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November 25, 2008

Garmin nuvi 765T Review

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Garmin nuvi 765T's Windshield Suction-Cup Mount & Cradle
Figure 11: Garmin nuvi 765T's Windshield Suction-Cup Mount & Cradle

The nuvi 765T is mounted to the vehicle's windshield using a suction-cup mount and cradle. The cradle snaps onto the end of the mount, forming a ball and socket joint that can easily be rotated into the desired viewing angle.

The suction mount is locked into place by lowering the lever on the mount.

Attaching the Cradle
Figure 12: Attaching the Cradle

The cradle has a socket in the rear that snaps onto the ball of the suction cup mount. Connecting the cradle to the mount is simply a matter of pressing firmly on the mount until the ball snaps into the socket on the cradle. To remove the cradle, twist the cradle to the right or left until it snaps off the mount.

This ball-and-socket style mount is easy to use, holds up well against normal wear and tear, and keeps the GPS firmly in place while driving.

nuvi 765T Attached to the Cradle
Figure 13: nuvi 765T, Docked

The powered windshield mount makes it easy to quickly snap the nuvi 765T in and out of the docking cradle. Since the power cable connects to the cradle rather than the GPS, you don't need to connect or disconnect any cables when docking and undocking the nuvi from the mount.

nuvi 765T, Docked
Figure 14: nuvi 765T, Attached to the Windshield Mount

Garmin's mounting hardware is excellent. The windshield mount holds the nuvi firmly in place and vibration-free when driving, even at highway speeds. The ball-and-socket joint on the windshield mount makes it easy to adjust the nuvi's viewing angle with one hand, and without having to turn any knobs or slip any levers.

USB Cable
Figure 15: USB Cable

A standard USB cable is included, and can be used to connect the nuvi 765T to a PC or Mac, as well as charge the battery.

Documentation & Special Offers
Figure 16: Documentation & Special Offers

Included in the box is a printed owner's manual, warranty information, Audiobook information, and Garmin accessory guide.

Included Hardware
Figure 17: Included Hardware

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