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Manufacturer: Garmin Part number: 0100071520
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- The Garmin Nuvi 765T packs a number of useful features into an easy-to-use package and its ad-supported traffic updates are quite useful--plus, the ads themselves are quite unobtrusive.
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CNET editors' review
Garmin Nuvi 765T price range: $206.98 - $298.00
- Reviewed by: Antuan Goodwin
- Reviewed on: 08/24/2009
The good: Free ad-supported traffic updates are very useful. EcoRoutes software allows drivers to plan fuel efficient routes and track fuel economy. The Nuvi 765T features fast routing and recalculation. Bluetooth hands-free and audio streaming greatly increase the unit's functionality.
The bad: FM traffic doesn't work without the power cord and cradle, slightly limiting vehicle-to-vehicle portability.
The bottom line: The Garmin Nuvi 765T packs a number of useful features into an easy-to-use package and its ad-supported traffic updates are quite useful--plus, the ads themselves are quite unobtrusive.
Garmin adds another battery of incremental changes to its Nuvi line of GPS navigators with the introduction of the Nuvi 765T. This new Nuvi packs useful features, such as text-to-speech and visual lane guidance, but the best trick in its bag is free, lifetime, Navteq traffic updating. In this case "free" means "ad-supported" and you will have to view periodic text-based ads and offers on your Nuvi 765T when traffic reporting is active. But, how intrusive are these ads and is it really worth it for traffic? Let's find out.
Design
The Garmin Nuvi 765T uses the familiar chassis (4.8 inches wide by 3 inches tall by .8 inch thick) used on previous wide-screen Nuvis, but with a new, rubberized, matte finish for the front and back panels. The side panels are finished in a glossy piano black.
The color touch screen measures 4.3 inches (diagonal) with a resolution of 480x272 pixels (WQVGA). An antiglare coating keeps the screen viewable when sunlit and prevents excessive fingerprinting.
Along the top edge of the unit is the power/screen lock slider. The right edge is home to a 1/8-inch headphone jack and an SD-card slot; and the bottom is where you'll find the microUSB port and Garmin's proprietary dock connector. Flanking the touch screen are two tiny microphone holes (for hands-free calling) and the back panel features the monaural speaker and a connector for an external GPS antenna.
The Nuvi 765T ships with a suction cup-mounted car cradle, an adhesive disc for dash mounting, a 12-volt power cable, a microUSB-to-USB sync cable, and a Quickstart Guide.
Because the 765T's traffic antenna includes an integrated FM antenna for receiving traffic data, it does not terminate in a microUSB connector (like Nuvis we've previously tested). Instead, a proprietary connection is used that plugs into the car cradle, onto which the Nuvi is mounted. The Garmin is unable to receive traffic reports without the power cable, and it can't connect to the cable without the dock, so try very hard to not lose them.
Features
The Nuvi 765T's turn-by-turn navigation is supplemented by text-to-speech directions and advanced lane guidance. As you approach a highway junction, lane guidance displays a series of arrows that represent the lanes available. Valid lanes for your route are illuminated and invalid lanes are grayed out. Get closer to the junction and the navigation map is replaced, momentarily, with a graphic representation of the intersection (complete with highway signs) with a large, purple arrow pointing you in the proper direction.
Navteq Traffic data is served via FM radio waves, received by the antenna in the power cable. The Nuvi displays clickable traffic incidents on the map and overlays color-coded flow data onto the street graphics. The unit will attempt to avoid traffic incidents when routing, but if it can't it will display the expected delay time in an icon on the map screen.
EcoRoute is a routing algorithm and software package that takes fuel economy into consideration when planning routes. An ecoRoute icon on the menu allows drivers to create a vehicle profile and track fuel economy and carbon footprint. Driving challenges help to train drivers to drive more frugally.
Bluetooth wireless connectivity for hands-free calling and audio streaming (output) allow the Nuvi to play well with other Bluetooth devices. A built-in FM transmitter allows you to use your vehicle's speakers for audio playback and turn-by-turn directions.
