Motorola Motonav TN765T 5.1-Inch Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator

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Product Description

From the Manufacturer
Whether it's a vintage record store, an unexpected call, or a secluded rest stop, the MOTONAV™ TN765t finds the things that make driving better than arriving. Instead of just getting you from here to there, it has features designed specifically to help you find out where there is--like: a 5.1-inch cinematic display, intuitive search functions including Google™ local search, hands-free calling features, 3D landmark views, streaming traffic, and a whole lot more.

MOTONAV™ TN765tAt a Glance

• 5.1-inch cinematic display with multiple map views including 3D landmarks and street names
• Google™ local search to access millions of destinations from the internet
• Streaming traffic updates, weather reports, flight status, and more
• Bluetooth^® integration for hands-free calling and phonebook sync
• Hear text messages read aloud, send automated replies and more
• Speak and go using voice commands, voice recognition and voice destination entry

Easy, intuitive search screen..
Sleek gliding panels allow you to access all your features without obscuring the map. .
The large 5.1-inch cinematic display offers a clear, expansive view of your route..
Traffic left panel view.
Turn-by-turn left panel view..
Browse and call your contacts completely hands-free. Shown with mobile contacts, right panel view open. .
The MOTONAV™ TN765t ensures you'll have access to information you need while on the road. . Your Route Stays Front and CenterThanks to the 5.1-inch cinematic display on the TN765t, you can access features without ever leaving the map. Sleek gliding panels slide in with a tap on the display. Both sides deliver everything you need, while your route stays front and center.
You choose whether you want a full map view or a split screen with added information. From the left, get information about the road ahead. From the right, get access to all the other features. Need to check traffic? Your route stays in view. Get a call from a friend? Your map isn't going anywhere. With the TN765t, getting another feature doesn't mean getting lost.

See the Road AheadOn the TN765t, the left panel shows you what's next on your journey with aerial map views, turn-by-turn directions, trip information, surrounding or nearby points of interest, prompts for your next maneuver, and more. This side of the device is where you can quickly and easily see what's coming up.
All it takes is a quick tap on the screen and instantly the next step of your journey is in full view while your current location stays on the main screen.

Get Fast, Relevant Search ResultsThe TN765t knows where you're going before you do. Just type a few letters, and immediately the most relevant results appear. It's the quickest, easiest way to find something along the route.
If you need to broaden your search, just tap the Google™ button and you'll quickly get internet results from Google local search. So millions of results are available in seconds. Google local search is integrated.

Sync Your Mobile Phone Contacts and Talk Hands-FreeThe TN765t integrates with compatible Bluetooth^®-enabled phones, syncing with your phonebook so you can browse and call your contacts from the road.
Have your text messages read aloud, send automated replies, and let your friends know when you'll arrive. No more fumbling around with your handset while driving. Just tap the screen, then use the powerful speakerphone to talk hands-free while keeping your eyes on the road and hands on the wheel. Check to see if your mobile phone is compatible at http://direct.motorola.com/hellomoto/bluetoothconnect.

Let Your Voice Take You ThereSearch your mobile phone contacts and make calls hands-free by using simple, voice-prompted commands.

Streaming Traffic, Bing™, and More at Your FingertipsAll the information you need is only one touch away with features like voice search powered by Bing™, streaming traffic updates, and other MOTOEXTRAS including weather updates, flight status, fuel prices, safety camera locations, and more.

Upgrade to Professional Installation for Enhanced FeaturesWith optional professional installation, a convenient docking station on the dash provides a permanent power source with no visible wires. Plus, a built-in microphone and a connection to your in-car speakers provide a premium audio experience at every turn. (iPod and MP3 player integration coming May 2010. Professional installation required.)

About MotorolaMotorola, a recognized leader in mobile connectivity, is committed to developing tools and technologies to make people's lives easier, more efficient, and more connected. Founded in 1928, Motorola's prominent record of invention and innovation includes equipment that carried the first words spoken from the moon as well as the world's first handheld cellular phone. Now, with their new line of MOTONAV™ GPS devices, Motorola brings their entire heritage of voice communication and connectivity into the navigation market. With Motorola, navigation isn't just about getting somewhere; it's about connecting you to the people, places and information you need.


