Garmin nüvi 765/765T 4.3-Inch Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator with Lifetime Traffic
by Garmin
List Price:
Our Price: $209.99
You Save: $290.00 (58%)
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Buy Used: from $75.00 (click here)
Category: GPS or Navigation System
See more product details
Customers in the UK,
Buy this product at amazon.co.uk
for British Pounds
Digital Photo Product Details
Manufacturer: GarminBrand: Garmin
Edition: Electronics
Audio: English (Original Language)
Format: CD
Model: 010-00715-20
Publisher: Garmin
Studio: Garmin
Music Label: Garmin
Product features:
- 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 with compatible devices
- High-sensitivity GPS receiver for improved performance and reception
- NOTE: Model number on the box is 765T because the traffic receiver is included; however, the model number on the device itself is 765 as the "T" in 765T refers to the additional component
- Garmin 12-Volt Adapter Cable
- Garmin GDB 50 MSN Direct Receiver
- Garmin 4.3-Inch Carrying Case
- Garmin AC Charger and International Adapter Set
- Garmin nüMaps Lifetime North America Map Updates
Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Garmin nüvi 765/765T 4.3-Inch Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator with Lifetime Traffic
Customer Review: The GPS I Wanted to Love, but Couldn't...
Summary: 2 Stars
There are four reasons I own a GPS unit: finding my way to places, avoiding traffic, listening to MP3s, podcasts and audiobooks, and utilizing a Bluetooth connection to my phone. The Garmin 765t does one thing well (navigating to a destination), another so-so (traffic), and two things miserably (playing MP3s and providing a Bluetooth connection to my phone). For the money, the 765t offers a lot of features, but instead of doing them better than its predecessors (the nuvi 660 and 760) this unit changes many good features to mediocre. I seriously wonder if the 765t team of engineers retained anyone from previous design teams. In using this unit, it almost feels as if the 765t was a copy of a Garmin product by another manufacturer, not an evolution of previous models. To any Garmin representative reading this review, let me be loud and clear about the nuvi 765t: this unit is a step backward, not forward, in your lineup of 4.3 inch GPS products.
I have owned a nuvi 660 for the last two and a half years that has served me well, but was not a fan of the big clunky antennae, silver color, and battery that now lasts for less than 30 minutes before conking out. Mom has a nuvi 760 which is a very nice (and popular) GPS unit. I have friends with TomToms that marvel at how cool my 660 is. My unit is inconspicuously cradled in a console cubby of a 2004 Camry and wired to the radio through a Peripheral Interface Kit (for anyone who has never seen or heard of these ingenious products, they hook up directly to your factory radio, tricking your stereo into thinking it is talking to a CD changer when in fact it is talking to a GPS, satellite radio receiver, iPod, or MP3 unit). After two years of paying one year subscriptions on my nuvi 660, paying another $60 for Garmin's lifetime traffic seemed a little ridiculous for a piece of electronics coming up on three years old. My logic: why not put that 60 bucks towards a newer unit with lifetime traffic?
To sum up my recent purchase of 765t: if this was my first GPS unit, I couldn't in good conscious recommend a Garmin to friends or family. But before you click out and say this unit isn't worth my time or money, read on as this review might be the GPS for you depending on the features you need and how you use it.
Let me start with what this unit does well: first it is a beautiful product. Garmin mounts seem to be better made than those from TomTom and Magellan, and after almost three years with my original 660, the mount is still hanging in there. The 765t I recently purchased comes in all black and has a pleasant and somewhat rubbery (but not too rubbery) feel to the outside. The unit has two external microphones, an SD slot, and a standard headphone jack. The lifetime traffic service is activated through the power adapter, not the unit itself (this later turns out to be a good thing and one of the only reasons it so far hasn't been returned to Amazon).