Multimedia features include a photo viewer and a media player that enables the playback of MP3s and Audible.com audiobooks from an SD card.
Oddest of all is the inclusion of the Oxford University Press Language Guide, which translates words and phrases into dozens of languages and reads them aloud using the text-to-speech engine.
Watch this video to learn how to pair your Nuvi with a Bluetooth car stereo.
Interface
Just as the Nuvi 765T's exterior is familiar to previous Garmin models, so is its menu system and interface. The main menu screen features two large icons for "Where to?" and "View Map," along with a smaller band of icons along the bottom of the screen. Pressing the Where to? icon, brings up a menu with a number of ways to chose your destination--for example POI search, address entry, favorites, or intersection.
The main screen's secondary icons vary depending on what features are used, but always include icons for Volume and Tools. When connected to a Bluetooth phone, a phone icon is added, and listening to music adds a media player button. When the unit is routing, a detour button and a stop route button also appear. We like the way Garmin has kept the interface accessible, yet uncluttered, in this way.
The map screen is equally uncluttered and features static readouts of driving direction and speed, as well as a "Return to Menu" button. Depending on what functions are active, icons for traffic, phone, media player, or speed limit may or may not be displayed.
Periodically, when the Nuvi detects that the vehicle is stationary, text ads may appear at the top of the map, or in the margin of the menus. These ads can be clicked to access special offers found under the Offers icon of the Tools menu.
New for the 7x5 series, to which the 765T belongs, are menu animations. When navigating through the menus, the next screen will slide in from the side. Unfortunately, this sliding business can be laggy at times and cannot be disabled.
Performance
From the time the power switch is flipped to the appearance of the menu screen takes about 20 seconds. A cold start will net an additional minute or so while the Garmin achieves satellite lock. The Nuvi remembers its location between restarts, so subsequent booting should be instantaneous--unless the unit has moved a great distance since it was powered off.
The Nuvi's touch screen is quite responsive and we were able to quickly input addresses using its virtual QWERTY keyboard, thanks to the Nuvi's speedy autocomplete function.
Loaded with a destination, the Nuvi is also quick to calculate routes. Calculation times vary depending upon the length and complexity of the trip, but most around-town routes were calculated within 10 seconds. Recalculations are handled with equal expediency and are notable because they're actual recalculations from your current position, not just lame attempts to get you back onto the prescribed route.
We found the icon-based traffic incident reports to be fairly accurate (having actively sought out a few incidents and construction zones), but flow data wasn't exactly up-to-the-minute at times.
In sum
The Garmin Nuvi 765T earns high design marks for its simple shape and uncluttered interface. Garmin's menu structure is much easier to understand and navigate than TomTom's, so we're glad to see that it hasn't changed much.
The Nuvi's feature score also benefits from the addition of EcoRoutes routing and fuel economy calculations, FM traffic reception, and driver aids such as lane guidance and text-to-speech. Performance hasn't improved much over the last Nuvi unit tested, but that's fine because we've always been satisfied with Garmin's satellite acquisition and route calculation times.
Most importantly, the Nuvi 765T's text- based ads were unobtrusive and don't appear on the map screen when the vehicle is in motion, so they don't really seem to pose a safety issue. We'd be willing to deal with viewing a few ads to keep the very useful traffic updates free.
User reviews
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Very nice GPS, has problems that Garmin needs to fix
by jjcoppa on December 7, 2008
Pros: Well constructed unit and cradle, Well structured and refined user interface, Garmin customer support
Cons: Lot's of software bugs, bluetooth not stable
Summary: I have been using the StreetPilot c550 for the past year and just bought the Nuvi 765T. My main interest is the multi-point routing, which the c550 does not have. ...
Summary: I have been using the StreetPilot c550 for the past year and just bought the Nuvi 765T. My main interest is the multi-point routing, which the c550 does not have. I have been using the two units next to each other on my daily commute, and this is what I have found:
The 765T is completely up-to-date using the webupdater as of 12/6/2008.
