Garmin nuvi 275T Review

Those who had the nuvi 200 series will be excited to find that the Garmin nuvi 275T is a great improvement. There are more updates and up to the minute traffic information to help you avoid any traffic gridlock during the peak hours. It also offers hands-free connectivity to Bluetooth phone devices.

In fact, that is really just the beginning of the new features the nuvi 275T offers. This slim little GPS unit is definitely something you can look forward to using.

Garmin nuvi 275T GPS Navigator

Style

The nuvi has a slim design that users can easily slip into a purse, pocket, or bag.

Usability

Users report a good experience that is ready to go right out of the box. It's easy to start up and touch the screen to get the directions one needs to travel. The nuvi's automatic routing feature is especially helpful in a GPS unit. This is great if there is a detour or the user makes a wrong turn. A GPS device that thinks on its feet is definitely a good thing to have!

The simple controls and menus make the nuvi 275T a dream to use. There are voice directions, multi-dimensional maps, and traffic information available with a few touches of the screen.

GPS Transmissions

The Garmin nuvi 275T easily locks onto satellite transmissions to determine where it is. It contains "HotFix" technology, which makes it easier than ever to get this information quickly and easily. Basically, it remembers the satellite positioning before it is turned off and then calculates movements to determine where it is at present time. This decreases the amount of time it takes to get an accurate satellite reading.

Travel

Travel is made easy with this Garmin nuvi. Users will find that there are maps of North America and Europe built in. This is excellent as it covers well traveled areas of interest to many customers. These maps also include terrain information, which can be very useful when one is in an unfamiliar territory.

Those who are wary of monthly subscription services that are often connected to these GPS units will be pleased to find that the Garmin includes up to the minute traffic and road construction information without needing any additional subscriptions or hardware. These updates are free for the life of the device, according to Garmin.

One of the absolute easiest ways to travel is to go to MapQuest or Google Maps to search for the information. Users who are used to using those websites will be delighted to know that it's easy to send this travel and direction information to the Garmin nuvi. Nothing could be easier!

Actual user review:
• "I am amazed! We got this device to use on our vacation driving though France and it made the trip. No stress about getting lost, or running out of gas. If we saw a cute country road, we took it, when we wanted to find our way back, the 275 would tell us in easy to follow instructions on how to get back on track. We went on roads without names, signs, or map instructions fearlessly. When we needed gas in rural nowhere, it took us right to it. Highway interchanges in the city, no problem, it tells you in advance if you are going to be splitting left or right. It also will take you right to your hotel, so don't worry about directions, or if you need, it will find you a nearby hotel like the gas station. I have only used it for the 2 weeks in France, but it far surpassed our expectations. Indeed I just gave up trying to follow where we were on the map and just relaxed. It even gives a rather accurate ETA, which it updates continuously." - D.Derrick (TX,USA)

Advanced Features

There are many innovative and useful features available on the Garmin nuvi 275T. It's possible to store pictures from JPEG files, for example. Other features are excellent for those who are planning on traveling abroad. The world travel clock with time zones, currency converter, measurement converter, calculator and other features are truly second to none.

One of the features that is most helpful when one is on the road is the text to speech feature. This is incredible because it means getting up to the minute directions from a voice right out of the machine. This is hands free and eyesight free operation at its finest.

Of course, safety should be a top concern for everyone. The GPS unit features hands free call functionality for Bluetooth ready cell phones. In fact, it's illegal in many places to hold cell phones while driving. This device makes it easy to comply with that law and stay safe.

Community

For those who love to travel and feel like a community it is a great thing there is a picture sharing area on Garmin's web site. This can help users envision where they are going and also figure out where they might like to go when they travel. Users upload these pictures from all around the world. It's even possible to view photos from Google Earth.

Summary

The Garmin nuvi 275T is an impressive little machine that offers great functionality and overall helpful tools. Those wanting a step up from nuvis of years past will enjoy this newer model for the more advanced features it now offers.

Average User Rating :

• "I purchased this unit for my wife's birthday and, when it arrived, I thought that it might be good to give it a try myself. I charged the unit for a couple of hours in my office and headed out to an appointment about 30 miles away at a place that I had never been before. I didn't even read the directions, yet I was able to go out to my car, stick it on the windshield, type in the address, and hit go and that's all it took. The next thing you know, I was right at my destination. My wife loves this unit. I can't wait to try it on a trip to South Africa later this year. Thanks Garmin for a great product. " - B.Bill (MI,USA).

• "We bought this particular model because of the pre-loaded European maps, the bluetooth capability and because of the no-subscription traffic info. It is true to Garmin's high quality standards. The screen is easy to see and the spoken directions with street names are very clear. It's easy to learn to use, and has options for walking and biking modes as well as automobile. The AC adapter comes with UK and European adapter plugs." - A.Thomas (Fort Wayne,USA)