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Testseek.com have collected 16 expert reviews of the Garmin Nuvi 265W and the average rating is 77%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Garmin Nuvi 265W.
Award: Recommended March 2011
March 2011
 
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The editors liked

  • Compact
  • Easy to use
  • Simple map screen
  • Where Am I help menu
  • Australian text-to-speech voices
  • Relatively neat traffic antenna
  • A QWERTY keyboard. Hurrah!

The editors didn't like

  • Unorthodox address input method
  • Sluggish start-up time
  • No FM transmitter
  • Lack of punch in volume
  • Safety alerts aren’t preloaded
  • Speed camera warnings are a step back
  • Text-to-speech is not quite Australian

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  Published: 2009-02-12, review by: pcauthority.com.au

  • Garmin’s Nuvi 265W offers a clean navigating experience with a host of useful features and suffers only a handful of small issues. ...

 
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  Published: 2009-01-08, review by: cnet.com.au

  • Relatively neat traffic antenna, Easy to use, A QWERTY keyboard. Hurrah!
  • Speed camera warnings are a step back, Text-to-speech is not quite Australian
  • With its relatively elegant traffic antenna and simple-to-use interface, the Garmin Nuvi 265WT makes a good case for itself. ...

 
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  Published: 2008-12-04, review by: goodgearguide.com.au

  • Compact, easy to use, simple map screen, Where Am I help menu, Australian text-to-speech voices
  • Unorthodox address input method, sluggish start-up time, no FM transmitter, lack of punch in volume, safety alerts aren’t preloaded
  • Garmin’s nuvi 265W isn’t outstanding and does have a couple of faults, but its ease of use and simple operation will appeal to many users. ...

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  Published: 2011-02-27, review by: macworld.com

  • Included lifetime traffic alerts, Included maps for Canada and U.S,
  • No highway lane assist, Lacks multi-segment routing
  • If you want an affordable 4.3-inch GPS device with the friendly Garmin navigation experience, it's hard to miss with the Nuvi 265WT. It's an "oldie but goodie," and it remains one of my favorites. See more like this: GPS, gadgets, ...

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  Published: 2011-01-21, review by: pcworld.com_techhive.com

  • Included lifetime traffic alerts, Included maps for Canada and U.S
  • No highway lane assist, Lacks multi-segment routing
  • The 265WT offers a widescreen display and premium features at a very affordable price. ...

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  Published: 2009-10-16, review by: tcmagazine.info

  • Abstract:  The POI database contains all the major categories (gas stations, lodging, ATMs, restaurants by cuisine type, and so forth) and more specialized interests, including golf courses, gyms, and nightclubs. On top of the..

 
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  Published: 2009-05-13, review by: brighthub.com

  • Abstract:  The Garmin Nuvi 265WT is a portable GPS navigator targeted mainly toward North American and European travelers. It is an enhanced version of the popular 255T model. This review will look at the added features of the Nuvi 265WT and evaluate its perform...

 
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  Published: 2009-04-21, review by: devhardware.com

  • Ultimately, the Garmin Nuvi 265WT has a lot to offer. Yes, it can be considered mid-range when it comes to price, but it does possess features not found on cheaper systems. And, it adds a little bit of creativity with its navigation. The 3-D maps as we...

 
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  Published: 2009-03-12, review by: Digitaltrends.com

  • Abstract:  Though traffic has always been billed as a premium, subscription-based feature on navigation systems, the latter half of 2008 went a long way in demolishing that reputation. Garmin and Navigon both announced affordable GPS systems with free lifetime t...

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  Published: 2008-12-08, review by: electronicsme.com

  • If you're new to GPS navigation, this is a great option because the Nuvi 265WT is easy to use and very reliable. If you've had one for a while and it's time to get another one for whatever reason, with no subscription fees and reasonable price, you can...

 
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