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  Garmin 255W

Garmin Nuvi 255W - 4.4 in. Car GPS Receiver

Garmin 301

Garmin Forerunner 301 - 1.7 in. GPS Receiver

 
Product Description
Find your way with confidence with this GPS that features turn-by-turn voice prompts so you can keep your eyes on the road. Up to 1,000 waypoints and customizable points of interest allow... More
Find your way with confidence with this GPS that features turn-by-turn voice prompts so you can keep your eyes on the road. Up to 1,000 waypoints and customizable points of interest allow for easy navigation and route planning. Less
Get results in a heartbeat with the Forerunner 301. This training partner continuously monitors your heart rate, speed, distance, pace and calories burned so you can train smarter, more... More
Get results in a heartbeat with the Forerunner 301. This training partner continuously monitors your heart rate, speed, distance, pace and calories burned so you can train smarter, more effectively. The Forerunner 301 combines the popular features of the Forerunner 201 with a proven heart rate monitor and Garmin Training Center software to create a highly integrated personal training system. Less
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Key Features   
Form Factor Fixed Fixed
Map capabilities   Internal Internal
Receiver Type - 12 Channels
Screen Size 4.4 in. 1.7 in.
GPS Type   Automobile Handheld (Outdoor)
Input Method   Touch Screen, Keyboard Keypad
Display   
Display Type LCD TFT Display LCD FSTN Display
Display Size 3.81 in. x 2.25 in. 1.44 in. x 0.92 in.
Resolutions 480 x 272 100 x 64
Technical Features   
Special Features   JPEG Image Viewer, Converter, Calculator, 3D Map View Heart Rate Monitor, Geocaching Mode
Trip calculator   Detour Feature, Points-of-Interest (POI) Shortest distance, Points-of-Interest (POI)
Other Features   
PC Interface USB USB
Antenna - Built-in
Brand Garmin Garmin
GPS System   
Waypoints   1000 100
Battery   
Battery Life Up to 4 Hours Up to 15 Hours
Battery Type Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery Proprietary Lithium
Dimensions   
Weight 0.33 lb. 0.17 lb.
Depth 0.8 in. 0.7 in.
Height 2.9 in. 1.7 in.
Width 4.8 in. 3.3 in.
Miscellaneous   
Family Line Garmin nuvi Garmin Foretrex
UPC 753759083588 100077600
Product ID 51373576 81252580
Product MPN   
MPN 010-00718-20 010-00375-11
 
Consumer Reviews
Garmin 255W
Garmin Nuvi 255W - 4.4 in. Car GPS Receiver
From $169.00
Garmin 301
Garmin Forerunner 301 - 1.7 in. GPS Receiver
$359.99

Product Review Summary

4.2
Based on 122 user reviews
87% recommend this product
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4 stars
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Pros
  • Easy to Use (43)
  • Compact (33)
  • Simple Setup (31)
  • Accurate (31)
  • Great Design (25)
  • Quality Construction (24)
  • Rich features (3)
  • Good Value (3)
  • One-hand operation (2)
  • Nice Screen (2)
Cons
  • none (22)
  • Inaccurate (10)
  • Short Battery Life (9)
  • Lacks features (7)
  • Acquires satellites slowly (3)
  • hard to mount (1)
  • Expensive (1)
  • Flimsy mounting (1)
  • Difficult to Use (1)
  • Sometimes a bit inaccurate (1)
Good For
  • Navigation (43)
  • Travel (37)
  • Cars (33)
  • Everyday Use (26)
  • Gifts (14)
  • Business (11)
  • Adventure (2)
  • Camping (2)
  • easily operational (2)
  • A must have when new to city (2)
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Consumer Reviews

texas-swede
1202

This popular GPS can do more than I expected

bytexas-swede Jan 31, 2010
31 Helpfuls 32 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Very intuitive interface, simple yet many useful features, points of interest, clear...
Cons Slightly too wide, power plug in back. Microsoft Streets and Trips feature problematic.
Recommended it? Yes

I bought the Nüvi 255W GPS a little bit more than a month ago. I am pretty good with directions and maps and I like to know the entire route before I go and therefore I have never had a big interest in GPS devices. I typically use google/yahoo/bing maps or Microsoft Streets and Trips to look... Read full review »

91

Looking for the Best Navigation System for a Beginner? Try the Garmin Nuvi 255W GPS.

bysunnyglitter Dec 7, 2009
23 Helpfuls 24 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros cheap, easy to use, decent battery life
Cons Nuvi talks a lot sometimes.  Directions are occasionally wrong. 
Recommended it? Yes

Before I begin writing this review, I'd like you to know that I'm not really tech savvy.  If you're looking for a detailed review of the specifications and special features that the Garmin Nuvi 255W has to offer, this is not the review for you.  If you just want to know what an average female with... Read full review »

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