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Garmin nuevi 755T 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator

Garmin nuevi 755T 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator

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Brand: Garmin
Category: CE

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Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars 22 reviews
Sales Rank: 476

Media: Electronics
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: Yes
Native Resolution: 480 x 272
Display Size: 4.3
Includes MP3 Player: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 4.8 x 0.8 x 3
nv:Type: Receiver
Waypoints: 6 million
Display: Color
Display: TFT
Display: Backlight
Touch Screen: Yes
Voice: Yes
Expansion Slots: SD Card
Battery Type: Rechargeable lithium-ion
Battery Life: 4 hours

MPN: NUVI 755T
Model: NUVI 755T
UPC: 717114626216
EAN: 0753759077730
ASIN: B001ELJERE

Release Date: October 1, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days

Features:
  • Bright 4.3-Inch Diagonal Touch Screen Color Display
  • 480 X 272 Pixels, Wqvga Tft Display With White Backlight
  • Preloaded With City Navigator(R) North America Nt
  • High-Sensitivity GPS Receiver For Improved Performance & Reception
  • Poi Loader Program Allows User To Set Up Proximity Alerts For School Zones, Safety Cameras & Custom Pois

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Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
portable GPS car navigation unit * car power adapter, USB cable, and built-in rechargeable battery with 5 hours of life * 4.3" (480 x 272 pixels) touchscreen control * preloaded with maps for the entire United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico * text-to-speech technology lets voice prompts announce road names over the built-in speaker *

Amazon.com Product Description
Garmin continues to build up its nuevi 7xx series portable GPS navigators with its nuevi 755T, which adds a number of handy routing and communication features to an already impressive list of specs, including a 4.3-inch widescreen display, text-to-speech capabilities, media player, and FM transmitter for transmitting audio--including directions and MP3 music and audiobooks--from the device to your car radio.



Garmin's nuevis pack top of the line features into a slim form factor..
New to the nuevi 7x5 lineup is Garmin's HotFix satellite prediction (which locates your position quickly and precisely), Lane Assist (which provides lane guidance and junction views when possible), automatic time zone transitioning, and 3D Building views as well as Garmin Connect Photos to help you visually ascertain your position. Additionally, the nuevi 755T includes free real-time traffic updates from Navteq (for the life of the device) via the included GTM 20 traffic receiver.

The Garmin nuevi 7x5 Series
  • nuevi 755T: North American maps, GTM 20 traffic receiver with lifetime traffic
  • nuevi 765T: Adds Bluetooth handsfree communication; includes GTM 20 receiver, lifetime traffic
  • nuevi 775T: Pre-loaded European and North American maps; includes GTM 20 receiver, lifetime traffic, Bluetooth
  • nuevi 785T: Adds enhanced MSN Direct traffic receiver; includes North American maps and Bluetooth
As with all nuevis, you get Garmin reliability, the fast satellite lock of an integrated high-sensitivity receiver, a slim, pocket-sized design with a gorgeous display, an easy, intuitive interface, and detailed NAVTEQ maps for North America (United States, Canada and Puerto Rico) with more than 6 million name-searchable points of interest. The Garmin nuevi 7x5 line features three other models--check out their spec highlights at the right and click here to see a quick, simple comparison of features for all Garmin nuevi GPS navigators.

The bright, 4.3-inch touchscreen display gives is anti-glare for ease of viewing during the day and automatically changes its color profile for easy viewing at night or in dim light. It offers 2d or 3D perspective views. The widescreen format gives you 70 percent more actual screen area than a 3.5-inch screen. Primarily this translates into a better view of the area through which you are driving. This is especially useful in showing you what parks, restaurants, ATM, gas stations, etc. are nearby, or in letting you know whether a detour is a good idea. Also, the device itself is larger, meaning controls on the screen are more widely spaced and somewhat easier to push.

The nuevi 755T comes preloaded with highly detailed City Navigator NT road maps from Navteq for the entire United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. This map database features nearly six million points of interest (POIs), including hotels, restaurants, gas stations, ATMs, and attractions. Garmin's interface is a key to their success and one of the things that makes their devices such a pleasure to use. Simple controls and sub-screens make it easy to enter or search for destinations and get data about your trip.

Garmin's patent pending theft prevention system that disables the unit from performing any functions until the user types in a specific 4-digit PIN or takes the unit to a predetermined secure location.



