After a new Garmin.

irishtoffee

Hi lads i am thinking of buying a new Garmin sat nav,any advice on what to go for? After one with lane assist,bluetooth and wide screen.Looking to spend around the €200 mark.Thanks.

mrmac

Garmin 765T from Amazon.co.uk - £179.60 stg, inc. shipping.
You will not get a better Garmin sat nav, with the features you are looking for.

(I have one myself - so I'm biased )

irishtoffee

That looks great thanks,is it one of the latest models? Also there is a 765 and 765t what is the difference?

worded

www.mysatnav.ie

phone them for advice, based in sandyford, i bought off them

mrmac

I might be wrong, but I think the 765T is the only 765 available, if you get me?
The "T" bit stands for Traffic, and is a receiver that plugs into the sat nav to pick up radio signals, containing traffic updates. This is a great feature, and the sat nav can suggest different routes, depending on this information.

However, it's not supported in Ireland, so I wouldn't pay extra for the feature. Like I said, I think all 765s come with this receiver as standard.

The 765 has been out about a year. There are newer models, but not with the same range of features for the price.

Why not have a look at the Garmin Compare web page?

mysatnav.ie are a good company, and if you want to find a company, in Ireland, then use them, or Komplett.ie, who also have some good prices.

irishtoffee

Hi mrmac can you give me a link to the one you are talking about because i am looking at 5 differant versions thanks.http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_ss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=Garmin+Nuvi+765T+Europe+GPS&x=15&y=18

mrmac

Here it is:

Garmin 765T : lists the price as £169.99, but when you add it to your shopping basket, they charge you the Irish VAT rate, and the price increases to £179.60. I did this myself two weeks ago, so that's how I know Free shipping though, so kinda evens out.

BTW - there's also satnaveasy.co.uk who have the 765T for £163.30 inc. a free case, but you have to pay an extra £10 for shipping. I haven't dealt with them myself, and I haven't a clue if they charge Irish VAT.

If there's anything else you want to know about the 765, before you make a decision, just ask.

mrmac

None. Widescreen is 4.3" across the diagonal.

irishtoffee

Yep i just realised ha ha so i deleted the post.Going to go for one thanks for your help.

irishtoffee

Thanks again mrmac just ordered one from satnaveasy £173 with case,they also sell on ebay so i asked them a few questions and the were very helpful.Mysatnav.ie seem very pricey at €255 for the same sat nav.

mrmac

I've never dealt with them myself, but others have said good things about them, so I'd appreciate your feedback.

When you get the unit, set up an account with Garmin, and register the sat nav. When you log in to myGarmin, it's likely you'll need to update the sat navs software, but it fairly automatic, and takes about 10 minutes, so don't worry.

irishtoffee

I got the sat nav a few days after ordering,but had to keep it in box as it was a christmas present.Anyway went to Dublin airport the other day and the first thing i noticed is the sound is terrible on it and her voice is also very annoying,turned the sound up full volume and can still barely hear it.Set up the bluetooth and everything seemed fine until i tried to make a call and nothing,couldn't recieve calls also and then to top it off when i turned the sat nav off and put back on it will not connect with my phone.I have updated the software and have downloaded the new map but for the life of me i can't get the new mapon to the sat nav,please help.Have an old nuvi 310 and the sound is amazing on it and can leave the radio on with it.

mrmac

What voice are you using?

irishtoffee

Woman British English,just changed it to British English Daniel,still half to tun radio down to hear it.Have put it through my radio but then i lose the radio stations,no matter what i do the bluetooth will not work.

mrmac

What phone are you using?
I have mine paired with a SE W580i, and it works flawlessly, connects straight away, dials out no problem.

As for the volume.
Have you installed all the latest updates, including any voice updates, through WebUpdater?
Did you do a "Hard Reset" afterwards? (Note: this will delete any personal info. you may have on the unit!)

irishtoffee

I updated the sat nav but did nothing else?I have a nokia 5800 express phone that connects ok at the start but will not make calls or recieve them and when i turn it off it will not find the phone next time i put it on.How do i do the web updater or a hard reset?

irishtoffee

Wait i have found the web updater and how to update the maps,downloading now so will wait and see.God the last one i got i just plugged it in and off i went.

irishtoffee

At long last and with the help of youtube the new maps are on and everything is working,apart from the bluetooth but hey not to worried about that.