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Garmin nuvi 255W Car GPS Receiver

from $129.99 36 offers
Key Features
  • GPS Type: Automobile
  • Form Factor: Fixed
  • Map capabilities: Internal
  • Input Method: Touch Screen, Keyboard
  • Screen Size: 4.4 in.
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Garmin nuvi 255W Car GPS Receiver
 
 
 
 
 
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Product Description

 
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.
 

Review Summary

Average Rating: 4.5
 
Based on 32 reviews
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Rating Distribution
Pros
  • Easy to Use (5)
  • Compact (4)
  • Simple Setup (3)
  • Quality Construction (3)
  • Accurate (3)
  • Great Design (2)
  • Rich features (1)
Cons
  • Inaccurate (3)
It's Good For
  • Cars (4)
  • Navigation (4)
  • Travel (3)
  • Gifts (2)
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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

Pros
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 255 Wide GPS -- Garmin nuvi 255 Widescreen Personal Travel Assistant keeps you in the know when you're on the go—it even calls out street names turn by turn! Offers out-of-the-box versatility with preloaded City Navigator® NT maps of the United States and Canada; widescreen format allows easy viewing. Turn-by-turn voice prompting names streets to help avoid confusion; automatic routing combined with accurate, detailed road maps keep you on track. High-sensitivity chipset and Hotfix™ satellite prediction quickly calculates your position. Easily navigate to an address or search millions of destinations like hotels, restaurants, shopping and tourist attractions. nuvi automatically calculates the fastest route to your destination and quickly recalculates a new route should you stray off course. Compatible with FM traffic services and MSN® Direct for the U.S. (requires subscription). ''Where Am I?'' emergency locator instantly gives exact lat./long., nearest address, intersection, hospital, police station and gas station. Garmin Lock™ anti-theft feature has both PIN code protection and a security location to unlock features when unit is within 164 ft. of location. Rechargeable lithium-ion battery for out-of-car route planning; permanent internal memory indefinitely stores data without need for backup battery. Fast USB connectivity makes loading maps, media and points-of-interest quick and easy. Expandable memory with the addition of microSD cards (sold separately) lets users open up the world to endless travel possibilities. Includes many travel-savvy tools: JPEG picture viewer, world travel clock with time zones, currency and measurement converters, calculator and more. Intuitive touchscreen controls make it easy to scroll through and select options. Generous widescreen format creates a broad, easily viewable surface and uncluttered touchscreen area. | 0100071820 | Garmin | Camping & Hiking > Navigation > Car GPS
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Garmin nüvi 255W 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator (Factory Refurbished)
Refurbished 4.3-inch auto navigator with an anti theft feature HotFix calculates your position faster to get you there quicker Compatible with optional enhanced MSN Direct content JPEG picture viewer, world travel clock, currency converter, calculator and more
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Go wide & get peace of mind with n� vi 255W. This affordable, widescreen navigator leads the way with voice-prompted turn-by-turn directions that speak street names & optional MSN Direct services to get you there on time & keep you informed.
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