With Lane Guidance, the nuevi alerts you to which lane you need to be in for upcoming turns. In the image above, the three middle lanes of this seven-lane highway are highlighted.


With Junction View, you'll get photo-realistic 3D views upcoming turns with signage--signs not needed for navigation are faded.
Lane Guidance
With the new Lane Guidance feature built into the nuevi 7x5 series, you'll never question which lane you should be driving in again. It provides you with a view of what lane you should be in for upcoming turns. And with the 3D Lane Assist Junction View, you'll be able to see a photo-realistic screen that shows you both the road detail as well as the signs as you will see them on the road. The signs that aren't needed for navigation are faded compared to the appropriate lane signage.

Integrated Traffic Receiver
Steer clear of traffic with an integrated GTM 20 FM traffic receiver designed to receive alerts about traffic tie-ups and road construction that might lie ahead on your route. No subscriptions or additional hardware needed. Just open the box, turn it on, and get instant access to traffic information--the traffic updates are free for the life of the device.

All you have to do is simply touch the screen to view traffic details and you'll be ready to detour around any problem area. And if you end up missing a turn, or you're forced into a detour that is not relayed through the traffic receiver, the nuevi's sophisticated automatic routing will get you back on track in no time.

In most areas, the traffic broadcasts are continuous--there's no waiting for scheduled traffic news updates or random alerts. Because traffic broadcasts are received via a "silent" FM data channel, you can still listen to music or news programming on your car radio without interference from incoming FM traffic data transmissions.

HotFix Satellite Prediciton
Garmin's HotFix capability automatically calculates and stores satellite locations, greatly reducing satellite acquisition time so that you can turn the unit on and get going. With HotFix, your nuevi remembers the position of all satellites it is tracking when you turn it off, and calculates their movements in order to predict where they should be the next time you turn it on. HotFix can predict satellite positions for up to 3 days after the device was last turned off.

Multi-Destination Routing
This lets you enter several spots into the device (day care - supermarket-cleaners - office - day care, for example) and it will plot the fastest route. And once you've found the best router, the "Route Planning" feature lets you save up to 10 different routes, Garmin touts the feature for providing, "the most efficient route for errands, deliveries and sales calls." The feature also makes this an instant essential accessory for anyone who shops garage sales (you know what we're talking about). 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.

Where Am I? Where's My Car?
The nuevi 7x5 series is the first to answer two common questions: "Where am I?" and "Where's my car?" At any time, with a single tap of the screen, drivers can display their exact latitude and longitude coordinates, the nearest address and intersection, and the closest hospitals, police stations and gas stations. And to help drivers find their car in an unfamiliar spot or vast parking lot, all nuevi 7x5s automatically mark the position in which they were last removed from the mount.

Navigate by Photo with Garmin Connect Photos


Using Garmin's Connect Photos Web site, you can choose from millions of geo-located photos provided by Google's Panoramio photo sharing community and download them to the nuevi for a richer navigation experience using pictures as a guide.
  • Choose from Panoramio's collection of photos from around the world.
  • Easy to use interface displays photos on Google Maps.
  • Search for photos by location name or map area boundary.
  • Transfer photos directly from Garmin Connect to device with the Garmin Communicator.
  • View photos in Google Earth.
  • Supports Internet Explorer 6+, Firefox 2+, Safari 3+ on Windows and Mac.


Other Features



The 3D Buildings feature helps you navigate by landmark.

  • The 3D Buildings feature is able to reference the buildings displayed on the map as well. Some buildings will be grey images "extruded" from the map, other buildings will be life like representations of the actual property.
  • With Automatic Time Zone Transition, you'll never have to remember to set the time as you travel. When the unit acquires a position fix, it automatically sets the unit to the correct time zone.
  • MP3 player compatible with audiobook playback
  • JPEG picture viewer
  • FM transmitter plays voice prompts, MP3s, audio books, and more, directly through your vehicle's stereo system
  • Compatible with optional content plug-ins available via SD card, such as the Garmin Travel Guides and Garmin SaversGuide, which provide detailed data for attractions and information on nearby merchants offering discounts.
  • Add custom points of interest (POIs) from third parties such as school zones and safety cameras
  • Travel tools: World travel clock with time zones, currency converter, measurement converter, calculator and more

What's in the Box
nuevi 755T preloaded with maps of North America (United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico), vehicle suction cup mount, Vehicle power cable, USB cable, Dashboard disc, Quick start manual Notes

  • Optional software for language translation, detailed travel guides, and savings programs allow you to customize your nuevi to fit your travel needs
  • The FM transmitter feature is only available in the United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand
  • Like most USB mass storage devices, the nuevi is not compatible with Windows 95, Windows 98 or Windows Me.
Which nuevi is Best for You?
Note: All nuevis come with detailed NAVTEQ maps containing more than 6 million pre-loaded point of interest locations.



