Garmin nüvi 785/785T 4.3-Inch Portable GPS Navigator with Bluetooth and Maps of U.S, Canada & Puerto Rico
- Bright, 4.3-inch diagonal color WQVGA TFT touchscreen with 480 x 272 pixels and white backlight
- Preloaded with City Navigator North America NT
- Bluetooth wireless technology for hands-free calling
- High-sensitivity GPS receiver for improved performance and reception
- NOTE: Model number on the box is 785T because the traffic receiver is included; however, the model number on the device itself is 785 as the “T” in 785T refers to the additional component
Product Description
Directionally challenged? Many people lose their sense of direction. Getting from point A to Point B can be so stress provoking that you hardly want to leave point A. The Garmin nuvi 785T helps get you from one point to another and helps you have fun at any point you choose. And you’ll never be lost. The nuvi 785T offers full coverage mapping for the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. The preloaded map data features nearly six million points of interest, including hotels, restaurants, gas stations, ATMs and attractions. The map data is provided by NAVTEQ, a world leader in premium-quality mapping. It features 3D buildings, lane assist and lifetime traffic alerts from NAVTEQ. Take advantage of Garmin’s first premium traffic service without subscription fees. 3D navigation with lane assist provides drivers a clear picture of what lies ahead on their route, including road sign detail and arrows indicating the proper lane for navigation. Some areas even of… More >>
Garmin nüvi 785/785T 4.3-Inch Portable GPS Navigator with Bluetooth and Maps of U.S, Canada & Puerto Rico
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5 comments
Edward H. Fitzgerald on December 20, 2009 at 2:05 am
I have five other Garmins. This one is cool, but without a filter for trucks it is a real let down. Hope they can add this filter. The screen changes color when entering traffic, very cool. Please are there more bikes and pedestrians using GPS than commercial vehicles & trucks?
R. Bravo on December 20, 2009 at 2:40 am
I have purchased 3 garmin products and in general have liked the products. After having my Garmin 680 for about 18 months I purchased (just recently) the lifetime subscription to MAPS to update the maps – that is a joke. My Garmin started to experience issues with the touch screen a few weeks ago and finally would not work at all. I bought another Garmin thinking I would be able to transfer my subscription from a honerable company right? WRONG. I bought this lifetime subscription just a few months ago and they will not honor the subsciption.
DO NOT BUY GARMIN OR FOR SURE NOT THE SUBSCRIPTION (LIFETIME)
Christopher E Chalmers on December 20, 2009 at 4:39 am
A really good piece of equipment, it is reliable and easy to use. On the down side the maps are a little old and you have to pay AGAIN to update them. Not cool, Garmin…
Rachid Semlali on December 20, 2009 at 7:04 am
I wanted to upgrade from my Garmin nuvi350, so I must say I was pleasantly surprised with the nuvi775T. It’s loaded with useful and smart features.Extremely powerful in satellite-signal capture and hold,and without the annoying antenna.Only downside to it, which I consider pretty minimal, is the calibration. My samsung cellphone has better accuracy, but hey,nothing’s perfect ,right ?!
Busy Executive on December 20, 2009 at 8:56 am
I’m on my second Garmin 785T (my first was damaged in an accident) and so far I’m satisfied with it.
I’m at that age where I can’t read really small type without glasses, but I have no trouble seeing the text on the Garmin. I find the display easy and intuitive, and I rarely find myself hunting around to figure out how to do something.
My second unit (just received a few days ago) seems to have a more recent firmware version, fixing some of the problems other people have commented on. The traffic receiver, for instance, used to be problematic and only have spotty coverage, but this seems much better on my new unit. It also seems to operate a bit faster, acquiring satellites a few seconds after I turn it on and keeping up with my position as I make turns and so on.
In some ways, I prefer the Garmin to the built-in GPS in my car. For one thing, it doesn’t prevent me from operating it while the car is moving, and it seems to calculate routes and distances slightly more accurately.
My only gripes are that the volume could be a little louder/clearer, and it would be nice if the computer interface worked via the Bluetooth connection too.
Otherwise, I think this is as good as most, and the lower price point makes it that much more attractive.