The free NAVTEC traffic is not even close to what I get for my paid subscription from Clear Channel on the c550. The paid Clear Channel is MUCH better. I find that the free NAVTEC traffic coverage is horrible, and not as accurate. There have been many times that the 765 is showing 2 min delay on my route and the c550 is showing 14 mins, etc. I discovered I can upgrade to Clear Channel on the 765T. Clear Channel now offers a lifetime subscription for the renewal price and will eliminate the pop-up ad's.
The 765 does not draw as fast as the c550. I notice the 765 going blank and redrawing the screen every couple of minutes on certain routes.
The 765 gives delayed navigation prompts telling you to turn when you are already into the turn. The c550 gives more time to react.
Bluetooth connection to my treo is horrible, always disconnecting my phone.
I have yet to see the lane assist feature. I traveled many highways in NJ, PA and NY. I even traveled to Newark Airport which is a maze, no lane assist. Very disappointing.
The speaker is not even close to the loudness or clarity of the c550. I can hear it okay, but is certainly a step down.
The 3D buildings along the steets are not at all accurate, and do not add anything to the navigation experience. I saw it while driving in NYC. It does show landmark buildings in 3D, and they are accurate.
The speed limit sign in the lower left is nice, but I have noticed it is sometimes wrong. I have seen it show 50 while I am looking out the window at a 45 MPH sign.
As with my c550, the arrival time on the 765 is usually at least 15 minutes off during my daily commute, regardless of which route I take. This unit was supposed to learn and become more accurate. It does not.
The screen color is better on the c550 than on the 765. The black is blacker, red is deeper, etc.
The 765 has shut-off a few times on me when navigating and using my phone. It takes hours to come back on. I have called Garmin and they continue to tell me to do a hard and soft reset then let it charge for 4 hours. If it happens again, it is going back to the store. BTW, this is my second unit, I returned the first one because it was doing the same thing.
The touch screen is a bit more difficult to use than the c550. Options are closer together making it easier to hit the wrong option.
With all of that said, I do really like the unit. I like the cradle design as it allows me to more easily take it with me when I am out of the car. It has a more refined look and feel to it than the c550. There are many interface improvements over the c550. I just need to decide if I beleive that all of these bugs will be fixed by Garmin with updates. I also know that many of these differences would not be very noticable if I were not using the two side-by-side.
I have a couple weeks to decide if I am going to keep it. This is going to be a tough decision.9 out of 10 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Not a reliable GPS by any means
by jkada001 on November 5, 2008
Pros: The wide screen display (4.3 inches) was crystal clear, and the system provided an easy to use menu that is common among Garmin products. Free traffic alerts for life also a plus.
Cons: Inaccurate navigation. Example: In Maryland, the voice and text feature indicated wrong directions (i.e. saying 29-south when we were going on 29-north, saying 193-west when we were going east). Voice is also garbled and hard to understand.
Summary: Why pay $550-$600 on a navigation system that can't get the roads right? A system this expensive should not give two errors on one commute in a major ...
Summary: Why pay $550-$600 on a navigation system that can't get the roads right? A system this expensive should not give two errors on one commute in a major metro area (DC-Baltimore). The garbled voice was also unexpected, since the Garmin nuvis outside of the 7x5 series (e.g. 660) have crystal clear voices. If you're a Garmin fan, avoid the 7x5 models (765t, 775t, 785t) and stick with the other nuvis which have been solid.
The on-off swich was also a nuisance, as it does not lock into place. Therefore, since it takes a while for the 765t to turn on, you don't know if you ACTUALLY turned it on or not, and you'll find yourself fiddling with it.7 out of 9 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Great GPS! Highly Recommended... Garmin Rocks!
by uneqstylez on December 19, 2008
Pros: Nice vibrant high quality screen. Fast acquisition of satillites = quick route calculation! Good quality sound. Easy to understand language options. Built-in Bluetooth and FM transmitter. Nice esthetics on this model.