Screen
Size
inches
(w x h)
Included Maps
Text-to-Speech
(Directions in
Real Street
Names)

Traffic
Bluetooth
Media

FM Transmitter
(audio through
car stereo
system)
Multi-
Point
Routing

Battery
life
(hours)
Cont. U.S.,
Hawaii, and
Puerto Rico

AK and
Canada

Europe
nuevi 200 2.8 x 2.1
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Photos


up to 5
nuevi 200w 3.81 x 2.25
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Photos


up to 5
nuevi 250 2.8 x 2.1
check check



Photos

up to 5
nuevi 250w 3.81 x 2.25
check check



Photos

up to 5
nuevi 260 2.8 x 2.1
check check
check

Photos

up to 5
nuevi 260w 3.81 x 2.25 check check
check

Photos

up to 5
nuevi 270 2.8 x 2.1
check check check


Photos

up to 5
nuevi 350 2.8 x 2.1
check check
check FM (with opt.
receiver)

Photos, MP3s


up to 8
nuevi 360 2.8 x 2.1
check check
check FM (with opt.
receiver)
check Photos, MP3s

up to 8
nuevi 370 2.8 x 2.1 check check check check FM (receiver
included)
check Photos, MP3s

up to 8
nuevi 650 3.81 x 2.25
check check
check FM (with opt.
receiver)

Photos, MP3s

up to 7
nuevi 660
3.81 x 2.25
check check
check FM (receiver
included)
check Photos, MP3s check
up to 7
nuevi 670
3.81 x 2.25
check check check check FM (receiver
included)
check Photos, MP3s check
up to 7
nuevi 680 3.81 x 2.25
check check
check MSN (receiver
included;
1-year free);
FM (with opt.
receiver)
check Photos, MP3s check
up to 7
nuevi 750
3.81 x 2.25
check check
check FM (with opt.
receiver);
MSN-enhanced
(with optional
receiver)

Photos, MP3s check check up to 5
nuevi 755T
3.81 x 2.25
check check
check Integrated FM
receiver with
lifetime traffic

Photos, MP3s check check up to 5
nuevi 760 3.81 x 2.25
check check
check FM (receiver
included
);
MSN-enhanced
(with optional
receiver)
check Photos, MP3s check check up to 5
nuevi 765T 3.81 x 2.25
check check
check Integrated FM
receiver with
lifetime traffic
check Photos, MP3s check check up to 5
nuevi 770 3.81 x 2.25
check check check check FM (receiver
included
);
MSN-enhanced
(with optional
receiver)
check Photos, MP3s check check up to 5
nuevi 775T 3.81 x 2.25
check check check check Integrated FM
receiver with
lifetime traffic
check Photos, MP3s check check up to 5
nuevi 780 3.81 x 2.25 check check

MSN-enhanced
(receiver inc.;
3 months free)
receiver);
FM (with opt.
receiver)
check Photos, MP3s check check up to 5
nuevi 785T 3.81 x 2.25
check check
check MSN-enhanced
(receiver inc.;
3 months free)
receiver);
FM (with opt.
receiver)
check Photos, MP3s check check up to 5
nuevi 850 3.81 x 2.25 check check

MSN-enhanced
(with optional
receiver);
FM (with opt.
receiver)

Photos, MP3s check check up to 4
nuevi 880
3.81 x 2.25 check check check
MSN-enhanced
(receiver inc.;
3 months free);
FM (with opt.
receiver)
check Photos, MP3s check check up to 4
nuevi 5000
4.5 x 2.7 check check
check MSN-enhanced
(with optional
receiver);
FM (with opt.
receiver)


check check external
battery
only






Customer Reviews:   Read 17 more reviews...

5 out of 5 stars Solid performer, as good as it gets   December 30, 2008
J. Elam (Ohio)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

This is another fine Garmin product, which I got as an update to my previous Nuvi 750. The first 755t I received, however, had many typing errors with the screen (a marked contrast to the excellent results with my 750). After reading reviews about the input problems online, I returned the first and ordered a second. The second unit performed well, as expected, so I must assume the first unit was simply defective.

