Directionally challenged? Many people lose their sense of direction. Getting from point A to Point B can be so stress provoking that you hardly want to leave point A. The Garmin nuvi 785T helps get you from one point to another and helps you have fun at any point you choose. And you’ll never be lost. The nuvi 785T offers full coverage mapping for the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. The preloaded map data features nearly six million points of interest, including hotels, restaurants, gas stations, ATMs and attractions. The map data is provided by NAVTEQ, a world leader in premium-quality mapping. It features 3D buildings, lane assist and lifetime traffic alerts from NAVTEQ. Take advantage of Garmin’s first premium traffic service without subscription fees. 3D navigation with lane assist provides drivers a clear picture of what lies ahead on their route, including road sign detail and arrows indicating the proper lane for navigation. Some areas even offer a 3D view of buildings. Steer clear of traffic with nuvi’s integrated FM traffic receiver. Receive alerts about traffic delays and road construction that lie ahead on your route. The nuvi 785T features an MSN Direct receiver with a 3 month trial subscription that includes updated information about traffic conditions, fuel prices, weather reports, movie listings, headline news, stock quotes and local events. Auto time zone will automatically adjust your time zone while navigating Garmin Connect Photos – associate your favorite images with saved locations DEM maps show you shaded terrain contours at various zoom levels High-sensitivity GPS receiver for improved performance and reception Turn-by-turn directions with voice guidance Easy-to-use, Touchscreen interface Trip computer records mileage, max speed, total time and more Simplified PC connectivity, using USB mass storage Configurable vehicle icons allows users to select a fun, and cus

5 Responses to “Garmin nüvi 785/785T 4.3-Inch Portable GPS Navigator with Bluetooth and Maps of U.S, Canada & Puerto Rico”

1. D. Supanich says:

   June 3, 2010 at 12:00 am

   Garmin’s customer suport has gone down the tubes. I was unable to update the map on my unit as it got stuck – thought it went thru. Getting ready for my trip and discovered the unit is OUT OF DATE and Garmin says, so sorry about your disappointment but you can purchase an updated map. The unit won’t even find a Walmart for crying out loud. They said 60 days and its been 90 days but the map wouldn’t not load on day 5. SHAME ON YOU GARMIN.
2. B. Oni says:

   May 16, 2010 at 12:00 am

   I have used this unit for like 4 days now and I must say I feel badly let down. Though it works well as expected, the unit has a feel of cheapness around it especially with the graphics of the map. For a company like Garmin, I would have expected their graphics to be sharp and crisp instead it comes across like graphics from 10 years ago when compared to the graphics on Sprint Telenav. While navigating and when approaching a section of the highway that splits, the unit is supposed to display a pictorial image of the road and the exit sign so as to serve as extra guide, well mine hasn’t shown any of that yet.

   My second gripe with the unit is the limited amount of data on display while navigating. It is good to have data like speedometer, speed limit, time of arrival, exit information, and name of street driving on displayed, but when you have to punch the screen to access other information like distance to destination especially, or time at destination, or other fun information, it gets really annoying.

   The call clarity of its bluetooth is nothing to write home about. I’ve used navigon’s GPS system before and there’s worked far much better than this one, so I have had to resort to using my bluebooth headset.

   Not that it is a piece of crap, the unit is actually an impressive gadget. It is slick and not bulky. When powered on, it doesn’t take long to obtain a gps signal. The windshield mount was properly thought out as it is very easy to mount and unmount the unit. Although the map that came with it was out of date, I was allowed to update it without charge. There is also another neat little feature that I found on it: ecofuel. It monitors your speed and compares it to your mpg usage to let you know how eco friendly your driving is. Lastly, I am pleased that there is a lock security code on it to prevent unauthorized use, though it would have been nice if you can set the unit to time out when standing still after a predetermined amount of time.

   I am going to return it as I am not completely satisfied.
3. Joanne says:

   May 4, 2010 at 12:00 am

   I replaced a Magellan GPS with a Garmin Nuvi 785T and am really pleased with what technology has come up with in the 5 years since I first purchased the Magellan. The Nuvi is filled with helpful features and is so user friendly. My only disappointment is that the MSN service is going to be discontinued. I like the added convenience of finding gas prices, movie times, etc. Maybe something new will come out that can be downloaded to the unit. Overall I really like the way the Garmin operates. I don’t think anyone would be unhappy with this product.
4. DGN says:

   April 29, 2010 at 12:00 am

   I purchased this as a replacement for my stolen Garmin 760. I loved the old GPS, but amazon mentioned this was the more recent version, now for about the same price. I love the features on it – lane assist, choice of voices, multi-destination trip planning, 3D map view, etc. I’m just a little disappointed because it takes a while to load maps sometimes, or find a satellite, so the system gets “lost” sometimes even if I’m just stuck in traffic for too long in one spot. And the traffic feature has been fairly accurate on delays, but wrong in where they are located. It also is a little slow reading things you enter on the touch pad. So, for example, when typing in my passcode or destination, I type for a bit and it looks like it’s not working, so I double-press keys, and all of a sudden the device will “catch up” with me and I’ve overtyped the info. I’m learning to copy with it, but it’s annoying. So, overall, I think it’s an amazing device with features I love, but the execution is not ideal. The old version definitely worked more smoothly. There wasn’t an option for 1/2 stars, so I rated this a 4, but I think it’s more like 3 1/2 stars out of 5.
5. awgoodkitty says:

   April 29, 2010 at 12:00 am

   I bought a refurbished model and the keyboard brought up the wrong keys when I typed them in. It would freeze and return to the main menu. It also comes with the MSN traffic cord, not the free lifetime traffic cord that the 265T has. If you want that, you have to pay another $100. The MSN traffic will end in January 2012 and they are offering you 9 months free MSN as an incentive. Not worth it. I had a 265T and it was wonderful. The text to voice was much better. The 785T is not worth the money. Even if it worked well, the free lifetime traffic of the 265T makes it worth buying instead. I’m disappointed in Garmin. Their more expensive model should have better voices, not worse. And I shouldn’t have to pay an extra $100 for what I can get included in the cheaper model.

   Still, having tried Tom Tom and Magellan, I’d buy another Garmin. Just not the 785T.