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Garmin nuvi 250 Car GPS Receiver

 
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Key Features
  • GPS Type: Automobile
  • Form Factor: Fixed
  • Map capabilities: Map cartridges / Data cards
  • Enhanced accuracy: WAAS enabled, EGNOS enabled
  • Input Method: Touch Screen
  • Receiver Type: 12 Channels
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Review Summary

Average Rating: 4.5
 
Based on 22 reviews
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Rating Distribution
Pros
  • Easy to Use (6)
  • Compact (6)
  • Simple Setup (6)
  • Nice Screen (5)
  • Rich features (3)
  • Accurate (3)
  • Portable (2)
  • Long Battery Life (2)
  • One-hand operation (1)
  • Great Design (1)
Cons
  • Short Battery Life (4)
  • Inaccurate (2)
It's Good For
  • Navigation (7)
  • Travel (7)
  • Cars (6)
  • Adventure (5)
  • Camping (2)
  • Boating (2)
  • Hunting (2)
  • Gifts (1)
  • Everyday Use (1)
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18 out of 18 people found this review helpful.

Easy to use, Intuitive, but tradeoffs may annoy some power-users.

Date of Review:  Apr 14, 2008
The Bottom Line: An easy to use model for the average driver who wants basic navigation from point A to point B, yet offers a few power-user features if you so desire.
Review: 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...
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  4.0

by: pepper99
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros
Intuitive menus, bright easy to read...
Cons
Sometimes questionable routing, short...
 
16 out of 17 people found this review helpful.

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

Date of Review:  Jan 16, 2008
The Bottom Line: The Nuvi 250 is a fine pocket GPS that will open up your world to explore, without getting you lost along the way.
Review: 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...
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  4.0

by: modicus
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros
Small, light, easy to use interface,...
Cons
Initial lock-on needs to be done...
 
10 out of 10 people found this review helpful.

Zero problems - Excellent unit!

Date of Review:  Dec 14, 2007
The Bottom Line: It's a great unit that gets the job done and doesn't break the bank.
Review: 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...
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  5.0

by: fly-hi
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros
Great unit - love it!
Cons
None worth mentioning.
 
14 out of 15 people found this review helpful.

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

Date of Review:  Dec 13, 2007
The Bottom Line: You pay your money, and you make your choice. Are Canada and Alaska worth $50? You decide!
Review: 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...
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  5.0

by: scotiaguy
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros
Stylish, Sleek, and Simple. Both are...
Cons
Comparatively Expensive. No carrying...
 
14 out of 15 people found this review helpful.

Good Inexpensive Portable Navigator

Date of Review:  Dec 5, 2007
The Bottom Line: If you go to unfamiliar or new places often, buy one. I don't think the price will go down much further.
Review: 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...
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  4.0

by: dlee6074
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros
Relatively inexpensive, portable,...
Cons
Thieves like to steal it, no quick way...
 
11 out of 12 people found this review helpful.

No more excuses...Nuvi 200 Review

Date of Review:  Dec 10, 2007
The Bottom Line: Simple, Basic and easy to use GPS. Can't go wrong.
Review: 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...
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  5.0

by: godzuki24
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros
Simplicity of use.
Cons
Battery life is just OK, chord makes...
 
9 out of 10 people found this review helpful.

Weird directions and Got me lost

Date of Review:  Dec 7, 2007
The Bottom Line: I don't recommend this GPS.
Review: 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...
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  1.0

by: klundstrom
Recommended to buy: No

Pros
finding stores and restaurants
Cons
will get you lost.
 
7 out of 8 people found this review helpful.

Garmin nuvi 250W Car GPS Receiver.

Date of Review:  Apr 16, 2008
Review: 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...
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  5.0

by: wcsu1975
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros
Holds lots of favorites and easy to set.
Cons
None
 
7 out of 8 people found this review helpful.

Really pleased with the 250W

Date of Review:  Jan 22, 2008
Review: 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.
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  4.0

by: gack
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros
Recommended. Easy to use, fast,...
Cons
Battery is a little weak - only about 4...
 
6 out of 7 people found this review helpful.

Breathtaking accuracy !

Date of Review:  Mar 4, 2008
Review: Absolutely fabulous! Accurate, fast response when going a different way than the one suggested, extremely easy to use, I didn't even need the instruction manual! Fair price and … I don't work for Garmin! I'm a Paramedic!!! In my line of work,...
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  5.0

by: fm6018
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros
fair price, Unsurpassed quality,...
Cons
Does not say the streets name, no...
 

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