The Complete Line of MOTONAV Personal Navigation DevicesThere are currently three MOTONAV devices available.
MOTONAV TN555Base model features a 4.3" widescreen display.
MOTONAV TN565tAll the features of the TN555, plus free streaming traffic updates.
MOTONAV TN765tTop-of-the line model features a 5.1" cinematic display, 3D landmarks, free streaming traffic updates, and voice destination entry.
What's in the BoxTN565t personal navigation device with 4.3-inch widescreen display and United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico maps; charging cradle with built-in traffic receiver; car charger; micro USB PC cable (enables you to download upgrades, updates and content from www.motorola.com/motoextras); windshield mount; dashboard mount disc; and quick start guide.

GENERAL
Display: 5.1" cinematic, TFT, 358 x 854 pixels, 600-700 nits
Hands-Free Speakerphone: Hands-free speakerphone via Bluetooth^® connection.
Traffic⁵: Streaming traffic information.
Voice Recognition: Tell the TN765t what to do and ask for the information you need.
Power: Up to 2.5 hours usage time (continuous)¹
Battery Type: 1100 mAh Lithium Ion, Internal rechargeable
CONNECTIVITY
Bluetooth^® Technology²: SPP, HFP, DUN, PBAP profiles used
GPS and Location Services³: YesSee MOTONAV FEATURES and MOTOEXTRAS SERVICE OPTIONS
GOOGLE MOBILE SERVICES
Google Local Search™⁴: 3 months free
INTERFACE
QWERTY Keyboard with Soft Keys
Touch Screen
Voice Commands
Preset Hard Keys for Volumes, Zoom, Home Menu
TECHNOLOGY
Memory⁶: 4 GB built-in
Micro SD Slot: 4 GB (memory card not included)
PHYSICAL
Display Type: TFT, 600-700 nits
Display Size: 5.1" cinematic, 358 x 854 pixels
Weight: 6.14 oz.
Size (HxWxD): 5.30 x 2.76 x 0.55"
Antenna Type: Internal
Form Factor: Candy bar
MOTOEXTRAS SERVICE OPTIONS
MOTONAV FEATURES
Voice Prompted Search Powered by BING™: included
Traffic⁵: Streaming, included
Flight Status⁴: 3 months free
Fuel Prices⁴: 3 months free
Safety Camera Alerts⁴: 3 months free
Weather Updates⁴: 3 months free
Voice Recognition: Menus, Destination, Phone Menus
Easy Search: Intuitive search is quick, effective
Multi-View User Interface: Get information fast, one tap returns to map
3D Landmarks: Makes navigating easier
Maps: U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico
Lane Guidance
Points of Interest
Pro-Install Version: Available
Spoken Street Names
Topographical Maps

1. All talk and standby times are quoted in Digital Mode, and are approximate. Battery performance depends on network configuration, signal strength, operating temperature, features selected, and voice, data and other application usage patterns. All screen images are simulated.
2. Bluetooth is a low-power, short-range wireless technology that enables certain types of wireless communication between compatible Bluetooth-enabled devices. In order for Bluetooth devices to communicate with one another, they must utilize the same Bluetooth profile. This device supports Bluetooth hands-free and handset profile. To determine the profiles supported by other Motorola devices, visit www.motorola.com/bluetooth. For other devices, contact their respective manufacturer. Certain Bluetooth features including those listed may not be supported by all compatible Bluetooth-enabled devices, and/or the functionality of such features may be limited in certain devices, or by certain wireless carriers. Contact your wireless carrier about feature availability and functionality.
3. Network dependent feature, not available in all areas. Airtime, data charges, and/or additional charges may apply. Photo ID and ring tone assignment to the Address Book entries, must be saved on the phone and not the SIM card. More.
4. Review your MotoExtras services bundle at www.motorola.com/motoextras. Subscription dependent service, not available in all areas, additional charges may apply.
5. Your device must be connected to the charging dock with built-in traffic receiver and plugged in to the car charger to receive traffic information. Check local laws regarding the use and mounting of these devices. Responsible driving practices can be found at www.motorola.com/callsmart.
6. Available user memory varies due to the configuration of the phone, which varies by service provider.

