Garmin nuvi 265WT
  • Get the big picture and big features for a small price with nüvi 265WT. This widescreen navigator takes you there with preloaded maps and turn-by-turn directions that call out streets by name. It adds a crisp, widescreen display to the nüvi 265T and comes with lifetime traffic and hands-free calling to simplify life on the go. This portable navigator is priced right and ultra-easy to use. Like the rest of the nüvi 2x5 series it includes new appealing features including: HotFix, Garmin Connect Photos, digital elevation maps, automatic time zone updates and smoother map updates.

Includes nüMaps Guarantee: Get a free map update if one is available within 60 days of the unit's first use - See details

Garmin nuvi 265WT PKG  (010-00575-10)  - $249.99
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With nüvi 265WT'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.

Get Turn-by-Turn Directions

nüvi 265WT'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 with Garmin's nüMaps Guarantee™, over 6 million points of interest (POIs), 2-D or 3-D maps and smooth map updates as you navigate. Its digital elevation maps show you shaded contours at higher zoom levels, giving you a big picture of the surrounding terrain. In addition, nüvi 265WT accepts custom points of interest (POIs), such as school zones and safety cameras and lets you set proximity alerts to warn you of upcoming POIs. With HotFix™ satellite prediction, nüvi calculates your position faster to get you there quicker.

Make Hands-free Calls

For hands-free calling, nüvi 265WT integrates Bluetooth® wireless technology with a built-in microphone and speaker. Just pair it with your compatible Bluetooth phone and talk hands-free through the 265WT 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.

Avoid Traffic Tie-ups

Steer clear of traffic with nüvi 265WT's integrated FM traffic receiver. Receive lifetime3 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.

3. Lifetime traffic extends for the useful life of your Garmin product or as long as Garmin receives traffic data from its traffic supplier. Not transferable to another Garmin model. Traffic content not available for all areas. See www.navteq.com/rdstraffic for traffic coverage areas.

Take It With You

Like the rest of the nüvi 2x5-series, nüvi 265WT 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. With its "Where Am I?" emergency locator, you always know your location. Simply tap the screen to get your exact latitude and longitude coordinates, the nearest address and intersection, and the closest hospitals, police stations and fuel stations.

Go Beyond Navigation

Navigation is just the beginning. nüvi 265WT includes many travel tools including JPEG picture viewer, world travel clock, automatic time zone transition, currency converter, unit converter, calculator and more. With photo navigation, you can download Google® Panoramio™ pictures via Garmin's Garmin Connect™ Photos website and navigate to them. The 265WT is compatible with optional enhanced MSN® Direct content  (requires additional purchase of GDB 55 MSN Direct Receiver) and Garmin's free Garmin Garage where you can download animated vehicles 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 microSD™ cards such as Garmin Travel Guides for detailed data on attractions.

 

 

  • Bluetooth wireless technology: enabling hands-free connectivity to mobile phones
  • Receive alerts about traffic delays and road construction that lie ahead on your route with the included FM traffic receiver. Lifetime3 traffic service provided by NAVTEQ.
  • Preloaded with City Navigator North America NT maps—includes detailed maps of the contiguous U.S. (lower 48 states), Hawaii & Puerto Rico plus Alaska and Hawaii with Garmin's nüMaps Guarantee™
  • Turn-by-turn directions with voice guidance: nüvi 265WT includes text-to-speech with spoken street names which will prompt you to “Turn right on Main Street”
  • 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.)
  • HotFix™: nüvi will decrease satellite acquisition times by recording ephemeris data, then predicting satellite location for the areas and times recorded for up to three days
  • Garmin Connect Photos: associate your favorite images with saved locations and visit Garmin connect at http://connect.garmin.com/photos to download new images with included coordinates
  • Digital elevation maps show you shaded terrain contours at zoom levels of five miles and above
  • "Where Am I?" feature: find the closest hospitals, police stations, gas stations, nearest address and intersection. Also see your exact latitude and longitude coordinates
  • Auto time zone: nüvi will automatically adjust your time zone while navigating
  • MSN® Direct compatible: with Garmin’s optional MSN Direct receiver (GDB 55), receive premium content such as traffic updates, weather, gas prices, enhanced movie listings, stock info, news, local events and a send-to-GPS feature for trip planning.
  • Sleek, ultra-slim design fits easily in pocket
  • Easy-to-use, touchscreen interface
  • Bright widescreen 4.3” diagonal color display; 480 x 272 pixels; QVGA TFT display, with white backlight
  • High-sensitivity GPS receiver for improved performance and reception
  • Trip computer records mileage, max speed, total time and more
  • Built-in travel kit includes picture viewer, world clock, currency and measurement converters and calculator
  • SD memory card (not included) expansion slot 
  • Includes Garmin Lock™ anti-theft feature
  • Configurable vehicle icons – allows users to select a fun, customized car-shaped icon; users can download additional choices from www.garmingarage.com*
  • Offers a three-dimensional mapping perspective, or 2D overhead view
  • Unit dimensions: 4.8”W x 2.8”H x 0.8”D
  • Weight: 6.1 ounces
  • Built-in lithium-ion battery: lasts up to four hours depending on usage
  • Includes sturdy suction cup mount that allows for easy adjustment and quick release
  • Simplified PC connectivity, similar to a digital camera, using USB mass storage with access to either the MicroSD card slot or to the unit’s internal memory directly from your PC desktop.1
  • Stores 1,000 waypoints/favorites/locations
  • Send-to travel tool that enables users to search locations from the convenience of their computer through Google Maps or MapQuest.com, send and save them to their Garmin device, and navigate to the destination. See YouTube video demo for Google or MapQuest.1
  • Upload custom POIs, and set up proximity alerts for school zones, safety cameras, and much more.*
  • Free ecoRoute software update. Designed to help you save money and adopt better driving habits for more efficient trips. It’s easy to use and a great way to manage your fuel consumption.
1. Requires optional USB cable (purchased separately)
3. Lifetime traffic extends for the useful life of your Garmin product or as long as Garmin receives traffic data from its traffic supplier. Not transferable to another Garmin model. Traffic content not available for all areas. See www.navteq.com/rdstraffic for traffic coverage areas.