The main reason I wanted to upgraded to this unit was for the 765t's lifetime traffic. The new traffic receiver however is a little bit of a jolt compared to my old traffic receiver. On the 660, the GPS unit would signal "traffic ahead" and give you a distance (3 miles, 5 miles, 10 miles) before you run into it. On a regular commute, this was great because after awhile you got used to the normal traffic slow spots and knew whether or not to avoid them. On the 765t, the GPS unit says traffic ahead, but gives the driver no aural identification as to exactly how far ahead. To figure it out, you have to either look at the unit (if it's setup correctly) or navigate through the touch screen.
While driving, the operator has the choice of a regular map or a traffic overlay. In the three weeks since I've had this unit, I found myself opting for the traffic overlay, but really couldn't quite get the hang of the "big picture" from the 765t like I was used to from the 660. The 765t also is hypersensitive when it comes to traffic: as soon as I got onto a busy street, the unit would instantly shout out "traffic ahead" many times when there was no traffic at all. Stoplights aren't traffic, they're stoplights. The lifetime traffic feature is cool, but like the boy who cried wolf, only effective if it is accurate.
What else is there to like about this unit: the lane guidance/junction view features are nothing short of cool! In a few tests just to see how it worked, the unit nailed all of those trouble spots around my area (Tampa Bay) that always confuse the gaggle of Canadians and Europeans that settle in the area as soon as it turns too cold up north and across the ocean. Also, when getting ready to navigate to a destination, the unit will show how long it will take to get there before actually pushing the "go" button. Satellite tracking on a cold startup was quicker than the 660, maps seem more accurate than in the past couple of years (the unit finally got me to International Mall in Tampa from St. Petersburg without making me pull a U-turn on I-275), and the menu layout has some advantages over the older 660 unit. So, the navigation: big thumbs up. The traffic: so-so, but free is nice (the little ads from Garmin are at first annoying but able to be ignored after you get used to the same Best Western ad every time you stop the car).
My biggest gripes: let's start with the MP3 player. First off, I have no idea why Garmin opted for the 765t to not show the MP3 player button on the map screen when the MP3 player is paused. This is ridiculous. To get to the MP3 player after you pause it (or after you start the unit up), you have to go to the main screen, tools, media player, and then back out again to get back to your map. The logic was probably providing more "map" to the user if they weren't listening to an MP3, podcast, or audiobook. The stupidity of locked-the-basement-engineers vs. real world users is that people may sometime pause a song, book, or news feature, but still want to be able to get back to it quickly without too many key clicks (um... the whole point is more concentration on driving than on things in your car, right?). Just plain stupid. Unfortunately, the 760 has the same problem, so this isn't limited to the new model. In addition, I don't believe something is wrong with my unit, but it has a funny way of re-ordering my playlists on its own. I have over 1200 songs on an 8mb SD card with about 45 playlists. On several occasions, after getting back in the car, the media player would start at a different song and then play them in a random order. I know- you're thinking I had the random button depressed, but I've barely used it since I bought the 765t. It's as if the unit thinks it knows a better order of songs than I do.
Another gripe of the MP3 player: current song playing display. On the 660, the media player showed the current song playing; on the 765t (and 760) the media player shows the current song and the next two songs. Not a bad feature, but like the disappearing media button on the map, this should be an operator option. The trouble: I'm no spring chicken and type that small is getting harder to read as I get older. I'm thinking those 765t engineers locked in the basement are also probably a bunch of 20 year olds who ate carrots every day while growing up.
Enough about the media player and to the heart of why I am writing such a long review and my biggest point of dissatisfaction with the nuvi 765t: the Bluetooth. When I first got my 660, I had a T-Mobile Blackberry 7100t that linked with the unit, but didn't load the phonebook, call history, or detailed caller ID. To call someone in my address book, I had to call from the phone, not the GPS unit. When someone called me, the number would show up, but no specific details (Mom cell, Dad home, etc...). When I upgraded to a T-Mobile G1, I was ecstatic to find my trusty little 660 now loaded my phonebook, call history, and address book caller ID.
