Customer Reviews for Garmin Refurbished n�vi 765T GPS
Garmin Refurbished n�vi 765T GPS
Model: NUVI765TREFURB
SKU: 9679195
UPC: 753759093563
Navigate United States and Canada easily with this GPS that features lifetime traffic alerts, up to 1,000 waypoints and a 4.3" display for easy route planning. This product has been refurbished. Learn more.
Average Customer Rating:
4.1
out of 5
(42 Reviews) 42
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Customer Reviews for Garmin Refurbished n�vi 765T GPS
Review 1 for Garmin Refurbished n�vi 765T GPS
Value for Price
5.0
Durability
5.0
Ease of Use
4.0
Features
5.0
What's great about it: Easy setup, features, screen size
What's not so great: Some functionality problems
I got this unit for a gift for myself for christmas. I was excited because the unit had the ablitiy to give 3D imaging of buildings and the bluetooth feature. I got the unit and set it up and there was no 3D buildings. So, I researched and researched and even read the manual 3 times and I couldn't find any information on the 3D maps. It turns out the 3D imaging is only in certain areas on the map. So I live in the Long Beach area and don't normally go downtown so I browsed the map and low and behold, there were the 3D buildings! So, you get the feature but only in select areas. Same with downtown Los Angeles. The 3D feature is there as well. So, don't get mad if you purchase the unit and there's no 3D buildings in your area. Who knows, where you life you might get the benefit of having it. LUCKY if you do!!!
About the unit itself. I've had a nuvi before so I was very familiar with it's operation. Very easy to use, very USER FRIENDLY!
The greatest feature that I LOVE is the bluetooth feature. I use that all the time. When I driving the unit automatically connects to my phone so I don't have to push any buttons or do any other activity to get that feature to activate. It's great! The only thing I would change with the bluetooth feature is the fact that you have to go from the navigation map, to the menu, to the phone feature, and then hit the voice dial. So, there a few buttons needing to be pushed to access the phone feature. I guess you could use your phone's one button/touch dial system but it's nice to not have to pull your eyes away from the road so many times. I guess some people will still like the use of their BT headsets.
Another neat feature is the lane assists feature. This feature allows you to identify which lane you should be in to merge/exit so you don't miss your turn-off. The is a nice addition to the nuvi family. The whole screen transforms into the freeway your driving on and shows you where to be. Very cool!!!
This unit also has an FM transmitter. I think it's a great feature but the signal strength is not that good. Garmin recommends using a lower FM frequency and the quality isn't that good. So, if they can improve the quality the feature will be rock solid.
Overall the unit is outstanding. The larger screen makes navigating through surrounding streets easier because you have a larger surface area to look at. My other unit was only 3.5" instead of the 4.3" this unit has.
ENJOY!!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 2 for Garmin Refurbished n�vi 765T GPS
Good for the price
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: classc
from orangeburg, sc
on 12/10/2011
Value for Price
4.0
Durability
3.0
Ease of Use
4.0
Features
3.0
Does what it is supposed to do, gets me from point A to point B. It is a very good refurbished device, operates as if it were brand new.
This product has... Large/easy to see screen, Easy menus, Lifetime traffic, Free map updates
About me... Budget Conscious, casual user
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 3 for Garmin Refurbished n�vi 765T GPS
Careful when mounting
Customer Rating
5.0
Value for Price
5.0
Durability
3.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Features
4.0
What's great about it: multifunctional
What's not so great: can never leave it in plain site or it could be stolen.
Had it a few years and have always had the bean bag mount.
Its toppled over a few times but one day it fell and shattered the control screen, it looked like a windsheild after a car wreck ( spider webbed )
The bean bag mount makes it top heavy and every so often flips onto the floor. It has a great MP3 player that I've liked . Even when driving and just listenening to the mp3 the traffic alert will kick in and warn you...even if you haven't set a destination. ( a good thing )
Its toppled over a few times but one day it fell and shattered the control screen, it looked like a windsheild after a car wreck ( spider webbed )
The bean bag mount makes it top heavy and every so often flips onto the floor. It has a great MP3 player that I've liked . Even when driving and just listenening to the mp3 the traffic alert will kick in and warn you...even if you haven't set a destination. ( a good thing )
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 4 for Garmin Refurbished n�vi 765T GPS
Great traffic updates!