If you like Garmin, this one is a winner. I do not need Bluetooth or other added features of units up the food chain, so this is a solid choice for me.

Amazon ordering, shipment and returns are the best out there, and makes buying anywhere else seem like a bad idea.



5 out of 5 stars Impressive little device   December 30, 2008
Aubrey Louw (Chicago)
4 out of 5 found this review helpful

I received this unit for Christmas and could not be more impressed. We recently moved to the Chicago NW suburbs and I was in desperate need of some expert navigational help. While I have not had the device for very long, I have logged about 12 hours of driving time in the Chicagoland area with this beauty directing me.

Pros:

First, and this should be reiterated, it is a beautiful device. The rubberized metallic frame feels solid and looks stunning. The heft is just right and nothing rattles or moves when it is transported from car to house or office. It just gives off the appearance of solidity; it either looks nor feels cheap.

Second, the screen is incredibly vivid with zero distortion or rendering delays. I have used 3 different Garmin GPS devices in the past 2 years in some wildly different settings (a week driving in Charleston, SC; two weeks in Cape Town, SA; and a 4 days or so in the Loire River Valley in France) and all of them were plagued to some degree or the other with rendering delays or insufficiently distinct graphics. This unit suffers from none of these defects.

Third, the directions are solid. While it does not always recommend my favorite or preferred routes, the alternatives thus far were always the obvious choice. Unfortunately, it does not know that some roads are plagued by meteor-sized potholes or that certain diagonal streets in the city are not designated snow routes (and thus not plowed with the same frequency). These drawbacks I can live with as using a GPS unit does not mean one should surrender common sense.

Fourth, the lane assist has thus far worked every time. On my morning commute alone, I see the iconic 1st person lane assist graphic (see the main product image) no fewer than thrice; furthermore, I receive a visual indication (arrows in the top left hand corner) whenever a road branches off into multiple directions or I need to turn. Suffice to say, I am very impressed. From some of the other product reviews, it appears that this feature functions well in some areas and poorly or not at all in others. At the least I can vouch for the Chicago area.

Fifth, the built-in FM transmitter is a nice bell-and-whistle. Thus far I have not benefited whatsoever from its warnings about traffic as there usually is nowhere else to go and the delays thus far have been fairly minor. Furthermore, while the device usually is accurate within 1 to 2 minutes when traffic is rated green, even the slightest delay makes the estimated time fluctuate wildly. However, once the stalled traffic is behind me, the estimated arrival time calculation is usually spot on. The chief value of the FM transmitter though is the automatic updates of the MPH speed limit graphic in the lower left-hand corner. I am more aware of the speed limit now and thus also more conscious when I exceed it. Definitely very cool.

Sixth, the battery charge is excellent and functions as advertised. Depending on whether the voice is activated or not, it lasts anywhere from 4 1/2 hours to 5 1/2 hours on battery life alone.

Seventh, the screen touch sensitivity is perfectly dialed in. I do not find myself cursing as the slightest touch activates ten unwanted features nor do I jab at it several times before the desired function activates.

Cons:

First, I have yet to see the 3D view feature. Granted, I have not been downtown with the device yet, but to my mind I have passed through multiple areas where the office buildings are suitably tall and dense that 3D view was warranted.

Second, sometimes, and admittedly quite rare, the FM transmitter is slightly delayed and the speed limit is updated 15 seconds or so too late. This has happened only twice that I have noticed so far and both times the transmitter was blinking yellow (an indication that the signal is weak). I wish Garmin had somehow incorporated this indicator in the GPS unit itself - perhaps by changing the speed limit sign background from white to yellow whenever signal strength, and therefore accuracy, degrades. It is unsafe and annoying to have to glance down at the power cable to get a signal strength indication (note that I am here referring only to the FM transmitter signal strength - the unit displays satellite acquisition problems on the screen).

Third, the lack of a manual in the box is shocking. Furthermore, the one available online is so superficial one may as well dispense with it altogether. There are clearly multiple device features about which I know, as of yet, precious little. Garmin should realize that they have effectively wasted their time developing features rendered obscure by missing or incomplete documentation. For example, how do I configure multiple routing points and have the GPS sequence them logically? The product page claims this as a feature yet I have yet to figure it out. Another example is the mouse pointer that appears on the screen when one double taps the map - what does this do? how do you use it?

