Garmin nuvi 265WT?
Apr 5, 2009, 5:49 am
#1
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Garmin nuvi 265WT?
I thought I had read this was the unit that was highly recommened, but I can't find it for sale anywhere. Has it already been replaced with another model? Or do I have the orginal model # wrong? 255WT maybe?
Its so hard to keep track of all the different nuvi models.
Its so hard to keep track of all the different nuvi models.
Last edited by businesstraveler; Apr 5, 2009 at 5:59 am
Apr 5, 2009, 7:14 am
#2
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I believe the 265WT has the lifetime subscription to FM Traffic. I have included the description of the NUVI 260 which is available at Costco.com for $129.99. If you do not need/want the FM Traffic then the 260 is a great buy. Along the same lines, compare the 750 and 760 altho the 760 only comes with a 90 day subscription to FM Traffic and it will cost $60 for the lifetime subscription. Garmins are great units. I have had 3 generations and currently use the 850 with the FM subscription from a 760. Lots of info at www.garmin.com
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nüvi® 265WT
Affordable, full-featured navigation
widescreen, FM lifetime traffic, Bluetooth® wireless, speaks street names, preloaded street maps for North America, optional MSN® Direct, Where am I?, photo navigation
------------------------------------
NUVI 260
Bring the ultra-cool nüvi 260 along for the ride, and arrive on time and in style. Similar to nüvi 250, nüvi 260 is attractively-priced and simple to use. Plus, this sleek navigator comes with turn-by-turn voice directions that announce the name of streets as you navigate, so you can keep your eyes on the road. With nüvi 260 you’re just a few screen taps away from anywhere.
What's in the Box:
*
nüvi 260
*
Preloaded City Navigator® NT for North America
*
Vehicle suction cup mount*
*
Vehicle power cable
*
Dashboard disc
*
Quick start manual
Features:
*
Unit dimensions (WxHxD): 3.8" x 2.8" x .8"
*
Display size, 3.5" diagonal
*
Display resolution: 320 x 240
*
Weight: 5.2 ounces
*
Battery: rechargeable lithium-ion
*
Battery life: up to 5 hours
*
High-sensitivity receiver
*
RoHS version available
*
Preloaded maps: North America
*
Ability to add maps
*
Built-in memory: internal solid state
*
Accepts data cards: SD™ card (not included)
*
Waypoints/favorites/locations: 500
*
Voice prompts (e.g. "Turn right in 500 ft."): internal speaker
*
Speaks street names (e.g. "Turn right ON ELM STREET in 500 ft.")
*
3-D map view
*
Auto re-route (fast off-route and detour recalculation)
*
Choice of route setup (faster time, shorter distance, off road)
*
Route avoidance (avoid highways, tolls etc.)
*
Custom POIs (ability to add additional points of interest)
*
Picture viewer
*
Garmin Garage™ (select car-shaped icons for map navigation)
*
World travel clock, currency & unit converter, calculator
*
Touchscreen
*
Qwerty or ABC keyboard (choose keyboard layout)
*
Garmin Lock™ (anti-theft feature)
*
Additional: This USB mass storage device is compatible with Windows® 2000 or later and Mac® OS X 10.4 or later.
[Model 0100062131B]
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nüvi® 265WT
Affordable, full-featured navigation
widescreen, FM lifetime traffic, Bluetooth® wireless, speaks street names, preloaded street maps for North America, optional MSN® Direct, Where am I?, photo navigation
------------------------------------
NUVI 260
Bring the ultra-cool nüvi 260 along for the ride, and arrive on time and in style. Similar to nüvi 250, nüvi 260 is attractively-priced and simple to use. Plus, this sleek navigator comes with turn-by-turn voice directions that announce the name of streets as you navigate, so you can keep your eyes on the road. With nüvi 260 you’re just a few screen taps away from anywhere.
What's in the Box:
*
nüvi 260
*
Preloaded City Navigator® NT for North America
*
Vehicle suction cup mount*
*
Vehicle power cable
*
Dashboard disc
*
Quick start manual
Features:
*
Unit dimensions (WxHxD): 3.8" x 2.8" x .8"
*
Display size, 3.5" diagonal
*
Display resolution: 320 x 240
*
Weight: 5.2 ounces
*
Battery: rechargeable lithium-ion
*
Battery life: up to 5 hours
*
High-sensitivity receiver
*
RoHS version available
*
Preloaded maps: North America
*
Ability to add maps
*
Built-in memory: internal solid state
*
Accepts data cards: SD™ card (not included)
*
Waypoints/favorites/locations: 500
*
Voice prompts (e.g. "Turn right in 500 ft."): internal speaker
*
Speaks street names (e.g. "Turn right ON ELM STREET in 500 ft.")
