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"With 70% MORE Screen Space & HotFix GPS Technology... The Garmin Nuvi 755T GPS Is A Significant Improvement Over Its Predecessors"
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Garmin Nuvi 755T GPS 4.3 Widesceen Review
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Price: $189.95 currently priced/price may change) Return Policy: The Garmin nuvi 755/755T can be purchased from Electronica Direct thru Amazon and has a 30-day FULL money back guarantee. Brand: Garmin Model #: NUVI 755T Recommended Merchant: www.amazon.com About The Product: Garmin never ceases to improve its product line series, and the Nuvi 755T is no exception to this continuing effort to perk up some features. First, the Nuvi 755s widescreen format gives 70% more added screen space than the traditional 3.5 screen, which translates to a more comprehensive view of your current positions. This comes in handy especially when you are searching for parks, restaurants, ATM machines and gas stations. And since the screen is larger, its relatively easier to touch your options on the screen. It also automatically adjusts from anti-glare mode during the day to a night mode viewing profile as needed. Coming with an impressive list of specs, the Nuvi 755T has the standard text-to-speech and street name callout capabilities, a media player, an FM transmitter, Mp3 and audio book player plus the standard travel companions that include a world time clock, calculator and currency converter. Added features are the HotFix satellite prediction for precise and instantaneous positioning, the Lane Assist function which furnishes lane guidance and junction views, automatic time-zone transitioning and the Garmin connect photos for visually ascertaining your position. Theres also free real-time traffic updates from NavTeq for the life of your Nuvi 755. |
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The Good Stuff:
 Garmin's high sensitivity GPS receiver ensures superior accuracy and advanced navigation features
4.3-inch widescreen touchscreen with 480x272 pixel resolution
Subscription-free traffic updates from Navteq traffic
Direct traffic menu icon immediately shows traffic on a map, search for traffic incidents near your current location, or, if you have an active route, check for traffic along the route
Lane-assist function shows you which lane you should be in as you approach an exit, plus the actual road signs you'll see as you approach major highway intersections
Bluetooth hands-free and audio streaming greatly increase the unit's functionality
3D landmarks is the best of its kind among GPS devices - they are transparent rather than solid, so that they don't obscure the surrounding streets on a map
Features travel tools including JPEG picture viewer, world travel clock with time zones, currency converter, measurement converter, calculator
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The Bad Stuff:
 Subscription free traffic feature includes advertisements
Many reported problems with satellite locks
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Product Specifications:
The Garmin Nuvi 755 includes the following standard specifications:
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Product Features:
Listed below are some of the features that come with this GPS Navigation System. Take a quick look below..  Lane assist guides you to the correct lane for an approaching turn or exit and provides easier navigation along unfamiliar intersections and exits
HotFix satellite prediction for faster position calculation
Ultra-fast map redraw ensures a smooth user interface
Text-to-speech capabilities and turn-by-turn navigation prompts keep your eye on the road and not on a map
Auto-route sorts out a number of destinations so you get the most efficient route to take before you hop into your car
Address Book, MP3 Player, Audio Book Player, JPEG Image Viewer, Converter, Calculator, 3D Map View
USB cable, TMC receiver , Dashboard disc, Car power adapter, Windshield holder
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Our Verdict:
For those who want to get top-notch navigation from a GPS device but dont want to mess with Bluetooth technology, the Garmin Nuvi 755 is your best option. It has new screen map enhancements, prominent of which is a one touch icon that takes you directly to the traffic menu. HotFix GPS technology makes the 755T a significant improvement over its predecessors. The subscription-free lifetime traffic is definitely a breather over paid access, although you have to live with the advertisements that come with it. The transparent 3-D building view is definitely a big improvement as it does not block street information behind the buildings. Screen redraws are faster with the Nuvi 755 although the FM transmitter seems to be a little underpowered. |
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Customer Feedback-
"Found the neatest thing on this unit today. I tapped the car on the screen while I was driving and noticed every few seconds the screen updated with the exact address I was located. I could see the street I was on, the numerical location, and I could see the addresses going up or down as I travelled." - Actual User Review - Amazon.com "Overall, the Nuvi 755T is an excellent navigation assistant but definitely not a perfect product. It is the best GPS unit I have used thus far and I cannot wait to take it on a longer drive." - Actual User Review - Amazon.com "It colors major roads a different color from side roads so you can tell all around you where the main roads are. Nice. The only thing I miss is with the old ones you could see names of commercial places while you drove by them. On this one you see the icon of what type of thing it is, but not the name until you touch the icon." - Actual User Review - Amazon.com "It all comes down to knowing your own needs and abilities. Test the 755T before you buy if you can. If it's all you need, then I would recommend it. If you know you're going to have adapt to your needs (like the POIs) and you just want your GPS to do the job without having to go through a steep learning curve, then stay away from the Garmin." - Actual User Review - Amazon.com |
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