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The Garmin Nuvi 275 is a GPS available from
Garmin.
The Nuvi 275 typically costs
$99.99.
Consumer Reports recommends that you match the features on a model to the needs you have. Here's
our take on some of the specifications and features that are commonly available on GPS
models like the Nuvi 275.
Screen size (in.):
The diagonal length of the display screen measured in inches and rounded to the nearest tenth on an inch.
Spoken street names:
Commonly referred to as "Text-to-Speech," this helpful feature is the ability to pronounce proper street names. For example, a system with this feature would say, "Turn right on Truman Avenue" rather than, "Turn right in 500 feet." Spoken street names allows the driver to confirm directions with street signs without looking at the screen.
About This Brand
By far the biggest selling brand, with more than 50 percent of the market. Based in Olathe, Kan., Garmin was founded in 1989, and today it has 7,000 employees. Garmin GPS navigators have consistently scored near or at the top of our ratings. In addition to portable GPS units, Garmin makes a variety of fitness training devices and products for marine and aviation use. The company announced plans to sell its own telephone with built-in navigation two years ago, but the scheduled release date has been pushed back several times.
Features & Specs - Garmin Nuvi 275
Screen size (in.) The diagonal length of the display screen measured in inches and rounded to the nearest tenth on an inch.
Screen size (in.)
3.5
Bluetooth hands-free calling Allows user to make and receive hands-free telephone calls using the unit's internal speaker, microphone, and screen. Automatically quiets directions while call is being made. Can display user's telephone book, and shows caller ID on the screen. Can also dial phone numbers of point of interest locations. Requires a Bluetooth-compatible telephone.
Bluetooth hands-free calling
No
Spoken street names Commonly referred to as "Text-to-Speech," this helpful feature is the ability to pronounce proper street names. For example, a system with this feature would say, "Turn right on Truman Avenue" rather than, "Turn right in 500 feet." Spoken street names allows the driver to confirm directions with street signs without looking at the screen.
Great thing is the speed limit display, especially in Europe.<br />Annoying thing is the price of map updates and their slow implementation (almost 3 hours of computer time)<br />The fuel price units in ecoRoute do not change with the country. I used the unit first in Czech Republic and since that the fuel price is shown only in Czech K
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How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
By
extras
from
berkeley CA
3.0
works pretty well
1/12/2010
Pros
Acquires Satellites Quickly
Compact
Easy To Read
Large Screen
Reliable Performance
Cons
Flimsy Mounting
Best Uses
Finding Specific Address
Urban Navigation
Comment:
Usually it is reliable with directions, however our friend's home in Arizona (Marana) is not on the map.<br /><br />Not so good finding a Starbucks on I5 in CA, not sure about other places.<br /><br />Sometimes the suction cup on the windshield fails the abruptness of this is a real distraction from driving.
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
Other User Reviews
1.0
(based on 1 reviews)
By
rpwallin
User has 95 Days of experience with this product
1.0
Did not work
01/07/2010
Strength
Comes on
Weakness
Long time to get a signal, frequently loses signal, sometimes has you driving on a different road than you are on, sometimes spins or has you movning on a different road when you're stopped - weird
Bought this product new but it had the significant problems listed under weaknesses, had them swap it out - replacement was the same, in the process of trying to get a warranty swap, been on Garmin hold now for 35 minutes*** BEWARE *** This product is not of a quality to be commercially sold. Pretty much amounts to thievery by Garmin.(Note I have purchased 3 other Garmin GPSes. All work/worked great. Not this one. Stay away or make sure you buy from a place where you can return it.)
3 people have reviewed this model.
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