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Garmin nuvi 255W Car GPS Receiver

 
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  • GPS Type: Automobile
  • Form Factor: Fixed
  • Map capabilities: Internal
  • Input Method: Touch Screen, Keyboard
  • Screen Size: 4.4 in.
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Go wide and get peace of mind with nuvi 255W. This affordable, widescreen navigator leads the way with voice-prompted turn-by-turn directions that speak street names and optional MSN Direct® services to get you there on time and keep you informed. It's packed with millions of destinations and maps for North America or Europe. Like the rest of the sleek nüvi 2x5-series, this portable navigator is priced right and ultra-easy to use.
 
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Review Summary

Average Rating: 4.5
 
Based on 33 reviews
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Pros
  • Easy to Use (6)
  • Compact (4)
  • Accurate (4)
  • Simple Setup (4)
  • Quality Construction (3)
  • Great Design (2)
  • Rich features (1)
Cons
  • Inaccurate (3)
It's Good For
  • Navigation (5)
  • Cars (5)
  • Travel (4)
  • Gifts (3)
  • Everyday Use (1)
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Excellent navigation aid

Date of Review:  Jan 25, 2009
The Bottom Line: Great and reliable navigation tool with minor limitations. Godsend when lost; but always have a backup map or plan
Review: I bought my Garmin Nuvi 255w in August, 2008; my first car GPS. It has been an invaluable tool in getting me through unfamiliar territory. It's easy to use (I'm not the swiftest with technology, so that's saying something) and the screen menus are...
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  4.0

by: mcdirt
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros
Easy to use
Voice...
Cons
Sometimes sends you to wrong...
 

Easy to Use Travel

Date of Review:  Sep 15, 2009
The Bottom Line: I have been more than pleased with this affordable Garmin GPS. I would recommend it because of the price and the easy to use navigation system.
Review: I bought this GPS for Christmas last year and have been more than pleased with it. I have found that it is very easy to use and has many great navigation features. Here are some of the many benefits of using the Garmin:

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  4.0

by: jlower83
Recommended to buy: Yes

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Easy to use, Small Size, Voice Prompt,...
Cons
Basic
 

Garmin 255W

Date of Review:  Apr 4, 2009
The Bottom Line: As previously stated there is limitations on the technology that we must accept. In general the system works well
Review: I bought the 255W a few weeks ago in the UK and find it very easy to set up and helpful for getting around towns in the UK. It is slim enough to fit into your pocket, but I would suggest purchasing a case. I am amazed at the technology but it does...
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  4.0

by: daveroker2002
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros
Easy to use, slim,
Cons
Maps and points of interest out of date
 
 
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Product Details and Features

Product MPN
MPN 010-00718-20

Key Features
GPS Type   Automobile
Form Factor Fixed
Map capabilities   Internal
Input Method   Touch Screen, Keyboard
Screen Size 4.4 in.

Display
Display Size 3.81 in. x 2.25 in.
Display Type LCD TFT Display
Resolutions 480 x 272

Technical Features
Special Features   JPEG Image Viewer, Converter, Calculator, 3D Map View
Audible Features   Spoken Street Names
Trip calculator   Detour Feature, Points-of-Interest (POI)
Included Software/Maps   North America Maps, Europe Maps

Other Features
PC Interface USB
Expansion Slot Type SD (Secure Digital) Card Slot

GPS System
Waypoints   1000

PDA Features
Plug-in Interface   Secure Digital (SD)
Compatible PDA OS Windows 2000
Compatible Devices Notebook

Battery
Battery Type and Quantity Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery
Battery Life 4 Hours

Dimensions
Width 4.8 in.
Depth 0.8 in.
Height 2.9 in.
Weight 0.33 lb.

Miscellaneous
Family Line Garmin nuvi
UPC 753759077600
Product ID 51373576
 
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Garmin nuvi 255W Automobile Navigator
Go wide and get peace of mind with nüvi 255W. This affordable, widescreen navigator leads the way with voice-prompted turn-by-turn directions that speak street names and optional MSN Direct services to get you there on time and keep you informed. It's packed with millions of destinations and maps for North America.nüvi 255W comes ready to go right out of the box with preloaded City Navigator NT street maps, including a hefty points of interest (POIs) database with hotels, restaurants, fuel, ATMs and more. It even announces the name of exits and streets so you never have to take your eyes off the road. Simply touch the color screen to enter a destination, and nüvi takes you there with turn-by-turn voice directions, 2-D or 3-D maps and smooth map updates as you navigate. Its digital elevation maps show you shaded contours at higher zoom levels, giving you a big picture of the surrounding terrain.With HotFix satellite prediction, nüvi calculates your position faster to get you there quicker.nüvi 255W sports
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