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GARMIN NUVI 265WT vs. MIO MOOV 200 AUTO GPS ROAD TEST REVIEW OF GARMIN



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Author: brentfoto
Description: Click 'more info'. At the outset, I've no affiliation or interest in Garmin or Mio. Note that after I entered the Garmin traffic map I forgot to switch back to regular map display, which is a more detailed and attractive color display. I also should've pressed button for 'Traffic On Route' and you would've seen language there was 'no traffic' on my particular route. Click on my video response to this one which covers the Traffic Reporting function in greater detail. For this video, I had the Garmin screen brightness down to 50% (default)-should've had it at 100% but I forgot about it. I've had it lower than 50% (default) and the display is just fine, so if using the unit without the charger you can save battery life. Do note that Garmin does NOT recommend use of a screen protector for this GPS. This Garmin Nuvi 265WT comes with FREE Lifetime Traffic Reporting for so long as you have your unit and Garmin subscribes to the service. The Free Traffic and Bluetooth were major selling points for me. However, I still also enjoy my Mio Moov 200 which is considerably less expensive and was my first auto GPS. But the Garmin is definitely more user-friendly/intuitive and the touchpad is definitely better; the Moov 200 commands small fingers or use of a stylus for the touchpad; surprisingly, the Moov is a slightly better navigator when 'push comes to shove', IMHO, and it 'appears' to lock on satellites faster, But the Garmin matches the Moov and indeed has a Distance to Go (to the destination) contained in the Trip Computer-touch the Speed Button in the Map to get there. Moov 200 also has only a 3.5" screen, while this Garmin's 4.3". The Garmin Nuvi 265WT has to boot up every time you turn it on, and it displays a Warning screen not to use it while driving-something you can ignore as I did in making this video-but it is generally ill-advised not to heed the Warning. So we're talking about 15 seconds delay there (no big deal) in accessing the main screen. By that time I'm usually locked on satellite anyway. The mount on the dash (windshield in CA is unlawful) places it in a position where doing simple scrolling for Traffic, etc. should not pose much of a safety risk, and it's a GREAT, SECURE mount, whether on dash or windsheld. The Mio's dash mount was useless to me as it would not stick securely. The Garmin mount is a quality mount. If Bluetooth and Traffic Reporting are important to you, in addition to a larger screen, this Garmin seems to be a good choice. OTOH, I believe it was slightly overrated by a major consumer reporting organization, but not by much. As I use it more and more, I like it more and more because there is a slight learning curve that results in better understanding and appreciation for the unit Go figure about a week before you have mastered the unit and its potential. Keep in mind that no GPS is perfect. That same consumer reporting organization rates its highest GPS at high 70's on a scale of 100, and this one, and the 265T, weren't far behind. On this Garmin Nuvi 265WT, note the speed limit for the road you're navigating is posted on the map screen lower left at about 8 o'clock. That's pretty cool. Observe the icon at 65 mph while I was on the freeway, it disappearing on the off-ramp, and then changing to 40 mph once the vehicle made the turn onto Nordahl. Another cool feature is the ability to program in traffic light speeding cameras/red light cameras where the unit will warn you in advance, and you can also be warned about school zones on your route. Clarification re POI's: It's great if you search by CATEGORY as the display of local POI's in a particular category pops up almost instantly; the problem I encountered dealt with POI searches BY NAME. In that case, if you know the address and enter it as a Favorite you can avoid some difficulty re delay or frustration using the NAME search re POI's. It's sort of 'hit n miss' because the POI database, though containing millions of entries, may only contain 10%-20% of all possible POI's in the country, according to what I've read (which may or may not be accurate). Please add your comments, questions, and suggestions and rate this video. Also, check out my other videos on the Garmin Nuvi 265WT. UPDATE: 5/25/09. Battery has died on the Mio Moov 200 after nine (9) months, so I can not navigate with it unless it's hooked up to the car charger or other power source. It's lost its charge, though the unit appears to work okay when on auxiliary power. There's a 1-year limited warranty- I don't know if this would be covered. I've used the Bluetooth on my Garmin for one day now and it worked well. 6/2/09: If '5' were the 'perfect GPS' (which does not presently exist), I'd rate this Garmin about '3.6-excellent.. I've come to this conclusion after about two weeks of use.
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GARMIN FOR EVEEEEEEEEEEEEEEER
Hey can you please tell me if this gps can talk in russian?
You're welcome. It was my very first YouTube video, and unrehearsed, unedited. Glad that you found it to be of some value.
Thanks for the review
yessss
THANX
yes they reroute you.
do the garmin GPS systems reroute you if you miss a turn or exit?
I agree, I had one with blue-tooth when I upgraded. I decided the 1450 had features I would use vs features I never use.
I was going to go with the 1350 because it had lane assist....... but the 265WT comes with LIFETIME FM traffic. I can sort my own lanes out...... I'd rather have the traffic reports for sure. No interest in bluetooth whatsoever, so no loss for me there Thanks for teh video
Great GPS but the audio quality on the Bluetooth handsfree is horrible. There is always white noise your calling party hears on the cell phone. The unit locks up quite often as well.
it matches my speedometer perfectly.
i have a garmin nuvi 265wt with bluetooth its cool
i bought a nextar 43lt i was wondering how to charge it on my pc so confusing lol :p
I'd say the Garmin is superior.
which one should i buy?
the bad thing about garmin devices i that they route not very clever, mio is much better here
Hey guys, check out my video of this thing on a plane during take off and at cruising altitude. Have it going at around 500 mph.
wow doind this vidoe is wheres than driving and texting at the same time
this does not seem safe....
Quite accurate speedometer, common with most GPS's. The more important Speed Limit display is quite helpful so that you don't exceed the speed limit on any given roadway.
how accurate is the speedometer on it?
FYI, I've posted a new road test video on the Mio Moov 200.
Read 'more info' where I comment on the mount. On the contrary, the stand is not flimsy at all, and the unit snaps into place upon its holder. It's quite nice. It's the rotating ball mount that necessarily must have some play. One can jury-rig a fix with various implements, or complain to Garmin and I've read they sent replacements free of charge if it really bothers you.
the stand that holds the gps seems flimsy in the video. it shifts quite a few times. can you correct me if i am wrong?

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