Overall, the Nuvi 755T is an excellent navigation assistant but definitely not a perfect product. It is the best GPS unit I have used thus far and I cannot wait to take it on a longer drive.



4 out of 5 stars Pros/Cons & Compare to Navigon 2100 max   December 29, 2008
Young Professional (Silver Spring, MD United States)
7 out of 7 found this review helpful

Background: I had always rented vehicles with a GPS until recently my frequency of travel to unfamiliar cities had reached a point where it made sense to purchase my own. I was not looking for a GPS to play MP3s, make phone calls, take photos, or fill out my taxes. I simply care about its ability to navigate from point A to B and to get around an unfamiliar place, and so I'll limit this review to those features. I tried two devices: the Garmin nuvi 755T (same as the 765T minus the Bluetooth) and the much cheaper Navigon 2100 max with the bundle that included lifetime traffic.


Garmin Nuvi 755T

Pros:

-Could use all the features right out of the box
-Always got me from Point A to Point B
-Map very pleasing to my eyes
-The lane guidance is useful, but not as useful as I thought it would be (I find that keep right/left voice commands can stand alone).
-Considerable more Points of Interest than Navigon 2100 Max. Also many more Points of Interest categories and the ability to simply enter a category if it's not listed and still get good results (e.g., Salons or Dance Studios were not categories, but I entered them and the device retrieved many nearby options [you can also search in a different city]).
-Really good recalculation, it doesn't waste time just trying to get you back to the original route if a different route from your current location is better. It also recalculates at blazing speeds (I had a new route before I made it to the end of a 800 foot block).
-Text to Voice is really good (far more useful than I would have guessed). This really allows you to keep your eyes on the road and gives you peace of mind that you're turning in the right place.
-Very useful visual layout indicating direction of the turn and the street onto which you should turn (but the voice prompts, especially with Text to Voice, are so good you never need to look at the display).
-Local speed limit always posted with your current speed nearby (more useful than I imagined)
-Good volume and easy to change volume while in use.
-Easy to turn on or off with an external power switch.
-The traffic feature was extremely useful and the information was easy to access during use. The much discussed ads will not be an issue for you, trust me.
-The 3D navigation created a nice view, but honestly, even in strange areas with tall buildings, I didn't find this feature to be of any additional value.

Okay, But Could Be Better:

-The screen could be more sensitive, but it's a lot better than the Navigon 2100 Max.
-The device did not always properly locate me (this can be avoided by turning it on and setting the route about 45 seconds before actually leaving).
-The power source plugs directly into the mounting cradle, but it's still such a chore to remove the device from the cradle (pressing a button on the bottom on the cradle, which is mounted on a moving ball, while tilting the device forward) that the time advantage of a direct cradle plug in is lost.

Cons:

-The turn warning distance is way too short (only 0.2 miles)
-There's no ability to exclude particular streets from a route (you can set it to avoid highways, tolls, etc. though).
-Initial estimate of arrival time was a complete farce in every single test. It estimated a standard 45 minute trip to be only 25 minutes and pushed back the estimated arrival time nearly every minute never reflecting the accurate arrival time until I was at the final destination. Easily bested in this category by the much cheaper Navigon 2100 Max.


Navigon 2100 Max

Pros :

-Always got me from Point A to Point B without deep confusion
-Always correctly located me
-As in the Garmin Nuvi 755T, the lane guidance is useful, but not as useful as I thought it would be (I find that keep right/left voice commands can stand alone).
-Good turn warning distance (0.5 miles)
-The recalculating is quick, but not as quick as the Garmin Nuvi 755T
-Ability to exclude particular streets from route (a hidden feature: after the route is initially calculated, open the turn by turn and simply x out the streets you don't want to use).
- As in the Garmin Nuvi 755T, the Text to Voice is really good (far more useful than I would have guessed). This really allows you to keep your eyes on the road and gives you peace of mind that you're turning in the right place.
-Very useful visual layout indicating direction of the turn and the street onto which you should turn (but the voice prompts, especially with Text to Voice, are so good you never need to look at the display).
-Warnings when speeding (And the ability to set how far above the speed limit [separately for city streets and highways] triggers the warning)
-Ability to have local speed limit either shown constantly or when a speed warning is triggered
-Good volume and easy to change volume while in use
-Initial estimate of arrival time very reliable. Estimated a standard 45 minute trip to within 1 minute and pushed back estimated arrival time only once (adding a minute).
-Easy to turn on or off with an external power switch.
-The traffic feature was extremely useful and the information was easy to access during use.

