Garmin Nuvi 785T

110 reviews

May, 2013

Positive
Performance (53)
Design (6)
Voice guidance (4)
Usability (3)
Memory (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 110 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers are impressed by the usability and voice guidance. The design and value for money are also appreciated. There are some mixed views about the route planning.

performance, value for money, design, voice guidance, usability

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 76/100 = Good quality.

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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

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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

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Consumer review by: jekyllnhide (cnet.com)

Garbage!!!!

Didn't discover how truly worthless it was - didn't need it - until after return period. Garmin should save face and automatically rebate on this fiasco.

It's light enough to toss in a river, drop down a grate, or use to crack walnuts with

It's absolutely worthless for navigation. Pure crap. Worse than cr@p, actually, because crap never got me lost. More like my grandmother, because she kind of knows the way but always gets lost. Best example- told me to take ferry in the desert

Oct, 2010

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Consumer review by: moe3754 (cnet.com)

Garmin is slipping

I had this for around six months and it was marginal at best, Garmin seem's to have changed their screens because this is as bad as tomtom in direct sunlight it cannot be seen, plus as the other person said it will crash, mine froze up three times on...

Ok features and MSN Direct

Screen washes out in sunlight and too many bugs

Jul, 2009

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Consumer review by: econosewer (cnet.com)

Crashed the day of my trip to Florida.

Garmin dropped the ball on this unit. Too much money. I can's use it to make my service stops in NYC (No commercial traffic filter) Then when I resigned myself to use in my car, it crashed the day of our vacation. I was disgusted.. Do not bother with...

Lane alert, Traffic alerts, Movie ratings, Gas prices

Unreliable, Not practical for commercial driving. Why would you make a filter for pedestrians and bicycles and not trucks and vans. Combine this with auto traffic diversions and you will end up with a police car in your rear view and lost to boot

Jan, 2009

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Amazon review summary for the Garmin Nuvi 785T

alaTest has collected and analyzed 69 user reviews of the Garmin Nuvi 785T from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products on Amazon.com.

performance, usability, value for money, design, screen

68% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

May, 2013

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Consumer review by: Chits (amazon.com)

Gr8 product with some nice features

I still havent used all the features in my Garmin Nuvi 785T but so far I found it very good. The one stand out feature which I liked is the Faster Recalculation of routes, it is really fast. The only problem I have is it doesnt give me Trafic Updates...

Aug, 2010

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Consumer review by: Terrance R. NEAL (amazon.com)

So-so

Would not download file, did not work well with USB ports, just not a product I would buy...and sent back

Aug, 2010

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Consumer review by: Paul B. Burns (amazon.com)

What a Great GPS!

I love this thing. I'm in a different city every 4 to 5 days, so I never know where I am. The 785T is a perfect traveling tool. It always gets me where I'm going. It's much better than the Magellan that comes in many rental cars. Mp3s loaded on a SD...

Jun, 2010

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Consumer review by: PSBDUDE (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

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Product Specifications

This Kit Includes: 1- Garmin Nuvi 785T Vehicle GPS W/4.3" LCD Touchscreen1- 8GB SDHC Memory Card (Extra Storage Space for your MP3s, Pictures and Additional Maps and Software!)1- USB SD/HC Memory Card Reader (Transfer Your MP3s, Pictures and Additional Maps and Software Faster!)1- Bean Bag Dashboard Mount (Mount Your GPS Unit Without Adhesives or Windshield Mounts, Simple Beanbag Mount Stays In Place and Works for Any GPS Unit!)1- Pack of GPS Screen Protectors (Protect Your Screen from Dust & Scratches!)More about this GPS:Stay ahead of the curve and connected with nuvi 785T, featuring lane assist and MSN DirectÂ® content. The 785T guides you to the proper lane for navigation while delivering real-time local weather, traffic, movie times, stock information, gas prices, news and local events. It also includes lifetime traffic, hands-free calling, preloaded maps and turn-by-turn directions that call out street names. Like the rest of the nuvi 705-series, this advanced navigator comes with premium features including 3-D building view, photo navigation, faster screen redraws, route planning, emergency and car locators and much more.Know the Lane Before It's Too Late nuvi 785T takes navigation to the next level with lane assist. No more guessing which lane you need to be in to make an upcoming turn. Lane assist guides you to the correct lane for an approaching turn or exit, making unfamiliar intersections and exits easy to navigate.