Best Garmin model to buy

[joms]

Can someone help me? Ive been looking around but there seems to be no favorite model. The best that ive come up with is someone suggesting the models 255w and 765.

In this regard, what do you think would be the best model to get if you will use the garmin here in the philippines (metro manila). IT would be very much helpful for newbies if there's a FAQ section which details the differences of the top 3 favorite models and their differences.

I know other models which are more expensive have better features but how would a newbie know if the specific feature is usable here in the Philippines?

[oj88]

The 765 has several features that are currently not available/usable in the Philippines; Lane assist, 3D structures, FM Traffic receiver, to name a few. Although, a new feature I liked is the ability to change certain displayed information on the navigation screen. So instead of just the Estimated Arrival Time, you can set it to Distance to Destination, etc.

All that aside, I'd save the extra money and get the 255W if I were you.

[doki]

The 765 has several features that are currently not available/usable in the Philippines; Lane assist, 3D structures, FM Traffic receiver, to name a few. Although, a new feature I liked is the ability to change certain displayed information on the navigation screen. So instead of just the Estimated Arrival Time, you can set it to Distance to Destination, etc.

All that aside, I'd save the extra money and get the 255W if I were you.

hello sir. any idea how much is the selling price of 255w here in phil? i have already seen the price in US through their website.

[hbt]

hello sir. any idea how much is the selling price of 255w here in phil? i have already seen the price in US through their website.

sad to say, the prices in the philippines is just too expensive. buy it elsewhere, still cheaper

[doki]

sad to say, the prices in the philippines is just too expensive. buy it elsewhere, still cheaper

thanks sir.

[hbt]

thanks sir.

oh btw doc... if youre gonna buy a nuvi. best to buy unit model that ends with 5.
e.g.
205,265,765 etc...

[Reiji]

Can someone help me? Ive been looking around but there seems to be no favorite model. The best that ive come up with is someone suggesting the models 255w and 765.

In this regard, what do you think would be the best model to get if you will use the garmin here in the philippines (metro manila). IT would be very much helpful for newbies if there's a FAQ section which details the differences of the top 3 favorite models and their differences.

I know other models which are more expensive have better features but how would a newbie know if the specific feature is usable here in the Philippines?

heres my suggestion:
for daily navigation, get 255w.
for tracking, get 60csx.

if you want to get more details, search this thread:
http://roadguide.ph/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=17

[pokz]

oh btw doc... if youre gonna buy a nuvi. best to buy unit model that ends with 5.
e.g.
205,265,765 etc...

255w ends in 5...

[doki]

255w ends in 5...

i have already set my sights on 255w (as sir pokz have previously advised). reviewed the specs and the price at the garmin website. and it's a two thumbs-up . thank you all for the advises.

[joms]

thanks for the replies. I'll probably be getting the 255w as well unless you can recommend me a better alternative. =)

[rjenriquez]

255w

thanks for the replies. I'll probably be getting the 255w as well unless you can recommend me a better alternative. =)

@joms

got this model from the US last Dec and it works perfectly here.

[kapitan88]

mine works fine, although if i compare it with my previous setup (N82 w/ Garmin XT), 255W is a bit delayed in recalculating route compared with N82.

Dont we have the capability to record our tracks like in XT?

[hbt]

mine works fine, although if i compare it with my previous setup (N82 w/ Garmin XT), 255W is a bit delayed in recalculating route compared with N82.

Dont we have the capability to record our tracks like in XT?

nuvi 255 is capable of recording 1 sec. tracks aka easter egg, while XT dont.

not sure but i think the recalculating time can be adjusted.

[Reiji]

mine works fine, although if i compare it with my previous setup (N82 w/ Garmin XT), 255W is a bit delayed in recalculating route compared with N82.

Dont we have the capability to record our tracks like in XT?

recalculation time concerns more on the map not the unit.
latest map might require longer re-calc since it has more options to consider.

[kapitan88]

think im in the wrong thread, but anyways, 255w is a great startup device. Found the easter egg thingy. thanks for the tip. Now i can say, that nuvi255w is complete already for me.