Posted to GPS 2009-09-11
Bluetooth pairing for a GPS receiver and Traffic info updates for the life of unit; free of charge! Garmin nuvi 275T gives you both of these and a lot more straight out of the box. There is a slim design to the unit meaning it is 'no trouble' taking it around with you as it weighs a lightweight 5.2 ounces. The battery life is a little less than other units at about four hours, but this should generally not be a problem if it is being used for in-car navigation. You can store up to 1000 custom waypoints and locations on the nuvi 275T, providing you have purchased an SD card. Like other Garmin models in the nuvi series, there is no QWERTY keyboard, meaning input to the device can be a little hard to get the hang of to begin with. The unit measures at 0.8 inches deep and 3.9 inches wide and is capable of a maximum display resolution of 320x240 pixels. The rechargeable lithium ion battery ensures and provides adequate life to the unit.
FeaturesPlenty of features in your new GPS unit should be a pre-requisite when you're in the market for one, so the nuvi 275T should be on the radar. The Bluetooth pairing ability means you have effectively gained 'in-car' hands free for your mobile phone, providing you have the Bluetooth capability. Integration of the FM traffic receiver into this unit gives you the ability to receive up to date traffic information that may affect your chosen route. It is then a matter of using the responsive touch screen interface to re-route in an alternative direction. Free for the life of the unit, the traffic receiver also provides road construction information so there are no unnecessary delays in your journey. ErgonomicsQwerty, qwerty, qwerty. It would have hopefully been recognised by now that there is no need to reinvent the wheel that has existed in the technology industry for quite some time, but Garmin seems intent on doing so with the lack of qwerty input in their GPS systems. Even the option to change between a standard 'a,b,c' input to the qwerty interface would be a step forward, so one can hope they add in this feature at a later date and provide it to users via software download. The interface and sleek design of the unit do add to its attractiveness, just be prepared to relearn your typing skills if you are used to a regular QWERTY keyboard on your computer. SummaryAs the nuvi 275T has Bluetooth pairing for a GPS receiver and Traffic info updates for the life of unit, Garmin has presented a much better representation of their automotive GPS. If you choose the nuvi 275T, it may very well satisfy your daily GPS needs. Now if they would just add the Qwerty keyboard. Pros
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