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Garmin nuvi 295W

Garmin nuvi 295W
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alaScore 87

387 reviews

Nov, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 387 reviews of Garmin nuvi 295W. The average rating for this product is 3.6/5, compared to an average rating of 3.9/5 for other GPS for all reviews. Views about the durability and size are generally positive. The price and performance also get good feedback. Comments about the screen and reliability are different.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other GPS the Garmin nuvi 295W is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 87/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Garmin nuvi 295W

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 317 user reviews of Garmin nuvi 295W from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.6/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other GPS on Amazon.com. Comments about the screen and size are on the whole positive. The price and performance also get good reviews, whereas there are some mixed opinions about the reliability.

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75% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : Antuan Goodwin (cnet.com)

Garmin Nuvi 295W review

 

Garmin Nuvi 295W

The Garmin Nuvi 295W features crisply rendered maps and quick routing/rerouting of trips. Its text-to-speech feature speaks street names when giving directions. The unit's autocorrect function learns frequently typed words and helps with entering...

All of the Nuvi 295W's connected features require Wi-Fi connectivity, which we found finicky to connect. Screen resolution is a bit low for Web browsing. The unit lacks traffic data, highway lane guidance, and Bluetooth hands-free calling, all of which...

The Garmin Nuvi 295W is a solid point-to-point GPS navigator with a few neat tricks that on-foot navigators may appreciate, but its secondary camera and Wi-Fi-connected features just aren't very useful from behind the wheel.

Jul, 2010
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Expert review by : Review Crew (reviewboard.com)

Garmin Nuvi 295W GPS Review

 

The good: The Garmin Nuvi 295W features crisply rendered maps and quick routing/rerouting of trips. Its text-to-speech feature speaks street names when giving directions. The unit's autocorrect function learns frequently ...

Aug, 2010
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Expert review by : Antuan Goodwin (cnet.com.au)

Garmin Nuvi 295W review: Garmin Nuvi 295W

 

Garmin Nuvi 295W

The Garmin Nuvi 295W features crisply rendered maps and quick routing/rerouting of trips. Its text-to-speech feature speaks street names when giving directions. The unit's autocorrect function learns frequently typed words and helps with entering...

All of the Nuvi 295W's connected features require Wi-Fi connectivity, which we found finicky to connect. Screen resolution is a bit low for Web browsing. The unit lacks traffic data, highway lane guidance, and Bluetooth hands-free calling, all of which...

The Garmin Nuvi 295W is a solid point-to-point GPS navigator with a few neat tricks that on-foot navigators may appreciate, but its secondary camera and Wi-Fi-connected features just aren't very useful from behind the wheel.

Jul, 2010
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Expert review by : Rich Owings (gpstracklog.com)

Garmin nuvi 295W review

 

Hands on with the Garmin nuvi 295W UPDATE: The nuvi 2×5 series has been officially discontinued. For current recommendations, see our auto GPS buyers guide. The Garmin nüvi 295W is the first nuvi to include WiFi, giving you Internet and email access on...

Email access via WiFi networks ; Small, pocket-sized ; Easy WiFi and email setup ; Powered mount ; Multi-destination routing ; Fully compatible with pedestrian and mass transit features of CityXplorer maps ; Tri-axial compass

Very short battery life ; Speaker is not loud enough ; 3.5” screen ; 2.5 mm headphone jack ; Very slow browser ; No traffic capabilities (not available as an add-on either)

As I said in the beginning, the nuvi 295W is a good choice for someone who would like email on the go, but isn’t ready to spring for a smartphone data plan. Were it not for the speaker and battery life (more deal killers than the weak browser, IMHO),...

Jun, 2010
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Consumer review (tigerdirect.com)

Was as expected

 

Despite some bad reviews, I really like my new Garmin. I got a very good Garmin GPS for a great price and I got some really innovative features that are sometimes quirky, but a neat bonus. Email, weather, and internet are great when wifi is available....

Mar, 2011
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Consumer review (tigerdirect.com)

Incredible deal!

 

I already owned a 255W Nuvi with an expired map. I found the unit too big to carry around...This 295W unit was priced below the onetime map update so i jumped on this deal!Next year i'll be pleased to buy a lifetime map upgrade for such a great looking...

Mar, 2011
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Consumer review (tigerdirect.com)

great unit

 

I love this GPS. It will not drain the battery if you hold the ON OFF switch down for 5 secs until it vibrates. Otherwise it will drain in 2 days.

Feb, 2011
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Consumer review (tigerdirect.com)

Best at under $100

 

Loads satellites quickly.Connects to WIFI quickly.Recognizes micro SDHC cards.Touch screen perfectly responsive.Garmin Garage is rather entertaining.I am a field tech for the entire state of Florida, I had a cell phone based GPS for the longest but I...

Feb, 2011
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Great product!

 

Low cost, nice pack of technologies. Works as advertised

non so far

Feb, 2011
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Paper weight

 

Looked really cool

Very sleek looking, has all the bells and whistles

Thing was partially DOA. Stupid thing wouldnt locate satellites and the worst part was when I tried the locate me function it said I was somewhere in Kansas... I live in Washington state.. so RMA time

Feb, 2011
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