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Compare Garmin Quest 2 Car GPS Receiver to Garmin nuvi 255W Car GPS Receiver

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Garmin Quest 2 Image

Garmin nuvi 255W Image
From $530  |  4 stores
From $115  |  12 stores
Lowest Price   
Product Description   
 
The Garmin® Quest 2 in-car GPS unit comes pre-loaded with City Select® with NT data providing mapping detail throughout the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico (including rural areas).... More
The Garmin® Quest 2 in-car GPS unit comes pre-loaded with City Select® with NT data providing mapping detail throughout the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico (including rural areas). Since there's no need to download, the Quest 2 comes to you ready to go. Its built-in database features nearly 6 million points of interest, including hotels, restaurants, gas stations, ATM's, and attractions. Less
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®... More
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. Less
Product MPN   
MPN 010-00454-00 010-00718-20
Key Features   
GPS Type   What is "GPS Type"? Automobile Automobile
Form Factor Handheld Fixed
Map capabilities   What is "Map capabilities"? Internal, Download maps Internal
Enhanced accuracy WAAS enabled Unknown
Input Method   What is "Input Method"? Keypad Touch Screen, Keyboard
Receiver Type 12 Channels Unknown
Screen Size 2.7 in. 4.4 in.
Display   
Display Size 2.2 in. x 1.5 in. 3.81 in. x 2.25 in.
Display Type 256 Color LCD TFT Display LCD TFT Display
Resolutions 240 X 160 480 x 272
Technical Features   
Special Features   What is "Special Features"? Unknown JPEG Image Viewer, Converter, Calculator, 3D Map View
Audible Features   What is "Audible Features"? Voice Navigation Instructions Spoken Street Names
Trip calculator   What is "Trip calculator"? Moving average, Maximum speed, Odometer, Route Recalculation, Detour Feature, Points-of-Interest (POI) Detour Feature, Points-of-Interest (POI)
Included Software/Maps   What is "Included Software/Maps"? USA Maps, Canada Maps North America Maps, Europe Maps
Grids   What is "Grids"? Lat/Lon, MGRS, User Grid, UTM, Loran TD position format, Maidenhead Unknown
Other Features   
PC Interface USB 1.1 USB
Built in memory 140 MB Unknown
Environmental Protection IPX7 Waterproof Standard Unknown
Expansion Slot Type Unknown SD (Secure Digital) Card Slot
Antenna Built-in Unknown
GPS System   
Accuisition Time - Cold 45 sec Unknown
Accuisition Time - Initial Time 15 sec Unknown
Update rate 1 per second, continuous Unknown
Max. Horizontal accuracy   What is "Max. Horizontal accuracy"? < 49 feet Unknown
Number of routes 50 Unknown
Waypoints   What is "Waypoints"? 500 1000
PDA Features   
Plug-in Interface   What is "Plug-in Interface"? Unknown Secure Digital (SD)
Compatible PDA OS Unknown Windows 2000
Compatible Devices Unknown Notebook
Battery   
Battery Type and Quantity Proprietary Lithium Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery
Battery Life 20 Hours 4 Hours
Dimensions   
Width 4.5 in. 4.8 in.
Depth 0.9 in. 0.8 in.
Height 2.2 in. 2.9 in.
Weight 0.34 lb. 0.33 lb.
Miscellaneous   
Family Line Unknown Garmin nuvi
UPC 753759049263 753759077600
Product ID 26910739 51373576
 
Product Reviews
Garmin Quest 2 Image
Garmin Quest 2 Car GPS Receiver
4/5 stars
18 reviews
Garmin nuvi 255W Image
Garmin nuvi 255W Car GPS Receiver
4/5 stars
50 reviews

Your Quest may be over, Garmin's new mini-GPS is a winner.

by openroad , Mar 16, 2005
Pros: Bright, crisp, and colorful display, great for vacation trips and rental cars.
Cons: No hard-wire kit available, antenna easily damaged and somewhat flimsy, low memory limit.
The Bottom Line: I recommend this unit if you often find yourself in different vehicles, motorcycles, or even boats. Its portability and versatility make the Quest a winner.
This reviewer recommends this product.
Review: Quest Portable GPS Navigation System
Manufactured in Taiwan by Garmin
Accuracy: GPS accuracy: 15 meters or less in normal GPS mode, 3 meters or less when WAAS-enabled.
Dimensions: 4.5"W x 2.2"H x .9"D
...
Author's Rating: 4/5 stars  

Garmin Quest Portable GPS Unit -- Great!

by ajason , Dec 11, 2004
Pros: Great design; very practical and usable.
Cons: Some map data is more than a year old.
The Bottom Line: This is a very well designed and very practical. Very small but still usable. It will show you the way and talk you along your route. I recommend it highly.
This reviewer recommends this product.
Review:
What makes the Quest worth writing about is that it really works; it does what you expect it to do and more. And the great software and well designed hardware package is combined into a tool/gadget/instrument (take your pick) that is truly...
Author's Rating: 5/5 stars  
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Looking for the Best Navigation System for a Beginner? Try the Garmin Nuvi 255W GPS.

by sunnyglitter , Dec 7, 2009
Pros: cheap, easy to use, decent battery life
Cons: Nuvi talks a lot sometimes.  Directions are occasionally wrong. 
The Bottom Line: If you're looking for a cheap GPS that is easy to use, consider buying the Garmin Nuvi 255W.
This reviewer recommends this product.
Review: 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...
Author's Rating: 3/5 stars  
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