255w vs 765T vs 855

[gareth85]

can anyone suggest what nuvi will i buy. i was thinking about nuvi 855.

[hbt]

can anyone suggest what nuvi will i buy. i was thinking about nuvi 855.

depends on the budget. but if you have the mucho-mucho a 765w is good enough, if not maybe a 265w or a 255w

but this is not the right thread to discuss this

[gareth85]

depends on the budget. but if you have the mucho-mucho a 765w is good enough, if not maybe a 265w or a 255w

but this is not the right thread to discuss this

haha anyway thanks. 765w does it have voice recognition?? if not i think ill go for 855.

[gareth85]

255w vs 765T vs 855

What best garmin product to buy is it 255w or 765t or 855


255w
Physical & Performance:

Unit dimensions, WxHxD: 4.8"W x 2.9"H x .8"D (12.2 x 7.4 x 2.0 cm)
Display size, WxH: 3.81"W x 2.25"H (9.7 x 5.7 cm); 4.3" diag (10.9 cm)
Display resolution, WxH: 480 x 272 pixels
Display type: WQVGA color TFT with white backlight
Weight: 6.1 ounces (172.93 g)


765t
Physical & Performance:

Unit dimensions, WxHxD: 4.8"W x 3.0"H x .8"D (12.2 x 7.6 x 2.0 cm)
Display size, WxH: 3.81"W x 2.25"H (9.7 x 5.7 cm); 4.3" diag (10.9 cm)
Display resolution, WxH: 480 x 272 pixels
Display type: WQVGA color TFT with white backlight
Weight: 6.48 ounces (183.8 g)


855
Physical & Performance:

Unit dimensions, WxHxD: 4.9"W x 3.1"H x .7"D (12.5 x 7.8 x 1.8 cm)
Display size, WxH: 3.81"W x 2.25"H (9.7 x 5.7 cm); 4.3" diag (10.9 cm)
Display resolution, WxH: 480 x 272 pixels
Display type: WQVGA color TFT with white backlight
Weight: 6.2 ounces (176 g)


In terms of Feautures what is the best to buy? can i consider 855 with its voice recognition?

[Reiji]

heres my idea:
nuvi255w gives you min reqt: widescreen, tts, whereiam for $180 (as per garmin website).
nuvi765t gives you 1 more feature which can be use here: route planning, that is for $300 (addl $120)
nuvi855 give you 1 more feature again: voice recognition for $400 (addl $220 compared to 255w).
for me i can live without route planning and voice recognition and i can save $220. now up to you decide.

[gareth85]

heres my idea:
nuvi255w gives you min reqt: widescreen, tts, whereiam for $180 (as per garmin website).
nuvi765t gives you 1 more feature which can be use here: route planning, that is for $300 (addl $120)
nuvi855 give you 1 more feature again: voice recognition for $400 (addl $220 compared to 255w).
for me i can live without route planning and voice recognition and i can save $220. now up to you decide.

I think there's a cheap 8 series from amazon. save 200$

[hbt]

I think there's a cheap 8 series from amazon. save 200$

just make sure its brand new

[MFB]

I think there's a cheap 8 series from amazon. save 200$

If you want to see poi icons while on a route, purchase a taiwan version instead. This will also allow you to see all name roads (more than what the us version is)

855 aside from route planning also has a special feature not commonly advertised. Its Custom avoidance :-) You can easily mark portions of the map you don't want to get routed to. Examples are villages you don't have access to, dangerous areas of metro manila, etc. Imho, this feature should have been standard in all models. Unfortunately its only is the 8x5 series.

[Agent47]

Yup the 855 has all the bells and whistles but it has no 1 second tracklog feature

FYI 1 sec. tracklog is discussed in this thread >>> http://roadguide.ph/forums/showthread.php?t=384

[hbt]

Yup the 855 has all the bells and whistles but it has no 1 second tracklog feature

FYI 1 sec. tracklog is discussed in this thread >>> http://roadguide.ph/forums/showthread.php?t=384

AFAIK... all nuvi series that ends in 5 (e.g. 7x5 2x5 etc.) is capable of easter egg tracks recording

[Agent47]

AFAIK... all nuvi series that ends in 5 (e.g. 7x5 2x5 etc.) is capable of easter egg tracks recording

Sir hbt,

I have been searching everywhere and done everything on how to switch on the 1 sec tracklog of my nuvi 855 but failed.
With the exception of downgrading its software in which I still am afraid to do it, I might render my a month old unit useless.
I know its absurd but I even tried to email Garmin about it but they never replied back.

Thanks.

[MFB]

AFAIK... all nuvi series that ends in 5 (e.g. 7x5 2x5 etc.) is capable of easter egg tracks recording

Look for a menu with the title, diagnostic logging. Special menus come out by pressing certain areas. My 1470 is that way (press speedometer icon for 5 seconds) Play around with it and see what comes up.

[EdC2d]

can anyone suggest what nuvi will i buy. i was thinking about nuvi 855.

nuvi 765T is the best because it is one of the high end products.
255W is low end. 855 has lower features than 765T.

[Jan]

nuvi 765T is the best because it is one of the high end products.
255W is low end. 855 has lower features than 765T.

what good is a high end product if most of the features are not compatible with the map?
wasting money...

[Reiji]

nuvi 765T is the best because it is one of the high end products.
255W is low end. 855 has lower features than 765T.

Youll get moneys worth w 255w if youll using it here in Phils.