Whether it's a vintage record store, an unexpected call, or a secluded rest stop, the MOTONAV™ TN765t finds the things that make driving better than arriving. Instead of just getting you from here to there, it has features designed specifically to help you find out where there is--like: a 5.1-inch cinematic display, intuitive search functions including Google™ local search, hands-free calling features, 3D landmark views, streaming traffic, and a whole lot more.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 0.5 x 5.2 x 2.8 inches ; 6.1 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B002M78EA2
• Item model number: TN765T
  

Technical Details

• 5.1 Cinematic Display
• 2 Watt Hands-free speakerphone with noise cancellation technology
• Live traffic with re-routing options
• 3 months free MotoExtras service package (Google Search, Weather, Fuel Prices, Flight Status)
• Voice Recognition

 

Motorola Motonav TN765T 5.1-Inch Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator

 

Customer Reviews

Thanks to Amazon for a very prompt refund! In twelve years this is the only item I have ever returned to Amazon.
Let's start with the headlines, the good the bad and the ugly
Good:
Very good screen resolution compared to other GPS of this type
Address search is way fast - 6 seconds to calculate a coast to coast trip
Good screen brightness
Thin and light
Lots of extras, live search options, fuel prices and all else
Very good map and junction detail
Physical map overlay on the 2D views
Easy to change between 2D and 3D view
Good phone integration - works with an LG Dare
Good phone contact search
Good volume and easy controls - but there is a down side
Very well rendered 3D landmarks - but there's more to that too
GPS lock on is very very fast. By the time it came up from cold the first time it was already locked on.
The traffic receiver appears to be much more sensitive than the Garmin one
Much better mount than Garmin or Tomtom, more reach, more adjustable and has locking joints.
Bad:
Hesitates during text entry. Makes it difficult to know if it has accepted the keystroke and thus makes typing difficult
Fiddly mount - not easy to locate the GPS correctly without practice
Rear mounted buttons are easy to catch accidentally, especially when trying to adjust the angle
If there's a way to enter custom POIs I haven't seen it yet
Recent calls list appeared to be out of order, maybe oldest first?
The adverts say Google, the menu says Bing
The 2D North Up display hunts from side to side
On high volume the speaker can be buzzy.
Way fewer 3D landmarks than the advertising and manual suggest.
Traffic information was iffy. It diverted me round incidents that were long gone or had never existed.
Ugly:
Adverts! They come from the traffic receiver and interfere in other things.
In 3D view the furthest you can see is about a mile. As you try to zoom further it turns in to 2D and reduces the distance you can see ahead.
The auto zoom always zooms in until you are looking at just the next few hundred yards at most
I took 16 minutes off a 90 minute predicted journey. It's hard to beat a Garmin route or ETA.
Re routing likes to get you back to the route it suggested, long after it becomes ridiculous.
Even after paying $330 for the unit and possibly another $50 per year for MotoExtras the traffic service is supported by advertising. This isn't just the little pop-up adverts that sit at the top right of the screen with no apparent way to dismiss them. I got a pop-up for Red Lobster, now I can't search for any restaurant without Red Lobster being inserted at the top. I guess they have a relationship with some vendors and push them to you. I thought I bought a GPS not an advertising portal!
To select a destination you can drag the screen, touch and move, don't tap. This works well in 2D. Just drag the map until you find where you want then zoom in to get a precise location. Hold your finger on the destination until the options pop up and select the destination flag. Alternatively tap the screen then enter the address or business name. I am in San Francisco CA, it took six seconds to plot a route to an address in the woods near Manchester NH, 2500 miles away. I could not route from the US to a Canadian destination, so cross border routes seem to be a problem.
POI searches are limited to your local, it showed me nearby locations for Elephant Bar but not the one in Dublin, 18 miles away, that I wanted to go to. Probably OK in a big city, not so good in central Nevada. I currently pay to not have adverts on my Nuvi 670, this doesn't not seem to be an option on the TN765t.
The windshield mount has adjustable locks on the moving joints, it give good flexibility and yet can be locked tight. Mounting the unit was a little fiddly, the locating pins are hard to find by touch.
It's a nice machine, but I am sending it back. A 3D view is best for seeing where you are and what is coming next but the way Motorola has implemented it robs you of the necessary long distance view. At under a mile you are only looking 40 seconds or so up the road. Not far enough to see where you are in relation to other things. With the auto zoom on, Garmin will show you hundreds of miles ahead when you have a long way to the next turn. The TN765t shows only a few hundred yards. Useful to see if there's a turn coming, but not to see if you are passing a city or coming to a ferry in ten miles.
