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Garmin Nuvi 250 - 3.5 in. Car GPS Receiver
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Garmin Nuvi 250 - 3.5 in. Car GPS Receiver

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  • Form Factor: Fixed
  • Map capabilities: Map cartridges / Data cards
  • Receiver Type: 12 Channels
  • Enhanced accuracy: WAAS enabled, EGNOS enabled
  • Screen Size: 3.5 in.
  • GPS Type: Automobile
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Easy to use, Intuitive, but tradeoffs may annoy some power-users.

bypepper99 Apr 14, 2008
18 Helpfuls 19 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? 1 Comment
Pros Intuitive menus, bright easy to read screen, very detailed maps, small and easy to mount.
Cons Sometimes questionable routing, short battery life, multiple and possibly confusing...
Recommended it? Yes

As a die hard user of traditional maps (and more recently, Google Maps on my iPhone) I have reluctantly held back from the temptation to buy an automotive based GPS system.

However, with a 7000 mile cross-country (and back) RV vacation planned for this summer, it became increasingly clear... Read full review »

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Small, light and accurate, with a ton of onboard info.

bymodicus Jan 16, 2008
16 Helpfuls 17 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? Comment
Pros Small, light, easy to use interface, accurate, flexible.
Cons Initial lock-on needs to be done standing still, more turn warning time.
Recommended it? Yes

I purchased this GPS after moving to a new city, to help me navigate around until I learned where everything is located.

The Nuvi250 is a small unit, fitting easily in one hand. It has only 1 sliding button, that turns the unit on or can put it into screen-lock mode if slid the opposite... Read full review »

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Zero problems - Excellent unit!

byfly-hi Dec 14, 2007
10 Helpfuls 11 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? Comment
Pros Great unit - love it!
Cons None worth mentioning.
Recommended it? Yes

I have now had this unit for 4 months and it has bailed me out MANY times. It is really uncanny how accurate it is.

On occasion you will think "no way, I shouldn't be turning here" so you don't only to find that the unit WAS right. The real beauty of these things is that when you DO screw... Read full review »

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Garmin 250W vs 200W, What's the difference?

byscotiaguy Dec 13, 2007
14 Helpfuls 15 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? 11 Comments
Pros Stylish, Sleek, and Simple. Both are well thought out units.
Cons Comparatively Expensive. No carrying case.
Recommended it? Yes

Differences and Similarities
Externally, the Garmin 250W, and the 200W, appear to be identical, and there is a good reason for this. It's because they are. They have the same 4.3" 480x272pixel widescreen display, they have the same external dimensions (shown below in the description section),... Read full review »

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Good Inexpensive Portable Navigator

bydlee6074 Dec 5, 2007
14 Helpfuls 15 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? 4 Comments
Pros Relatively inexpensive, portable, simple to use
Cons Thieves like to steal it, no quick way to escape submenus
Recommended it? Yes

INTRODUCTION. I've always wanted to buy a GPS navigation system for my car since the device became popular a few years ago. I knew the price was steadily declining, as most of electronics tend to do the first couple of years, and I had to guess at what price stabilization would occur. I was... Read full review »

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No more excuses...Nuvi 200 Review

bygodzuki24 Dec 10, 2007
11 Helpfuls 12 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? 1 Comment
Pros Simplicity of use.
Cons Battery life is just OK, chord makes this a non issue
Recommended it? Yes

Having used Garmin products in rental cars, I was fairly familiar and comfortable using GPS. I knew that the GPS beat the heck out of Mapquest, guessing or stopping to ask for diretions.

The TomTom v. Garmin debate is a legit one and I found myself falling on the Garmin side, simply based... Read full review »

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Weird directions and Got me lost

byklundstrom Dec 7, 2007
9 Helpfuls 10 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? 1 Comment
Pros finding stores and restaurants
Cons will get you lost.
Recommended it? No

We purchased this GPS to use with our motor home. Getting lost in a vehicle that is 30 feet long is frightening. So we looked at reviews on the internet and then went shopping. We found a good price on this Garmin GPS at Best Buy. We opened it immediately and it was great. We wanted to have lunch... Read full review »

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Garmin nuvi 250W Car GPS Receiver.

bywcsu1975 Apr 16, 2008
7 Helpfuls 8 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? Comment
Pros Holds lots of favorites and easy to set.
Cons None
Recommended it? Yes

I love mine. The 4.3" screen is great. Easy to use. The screen with the compass direction and large speedometer reading is great. Another nice feature is the instant "next turn" audible and video diplay. The easy to read expected arrival time is good.
Bought mine re-furbished and it has... Read full review »

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Really pleased with the 250W

bygack Jan 22, 2008
7 Helpfuls 8 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? Comment
Pros Recommended. Easy to use, fast, accurate. I don't miss the text to speech.
Cons Battery is a little weak - only about 4 hours. Takes a minute to sync.
Recommended it? Yes

The other reviewers did a great job and I pretty much agree with their comments. I was impressed with its accuracy and speed. It really is a functional device. It takes the guesswork out of trying to find a Starbucks in a new area. I like that.

Overall, I purchased this device because I... Read full review »

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GPS

bykaremm Oct 28, 2008
6 Helpfuls 7 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? Comment
Pros It is portable, can be stuffed into glove box, so thieves can't see it.
Cons NONE so far, have used it 4 times and have had no major problem.
Recommended it? Yes

WE had wanted a GPS for the car, especiallya after friends kept talking them up. WE bought this one, like it, Had a problem at first, did not have it secured on dash, it slipped, the screen was fine, but the navigation turned on to have us get off at wrong exit. Knowing the correct exit number, i... Read full review »

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Garmin Nuvi 250 Automotive Gps Receiver

The Garmin nuvi 250 GPS Receiver feature a simple touchscreen interface. Includes Waypoint Icons, JPEG Image Viewer, Converter, Calculator.

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The nüvi 250 is built with a high-sensitivity WAAS-enabled GPS receiver for extreme accuracy, as well as an SD card slot for storing your media and additional navigation tools, and a USB interface for loading data.

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