Cons: A little pricey but well worth it if you can appreciate the extra features plus its a Garmin. Have to press a little harder on the screen to register a command compared to my older Garmin GPS (nuvi 350). Not a problem, just have to get used to it.
Summary: I don't usually write reviews but this site's star average rating was skewed negatively (IMHO) due to the sparse amount of quality reviewers. I have had a Garmin ...
Summary: I don't usually write reviews but this site's star average rating was skewed negatively (IMHO) due to the sparse amount of quality reviewers. I have had a Garmin Nuvi GPS (nuvi 350) for a couple of years. I decided to upgrade to this unit in which I AM VERY PLEASED! Not only does this device acquire satillites faster than my old one, the screen resolution has also improved. This gives the unit a brighter and more vivid graphic display which enables the user to visualize the details better. The options are great and the points of interests are abundant. Further, I really like (as with my older GPS unit) the Text to Speech feature in that this unit says the street names and destinations. The bluetooth feature is great to pair up with your bluetooth enabled cell phone. I believe this unit has a lifetime FREE traffic updates (which I haven't used yet). Moreover, you can use the built-in transmitter to broadcast the directions over your car's FM stereo.
DON'T BELIEVE THE GARMIN HATERS ON THIS SITE... THIS UNIT IS AWESOME!
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!
IF YOU WANT TO GET A GREAT GARMIN AT A LOWER PRICE, BUY THE GARIN 265. I BOUGHT IT FOR MY GIRLFRIEND AND IT ROCKS TOO! Low price + Text to Speech = GREAT BUY!5 out of 5 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Best GPS I've used so far.
by 827-SLH-TC-P on October 25, 2008
Pros: Seems to be dead on accurate so far. Turns on and aquires a signal much faster than my old Garmin (680). POI data base seems very complete and up to date.
Cons: Now takes about 3 screen taps to get to the mp3 player. On my 680 there was a dedicated button on the main screen. No easy way to get out of the POI database if you decide not to press "Go". You have to keep pressing "Back".
Summary: The 765t seems sturdy and well made with it's rubbery coating. No antenae to break off. I walked out of Best Buy, installed it to my windshield with the ...
Summary: The 765t seems sturdy and well made with it's rubbery coating. No antenae to break off. I walked out of Best Buy, installed it to my windshield with the suction cup and tapped "Home". I entered my home address and it almost instantly had the route to go home. Right out of the box it had a signal within seconds. My old 680 would often take several minutes to lock in the signal. Since I was hungry and to test the unit out I used the POI data base to search for a resturant near my destination in this case near my home. It found the Bob Evans that had been missing from the data base of my 680.
On the way I got to see the lane assist feature. This is only a static image of the interchange or what ever but it is very accurate and even shows the exact signs that you will see. If you tap the screen to see it again it seems to stay there till you dismiss it even though you are long past the area.
Does not have a Truck route Preference like the 680 had but the 680 did not give usable truck routes anyway. Not sure what they were thinking with that one. The Garmin 680 would have been the Trucker's GPS Holy Grail if the Truck Preference actually gave a usable truck route but it did not.
But the 765t in my opinion has the best feature set for the price of all the Garmin products for Users in the USA. Get the 775t if you plan to use it in Europe but it's $200.00 more. The 880 gives you voice recognition but personally I would rather just tap the screen. If you position it right you only take your eyes off the road for a second. Probably safer than fiddling with the radio on the dash. Plus I plan to to use it a lot in a noisy truck. Not sure the voice thing would work well there.
A new feature that I think would be particularly usefull to truckers is the ability to customize your route though I haven't had a chance to try it out yet. I hope to be able put in a route like normal and then use a Trucker's Atlas to make sure none of the roads are truck restricted. For example if it routes me on the Garden State Parkway in NJ that's a no no for trucks. I can customize the route to stay on the Turnpike or whatever works.