*
3-D map view
*
Auto re-route (fast off-route and detour recalculation)
*
Choice of route setup (faster time, shorter distance, off road)
*
Route avoidance (avoid highways, tolls etc.)
*
Custom POIs (ability to add additional points of interest)
*
Picture viewer
*
Garmin Garage™ (select car-shaped icons for map navigation)
*
World travel clock, currency & unit converter, calculator
*
Touchscreen
*
Qwerty or ABC keyboard (choose keyboard layout)
*
Garmin Lock™ (anti-theft feature)
*
Additional: This USB mass storage device is compatible with Windows® 2000 or later and Mac® OS X 10.4 or later.
[Model 0100062131B]
Apr 5, 2009, 7:43 am
#3
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I just saw the 265wt at Costco yesterday. Google Shopping shows 230 stores selling it - $230 all in at newegg.
The 265 is the free traffic version of the 260w ($140), which is the widescreen version of the 260 ($125)
The 265 is the free traffic version of the 260w ($140), which is the widescreen version of the 260 ($125)
Apr 5, 2009, 8:12 am
#4
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Location: Tri-State Area
Posts: 4,728
Moderator might want to merge this thread?
Apr 14, 2009, 5:40 pm
#5
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Location: Washington, DC
Posts: 14,256
I thought I had read this was the unit that was highly recommened, but I can't find it for sale anywhere. Has it already been replaced with another model? Or do I have the orginal model # wrong? 255WT maybe?
Its so hard to keep track of all the different nuvi models.
Its so hard to keep track of all the different nuvi models.
http://www.buy.com/prod/garmin-nuvi-...208941075.html
Apr 14, 2009, 5:48 pm
#6
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: Upcountry Maui, HI
Posts: 13,303
buy.com's price is cheaper than what I paid at Costco/Maui.
Costco had the 260w and the 265wt. I don't think the 260w has BT, and I wanted BT so I could travel with one device for nav + hands free.
I did some research after the fact. the 7xx series have a better nav chip and also offer lane guidance which looks like a nice feature. But they also cost more. I think it was around $100 more for the equivalent 7xx model. Either one is fine.
-David
Last edited by LIH Prem; Apr 14, 2009 at 5:57 pm
Apr 14, 2009, 6:20 pm
#7
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: ATL
Posts: 3,219
I bought a 765T to get the lane assist and bluetooth. It's really great. The best GPS I've owned, and I've had plenty over the years. Cost about $100 more than I really wanted to spend though.
Just so you know, Garmin in March announced the nuvi 1200 and 1300 series. Similar features as the 7XX series, but 25% thinner, couple hundred (list price) cheaper, and routing for pedestrians. Suppose to be available in Q3.
http://www.gpsmagazine.com/2009/03/g..._nuvi_1200.php
Just so you know, Garmin in March announced the nuvi 1200 and 1300 series. Similar features as the 7XX series, but 25% thinner, couple hundred (list price) cheaper, and routing for pedestrians. Suppose to be available in Q3.
http://www.gpsmagazine.com/2009/03/g..._nuvi_1200.php
Apr 14, 2009, 6:48 pm
#8
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: Upcountry Maui, HI
Posts: 13,303
hahaha. 
I read some pre-reviews of the 12xx and 13xx. Yes, they are lighter/thinner, and they are ped friendly, but in some ways they are down-rev from the current models. Sorry, I don't remember where I read that.
-David
I read some pre-reviews of the 12xx and 13xx. Yes, they are lighter/thinner, and they are ped friendly, but in some ways they are down-rev from the current models. Sorry, I don't remember where I read that.
