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The nüvi 755T is a major upgrade from the older 750, and introduces free lifetime traffic, 3-D lane assist, 3-D building view, faster screen redraws, route planning, and host of other new enhancements.
Note: Some sections of this review are taken directly from the Garmin nüvi 765T review, as in most respects the two units are functionally identical.
Garmin continues to expand it's popular nüvi product line, adding four new 7x5 series models to choose from. The 755T, 765T, 775T, and 785T all include text-to-speech, a 4.3-inch widescreen display, preloaded maps of the US and Canada, 3-D buildings view, 3-D lane guidance, photo navigation, faster screen redraws, advanced route planning, and Garmin Locate.
All four new models also include traffic receivers, but service varies between the models, as does the traffic receiver each model includes: the 785T includes an MSN Direct receiver (GDB 50), and requires an annual subscription ($50/year). The 755T, 765T and 775T ship with an FM traffic receiver (GTM 20), and include free lifetime traffic service.
Below is a more detailed breakdown of the differences between the new models
nüvi 7x5 Series Feature Matrix
| nüvi 755T | nüvi 765T | nüvi 775T | nüvi 785T | |
| Diag. Screen Size | 4.3" | 4.3" | 4.3" | 4.3" |
| Text-to-Speech | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Maps of U.S. & Canada | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Maps of Europe | No | No | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Live Traffic | Included | Included | Included | MSN Direct |
| Traffic Receiver | GTM 20 | GTM 20 | GTM 20 | GDB 50 |
| MSN Direct | Accessory | Accessory | Accessory | Included |
| Retail Price | $499.99 | $599.99 | $799.99 | $699.99 |
| Specifications | |
| Physical size (WxHxD) | 121.7 x 75.2 x 19.5 mm (4.79 x 2.96 x 0.77) |
| Weight | 175 g (6.17 oz.) |
| Display | 4.3 in. diagonal, 480 x 272 pixels; WQVGA TFT landscape display with white backlight and touchscreen |
| Operating Temperature range | from 32 to 140 degrees F (0 to 60 C) |
| Charging Temperature range | From 32 to 113 F (0 to 45 C) |
| Data storage | Internal memory (4GB, 1.7 GB free space) and SD memory card slot |
| Computer interface | USB |
| Headphone jack | Standard 3.5 mm |
| Charge time | Approximately 4 hours |
| Power input | DC vehicle power using included 12 vehicle power cable, or AC power using optional adapter |
| Usage | 10 W max. |
| Battery life | 3 to 7 hours, depending on usage and settings |
| Battery type | Non-replaceable lithium-ion |
| GPS receiver: | High Sensitivity (Garmin won't disclose which GPS chipset the 755T is using, but I suspect my test unit is using a MediaTek chipset) |
| Acquisition times | Warm: <1 sec. Cold: <38 sec. Factory Reset: <45 sec. (Average time for a stationary receiver with a clear view of the sky) |
| Maps | Pre-loaded maps of the US and Canada (City Navigator North America NT + City Navigator North America NT 3D) |

Figure 1: Garmin nüvi 755T, Retail Box