Can you guess what happened with the 765t when paired with a T-Mobile G1? It loads your call history (great). It loads your phonebook along with a couple of random 1 digit numbers floating around I guess in its own memory (not so great, but pretty good). There is however no caller ID supported when this model is paired with my particular phone. And I don't mean address book caller ID, I mean NO CALLER ID at all! Every call that came into my phone was UNKNOWN NUMBER. This is beyond ridiculous, completely unacceptable and a breaking point pushing the Garmin nuvi 765t from not bad with a few quirks to deplorable depending on your needs. For me, that need was to be able to use my cell phone through my GPS unit while driving instead of fishing around for it to see who's calling. Furthermore, everyone I spoke to when I used the 765t said they had a really hard time hearing me even though I was driving the same roads at the same speed using the same external microphone as I had weeks before with the old 660.
So what's my conclusion: I switched GPS units with Mom! Even though she's in real estate, she stays pretty local and barely uses her nuvi 760. She doesn't use her Bluetooth, traffic, or MP3 player. She bought the unit because at the time it was the best bang for the buck even though she didn't need every feature. I switched units with her because she really likes the lane assist and up to date maps. The two best features for me however: the lifetime traffic receiver works with the 760 (with no ads btw) and my caller ID phonebook from my T-Mobile G1 works with the 760 as well! Hooray for small miracles! BTW- if you're looking for how to transfer your phone books between units and some other neat things (like uploading Google Map directions straight to your GPS unit) type in nuvi tips and tricks in your search engine and click on the first entry (you rock Gary Hayman!).
Some final notes (and again, I hope the Garmin rep is taking note): when I first had the problem with the Bluetooth on my unit, I e-mailed Garmin customer support. The first e-mail was the customary "did you do all your software and firmware updates." The second was more detailed and took me to the 765t's engineering page (press the speed button on the map page, then long press the speedometer and you'll find yourself with a slew of engineering diagnostic pages). Garmin said I might have to upgrade my Bluetooth firmware; when I got to that page it was already updated and gave me no option. Third e-mail from Garmin: SOL (here's your hat, what's your hurry?). Nice guys; real nice....
So how'd I do? The 765t is not a bad product, but after three years and manufacturing tens if not hundreds of thousands of these things, the 765t should be a GREAT product. I've always recommended Garmins to my friends and family, but the 765t was a real disappointment. Garmin, instead of gaining more customers, this misstep has pushed me away. Your engineering and customer service leaves a lot to be desired. Get the 20 something year old carrot eating engineers out of the basement and into the real world if you decide to manufacture a 900 series of GPS units.
# # #
More Garmin nüvi 765/765T 4.3-Inch Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator with Lifetime Traffic reviews:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Description of Garmin nüvi 765/765T 4.3-Inch Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator with Lifetime Traffic
Have you lost your sense of direction? Let Garmin nuvi 765t 4.3" GPS be your guiding system to take you hither and yonder. It opens United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico for visual exploration. You'll get the knowledge of a native where and when ever you choose to go. It's the surefire tool for any traveler even for those with no sense of direction. The Garmin nuvi 765t is fully equipped to help you get where you're going. The nuvi 765T 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 offer a 3D view of buildings. Steer clear of traffic with nuvi's integrated FM traffic receiver. Receive alerts about traffic delays and road construction that lie ahead on your route. Feel comfortable and at home on the road with this Garmin nuvi 765t. It's essentially a must for any trip. Auto time zone will automatically adjust your time zone while navigating Garmin Connect Photos - associate your favorite images with saved locations DEM maps show you shaded terrain contours at various zoom levels High-sensitivity GPS receiver for improved performance and reception Turn-by-turn directions with voice guidance Easy-to-use, Touchscreen interface Trip computer records mileage, max speed, total time and more Simplified PC connectivity, using USB mass storage Configurable vehicle icons allows users to select a funTake the right way on the highway with nüvi 765T, featuring lane assist. This feature guides you to the proper lane for navigation. The 765T adds hands-free calling to the nüvi 755T. Like the rest of the nüvi 705-series, this 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.
|
View map detail, driving directions, photos and more in bright, brilliant color. |
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. Lane assist is available in select metropolitan cities.