When you are navigating somewhere the route is displayed down the left of the display as a vertical bar. The distance traveled is shown as a bar graph moving up from the bottom. Traffic issues are shown as red areas on the line. The time to go is shows at the bottom. If you tap this line you get an overall view of the route with known incidents and your route displayed, but it is very small. In the SF Bay Area on a Friday afternoon there are so many incidents that you can't see the route or the traffic. The Garmin traffic display works much better. The right 2/3rds of the display has plenty of resolution to show its normal display. The left has two buttons that allow you to select various views including route information, turn by turn directions, traffic details and so on.
Routing round traffic the Motonav initially didn't want me to leave I880 though the Garmin told me there was a 25 minute delay. Once the traffic cleared up the Motonav wanted me to take side roads in East Oakland on the opposite side of I880 from my destination. The Garmin knew there was no traffic and directed me straight home. At that time the Garmin was telling me I had 8 minutes to go and the Motonav said 19. I made it home in 6.
Connecting and syncing my LG Dare phone via Bluetooth was very easy. At full volume the Bluetooth hands free phone was buzzy and distorted, the far end said that the call was very clear, especially compared to the Garmin. Reducing volume cured that. Voice recognition was poor for my deep toned English accent.
The map display shows restaurants and warning indicators on the 3D display, it also shows Arco gas stations but not my favorites, Shell. I'd like to know how to add the POIs that matter to me. Maybe it's possible and I just haven't found it yet? In the Garmin and Tomtom it is easy to add the current POI list for Starbucks and Dunkin Donuts. For what it's worth the Tomtom does a better job of showing them.
To change between 2D and 3D tap the eye symbol on the left then tap the current setting and the three options are shown. In 2D modes you can zoom far out so that you can see the whole country. The 2D views also overlaid the physical map, so you could see the roads picking their way through the mountains. This can be very useful. You can also disable autozoom here.
The track up displays, 2D and 3D, hunt from side to side at low speed. When you stop the map sometimes spins as the position shifts slightly, GPS is accurate to 10m so you can appear to be wandering slightly even when stationary and especially when coverage is bad. Coverage was good and the Garmin doesn't do this.
Voice commands are clear and timely. Voice warnings are also given for 'safety cameras' and speed traps. If you want to mute the sound you just have to tap the button on the bottom right rear.
In the advertising and manuals the 3D views show a city with all the major buildings as landmarks. Right now there are very few shown in San Francisco, but there may be a download to improve this soon. I have not seen it, if I do I will update.
The map rendering is smooth compared to other PNDs I have used. Motorola obviously didn't go cheap on the processor the way Garmin does. Garmin tends to spoil the whole effect to save ten bucks on the processor. At freeway junctions the lane choices are shown at the top of the screen. Very useful, though not 100% accurate, 7 lanes shown when there are 8 or 6 in reality.
So, most of it works great, but some of the bits that I really rely on, and need, aren't acceptable. After about four hours of side by side comparison we still prefer the Garmin 670. They just haven't got the usability right. With the Garmin I very seldom need to change the zoom to see something else, when I am close to a turn I have the detail I need and further out I have the big picture. Garmin has always been good at the auto zoom.
So near and yet the issues are just something I can't live with.
Their web sites are still in Beta and the upgrade site isn't available yet, however there's an update application to download and install instead. Once I fired it up I was informed there were two updates, 12MB and 474MB, probably program and maps. I installed both with no problems. I believe I registered on three different associated web sites before I finally got a username and password for all the things I needed.
The Motorola Extras package is $50 per year or $100 for 3 years. I don't think I need that, my phone already does all that, so it provides nothing to me though it is convenient.
FWIW this is certainly not as good as the factory fit navigation in the Infiniti QX56 or the Ford Flex's Sync system.

Update: Looks like Motorola's support of this device is weakening. No new maps since late 2009, and no word on any scheduled updates. Web support is sparse and out of date, and even the user forum is focused on Motorola's reorganization.
Sold the SUV with the built-in Nav system and did not want to spend $1600 for bulit-in on the new car. Went for this unit after a lot of research. The best screen I've seen on a portable: great size, sharp colors, great text on nearby roads. Unit was easy to set up, ; it is easy to type in destinations. Voice commands are problematic: any noise such as wind causes confusion. Having my cell phone via the Nav system is ok, but causes me to strech to get at commands such as mute. I'd rather have it linked to the car's bluetooth, but then I can't get the functions which rely of a cell connection.
Unit uses Navteq maps, so similar to many other units. However, the software seems to be better than other similiar models, and voice commands have more detail.
My dash is deep, so I usually have to dismount the unit to input complex addresses. Since there are many command buttons all around the unit, and because of the design of the cradel, dismounting is often awkward, with the unit either ending up on the floor, or several commands are triggered. I would also like to have a wall charger rather than having to use the USB charger hooked to my PC.
But, the pros outweight the cons for this $300 unit, so I would recommend it for all but the experts who have more demands than I do.