Digital Cameras Ratings: Garmin nuvi 465/465T 4.3-Inch Widescreen Bluetooth Truck GPS Navigator Review

Average Reviews:
3.6 out of 5 stars

(More customer reviews)The 465T is not quite there yet. It feels like a car gps with a couple truck features thrown in.

PROS:
Nice Display w/auto night/day.
Free Lifetime traffic.
Categorize your favorites.
Excellent signal reception.
Multiple vehicle profiles.
Bluetooth speakerphone.
Multistop routing.

CONS:
Favorites limited to 1,000 entries.
Custom POI's are downright painful and can't be modified without a computer.
Can't route with a via only with stops.
Crashes alot if you aren't sticking to the route. (reboots quickly on its own though).
No way to filter out car only points of interest.
Can not rely on its route to be legal. (It has tried to route through truck restricted areas)
Missing many truckstops and weight stations, and has no rest areas or designated parking locations.
Doesn't seem to use the weight limit settings.
And Many, Many More....

SUMMARY:
If I'd known better, I would have stuck with my TomTom One car GPS. It was more reliable and not nearly as expensive.If Garmin would fix the map truck data and add a couple of features like navigate via and turning off the car stuff, it wouldn't be too bad.But as it stands now, you should save your money and wait for something better. This is a very disappointing product.

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Product Description:
Ease your way down the highway with the nuvi 465T--Garmin's first nuvi designed specifically for the over-the-road trucking industry. Featuring a preloaded NTTS Breakdown Directory, specialized routing options throughout the lower 48 states, and truck-friendly points of interest, this full-featured navigator was made for life on the road. The nuvi 465T also lets you create custom vehicle profiles tailored to what you're driving and what you're hauling. It's convenience created with over-the-road drivers in mind.

The 465T--Garmin's first nuvi designed specifically for the over-the-road trucking industry.
GPS convenience created with over-the-road drivers in mind. Click to enlarge.
Specialized routing to support truck-related restrictions. Click to enlarge.
Customizable by height, weight, length, width, and hazardous materials. Click to enlarge.
Navigate with Confidence
The nuvi 465T is the first navigation device to provide locations in the National Truck and Trailer Services (NTTS) Breakdown Directory to its trucking-relevant points of interest. The NTTS Breakdown Directory is the most comprehensive guide to semi-truck repair facilities nationwide--including those offering 24-hour road service.
Get the Big Picture
Featuring a 4.3-inch high-resolution touchscreen display, the nuvi 465T provides users with a wealth of information in great detail. Preloaded with detailed, street-level maps of the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico, the nuvi 465T speaks street names so drivers will receive turn-by-turn, voice-prompted directions, such as "turn right on Main Street." The nuvi 465T also comes standard with lane assist, which guides users to the right lane at the right time--especially helpful when navigating complex highway interchanges.
Know the Way
With detailed maps providing turn-by-turn directions that call out streets by name, the nuvi 465T provides specialized routing to support truck-related restrictions (customizable by height, weight, length, width, and hazardous materials). Simply enter dimensions and load restrictions, and nuvi 465T guides you according to your requirements. You can even enter multiple-point routing so that you can take a more efficient route between multiple stops along your trip.
Steer Clear of Hazards
Know what lies in your path with the nuvi 465T. It displays warning information of upcoming road conditions to make drivers aware of possible hazards along the route, such as sharp curves and steep grades. You'll also get lateral wind warnings and notification when the road narrows. It's the safe way to travel down the highway.
Avoid Traffic Tie-Ups
Put traffic jams behind you with nuvi 465T's integrated FM traffic receiver. Receive free alerts about traffic delays and road construction that lie ahead on your route. Simply touch nuvi's screen to view traffic details or detour around the problem area.
Make Hands-Free Calls
For hands-free calling, nuvi 465T integrates Bluetooth wireless technology with a built-in microphone and speaker. Just pair it with your compatible Bluetooth phone and talk hands-free through the 465T while staying focused on the road. Simply dial numbers with nuvi's touchscreen keypad to make a call. To answer calls, just tap the screen and speak into its built-in microphone. Enjoy convenient one-touch dialing for contacts and points of interest.
What's in the Box
nuvi 465T, Preloaded City Navigator NT for North America or Europe (full coverage), FM traffic receiver with 12/24 volt power cable, dash mount, USB cable, dashboard disc, quick start manual