Last week we came back from a trip to mauritius in the Indian ocean, it was a wonderful holiday with plenty of highlights but one of the most surprising findings was that the car we hired contained a fantastic new GPS system, when we booked our stay at Le Touessrok we had no idea that a budget price car would contain one of the best GPS systems that money can buy so being a tech geek i decided to write about it.

The Garmin 265WT is one of the most innovative GPS units available with many features and benefits that you will soon see. The sheer volume of models and brands of GPS units available right now makes it harder to decide which one you really need. If you’re looking for affordability, with excellent features, you will love the quality of the Garmin 265WT. The following is a quick overview of what Garmin gives you with this particular model which is sure to impress.

People that drive are well aware that they can get lost in route to their destination; that is why GPS units are so popular. All of us, from time to time, lose our way attempting to drive to a certain location. Getting lost is no longer an option with the Garmin 265WT “Where Am I” emergency locator button installed on this unit. No matter where you are, it will show you how to get to your destination regardless of your current position. To access this feature, all you have to do is tap the screen and you’ll get not only the exact latitude and longitude coordinates, but also the closest gas stations, police stations, hospitals and intersections. Basically, you will never be lost again because of this easy to use function.

One of the most useful features of the Garmin 265WT is Bluetooth integration, which allows you to make hands free calls while driving. Even better, you can actually talk through the GPS unit because it comes with a built-in microphone and speaker system. If you have a call coming in while driving, hit the touchscreen to pick up the call. You can also dial out and talk to people while driving using the advanced touchscreen system. To make your driving experience even safer, one touch dialing allows you to pay attention to the road, and not who you’re calling. This type of system allows you to talk hands-free, something that is required in some states that have passed certain cell phone laws. So now, instead of having to hold your phone while you’re talking, you can do this very easily and in compliance with state laws which in Mauritius were somewhat different to what we are used to. By the way a good tip on that is to read up on local driving laws in Mauritius,Europe or wherever, i got most of my feedback on travel books from http://travelbooksreview.com/

When you’re driving, you may want to be able to locate specific points of interest along the way. Whether you are driving through Canada, or the continental US, the Garmin 265WT GPS comes preloaded with many popular destinations. You could be in an unknown location, yet with the press of a button, find tourist attractions that may be of interest to along the way.

Favorite points of interest that you personally know about can be entered into the system and you can be alerted as you get near. Although this model is versatile, the 265WT cannot go online to search real-time queries, and therefore verify that some points of interest are still there. There is, however, a large POI database for you to peruse and choose from.

When shopping for a GPS unit, it’s a good idea to think about which features you need most. Doing so will prevent you from spending additional money that you shouldn’t spend for features you will never use. Affordable for most people, the 265WT from Garmin is a state-of-the-art GPS unit that is in a price range that most people will be able to handle. Whether you’re going on a vacation, or a trip to see relatives, the Garmin 265WT is useful while driving or walking.

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