Garmin continues to build up its nüvi 7xx series portableGPS navigators with its nüvi 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.New to the nüvi 7×5 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 nüvi 755T includes free real-time traffic updates from Navteq (for the life of the device) via the included GTM 20 traffic receiver.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.

5 Responses to “Garmin nüvi 755/755T 4.3 Inch Portable GPS Navigator with Traffic”

1. M. Adler says:

   June 12, 2010 at 12:00 am

   The reason I bought this product was for it’s traffic capability and to be fair it actually does pick up flow and incidents as well as I hoped it would but it’s how it calculates the route that really kills me. When it reroutes the route, it seems to pick the only slowest possible option. For example if the route takes 10 minutes without traffic and there is an additional 10 minute delay it looks for an alternate route that has no traffic but it doesn’t seem to take how long the new route will take into account. So in the end I drive 30 minutes in no traffic which makes it a little pointless. I would like to see the product take the type of road into acoount (for example many traffic lights) when calculating alternatives.

   Please do not buy mad maps. They are a complete waste of money! They do show you the scenic routes but it doesn’t tell you how to get there from where you are!

   System freezes occasionally.

   It is effective as a regular GPS but I would buy the cheaper versions which does the same thing.

   Amazon purchase and shipping was great as usual.
2. L. Lim says:

   June 10, 2010 at 12:00 am

   I’ve owned a Garmin 660 for 3 years now, and it recently broke due to my failed attempt at replacing the battery. Having used a Nuvi before, I know what features I’m looking for. This review mainly compares the 755t with the 660. I did update the firmware – that was one of the first things I did after the battery was fully charged.

   In the 3 years I’ve owned the 660, I’ve used Bluetooth once, and that was to make a test call. So I decided to save some money and get this over the 765. If Bluetooth is important to you, get the 765 – that appears to be the only difference.

   Why the 755 over the other models? There are a few features about this that I like over the newer 1xxx models, and the lower end 2xx models. I like the powered post – I do not need to remove the USB cable from the GPSr when removing it from the car. And I like the MP3 player, despite it being not very full featured. Accepting full size SD cards instead of Micro SD is nice, since I have a few spare SD cards. Headphone jacks (for connecting to car audio system, or headphones) is also important to me.

   The FM transmitter remains weak and practically useless.

   Improvements over the 660:

   Faster processor (screen refreshes faster), lane advisory, free lifetime traffic, internal antenna less prone to damage, looks nicer. Supports Asian fonts (in my case, used only for some of my MP3 files). USB transfer (for custom POI) appears to be faster.

   A step back from the 660:

   Screen occasionally freezes, touchscreen seems less precise, not able to point on 2D map to navigate to location when custom POI is set to “Prompt”, no easy access to audio (on 660 you get audio screen when pressing power button for a short duration), no easy access to MP3 player from 3D map view unless MP3 is currently playing. Screen is not as visible on sunny days (used in the car). Smaller fonts used on parts of screen (such as MP3 playback).

   The ad is a non-issue. They’re small enough and not distracting. On the other hand, the traffic is only accurate about 1/2 the time.

   My biggest gripe about it is the touchscreen, visibility, and the fact that I cannot point to a location on the map without it snapping to a custom POI, when custom POI is set to “prompt”.

   Comparing what I gained and lost, I think I’d rather have the 660.
3. Alexander Wolf says:

   June 8, 2010 at 12:00 am

   I am very happy with my new Garmin Nuvi 755T GPS unit. It is much improved over my older Nuvi 750. We used it on a recent short trip and it performed as expected. We did not yet engage the traffic function, since we were traveling in the mountains of western North Carolina. Doing business with Amazon was flawless as usual. I do reccommend the Nuvi 755T and purchasing it from Amazon.

   Al WolfGarmin nüvi 755/755T 4.3 Inch Portable GPS Navigator with Traffic
4. A grateful reader says:

   June 8, 2010 at 12:00 am

   This product exceeds my expectations. The speed of recalculations over my old GPS is phenomenal, and the text-to-speech is terrific. I also appreciate the fact that it has Traffic and Lane information. Garmin allowed me to download an updated map free-of-charge; so I have no fear of driving with an outdated map. I had a question, and was contacted quickly with a response from Garmin. The features are easy to use. Although it came with the window/dashboard mount, I chose to purchase a friction mount for ease-of-use; and a case for carrying it. I highly recommend this product.
5. Sanny says:

   June 8, 2010 at 12:00 am

   I bought 755T with great anticipation after my 255 died. Yes, 755T is a nice GPS having many powerful features.

   What is great:

   Traffic alerts in cities

   Custom POI support

   MP3 player

   FM transmission

   Quick GPS signal

   Features that work but not useful:

   3D lane assistance

   3D building view in metro cities

   So, what is not good? The core functionality of navigation is pathetic. I have used this GPS many times on long drives. And every time, I am disappointed. It gets certainly confused when there are flyovers/bridges. If you are passing under or over a street, it starts recalculating, which will of course take some time, and after you pass the under/over bridge, it recalculates again. In the mean time, you as a driver will be totally confused in the middle of traffic. This has happened even in on simple highway ramps. As soon as you take an exit, it thinks you are still on the highway and missed the exit and starts recalculating. Totally frustrating! Many times, on a clear highway, for no reason, it started recalculating. On few occasions, while traveling, I have noticed its map showing a non-existing road through a wide open plain. I have also tried it in the pedestrian mode. It was an absolute mess. After misguided for 20 minutes, I had to take a cab to a place which was only 1 minute away. 255 did not have any of these problems.

   Bottom line: All the fancy features work great, but not the GPS feature