Okay, But Could Be Better:

-Screen sensitivity
-It sometimes took a couple of minutes to initially locate me, but was always spot on when it did.
-The power supply is plugged into the device which is mounted on a cradle, but the cradle provides such limited range of motion that it's difficult to get the device in the most desired position and I was forced to accept it slanting slightly during every use.

Cons:

-Thin Points of Interests (more important than I thought) and no ability to search categories not already listed (a real problem). You also must select a city each time you search; it doesn't just automatically pull up nearby locations like the Garmin Nuvi 755T.
-It's hard to see ALL of the display icons including information on speed and your current speed
-The dull, mostly gray, maps with an orange route indicator are hard on eyes.
-The keyboard takes up only half the screen making it chore to type in anything. This is especially problematic when trying to switch states or from letters to numbers (or vice versa) as these display buttons are extremely narrow and it was difficult to select them without long fingernails.
-The recalculation kept trying to send me back to the original route even if it was no longer the best. For example, it took the device 15 minutes to stop trying to reroute me to 16th St. (in DC) after I had purposely driven up Connecticut Ave. Had I taken its recommended rerouting (thus backtracking), my trip would have taken 20 minutes longer.
-You can't use all the features out of the box. I was forced to register the device and thus provide an email address in order to use lifetime traffic and fresh maps features (but, in all fairness, you can opt out of spam, and I've yet to receive an unwanted email).

Conclusion:

The Garmin Nuvi 755T was about $350 versus the $160 for the Navigon 2100 Max with lifetime traffic included. I think both devices performed solidly, but the edge can only be given on personal preference. All said, the Navigon 2100 Max is probably the better value for the buck, but such a statement is relative to what's important to you. I personally went with the Garmin Nuvi 755T because: 1) the map coloring and icon size was easy on the eyes, 2) it was much easier to type on the Garmin Nuvi 755T, 3) the number of Points of Interest, and the ability to type in your own category, are of particular importance to me, and 4) I personally find not losing time on rerouting to be worth the additional costs. Hope this helps.



5 out of 5 stars Amazing GPS   December 22, 2008
Derek Wayne (Carlsbad, CA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

I am confident that Garmin is the best GPS system on the market. The 755T that I bought is amazing. I returned the 760T because it can only save 500 favorites. The 755T can save 1000 spots. The free traffic reports have already helped me navigate around crowded freeways. I am in Sales and need to save many locations. It is very bright, very fast, and very easy to use. It snaps into the harness that has the attached power supply and that makes it easy to remove and re install for security reasons.


4 out of 5 stars Happy customer   December 20, 2008
Michael Schoolnik (San Francisco, CA)
4 out of 5 found this review helpful

I'm a happy customer and not a shill for Garmin.

I have no sense of direction. I think it may be congenital. I need a GPS for any sort of travel (local, business or vacation). I had previously owned the Garmin iQue 3000 (the Palm Pilot), so I'm not averse to paying a premium to get the very best, and adopt the right technology early if it makes sense. If you like to be on-time for businesss meetings, this unit gives a very accurate arrival time, so if you're stuck in traffic, you can call ahead. The display icons are easy to read, especially the speedometer. I refer that that more than my dashboard.

The lane advsior is a brillian feature. It speeds up your commute, and gives you plenty of time to merge over to the right lanes. Too much information is a good thing when you are moving at 65 miles an hour, surrounded by distracted drivers on cell phones. Nuff said.

The only downside to the design of this nuvi product(s) is that fact that the speaker is in the rear. If you have a convertible, you are hosed. I have tried this particular unit in a couple of different cars and noticed that the sound quality of the Garmin speaker varies on the build and materials of that car, so YMMV. The speaker should be on the front or an attachment on the unit.

I don't like playing the unit through the FM stereo, as there is a lot of static. That feature should be dropped or improved.

Other than that, the features of the 755T and operation are just right. I had tried out the 765T with bluetooth speakerphone through FM and promptly returned it to the reseller (too many features in that one). The 755T packs the right amount of features for the price. The MP3 player is a loser in any nuvi, in my opinion. They should just drop that feature.

I love being able to download addresses to the 755T from Google on a Mac or PC. If they ever get the technology to be as sensitive as an iPhone touch screen, that would be a good thing. If you can purchase the 755T in the $400 range, you are getting a great value.


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