Not as nice as having a real Trucker's GPS but better than my old 680. On that device I would just make a mental or sometimes paper note not to take a certain exit then let it recalculate. Sometimes I would have to ignore it for a while because I knew it was trying to turn me around and put me back on the no no route. Eventually it would get the hint.
With the new 765t I can alter the route on the device so I can just relax and turn when it tells me to.
While sitting at the table in Bob Evan's I pulled the 765t out of my jacket pocket along with my Treo 755p phone and with no manual or instructions of any kind I easily made the Bluetooth pairing of the two devices. The hands free works great in the car. Not sure how well it will work in the noisy truck though.
I pulled the SD card full of mp3 music out of my 680 and poped it into the 765t. It did not recognize it right away. After some trial and error I think I found the trick. Make sure the 765t is off, then insert the card and turn it on. Once I could browse and select songs I found I had no music audio on either the line out jack or the FM transmitter. I had navigation audio but no music. Went to the mixer and boosted the music to 100% but still no music audio except through the internal speaker when I switched to that output but on FM output no music, only Nav voice. A reset done by holding the power switch to the left for 8 seconds solved this problem. Worked fine after that.
Is it my imagination or does the FM transmitter work much better than the 680 and way better than the Tom Tom Go 910 I had a long time ago. On my Garmin 680 I had to constantly change the frequency even around different parts of my home area (Pittsburgh, PA) but with the 765t I tuned my radio to the frequency it was already set to (87.3 I think.) and it worked all the way to Bob Evan's and then home with only one tiny static pop that quickly went away.
In my opinion you can't go wrong with any Garmin product but the 765t rocks!
See you on the road.4 out of 4 users found this user opinion helpful.
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This is my 3rd Garmin & I'd recommend you try b4 u buy.
by ibarton65 on November 4, 2009
Pros: When it works, you are able to locate your parked car. When lane assist works, it's great. The buttons on the screen are large enough for anyone to see and use.
Cons: The screen gives off a big glare in sunlight and shows all fingerprints, unlike my other Garmins. The voice directions are not the same as what is on the screen. The traffic information is not accurate, giving false information.
Summary: I would not be without a Garmin. I'd like the product to give accurate the same information via voice and screen. I'd also like the traffic information to ...
Summary: I would not be without a Garmin. I'd like the product to give accurate the same information via voice and screen. I'd also like the traffic information to be accurate. Please make a sun screen - the fingerprints I can handle, but not the glare of the sun. I miss the free weather information from my previous Garmin. I'd recommend people view comments from others before choosing which model they purchase.
3 out of 3 users found this user opinion helpful.
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GPS died and then Garmin left me stranded.
by eviltanuki on July 2, 2009
Pros: Superior product for the three months that it ran.
Cons: Customer service and product support leaves much to be desired.
Summary: I really loved this unit. Great user interface, quick route (re)calculation, intelligent routing, clear text to speech, plays all my MP3s off of my 8GB SD card (supports playlists), ...
Summary: I really loved this unit. Great user interface, quick route (re)calculation, intelligent routing, clear text to speech, plays all my MP3s off of my 8GB SD card (supports playlists), built in FM transmitter works well allowing me to hear directions and music over my car stereo system. It really is hard for me not to love this unit, but sadly terrible support and a complete lack of reason on Garmin's part have driven me to the point of not wanting anything to do with Garmin ever again.
Bought my unit in mid February (from another retailer) and it died mid June. Called Garmin support and a pre-recorded message indicated Garmin was aware of my type issue, indicating the issue was known and apparently impacted their 755T, 765T, and 775T series. They already had a website setup to request an RMA, so the 45 minutes that I held (without reaching a rep) can be forgiven since they gave their customers an alternative means by which to address the issue. Problem is that I depend on my GPS daily for work (field service technician with a telecom) and Garmin indicated that it would take 10 to 14 business days to repair. Way too long. In addition, Garmin expected me to foot the bill for shipping (insulting when they know it is their issue). Tried to get Garmin to cross ship a replacement, authorizing them to charge me for the new unit immediately, to ensure the timely return of the defective unit. They wouldn't do this for me, so I bought a Tom Tom and sent them my receipt.