Customer Rating
5.0
Value for Price
5.0
Durability
4.0
Ease of Use
4.0
Features
5.0
What's great about it: Traffic updates, GPS accuracy
What's not so great: Takes a little bit to learn. When in doubt touch the screen!
The traffic updates do not include smaller routes or side streets, but they are great for major highways. I work 45 miles from home and this GPS has saved me many hours stuck in traffic on 95, 93 and route 9. This is a must for anyone that hates traffic as much as I do. On friday afternoons my commute home averaged an hour and a half. Now with this Gramin its rarely over an hour. This product has all the features of a $200 GPS and a one year manufacturer warrantee. A must have for folks like me.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 5 for Garmin Refurbished n�vi 765T GPS
Great GPS for the price.
Customer Rating
3.0
Value for Price
5.0
Durability
4.0
Ease of Use
3.0
Features
2.0
What's great about it: The price
What's not so great: The Touch Screen and the slow response rate.
The inaccuracy of the touch screen makes this product not so great. My fingers are not fat. I always make sure to exactly hit the correct key but most of the time it reflects the neighboring character or letter.
The response rate is slow. It took time also when updating satellite info.
The response rate is slow. It took time also when updating satellite info.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Review 6 for Garmin Refurbished n�vi 765T GPS
Will not buy refurbished again
Customer Rating
1.0
Value for Price
1.0
Durability
1.0
Ease of Use
3.0
Features
3.0
What's great about it: Nothing
What's not so great: Loud irratating & constant static-like sound coming from speaker
The GPS was faulty right out of the box. This unit could not have been pretested before shipping. The noise was loud and annoing
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Review 7 for Garmin Refurbished n�vi 765T GPS
For the refurbished price it is hard to beat
Customer Rating
5.0
Value for Price
5.0
Durability
4.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Features
5.0
What's great about it: plays thru radio
What's not so great: heavy cord
For the bad-cord is a little heavy for the plug, i routed mine around the top of the mount then down.
For the good-MP3 player works very well thru the radio and I like having the directions coming out of the radio speakers, I can hear it when driving on the highway with windows are down.
For the good-MP3 player works very well thru the radio and I like having the directions coming out of the radio speakers, I can hear it when driving on the highway with windows are down.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 8 for Garmin Refurbished n�vi 765T GPS
This device is awesome
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: Josemp
from Mexico
on 01/19/2011
Value for Price
5.0
Durability
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Features
5.0
What's great about it: Plays mp3s, FM transmission, bluetooth hands free for your cell phone
A must for everything tech obsessive freak that tends to get lost driving like myself.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 9 for Garmin Refurbished n�vi 765T GPS
Very disappointed
Customer Rating
2.0
Posted by: Quibbly
from Reno, Nv
on 12/27/2010
What's not so great: Difficult to operate/ customer support.
Replaced a 550 Street Pilot with this 765. It has been troublesome since the get-go but I figured it was operator fault more than Garmin. It has given faulty directions ( turn wrong way on one-way street in Major City traffic).
It's difficult to work the keyboard. And now it will not hold a charge. Garmine has sent me (2) mount replacements and still has not fixed the problem. Garmin will send me a replacement unit after I send my 765 back. BUT I have to Pay shipping cost. Since the unit is still in warranty I think Garmin should pick up the shipping.
Probably my last Garmin.
It's difficult to work the keyboard. And now it will not hold a charge. Garmine has sent me (2) mount replacements and still has not fixed the problem. Garmin will send me a replacement unit after I send my 765 back. BUT I have to Pay shipping cost. Since the unit is still in warranty I think Garmin should pick up the shipping.
