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Garmin Nuvi 785T

Garmin Nuvi 785T
alaScore 77

95 reviews

Nov, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 95 reviews of Garmin Nuvi 785T. The average rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average rating of 3.9/5 for other GPS for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the size and screen. The price and performance also get good feedback, but there are some less positive comments about the durability. There are some mixed comments about the reliability.

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durability

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other GPS the Garmin Nuvi 785T is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 77/100 = Good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Garmin Nuvi 785T

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 64 user reviews of Garmin Nuvi 785T from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.7/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other GPS on Amazon.com. Reviewers really like the size and route planning. The price and usability are also appreciated. Many are critical about the reliability. Views are divided on the durability.

performance, usability, price, route planning, size

reliability

83% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by (engadget.com)

Garmin nuvi 785T reviewed

 

Garmin launched its updated 7x5 series of nuvi navigators back in August, but the high-end MSN Direct-equipped 785T is just hitting stores, and GPS Magazine sa...

Oct, 2008

Expert review by : Rich Owings (gpstracklog.com)

Garmin nuvi 785T review

 

The Garmin nüvi 785T differs from the other units in the new 7x5T series in that it doesn't offer lifetime traffic. Instead, it comes with a three month trial subscription to MSN Direct. The advantages are that traffic coverage is offered for more...

Oct, 2008

Expert review by : Fletch (gpsmagazine.com)

Garmin nuvi 785T Review

 

The nuvi 785T introduces 3-D lane assist, 3-D building view, faster screen redraws, route planning, and host of other new enhancements to Garmin's already top-notch nuvi product line. A few grievances aside, the new 7x5T series is a major update from...

Inches closer to navigation perfection

Oct, 2008

Consumer review (newegg.com)

Great GPS...even if it's discontinued.

 

This is a nice device and I have recommended it to others. I had hoped that the Bluetooth would have allowed me to use my Blackberry hands free, but the sound quality at both ends was poor.

Large screen. Speedy calculation and map rendering. MP3 with FM transmitter. Extra capacity with SD memory card. MSN Direct has some nice features

The Bluetooth Speakerphone is barely useable. MSN Direct is going away

Apr, 2010

Consumer review (newegg.com)

good

 

getting it at discount for being last year's model helped alot, worked much better than my previous GPS, made it all the way across the country (north to south) with no problems

works quickly, very little lag, tracks satellites quickly and had an abundance of points-of-interest, comes with mount that is strong and handy

had trouble setting via points along the destination, might be user error, but seemed simple enough

Mar, 2010

Consumer review (newegg.com)

Garmin Nuvi 785T 4.3" GPS Navigation with lane assist w/ 3D view

 

Just a clarification from a happy owner of a 765T: This 785T doesn't just add MSN (and BlueTooth) to the impressive features of the 765T, it also SUBTRACTS the free lifetime traffic! Garmin's website says this unit is "compatible" with the normal...

Most of the features should be excellent

Can't get free Traffic

Mar, 2010

Consumer review (newegg.com)

Best GPS I Have Owned

 

Buy It

Despite the poor reviews I still ordered this unit. I have to say it is awesome. I love it!!! The unit is fast accurate and right to the point. All the features are perfect. If you want a great GPS packed with features this is it. I use the Bluetooth...

Have to pay for MSN after 3 month free trial

Apr, 2009

Consumer review (newegg.com)

garmin nuvi 785t

 

for the money garmin charges they should clean up their act. the thing is painfully slow to calculate anything such as routes or finding points of interest. sitting in a parking lot all day waiting for the gps is no fun. for a hundred bucks it would be...

its hard to get lost with even the worst of gps units

this unit is expensive, and slow. many points of interest such as staples or stickley & ; audi stores are not included. when looking for favorites it shows you what is closest to you, not particularly handy- we usually know how to get from a to b if...

Mar, 2009

Consumer review (dell.com)

Oh yeah!

 

5 th Garmin I've owned, wish all companies handled their business like Garmin. Here we go; -love the mp3 player- perfect for in office stereo, hook-up to stereo for loud tunes- pauses for driving directions-little icon pops up outta the way so u can...

features, screen, msn, everything

fm transmitter is weak, weak, weak

Mar, 2009

Consumer review (rakuten.com)

Very slick device, but...

 

Easily the coolest navigation device I've used or seen, but there are two problems related to MSN Direct services that are not spelled out in the product description. The description says you get "real-time local weather, traffic, movie times, stock...

Feb, 2010

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