Advantages: Not as annoying as I thought Disadvantages: Pricey
Why I Bought It
I finally gave in a traded my AA route finder notes (which always got me from A to B) for a Garmin nuvi 1340.
I have to admit that these things annoy me so much, shouting directions at you every 5 seconds, but I thought I ought to at least try to get with the 21st century, plus everyone I know as one, so they can?t be that bad can they?
I managed to pick mine up for £139 from Pixmania, which was a bargain, as I?d seen one in my local Halford store whilst shopping for oil again! (but that?s another story) for £179! Just proving its worth shopping around.
Being a girlie the first thing that attracted me to this was its slender build (I know I know!). Its only 15mm thick and therefore isn?t too bulky to pop into the handbag when I?ve arrived at my destination and its quite light too ? double bonus.
The 1340 model ...
Advantages: Battery life, easy to use Disadvantages: Size
The Garmin Nuvi 265 is a nifty piece of GPS software you can use if you are need of directions or want to get from A to B quickly.
Its amazing picture quality and features are able to assist you wherever you are. It is easy to set up and use and is easy to keep with you due to its small size.
However, one of the problems is the size. I have found that the Garmin Nuvi 265 maybe a bit too small for your long car trips. For example, I have found that looking/peering at a small screen whilst driving can be difficult but this problem can be resolved by putting it in a place of easy view.
In conclusion this is a great GPS device with an outstanding battery life. It is simple to use and the only thing that would need improving in my opinion is the size. ...
Nimidoji 11.07.2009
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: somewhat helpful Review of Garmin nuvi 265
Advantages: easy to use Disadvantages: lacks traffic and map updates
used my garmin nuvi now for 1 year and a half, being an hgv driver was not sure with sat nav and this was my second unit and heard lots of bad storys of drivers getting stuck!
but this machine is bang on with getting you to your destionation, either that be in a city or out in the country side, most of the time i checked between maps and the sat nav unit and 99% it was always taken you a safe route.
screen is good and clear.. voice is nice and loud with the 12v power source, but is really quiet when the machine is using its own battery.
used mine in europe with no problems but had to buy new map to cover this, was not a problem, just got new disc off garmins web site and installed it into machine.
nuvi came with a free trail of speed cam's, and work very well and pick nearly all i went past up, but when trail was over was ...
chrisscott94 15.01.2009
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