Tech support is not open after 5:30PM Pacific which stinks when your unit dies on you at work and you cannot call until you get home. Not the best way to support your west coast customers imho. When they were open, I held for 45 minutes and never reached a rep. Hated waiting a day for a reply by email. In short, customer service stinks. Poor customer service cost them a one customer and likely will cost them several others as I have made it a point to share my poor experience with my fellow technicians. We are all out on the road all day as part of our jobs and I know that those of us who use GPS every day, depend on their units being reliable and timely support. Avoid Garmin if customer service and product reliability are important to you. For more info on the Garmin issue, go to their website, click support and read FAQ #1 called "My nuvi 755T, 765T, 775T or 785T will no longer acquire satellites, or is displaying the message "Updating GPS Firmware", or "GPS Update Complete."3 out of 3 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Great Gps device
by sweatymonkey on January 31, 2009
Pros: quick rerouting of maps when you miss your exit.
lots of features
Voice better than other devices.Cons: bit pricey
3 d mapping does not work always when getting off exitSummary: This is a good gps device, for the money I paid for this gps, it should have included voice input. Took a trip to Ft Lauderdale with it and for ...
Summary: This is a good gps device, for the money I paid for this gps, it should have included voice input. Took a trip to Ft Lauderdale with it and for the most part was very accurate. Missed my exit to get on to the turnpike and it quickly recalculated a new route. I am happy with it and I definitely would recommend this product to anyone.
2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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I have had to take back 2 all ready JUNK DON'T BUY IT
by duaned483 on November 26, 2008
Pros: the usability and it's large screen.
Cons: I had the GARMIN Nuvi 680 before the speaker went out in it. Now I have one that doesn't stay on when it apparently get's a little warm. And the Blue tooth looses the call in middle of the conversation The Nuvi 765 is a piece of junk
Summary: As I said before it's a very easy GPS to use but when I have had to take back 2 of them and the same thing occures I don'...
Summary: As I said before it's a very easy GPS to use but when I have had to take back 2 of them and the same thing occures I don't find that a very reliable product. 1 Loss of the Blue toothe while in conversation. 2 The GPS keeps tuning off, and again I am not sure if it's heat related or if it's just a piece of junk. I use my GPS for work and I was told that this model the Nuvi 765 was the up grade from the nuvi 680. I do want to comment that the Nuvi 765 is not very accurate either. I would not by this Nuvi 765 but since I have a 4 year extended warranty on my original 680 I will wait and HOPE that Garmin comes out with something that is more reliable
2 out of 3 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Inability to calibrate renders other features useless
by deirnoel on November 17, 2009
Pros: - Display of speed limit and speed I am traveling
- Quick satellite acquisitionCons: - Advertising
- CALIBRATION
- Points of interest
- Redraw
- Errors in routes and trafficSummary: n the past several years, I've had a built-in nav (I think it was Audiovox), a TomTom, a Garmin 660, and now a Garmin 765t for a couple of ...
Summary: n the past several years, I've had a built-in nav (I think it was Audiovox), a TomTom, a Garmin 660, and now a Garmin 765t for a couple of days. Having had so many, I felt I knew what I was looking for in upgrading from the 660 to the 765t.
Cons:
1) ADVERTISING. Ads pop up when you use the traffic feature. This is lousy, and makes me feel annoyed and cheated, but what's worse is that one popped up when I arrived home when I wasn't using the traffic feature. An ad for Hyatt...really?? Get off my screen.
2) CALIBRATION. Just the worst! I found out how to recalibrate the screen and have done it three times and it just gets worse every time. When I try to type in a new state, it brings up the new country option from below no matter how high up I tap. When I try to type in the name of a street, it chooses the letter next to it and if I try to compensate, it still won't choose the right letter. Unusable!
