Garmin Nuvi 265W Widescreen Satellite Navigation System with Full EU Mapping and Bluetooth
Simple, safe, portable and affordable with optional traffic re-routing, the nüvi 265W is your personal travel assistant for life on the go. This simple, safety-minded navigator leads the way with turn-by-turn directions, lifetime traffic avoidance and a unique, advanced safety camera warning system to get you there on time and keep you safe on the road. Packed with up to millions of points of interest (POIs) and maps for Europe, the 265W is compact, versatile and easy to use. Simplicity and safetyNüvi 265W comes preloaded with City Navigator NT map data for Europe. Simply touch the colour screen, key in your destination and nüvi takes you there with turn-by-turn spoken directions, 2-D or 3-D mapping and smooth map updates. Digital elevation maps show shaded contours for an understanding of the surrounding terrain. In addition, nüvi 265W accepts custom points of interest such as traffic blackspots and post offices and lets you set proximity alerts to warn you of upcomi
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13 comments
Miach on July 6, 2009 at 3:04 pm
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good, but could be better
This was purchased to replace my very old Navman and in most cases its a lot better. Apart from when you first set it up the Nuvi quickly finds the GPS signals it needs and your…
Lupe on July 6, 2009 at 4:58 pm
ON RECEIPT, ONE SMALL BOX, MINIMAL INSTRUCTIONS, SO A BIT WORRIED AT FIRST, HOW TO GET ALL THOSE FACILITIES CLAIMED IN THE PRODUCT DESCRIPTION . 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.
Emiliana on July 6, 2009 at 5:59 pm
5.0 out of 5 stars
after lots of bad experiences – finally a good sat nav!!
I would recommend this model to any mac users who want their sat nav to connect to their iphone. The garmin site is also really easy to use.
Ting on July 6, 2009 at 6:13 pm
4.0 out of 5 stars
good system for this money
Works good, including bluetooth, just a bit late in announcing exists on motorway, sometimes. And there are regions (in Dublin) where the map is not updated (especially…
Ryder on July 6, 2009 at 7:13 pm
5.0 out of 5 stars
I Love It, This is my new best toy
What can i say, i just lorvvvvvve my new Garmin Sat Nav, its my first one and im so pleased with my choice, i did the rounds on the forums and compared other models and makes in…
Anonymous on July 6, 2009 at 7:54 pm
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.
Timur on July 6, 2009 at 8:05 pm
4.0 out of 5 stars
Garmin Nuvi 265W widescreen Sat Nav
Good quality SatNav that quickly connects to satellite with excellent coverage and instant recalculation of route on deviation.
Screen and graphics very clear.
Dusty on July 6, 2009 at 8:29 pm
4.0 out of 5 stars
garmin nuvi 265w
bought specifically for a trip in Spain. it worked a treat. However it does (even in the UK) take some time to locate the satellite.
Worth on July 6, 2009 at 9:54 pm
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, nor is it compatible with the GTM(tm) 25 (which requires being plugged in to the mini-B connector socket, which is already in use by the cigarette-lighter power lead). 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 265WT “lifetime” just means: during the working life of the product, this product will continue to receive FM traffic alerts. The Garmin 265W DOES NOT appear on the GTM 25 compatibility list as there is no where for you to plug this accessory in (unless you plan running your Garmin off its own battery – which seems crazy to me with the limited battery life [4hrs variable]) In my searches on the Net, im not even convinced the Nüvi 265W comes with the necessary software to allow the GTM 25 to translate the FM broadcasts into traffic alerts. 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 still a long way to go. MAKE SURE YOU GET THE NüVI 265WT if you want Cameras & Traffic Alerts. Sometimes it doesnt pay to read the manufacturers website, but read broader specs on the Net. x peace
Ginny on July 6, 2009 at 10:49 pm
4.0 out of 5 stars
very useful and easy to use piece of kit
Have previously used TomTom on a PalmV, so getting this was like moving into the 21st century!
Great widescreen, Very useful to have road names referenced (other than “turn…
Xenia on July 6, 2009 at 10:52 pm
4.0 out of 5 stars
Simple to use
Easy to use and for the most part accurate.
Has got confused with street names at complex junctions in city (e.g.
Anonymous on July 7, 2009 at 1:33 am
4.0 out of 5 stars
Garmin Nuvi 265W
Very good display and display options. Uploaded mapping updates immediately after purchase, but still soon found out of date one-way streets etc.
Wood on July 7, 2009 at 2:41 am
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent Product
Only installed this satnav at the weekend – minus the instructions as I appear to have lost them! However, didn’t need them.