Get Turn-by-Turn Directions
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. It comes preloaded with detailed City Navigator® NT street maps, nearly 6 million points of interest (POIs) and features digital elevation maps and 3-D building view in some areas to help you orient yourself with your surroundings. 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.
Make Hands-free Calls
For hands-free calling, nüvi 765T integrates A2DP Bluetooth® wireless technology with a built-in microphone and speaker (optional external microphone available). 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
|
nüvi 765T sports a sleek, slim design and fits comfortably in your pocket or purse. |
Avoid Traffic Tie-ups
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.
Find Yourself, Your Car
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. Perfect for unfamiliar spots and crowded lots such as amusement parks, stadiums and malls.
Plan Ahead
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 in the U.S. and Europe. 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.
See More
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.
Take It With You Like the rest of the nüvi 705-series, 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.
Go Beyond Navigation Navigation is just the beginning. nüvi 765T includes many ?must have? entertainment and travel tools including MP3 player, audio book player (subscription to Audible.com required), world travel clock, automatic time zone transition, currency converter, unit converter, calculator and more. With nüvi 765T's wireless FM transmitter¹ 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. Download pictures from Garmin Connect? Photos and navigate to them. The 765T is compatible with our free Garmin Garage where you can download fun icons that show your location on the map. It also comes with Garmin Lock?, an anti-theft feature. Enhance your travel experience with optional plug-in SD? cards such as Garmin Travel Guides for detailed data on attractions.
Compare all Garmin nüvis
Click the button below to compare by series, user type, and features.
Visit Garmin.com at https://www8.garmin.com/support/download.jsp to get the latest firmware updates for your nüvi to keep it current and performing at its best.
Digital Cameras & Photo Categories
Similar Digital Cameras & Photo Products
Garmin nüvi 855 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator with Speech RecognitionGarmin; Garmin; Garmin; Electronics; GPS or Navigation System
Best price: $249.99
Price in other shops:
RAM Mounting Systems RAM-B-149ZU Handlebar MountNational Products Inc.; CE
Price in other shops:
Garmin nüvi 1490/ 1490T 5-Inch Widescreen Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator with Lifetime TrafficGarmin; Garmin; Garmin; Release date: 2009-07-30; Electronics; Windows; GPS or Navigation System
Price in other shops:
Universal 4.3-inch Screen Protector for Garmin NuviCase; Case; Case; Electronics; GPS or Navigation System
Best price: $0.01
Price in other shops:
Garmin Nuvi 760 Suction Cup Mount 12V, Adapter KitGarmin; Garmin; Garmin; Electronics; GPS or Navigation System
Best price: $29.36
Price in other shops:
Garmin 4.3-Inch Carrying CaseGarmin; Garmin; Garmin; Accessory; GPS or Navigation System
Best price: $5.39
Price in other shops:
RAM Mounting Systems RAM-HOL-GA26U Plastic Cradle for Garmin Nuvi 710, 750, 755T, 760, 765T, 770, 775T, 780, 785TNational Products Inc.; RAM; National Products Inc.; Electronics; GPS or Navigation System
Price in other shops:
Garmin Nuvi 765/ 765T Hard EVA Carrying Storage Case (Black) with Free Extra Carabiner Key ChainGizmo Dorks; Garmin; Gizmo Dorks; Electronics; GPS or Navigation System
Best price: $7.16
Price in other shops:
GPS Cradle Holder Compatible with Garmin NuviGarmin; CE
Best price: $19.98
Garmin Portable Friction Mount - Frustration Free PackagingGarmin; Garmin; Garmin; Electronics; GPS or Navigation System
Best price: $25.32
Price in other shops: