Garmin Dezl 770 new

The 770 is virtually double the size of the 465, so yeah, am sure it sticks out sitting on the dash.
When traffic slows & another truck is beside me, I can almost reading what some of the 7" nav systems have on display.
Will probably go with the 570 here if or when it is available.

 

i got the same thing but in iowa.. im on weight restricted roads..and i was on i=80! so i refigured my profile..i think i put my tare weight 33k and i havent heard a peep yet..

 

Just bought my first truck gps, garmin 770. Updated when I got home and testing it out this week

 

My 465 is now restarting going down the road. Screen goes dark, looks like it goes to update mode & starts up again. It has never done that in the previous years.

So was on Garmins site & noticed the 770 had their HD traffic. Is it worth it or annoying add on?
The 5" screen would me more than enough for me, but just asking before purchase if it is worth the extra $100.

[h=3]The Best of Our Traffic Solutions[/h]HD Digital Traffic² is our best traffic solution. HD Digital Traffic receives updates up to every 30 seconds, making it up to 10 times faster than other traffic systems. That means, driving 60 mph, your dēzl 770LMTHD can receive traffic messages up to every half-mile. On the road, a few seconds’ notice can save minutes or even hours of delay. HD Digital Traffic can tell you how many minutes of delay to expect and if there are any possible detours. It can even confirm whether or not you are on the fastest route. HD Digital Traffic has a greater coverage area to include interstates, highways and secondary roads – in fact, up to 3 times more side road coverage.
In addition to traffic information, dēzl 770LMTHD receives free HD Weather, including current temperature and 6-day forecasts (free software update may be required).

 

I used regular analog traffic stock cord for a long time and upgraded to the digital cord (HD traffic) and there is significant improvement in update frequency and speed. I recommend the upgrade (I got mine on Amazon). It's worth the money IMO. It's not perfect traffic as some other options and you still can't rely on it 100%, but the information will be much more current then the older analog data was, and will update much quicker after initially turning on if your in range. I always verify with Google Maps Traffic, regardless.

 

Does your phone have to be connected to the unit via BT in order for the apps to work? I have had mine about 2 weeks too. I just have not had a chance to get home and update it on my computer. But I do love the GPS and I am coming from the 760. The screen is amazing. In the bottom right-hand corner where you press that little icon that has three lines, do you have something in there called trip data?