3) DEAD PIXEL. Out of the box, it had a dead (always red) pixel. Nice.
4) POINTS OF INTEREST. My Nuvi 660 always found the points of interest I was looking for reasonably quickly. The 765t does not. Either it doesn't find them in its results at all (where the 660 had), or I get the hourglass spinning until I give up.
5) REDRAW. I bought this unit above the voice activated unit for a few reasons and one was that reviewers had said that it had quicker redraw, which I knew I'd find valuable when I decided to override its directions and make it recalculate. Unfortunately, the redraw even when doing things like changing the basic settings is not smooth and quick, as I'd expected.
I haven't had much time to use the unit for travel, so I can't comment on the wonderful features like lane assist and 3-D buildings that I bought it for. I can just say that this was not at all what I was expecting given the decent experience I'd had with my 660. The 660 lacks some basic features that I want - like telling me things in time or showing me which way I will be turning before I actually need to make the turn - so I really felt like this was a good buy, but it's going back.1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Excellent, packed with features and great design.
by jakeboston on October 27, 2009
Pros: Bright clear screen, calculates routes almost instantly, even out of the box it was great. Easy to set up and easy updates with INCLUDED USB cable. Included FM traffic.
Cons: None that I can come up with. Well Maybe a carrying case/house charger could have been included in the box for the cost of the unit.
Summary: I dont usually write reviews but I was so impressed with this unit that I thought I would rate it here. I found none of the problems that were stated ...
Summary: I dont usually write reviews but I was so impressed with this unit that I thought I would rate it here. I found none of the problems that were stated in the poor reviews of this unit. Out of the box it acquired the satellites ( cold start) within seconds. I used the one free update to update the maps which after the download the site stated it could take up to two hours to update the unit. It took about 25-30 minutes. No problem. It was also no problem to download and update the new firmware from the web site. 3 Minutes. I have been waiting for something to happen as stated in some of the reviews but its has worked perfectly so far.
It sounds like the person who reviewed the adds issue has not seen one of the ads, its a small banner add. very unobtrusive.
It has so many features, many of which I will not or rarely use but the ones I have used worked as promised ( Bluetooth, trip computer, the navigation itself, updates, FM traffic.)
As for calculating routes, It so far has been spot on. The images are easy to understand and the voice is crisp and clear, voice is even understandable with the radio on low vol.
As for some of the reviews about "fastest route not taking into consideration traffic lights" well unless you have someone in the car that lives in the neighborhood, I don't know of any technology that can do that.
Bluetooth set up easily. Does not have the clearest call quality but it works well. Have not tried to use it through the car speakers yet.
As for it not being durable? Ummm Its no less durable than any other electronic gadget. Just be careful.
I would recommend this to anyone. I have another car with factory installed Nav and this works just as good.
Updated on Oct 27, 2009
Updated on Oct 27, 2009whoever reviewed the adds issue has not seen one of the ads, its a small banner add. very unobtrusive.