Probably my last Garmin.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Review 10 for Garmin Refurbished n�vi 765T GPS
Garmin Nuvi 765T -- another excellent Garmin item
Customer Rating
5.0
Value for Price
5.0
Durability
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Features
4.0
What's great about it: Precise guidance at an excellent price
What's not so great: Car power adapter requires the dash mount base to be attached
Bluetooth works well with my LG and Motorola phones. FM works great thru my Infiniti and Nissan stereo. Navigation feature are even more advanced than my previous Nuvi 350 -- which is still working fine today -- nice to have to devices -- one for our boys and one for us. Only draw back is that the device used to attach the device to the dash must be connected in order to use the car power adapter.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 11 for Garmin Refurbished n�vi 765T GPS
Very good GPS very cheap
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: jordonar
from Buenos Aires Argentina
on 11/09/2010
Value for Price
5.0
Durability
4.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Features
5.0
What's great about it: Size
What's not so great: batterie dont last a lot
Its very complete. You have traffic information,and images 3D that allows you to follow the road in an easy way. 4 GB memory let you put usa maps and the argentinian also.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 12 for Garmin Refurbished n�vi 765T GPS
Excellent GPS
Customer Rating
5.0
Value for Price
5.0
Durability
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Features
5.0
What's great about it: Bluetooth, lane guidance
What's not so great: Nothing
I have owned this GPS for a month now and can say it has exceeded my expectations. I did a lot of research and decided to go with a Garmin based on what friends and family had said about the brand (ease of use, ability to update). From there I decided as far as features, I wanted bluetooth capability as my wife would be using this for her commute and I wanted her to be able to speak hands free on her cell phone. This GPS fit my needs, and the fact that it was refurbished posed no issues as I have bought two other refurbished items from Best Buy.
As I noted, bluetooth was a big selling point for me. The speaker is very good as I can hear people on the phone fine and they are able to hear me as if I was speaking on my cell phone. Connects easily and calls can be moved back to the cell phone if necessary. I uploaded my cell phone contact list very easily and all incoming calls from my contacts are identified on the GPS screen when they come in.
Another feature I like is the lane guidance, giving advanced warning to which lane I need to be in for exits or to avoid exits. Saves last minute manuevers that could be unsafe and with plenty of warning (at least .5 miles) it is easy to navigate.
This GPS also features traffic updates. My commute does not need these updates, nor does my wife's commute. But we have taken a few trips and it has been a great tool to let us know about delays; the map shows the delay and estimates the actual delay time, and from there you can choose to take a different route if you choose. VERY small advertisements support this feature, and it is well worth it.
As far as directions, does a great job - the main reason to get this GPS. If you want a GPS for directions with blutooth, traffic updates, and lane guidance for a decent price, this is your GPS.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 13 for Garmin Refurbished n�vi 765T GPS
Garmin Nuvi...Outstanding Navigation
Customer Rating
5.0
Value for Price
5.0
Durability
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Features
5.0
What's great about it: Ease of use and availability to update and upgrade
What's not so great: Does not always find shortest route and in many cases uses the E911 street name instead of the common name.
I have only ever use Garmin Nuvi for car navigation and I don' t see a good reason to try anything else. My wife already has a Nuvi and I purchased this with the intent of traveling to Paris and London and using it in walking mode for navigation. I was able to download updated details maps for these cities and they were a tremendous help. We were able to quickly find subway entrances and restaurants of interest.
The number and variety of options for the Nuvi are outstanding. Sometimes the navigation does not exactly go what I think is the shortest or quickest route, but it will get you to where you are going.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 14 for Garmin Refurbished n�vi 765T GPS
It's a shame - unit failed
Customer Rating
2.0
Value for Price
5.0
Durability
1.0
Ease of Use
4.0
Features
5.0
What's great about it: Full Featured
What's not so great: Equipment Failure
This is a full featured nav unit. Has an FM transmitter which in combination with music uploaded to the SD card it will transmit via FM both music and nav instructions over the FM radio. There is also a 3.5mm audio out jack for a clearer signal. Both work well. Junction view and lane assist both work well also. Standard Garmin Nuvi format with the Where To and Map buttons on the main screen.
Unfortunately mine failed several times. It would lose signal and also shut itself off. Both happened more than once over a 2 week period. It was too unreliable to trust. It also plotted me way off road one time. I returned it to my local BB and bought a new 3760.
I have used another Nuvi in the past and am very familiar with navigation units in general since I travel multiple states for work so I feel I have a very fair expectation. If this unit works it is GREAT, but if not, hopefully you figure it out soon.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Other Best Buy Products I Recommend
Garmin nüvi 3760t GPS
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Review 15 for Garmin Refurbished n�vi 765T GPS
Easy to use, slim and reliable
Customer Rating
4.0
Value for Price
4.0
Durability
5.0
Ease of Use
4.0
Features
4.0
What's great about it: Slim, quick mount/docking, bright screen, loud
What's not so great: Shipped with dead battery and out of date maps
I bought this unit to replace my Nuvi 775 that was stolen.
