I love it! The other writer mentioned the extra “tumor” for about 3 inches. If that bothers you, well I am NOT that anal and it is hardly even obvious. Who cares about the power cable any way? The unit’s screen is clear, bright, easy to read. Lot’s of improvements. Considered the 265WT but frankly just prefer the smaller screen for walking or riding a bike, just fits in pockets better and still large enough to see easily in an automobile. I agree that the start-up is FAST-FAST. A great improvement over several previous Garmin models. I highly recommend this one!
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November 28th, 2008
Garmin 265T - What Gets You From A to B
By trancespirit
This is a review of my first stand alone GPS unit. I have used iGuidance on my PPC with a bluetooth receiver in the past. The reason I purchased the 265t is for the “integrated FM traffic receiver” with the lifetime subscription. The integrated FM traffic receiver is one of my main gripes because it’s not actually integrated into the unit itself. It’s integrated into the power cable by an unsightly tumor that runs long about 3 inches along the length of the cable. So if you’re in between cars and need the traffic capability, you can’t forget the power cable. Other than the power cable, it’s a nice simple looking unit.