Garmin Nuvi 1350 Vs Garmin Nuvi 255W (Need Opinions)

[Deathism]

Hi,

 

Contemplating getting either the Garmin Nuvi 1350 or the Garmin Nuvi 255W.

 

Anyone with prior experience with either of the aforementioned models?

 

I could use some feedback. I read up the specs and features, it's more or less similar.

 

 

 

Thanks!

[Porche]

y not 265WT

[Juilian75]

Why not 285 then?

 

 

[Deathism]

i saw the offer in Digital Life..so kinda thought of getting a unit..but there isnt a 265WT or a 285 in paper..but will keep a lookout nevertheless..

 

any opinions?

[Gturismo]

1350 is able to have handwriting input in Chinese and English, and ecoRoute keeps track of fuel consumption. With that, still 255W is better in terms of value and price. 265WT is better as it includes europe and has bluetooth, but not sure if it is available locally. If you buy 265WT which is not localised, you can't have junction view.

 

Note that the 2 sets you mentioned has junction view.

[Juilian75]

i saw the offer in Digital Life..so kinda thought of getting a unit..but there isnt a 265WT or a 285 in paper..but will keep a lookout nevertheless..

 

any opinions?

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sim lim unit 04-08, 255W at $299. CNY dis.$20/- off.

 

 

[Deathism]

ah..thanks for all the replies..

 

 

please keep it coming!

[Kusje]

Buy a new nokia GPS enabled handphone. They recently just added in free turn by turn navigation with voice.

 

Pros:

You don't have to hide it everytime you park your car since you'll be taking your phone with you anyway.

Dual purpose devices are in!

Free maps for 100s of countries

Assisted GPS so you lock on faster (data charges are minimal)

Free traffic updates from LTA (data charges apply)

 

Cons:

Small screen?

Drains your phone battery.

Expensive data connection charges if you want traffic updates

[Rickoes]

Other than software or internal function, the different between series of nuvi is mounting to the suction holder. 2 series have to plug in USB connector in and out while put in and remove from holder. 7 & 8 series have a docking which 12v supply plug to docker and GPS plug in and out with a pin contact into docker, so the cable always stay permanent on docker. This will help prolong hardware life span.

[Deathism]

Other than software or internal function, the different between series of nuvi is mounting to the suction holder. 2 series have to plug in USB connector in and out while put in and remove from holder. 7 & 8 series have a docking which 12v supply plug to docker and GPS plug in and out with a pin contact into docker, so the cable always stay permanent on docker. This will help prolong hardware life span.

 

 

hmm..that's some useful info there..so in terms of the software and internal function, the 2 models don't differ much right?

[Rickoes]

please refer to http://www.garmin.com/garmin/cms/site/us you can see all the spec and do comparison.

[Deathism]

I read up the specs and features, it's more or less similar.

 

i've done the reading up..just want to make sure..i plan to go down to challenger for a touch and see..

[Rickoes]

additional info can get from here.

 

http://www.malfreemaps.com/index.php

http://www.malsingmaps.com/forums/

[Deathism]

ah..thanks for the links..really appreciate it!

[Techaview]

pardon me for asking. but the 1350 local set support Australia map? thanks