Updated on Oct 27, 2009It sounds like the person who reviewed the adds issue has not seen one of the ads, its a small banner add. very unobtrusive.1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Garmin
- Part number: 0100071520
- Description: Take the right way on the highway with nüvi 765T, featuring lane assist. This feature guides you to the proper lane for navigation. The advanced navigator comes with premium features including 3-D building view, photo navigation, faster screen redraws, route planning, emergency and car locators and much more. nüvi 765T takes navigation to the next level with lane assist. No more guessing which lane you need to be in to make an upcoming turn. Lane assist guides you to the correct lane for an approaching turn or exit, making unfamiliar intersections and exits easy to navigate. It realistically displays road signs and junctions on your route along with arrows that indicate the proper lane for navigation. nüvi 765T's intuitive interface greets you with two simple questions: "Where to?" and "View Map". Touch the color screen to easily look up addresses and services and get voice-prompted, turn-by-turn directions that speak street names to your destination. You can also upload custom Points of Interest (POIs). With HotFix satellite prediction, nüvi calculates your position faster to get you there quicker, and its ultra-fast map redraw ensures a smooth user interface. For hands-free calling, nüvi 765T integrates A2DP Bluetooth wireless technology with a built-in microphone and speaker. Just pair it with your compatible Bluetooth phone and talk hands-free through the 765T while staying focused on the road. Simply dial numbers with nüvi's touchscreen keypad to make a call. To answer calls, just tap the screen and speak into its built-in microphone. Enjoy convenient one-touch dialing for contacts and points of interest. Even listen to high-quality stereo music on your headset with A2DP Bluetooth technology. Steer clear of traffic with nüvi 765T's integrated FM traffic receiver. Receive alerts about traffic delays and road construction that lie ahead on your route. Next, simply touch nüvi's screen to view traffic details or detour around the problem area. Keep track of yourself and your car with nüvi 765T. Just tap the "Where Am I?" emergency locator to find the closest hospitals, police stations, fuel stations, nearest address and intersection. Also see your exact latitude and longitude coordinates. nüvi 765T even remembers where you parked. It automatically marks your position when you remove it from the windshield mount, so you can navigate with nüvi on foot and find your way back to your vehicle. It is perfect for unfamiliar spots and crowded lots such as amusement park, stadiums and malls. nüvi 765T includes advanced navigation features to take the worry out of traveling. With route planning you can save 10 routes, specify via points and preview simulated turns on the 765T's wide screen. In addition, nüvi 765T automatically sorts multiple destinations to provide an efficient route for errands, deliveries or sales calls. It also displays speed limits for highways and interstates. A trip log provides an electronic bread crumb trail of up to 10,000 points, so you can see where you've been on the map. With nüvi 765T's widescreen display, you'll always get the big picture. View map detail, driving directions, photos and more in bright, brilliant color. Its sunlight-readable, 4.3-inch display is easy to read - from any direction. The nüvi 765T sports a sleek, slim design and fits comfortably in your pocket or purse. Its rechargeable Lithium-ion battery makes it convenient for navigation by car or foot. Navigation is just the beginning. nüvi 765T includes many "must have" entertainment and travel tools including MP3 player, audio book player, world travel clock, automatic time zone transition, currency converter, unit converter, calculator and more. With nüvi 765T's wireless FM transmitter you can hear audio, including voice prompts, MP3s and audio books, through your vehicle's stereo. Show off photos of your travels with nüvi's picture viewer.
General
- Width 4.8 in
- Depth 0.8 in
- Height 3 in
- Weight 6.5 oz
GPS System
- Recommended Use Automotive
- Connectivity USB
- Voice Navigation instructions, Street name announcement
- Antenna Built-in
- Features Clock, Calculator, Garmin Lock, Garmin Garage, Built-in speaker, Automatic routing, Preinstalled POIs, Currency converter, 2D / 3D map perspective, Built-in FM transmitter, Hands-free calling via Bluetooth
- Supported Memory Cards microSD
- Maps Included North America
- Software Included MapSource City Navigator North America NT
Navigation
- Waypoints 1000
- Navigation routes 10
- Trip computer Trip timer, Trip distance, Avoid highways, Avoid toll roads, Fast/short route
Digital Player
- Digital Player Yes
- Supported Formats MP3
Built-in Display
- Type TFT - Widescreen
- Resolution 480 x 272
- Diagonal Size 3.5 in
- Display Illumination Yes
- Color Support Color
- Features Anti-glare, Touch screen
Connections
- Connector Type USB
Battery
- Battery Enclosure Type Internal
- Battery technology Lithium ion
- Mfr estimated battery life 5 hour(s)
Miscellaneous
- Included GPS accessories USB cable
Manufacturer info
- Garmin
- Manufacturer profile
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- Website: http://www.garmin.com
- Address:
1200 E. 151st St, Olathe, KS - Phone: 913-397-8200
- Fax: 913-397-8282
