Best models so far

[innovaj]

stick to garmin nuvi products. 205 is the cheapest.

[lyndon]

stick with the 255s

have bad experience with the 1390T. mine was RMAed twice since i bought it last year. now it has a damaged screen (white line across). bought a 255 from a Harvey Norman store in Sydney late December and its a non-issue. store claimed 265 is an older model. anyways, this 255 is a winner!

[jaegersing]

I drove into Manila on SLEX last week with my 265W. Where the road passes under long stretches of new expressway under construction, the satellite signal was totally lost for a while. Not sure if other models would perform any better.

[rodeo]

if you can, buy it at the states. half the price.

nuvi 255- good model
nuvi 265- better model

Good day to all, just a newbie here and this my first post, just bought a 255w here in Walmart, Las vegas, it costs 88USD (around 4000pesos). I will bring it to manila next week and hoping that I can use it with our occasional travel within Luzon and other places in the phils. Hope that this forum can help me to download the Philippine Road map. TIA.

[doki]

Good day to all, just a newbie here and this my first post, just bought a 255w here in Walmart, Las vegas, it costs 88USD (around 4000pesos). I will bring it to manila next week and hoping that I can use it with our occasional travel within Luzon and other places in the phils. Hope that this forum can help me to download the Philippine Road map. TIA.

welcome to roadguide.

here's the link that contains both standard map and latest demo map.
http://www.roadguide.ph/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=25
you may install the standard map to your device now. but the other map (latest demo map) will only serve as visual reference to your contributions. once your status gets upgraded to contributor, you will be given code to unlock the latest contributor's map that you can transfer to your nuvi.
good luck.

[barry1223]

Good day to all, just a newbie here and this my first post, just bought a 255w here in Walmart, Las vegas, it costs 88USD (around 4000pesos). I will bring it to manila next week and hoping that I can use it with our occasional travel within Luzon and other places in the phils. Hope that this forum can help me to download the Philippine Road map. TIA.

wow, that is way cheaper than prices i get from online..is the 255W way better than 205?

i'm new with Garmin, does it mean that the higher the model number, the better its functionalities (not to mention it's price)? thanks..

Can't decide yet what GPS to buy..my budget is only P5,000..

[desertfox615]

if you have relatives in the US ask them to buy you one. it's much cheaper there. 255W fits your price requirements and is a good one. i have the 265W which is pretty much like th 255W in my opinion.

[mblue]

have bad experience with the 1390T. mine was RMAed twice since i bought it last year. now it has a damaged screen (white line across). bought a 255 from a Harvey Norman store in Sydney late December and its a non-issue. store claimed 265 is an older model. anyways, this 255 is a winner!

Sir lyndon... i am currently looking for my first gps and im looking
at those 200 series as my basic unit...and I thought all the while
that just because 265 has the higher model coding... its newer
compared to the 255s hehehe... silly me

[mblue]

guys...another query to the best model of nuvis.
What model would be most appropriate for all around duty
like gps in the car, then use it also on-foot or during public
commutes?... would the 200series at the least cost be
applicable in this category?i've seen battery life specs rated
at 4-5hours...would this be true in real application or its just
in the written specs?

[gtv]

..and I thought all the while
that just because 265 has the higher model coding... its newer
compared to the 255s hehehe... silly me

The 265/265W is essentially the same as a 255/255W.

The only difference is that the 265/265W has Bluetooth capabilities.

[mblue]

wow, that is way cheaper than prices i get from online..is the 255W way better than 205?

i'm new with Garmin, does it mean that the higher the model number, the better its functionalities (not to mention it's price)? thanks..

Can't decide yet what GPS to buy..my budget is only P5,000..

we're in the same boat barry...still learning the ropes here.

[mblue]

The 265/265W is essentially the same as a 255/255W.

The only difference is that the 265/265W has Bluetooth capabilities.

sir gtv... how about the recording features between the 265/265W and 255/255W??
i've read somewhere that you have to tap a sequence of numbers to do 1sec track?...
do these models follow the same sequence sir?

and may i add a question regarding its operability as a handheld gps
without an aid for a power supply chord... does the specification of
4hrs battery life mean you could detach this units with ample time
to wander around the city on foot for at least 3 to 4 hours?...please
enlighten me sir... i've heard some say its only theoretical...its actually
lesser than what the brochure says assuming you have a good conditioned
fully charged battery...

[mblue]

sir gtv... how about the recording features between the 265/265W and 255/255W??
i've read somewhere that you have to tap a sequence of numbers to do 1sec track?...
do these models follow the same sequence sir?

ah... now I know it was posted in the sticky pala...http://roadguide.ph/forums/showpost....59&postcount=1
now, if i understood right from that post... to be able to do 1sec track
a 255/255W has to follow a 1-2-3-4 sequence, while the 265/265W has
a built in capability in its features... tama ba?hehehe

[gtv]

... to be able to do 1sec track
a 255/255W has to follow a 1-2-3-4 sequence, while the 265/265W has
a built in capability in its features... tama ba?hehehe

Both units require the tapping sequence.

does the specification of
4hrs battery life mean you could detach this units with ample time
to wander around the city on foot for at least 3 to 4 hours?...please
enlighten me sir... i've heard some say its only theoretical...its actually
lesser than what the brochure says assuming you have a good conditioned
fully charged battery...

When I used my Nuvi for 2 hours straight without a charger, it still had some charge in it, whether or not it would last another 2 hours, I don't know.

To be honest, I find the 265W a little bit awkward as a handheld in the city, as it is too big for me. Nice for a car though.

I know you want to get the most bang for your buck do it all GPS, but i still prefer using a nuvi in my car and a cellphone w/ GPS for walking around.

[arvin555]

Purely my two cents worth here!!!!

After trying out 1xxx series and 2xx series, I say that I really didn't see much difference in terms of usability. Bottomline with the proper map, it will get you from A to B almost the same way/time.

If you are a newbie with a tight budget, or newbie, not sure if you really need a GPSR in the country, then I would say go ahead and get the entry level. P5000 budget, if you have friends and relatives in the US, you can get a 205W or 255W for maybe even less than that.

The smaller ones are easier to hand hold when walking and to figure out a mounting system for biking or motorbiking.

I love the 1sec tracking feature coz I love contributing new tracks, but it is not a must for everyone, most of the units are capable anyway. Just do not update the firmware if you can help it.

A garmin 205W bought in the US, is actually still quite competitive against a CDRking unit, mainly because of the added feature of free updates from Roadguide.

TTFN
Arvin