color. Its sunlight-readable, 4.3-inch display is easy to read — from any direction.

Get Turn-by-Turn Directions

nüvi 265WT'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 with Garmin's nüMaps Guarantee™, over 6 million points of interest (POIs), 2-D or 3-D maps and smooth map updates as you navigate. Its digital elevation maps show you shaded contours at higher zoom levels, giving you a big picture of the surrounding terrain. In addition, nüvi 265WT accepts custom points of interest (POIs), such as school zones and safety cameras and lets you set proximity alerts to warn you of upcoming POIs. With HotFix™ satellite prediction, nüvi calculates your position faster to get you there quicker.

Make Hands-free Calls

For hands-free calling, nüvi 265WT integrates Bluetooth® wireless technology with a built-in microphone and speaker. Just pair it with your compatible Bluetooth phone and talk hands-free through the 265WT 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.

Avoid Traffic Tie-ups

Steer clear of traffic with nüvi 265WT's integrated FM traffic receiver. Receive lifetime3 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.

3. Lifetime traffic extends for the useful life of your Garmin product or as long as Garmin receives traffic data from its traffic supplier. Not transferable to another Garmin model. Traffic content not available for all areas. See www.navteq.com/rdstraffic for traffic coverage areas.

Take It With You

Like the rest of the nüvi 2x5-series, nüvi 265WT 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. With its "Where Am I?" emergency locator, you always know your location. Simply tap the screen to get your exact latitude and longitude coordinates, the nearest address and intersection, and the closest hospitals, police stations and fuel stations.

Go Beyond Navigation

Navigation is just the beginning. nüvi 265WT includes many travel tools including JPEG picture viewer, world travel clock, automatic time zone transition, currency converter, unit converter, calculator and more. With photo navigation, you can download Google® Panoramio™ pictures via Garmin's Garmin Connect™ Photos website and navigate to them. The 265WT is compatible with optional enhanced MSN® Direct content  (requires additional purchase of GDB 55 MSN Direct Receiver) and Garmin's free Garmin Garage where you can download animated vehicles 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 microSD™ cards such as Garmin Travel Guides for detailed data on attractions.

  • nüvi 265WT
  • Preloaded City Navigator® NT for North America (full coverage)
  • Lifetime traffic¹
  • FM traffic receiver with vehicle power cable
  • Vehicle suction cup mount ²
  • USB cable
  • Dashboard disc
  • Quick start manual

¹Lifetime traffic extends for the useful life of your Garmin product or as long as Garmin receives traffic data from its traffic supplier. Not transferable to another Garmin model. Traffic content not available for all areas. See www.navteq.com/rdstraffic for traffic coverage areas and www.garmin.com/traffic for program License Agreement containing complete terms and conditions.

²Notice to Drivers in California and Minnesota

Includes nüMaps Guarantee: Get a free map update if one is available within 60 days of the unit's first use - See details

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Maximizing the traffic tools Oct 21, 2008 C. Richards Portland Oregon US
  I upgraded from a Garmin c330 to the nuvi 265wt primarily for the traffic functionality. In Portland Oregon the traffic service covers all major... more...
Traffic and Bluetooth Oct 14, 2008 Mark Jackson NJ US
  My first GPS unit, and I wanted to get the right one. This one rocks. Garmin reliability, maps and re-routing. Very cool to have the bluetooth... more...
Unlike Any other Oct 13, 2008 Benjamin Laughead Columbia South Carolina US
  This GPS is unlike any I have ever used. I have owned a number of others and used some through the rental car companies. This GPS is still able to be viewed... more...
my wife loves it Oct 10, 2008 Gil Molina Virginia Beach VA US
  First GPS unit. The 2009 maps that comes preloaded provides all the locations for new stores and restaurents within the Virginia Beach area. Some of these... more...
like it so far Oct 11, 2008 Mathew Samuel New York NY US
  I had the iQue 3600 earlier. It just died recently so I was in the market for a GPS unit. I settled on this one (nuvi 265wt) as it had lifetime... more...

 

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