What's this? This score mainly reflects how easy a navigation system is to use, combined with factors such as information given, portability, and routing options. The displayed score is out of a total of 100 points.
Approximate retail price:
$220
We expect this model to perform similarly to the tested Garmin Nuvi 265T although it may differ in price and features.
The Garmin Nuvi 275T is a GPS available from
Garmin.
The Nuvi 275T typically costs
$220 .
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 275T.
Screen size (in.):
The diagonal length of the display screen measured in inches and rounded to the nearest tenth on an inch.
Weight (oz.):
Measured weight of just the unit (excluding mount) in ounces rounded to the nearest tenth.
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.
Tested Model
The Ratings of Garmin Nuvi 265T were applied to untested model Garmin Nuvi 275T, which in our judgment is enough alike in its performance, features, and specs that our test results apply to both.
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 275T
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
Weight (oz.) Measured weight of just the unit (excluding mount) in ounces rounded to the nearest tenth.
Weight (oz.)
5.0
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
Yes
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.
Use this unit on all trips. Great feature is you can search your destination on on your PC on Google Maps and download directly to your unit and it shows up complete with telephone number which is nice for calling the restaurant/attraction to check hours of operation and make a reservation
By
Anonymous
from
Los Angeles, CA
(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)
4.0
OK Most of the time
10/28/2010
Pros
Compact
Easy To Read
Large Screen
Cons
Hard to enter letters
Sound goes soft loud
Best Uses
Faster Routes
Finding Specific Address
Comment:
Sometimes the sound unexpectedly loses 50% of its volume. Had to call Garmin to replace car adapter. [...]
By
Anonymous
from
Right Coast USA
(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)
4.0
Getting all around
10/28/2010
Pros
Acquires Satellites Quickly
Compact
Easy Menus
Easy To Set Up
Reliable Performance
Simple Controls
Cons
Best Uses
Faster Routes
Finding Specific Address
Rural Navigation
Urban Navigation
Comment:
We take long driving trips: in the US, Canada, Europe and Israel. Garmin has long been a leader in directional instruments so it was a natural choice for GPS purchase. The Nuvi 275 has a number of attributes that we found attractive. It has a simple and intuitive interface. It includes US, Canadian and Western European road maps. (I recently downloaded Garmin's Israel road map.) And the unit has a very clean audio BlueTooth for clear hands-free telephony.[...]
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