-David
Jan 7, 2010, 12:37 pm
#9
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 1
I believe the 265WT has the lifetime subscription to FM Traffic. I have included the description of the NUVI 260 which is available at Costco.com for $129.99. If you do not need/want the FM Traffic then the 260 is a great buy. Along the same lines, compare the 750 and 760 altho the 760 only comes with a 90 day subscription to FM Traffic and it will cost $60 for the lifetime subscription. Garmins are great units. I have had 3 generations and currently use the 850 with the FM subscription from a 760. Lots of info at www.garmin.com
-----------------------
nüvi® 265WT
Affordable, full-featured navigation
widescreen, FM lifetime traffic, Bluetooth® wireless, speaks street names, preloaded street maps for North America, optional MSN® Direct, Where am I?, photo navigation
------------------------------------
NUVI 260
Bring the ultra-cool nüvi 260 along for the ride, and arrive on time and in style. Similar to nüvi 250, nüvi 260 is attractively-priced and simple to use. Plus, this sleek navigator comes with turn-by-turn voice directions that announce the name of streets as you navigate, so you can keep your eyes on the road. With nüvi 260 you’re just a few screen taps away from anywhere.
What's in the Box:
*
nüvi 260
*
Preloaded City Navigator® NT for North America
*
Vehicle suction cup mount*
*
Vehicle power cable
*
Dashboard disc
*
Quick start manual
Features:
*
Unit dimensions (WxHxD): 3.8" x 2.8" x .8"
*
Display size, 3.5" diagonal
*
Display resolution: 320 x 240
*
Weight: 5.2 ounces
*
Battery: rechargeable lithium-ion
*
Battery life: up to 5 hours
*
High-sensitivity receiver
*
RoHS version available
*
Preloaded maps: North America
*
Ability to add maps
*
Built-in memory: internal solid state
*
Accepts data cards: SD™ card (not included)
*
Waypoints/favorites/locations: 500
*
Voice prompts (e.g. "Turn right in 500 ft."): internal speaker
*
Speaks street names (e.g. "Turn right ON ELM STREET in 500 ft.")
*
3-D map view
*
Auto re-route (fast off-route and detour recalculation)
*
Choice of route setup (faster time, shorter distance, off road)
*
Route avoidance (avoid highways, tolls etc.)
*
Custom POIs (ability to add additional points of interest)
*
Picture viewer
*
Garmin Garage™ (select car-shaped icons for map navigation)
*
World travel clock, currency & unit converter, calculator
*
Touchscreen
*
Qwerty or ABC keyboard (choose keyboard layout)
*
Garmin Lock™ (anti-theft feature)
*
Additional: This USB mass storage device is compatible with Windows® 2000 or later and Mac® OS X 10.4 or later.
[Model 0100062131B]
-----------------------
nüvi® 265WT
Affordable, full-featured navigation
widescreen, FM lifetime traffic, Bluetooth® wireless, speaks street names, preloaded street maps for North America, optional MSN® Direct, Where am I?, photo navigation
------------------------------------
NUVI 260
Bring the ultra-cool nüvi 260 along for the ride, and arrive on time and in style. Similar to nüvi 250, nüvi 260 is attractively-priced and simple to use. Plus, this sleek navigator comes with turn-by-turn voice directions that announce the name of streets as you navigate, so you can keep your eyes on the road. With nüvi 260 you’re just a few screen taps away from anywhere.
What's in the Box:
*
nüvi 260
*
Preloaded City Navigator® NT for North America
*
Vehicle suction cup mount*
*
Vehicle power cable
*
Dashboard disc
*
Quick start manual
Features:
*
Unit dimensions (WxHxD): 3.8" x 2.8" x .8"
*
Display size, 3.5" diagonal
*
Display resolution: 320 x 240
*
Weight: 5.2 ounces
*
Battery: rechargeable lithium-ion
*
Battery life: up to 5 hours
*
High-sensitivity receiver
*
RoHS version available
*
Preloaded maps: North America
*
Ability to add maps
*
Built-in memory: internal solid state
*
Accepts data cards: SD™ card (not included)
*
Waypoints/favorites/locations: 500
*
Voice prompts (e.g. "Turn right in 500 ft."): internal speaker
*
Speaks street names (e.g. "Turn right ON ELM STREET in 500 ft.")
*
3-D map view
*
Auto re-route (fast off-route and detour recalculation)
*
Choice of route setup (faster time, shorter distance, off road)
*
Route avoidance (avoid highways, tolls etc.)
*
Custom POIs (ability to add additional points of interest)
*
Picture viewer
*
Garmin Garage™ (select car-shaped icons for map navigation)
*
World travel clock, currency & unit converter, calculator
*
Touchscreen
*
Qwerty or ABC keyboard (choose keyboard layout)
*
Garmin Lock™ (anti-theft feature)
*
Additional: This USB mass storage device is compatible with Windows® 2000 or later and Mac® OS X 10.4 or later.
[Model 0100062131B]
