255w vs 765T vs 855

[Liv]

Youll get moneys worth w 255w if youll using it here in Phils.

hi Reiji,


does the 255w display poi's when in actual route?

[Reiji]

hi Reiji,


does the 255w display poi's when in actual route?

no ma'am.
same display with my 760. i guess u.s models dont display poi's in 3d.

[melchorcatolico]

255w user here.

255w has no jack for external antenna. that may help you get lock in satellite if your in place with high buildings like in makati area.

[pappy]

255w user here.

255w has no jack for external antenna. that may help you get lock in satellite if your in place with high buildings like in makati area.

agree.i noticed that on my 255W too

[kinyo]

my new 255W (hwid=1091) does not have 1s logging ... the easter egg menu comes up, starts recording, but does not produce 1s track data

[doki]

my new 255W (hwid=1091) does not have 1s logging ... the easter egg menu comes up, starts recording, but does not produce 1s track data

hi. did you use wnutrak in extracting the tracks?
if not, download it here http://roadguide.ph/forums/showpost....6&postcount=15

[kinyo]

hi. did you use wnutrak in extracting the tracks?
if not, download it here http://roadguide.ph/forums/showpost....6&postcount=15

sir doki, there is nothing to extract ... no gps.bin file was saved anywhere ... with or without easter egg menu doing the recording, only the usual lo-res tracks are available and retrievable with mapsource (no need for wnutrak conversion)

wnutrak cannot find any file to convert ... the subdirectories named with date/time-style are created when easter egg starts recording, but no gps.bin file are saved on them

[hennme69c]

Don't try to extract 1-sec log files using MapSource. Open a window in Explorer and search for an external drive normally named "Garmin." Within that drive is a folder named "Logs." Within that folder are the folders that are created each time you power the unit up when 1-sec logging is enabled. That's where your files are. You can copy and past the .gps files and use Nutrak to convert. Note - on my Nuvi 500, that's the procedure. On some other Nuvi's, the logs are in different folders.

[jhiggs81]

If you want to see poi icons while on a route, purchase a taiwan version instead. This will also allow you to see all name roads (more than what the us version is)

855 aside from route planning also has a special feature not commonly advertised. Its Custom avoidance :-) You can easily mark portions of the map you don't want to get routed to. Examples are villages you don't have access to, dangerous areas of metro manila, etc. Imho, this feature should have been standard in all models. Unfortunately its only is the 8x5 series.

Where can we buy taiwan models??

[johnny]

ideal model

bro, i m new here, please i need info. regards ideal or very useful model GPS for phil.

What best garmin product to buy is it 255w or 765t or 855


255w
Physical & Performance:

Unit dimensions, WxHxD: 4.8"W x 2.9"H x .8"D (12.2 x 7.4 x 2.0 cm)
Display size, WxH: 3.81"W x 2.25"H (9.7 x 5.7 cm); 4.3" diag (10.9 cm)
Display resolution, WxH: 480 x 272 pixels
Display type: WQVGA color TFT with white backlight
Weight: 6.1 ounces (172.93 g)


765t
Physical & Performance:

Unit dimensions, WxHxD: 4.8"W x 3.0"H x .8"D (12.2 x 7.6 x 2.0 cm)
Display size, WxH: 3.81"W x 2.25"H (9.7 x 5.7 cm); 4.3" diag (10.9 cm)
Display resolution, WxH: 480 x 272 pixels
Display type: WQVGA color TFT with white backlight
Weight: 6.48 ounces (183.8 g)


855
Physical & Performance:

Unit dimensions, WxHxD: 4.9"W x 3.1"H x .7"D (12.5 x 7.8 x 1.8 cm)
Display size, WxH: 3.81"W x 2.25"H (9.7 x 5.7 cm); 4.3" diag (10.9 cm)
Display resolution, WxH: 480 x 272 pixels
Display type: WQVGA color TFT with white backlight
Weight: 6.2 ounces (176 g)


In terms of Feautures what is the best to buy? can i consider 855 with its voice recognition?

[hbt]

bro, i m new here, please i need info. regards ideal or very useful model GPS for phil.

all the model here will do. depends on your budget really...

heres is a more detailed comparison chart: http://gpstracklog.com/compare/garmi...mparison-chart

[B2Bomber]

bro, i m new here, please i need info. regards ideal or very useful model GPS for phil.

IMO as far as navigation is concerned all three would be very useful. it's the added bells and whistles that differentiate them. refer to the previously posted link for these differences. or go to garmin site to see newer models. (ofcourse, i'm not saying the older models won't cut it, just that I think it'd be best to get the later ones for matters of product support, etc.)
HTH

[gadgetmeister]

all the model here will do. depends on your budget really...

heres is a more detailed comparison chart: http://gpstracklog.com/compare/garmi...mparison-chart

So true... Was in greenhills this afternoon and got myself a good deal on a 295w... The choice was between the 255 and 295w, no stock for the 255w (sells like pancakes at GH)... The removable battery was the deciding factor for me...