Garmin - Nuvi 265T

The Garmin Nuvi 265T is another addition to the extremely popular Nuvi 2x5 series which give users many high-end features for a fraction of the price.

One of the high-end features in the new Nuvi 265T is the FM traffic receiver that the device comes with. You can use this to receive the very latest traffic news on your route, especially about delays or construction work. You can get all the details that you want from your Nuvi 265T screen and if you decide to change routes based on your traffic feedback, the Nuvi 265T will help you do that too.

Features

The Nuvi 265T has a redesigned user-friendly interface and when you start your journey, you just need to answer one question that the device asks you – ‘Where to?’ As soon as you have entered the address of your destination, you will be given the option of ‘View Map’ and off you go! You will be give detailed instructions on how to proceed from one turn to another, by voice, no less. The device comes with pre-loaded maps with over six million points of interest so that even if you do not know the exact address, you can locate it by easily looking up the various addresses and services so that you can identify your destination from them.

You can also view your route quite easily on a two-dimensional or three-dimensional map that keeps getting updated as you move. Further, if you are traveling on an interstate highway and would like to know what the surrounding terrain is like, the digital elevation maps will allow you to zoom in to see a bigger picture of various regions.

The Nuvi 265T also comes integrated with Bluetooth technology plus in-built speakers and a microphone. All you need to do is use this with your Blutooth compatible cellphone and enjoy the luxury of making hands-free calls as you drive. Use the Nuvi 265T’s touch screen to enter a number and dial it or if you would like to answer a call, just tap on the screen to indicate that you would like to answer the call – then just start speaking into the microphone of the Nuvi device. Completely hands-free! At times, you are in a real hurry to get to some place and may forget to buy tickets for a concert or airline tickets. No problem – just go though the list of contacts you already have or through the database of points of interest and after finding the number just touch the screen to select the number and dial it.

Of course, the finest features of the Garmin Nuvi 265T is its ability to forewarn you about the traffic. The FM receiver to receive traffic updates is part of the device and makes it so much easier to get constant real-time updates on any traffic problems on your route so that you can quickly re-plan your journey if needed.

The Garmin Nuvi 265T thus lets you reach your destination without having to worry about taking a wrong turn or about the traffic.