I have a second mounting arrangements which steered me towards sticking with the same series.
The mounting has a docking type connector which makes it very convenient for mounting and un-mounting, which I do often since the old one was stolen.
I was somewhat disappointed that my factory refurbished unit shipped with a dying battery and out of date maps, but other than that it works great.
One thing that does bug me with the Garmin is that once you have set your destination it's impossible to exclude specific roads.
I have a second mounting arrangements which steered me towards sticking with the same series.
The mounting has a docking type connector which makes it very convenient for mounting and un-mounting, which I do often since the old one was stolen.
I was somewhat disappointed that my factory refurbished unit shipped with a dying battery and out of date maps, but other than that it works great.
One thing that does bug me with the Garmin is that once you have set your destination it's impossible to exclude specific roads.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 16 for Garmin Refurbished n�vi 765T GPS
Good features, Not durable
Customer Rating
2.0
Value for Price
3.0
Durability
1.0
Ease of Use
4.0
Features
5.0
What's great about it: Features and price
What's not so great: AC Connection, Mounting Cradle, Built-in speaker, customer support
I have had this for about 10 months. Shortly after receiving, screen cracked. Garmin replaced but process took about 2 weeks since communication is via email with one day turnaround on each message and response and unit had to be sent back to factory. After about another month of use, unit stopped charging from cigarette lighter attachment. Had fuse checked but was o.k. Contacted Garmin again and after a week or two, got a replacement car connector cord. A few days later the jack in connector cradle fell out so had to get another cradle. Didn't want to go back to Garmin again and wait another 2 weeks so purchased over net. Worked for a month or two but now getting messages that unit is not charging and software needs updating for traffic to work but when I check for updates, there is none. Also, voice that speaks directions doesn't always work and volume is too low, even at 100% given that it has to be heard over road noise. All the problem may be related to the AC connector and jack in cradle. Also, suction cup on mount initially works but comes off by itself after a few seconds. Maybe I got a lemon but I think there is something wrong with the way the AC connection and cradle is engineered. I will be much more careful to look at these things the next time I purchase a GPS unit.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Review 17 for Garmin Refurbished n�vi 765T GPS
Good product, great features, bung for the buck
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: Bajaoffroader
from San Diego, CA
on 06/23/2010
Value for Price
4.0
Durability
4.0
Ease of Use
3.0
Features
5.0
What's great about it: Traffic alerts in real time, bluetooth
What's not so great: a bit difficult to drag and move the map with your finger
The features are great, it so connectable with the rest of your car. The real time traffic feature is a plus in southern California. MP3 player and bluetooth are great features.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 18 for Garmin Refurbished n�vi 765T GPS
Great price for a great unit.
Customer Rating
5.0
Value for Price
5.0
Durability
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Features
5.0
What's great about it: Easy to use, great features.
What's not so great: Battery life.
I bought this to do a 3,800 mile drive from Anchorage, AK to St. Louis, MO. I haven't left on the trip yet but trying out the unit around town, I've been very satisfied. Very easy to program, voice is clear and appears to be loud enough (no 80 mph highways in AK!) Find works well, most points are listed. We'll see how it does in the Yukon!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 19 for Garmin Refurbished n�vi 765T GPS
Refrubished Garmin
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: RIPTIDE110
from Gonzales, LA
on 05/31/2010
Value for Price
5.0
Durability
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Features
5.0
What's great about it: Lifetime Traffic is good, but only works in New Orleans area
What's not so great: no pedistrian or bike mode, but that is with pricier models
My wife loves her Garmin. We use it when we go everywhere. Only issue I have noticed, but have also noticed with other GPS units, is that when in residential areas, the house numbers and GPS do not coincide. The screen is big enough when typing in information that the wrong keys are not entered.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 20 for Garmin Refurbished n�vi 765T GPS
As Good As New
Customer Rating
5.0
Value for Price
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Features
5.0
What's great about it: Easy to use. Easy to Read Screen. Great Price
What's not so great: Nothing - yet.
I'm usually against buying refurbished but since it was factory refurbished and from a major retailer, decided to take the chance. So far very pleased. Works as advertised as one of the best available as reported in many online reviews. Haven't used the bluetouth function so not sure on that but all else is great with this unit.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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