Garmin continued its contribution to the general, incremental advancement of technology today by spitting out a handful of new satnavs destined to be suctioned to your windshield in the very near future. The company introduced updates to its low-end 2x5 series, including the 265T, 265WT and 275T. The models include lifetime traffic alerts via NAVTEQ Traffic, Bluetooth connectivity, and are offered in 3.5-inch or 4.3-inch touchscreen iterations. Garmin also updated its higher-end 7x5 lineup, bringing the 755T, 765T, and 775T into the mix. The devices sport 4.3-inch touchscreens, those same NAVTEQ Traffic updates, 3D transparent building views, accelerated graphics rendering, and HotFix (which stores "critical satellite information"). No word yet on release date or pricing for the new models, though we expect to see them on display at IFA.
[Thanks, Tim]
Read - Garmin Expands Affordable nüvi 2x5 Series, Offering Hands-Free Calling and Lifetime Traffic Alerts
Read - Garmin Introduces nüvi 7x5 Series with Lane Assist, Giving Drivers a Clear Picture of the Road Ahead
posted Aug 27th 2008 at 8:52AM
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Jordan @ Aug 27th 2008 9:20AM
product spam much?
Philip @ Aug 27th 2008 9:34AM
nüvifone, guys. nüvifone. Concentrate.
Phineas J. Whoopie @ Aug 27th 2008 9:45AM
I wouldn't buy stock in Garmin any time soon....
http://androidguys.com/2008/08/26/googles-not-so-secret-strategy/
Cola @ Aug 27th 2008 10:00AM
No more monthly fees for traffic updates... brilliant.
Jason @ Aug 27th 2008 10:28AM
Yeah but only for new units, right? I just bought a Nuvi 760 in June and I don't think we're getting the free traffic :(
UnixSystemsEngineer @ Aug 27th 2008 10:51AM
Geez Garmin, how many models of the same basic device does the world need?
(I have a Nuvi 350 and like it)
Loban @ Aug 27th 2008 11:30AM
Figures, I just bought a nuvi 255w and now they come out with the 265. Oh well, I assume it'll cost more and traffic updates are all but useless in central illinois.
Loban @ Aug 27th 2008 12:09PM
Oh, and why are these underwhelming? Adding free traffic updates and lane assist is NOT a small thing. Both of those features are great.
ramkanda @ Aug 27th 2008 1:15PM
This kind of reporting and then people complain about products that don't do anything well because they're just trying to fill bullet points. Garmin's are amazing GPS devices. So what if they didn't tack on 50 things? If you add a bunch of new features, then you have an iPhone or a Nokia N95 (both terrible for driving). I just want an up to date model that will tell me how to get somewhere and when to turn.
NutMac @ Aug 27th 2008 2:23PM
These are actually quite substantial upgrade, particularly the 7-series. 755T is particularly a nice product, with spiffier looking maps with building and road graphics (catching up to competitors), free lifetime traffic report, and street name and lane change announcements. I found pictures at https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?cID=134&pID=14933
TwhiT @ Aug 27th 2008 4:32PM
I don't see how these are "underwhelming" releases.
Why don't you just say, "Garmin releases a handful of new GPS units with new features added"
What do you WANT them to put on it that they already haven't??
Russ @ Aug 27th 2008 5:44PM
No word on price? How about Garmin's own website?
https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?cID=134&pID=14933
https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?cID=134&pID=14926
https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?cID=134&pID=13430
... etc (only 3 URLS allowed)
As far as release date I guess all we have to go on is "Product Available: 3rd Quarter, 2008"
Pretty much as expected based on Garmin's past prices.