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The pocket-sized Garmin nüvi 255W gives you turn-by-turn voice directions with spoken street names and a touch-sensitive, full-color widescreen, so it’s easy to stay on course! The nüvi mounts quickly with the included suction cup mount and adhesive dash disk, and pops off with a gentle tug, so you can take it with you. The Li-ion battery lets you use nüvi to navigate on foot for up to 4 hours between charges, so you can let it lead the charge when you’re making sales calls, or out for a day of shopping conquest.
The unit ships with preloaded regional maps, and includes a huge database of Points of Interest (POI), like gas stations, restaurants, attractions and parks, and shopping. You can also use the Garmin Poi Loader software (free download) to install custom POI like traffic camera locations and school zones, and then set proximity alerts to warn you when you’re approaching one.
This Garmin also supports an FM traffic receiver (receiver and subscription sold separately) to help you avoid sitting in traffic jams. The Garmin nüvi 255W is a slick entry into the auto GPS market with the great price!
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Great Inexpensive Device
- Pros: Garmin website was easy to register and do automatic software updates.
It gets GPS signals in no more than 30 seconds.
It makes fast adjustments if you take a different route than the original directions it gives you.
- Cons: It only came with a Quick Start Manual. I had to log on to Garmin.com to get a pdf file of the complete manual.
No USB connector cord. I was able to use the ones from my digital camera or mp3 player.
- Other Thoughts: This was my first car GPS and it was very simple to figure out.
The female voice sounds clear and is easy to understand.
I like that it calls out the streets by name and gives you advanced warning that your next turn is coming up.
I am glad I didn't pay $1600 for the factory installed GPS that could have come with my vehicle. I got this for less than $300 and can use it any vehicle.
Great Device
- Pros: Easy to use easy to understand....great unit worth every penny. The widescreen is nice and its easy to navigate through. Calls out streets by name not just make a left make a right ....Fast adjustments recommend it to anyone....bought one for my mom also she loves it!!!!!!
- Cons: None
| Model | 010-00718-20 |
| Type | Portable Navigation Device |
| 3D View | Yes |
| Traffic Alert | Optional |
| Pre-loaded Map | Yes |
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Garmin ... garbage
- Pros: I can't think of any...really.
- Cons: Ridiculous routes, incorrect routes and sometimes literally just going in circles. Maps are NOT accurate, despite what I've read in other reviews. Slow to reposition vehicle after turns, often so slow that you find yourself in the wrong lane if your in a series of quick turns.
- Other Thoughts: I used a TomTom One in europe for four years without a single issue. Coming back I needed a new GPS and read some reviews indicating as Garmin is an american company versus TomTom which is european...Garmin's maps of the US are much more accurate. I fell for it and it wasn't long before I regretted it. After almost getting killed in a major merge because it took so long to clarify the route...I'd had it. Back to TomTom and I have no regrets or incorrect routes or near misses. I'd strongly encourage any potential GPS buyer to steer clear of the Garmin.
- Pros: The widescreen packs a lot of area into it, the Text-To-Speech feature is nice and loud enough for me, shows the kind of turn you'd have to take with the turn indicator at the top-left
- Cons: No 'Volume' knob/slider on the side, can be slow to recalculate at times,
A must HAVE
- Pros: This was a gift for a directionally challenged family memeber. I say spend the money to buy this unit if you are looking. Having a piece of mind when you are traveling with worth what you will spend
- Cons: The only thing I have found is, that the unit at times does not know right from left, so make sure you look at the screen.
| General |
| Brand |
GARMIN |
| Model |
nüvi 255W |
| Part# |
010-00718-20 |
| Type |
Portable Navigation Device |
| Dimensions |
| Height |
2.9" |
| Width |
4.8" |
| Depth |
0.8" |
| Weight |
6.1 oz. |
| GPS System |
| Receiver |
High-sensitivity receiver |
| Warm Acquisition Times |
1 sec |
| Cold Acquisition Times |
38 sec |
| 3D View |
Yes |
| Voice Guidance |
Yes |
| Audio Features |
Speaks street names |
| Text-To-Speech |
Yes |
| Built-in Speaker |
Yes |
| Traffic Alert |
FM traffic compatible
MSN Direct for U.S. compatible |
| Map |
| Basemap |
Yes |
| Pre-loaded Map |
Yes |
| Maps Included |
North America |
| Navigation |
| Waypoints |
1,000 |
| POI |
Custom POIs (ability to add additional points of interest) |
| Routes |
Auto re-route (fast off-route and detour recalculation)
Choice of route setup (faster time, shorter distance, off road)
Route avoidance (avoid highways, tolls etc.) |
| Trip Computer |
Yes |
| Internal System |
| Operating System |
Garmin |
| Memory |
| Support Memory Cards |
SD |
| Display |
| Screen Size |
4.3" |
| Screen Format |
TFT |
| Touchscreen |
Yes |
| Display Resolution |
480 x 272 |
| Display Features |
WQVGA color TFT with white backlight |
| Connections |
| PC InterFace Supported |
USB |
| DigitalPlayer |
| Digital Player |
Picture viewer |
| Supported Formats |
JPEG |
| Battery |
| Battery Type |
Lithium-Ion Rechargeable battery |
| Battery Life |
Up to 4 hours |
| Feature |
| GPS System Features |
MSN Direct for U.S. compatible
Where Am I? (find closest hospitals, police & gas stations, nearest address & intersection)
Photo navigation (navigate to geotagged photos)
Garmin Garage (select car-shaped icons for map navigation)
World travel clock, currency & unit converter, calculator
Qwerty or ABC keyboard (choose keyboard layout)
Garmin Lock (anti-theft feature) |
| Whats in the Box |
nüvi 255W
, Preloaded City Navigator NT for North America or Europe (full coverage)
, Vehicle suction cup mount
, Vehicle power cable
, Dashboard disc
, Quick start manual |
| EnvironmentalParameters |
| Min Operating Temperature |
32°F |
| Max Operating Temperature |
140°F |
| Manufacturer Warranty |
| Parts |
1 year limited |
| Labor |
90 days limited |
Introduction
The pocket-sized Garmin nüvi 255W gives you turn-by-turn voice directions with spoken street names and a touch-sensitive, full-color widescreen, so it’s easy to stay on course! The nüvi mounts quickly with the included suction cup mount and adhesive dash disk, and pops off with a gentle tug, so you can take it with you. The Li-ion battery lets you use nüvi to navigate on foot for up to 4 hours between charges, so you can let it lead the charge when you’re making sales calls, or out for a day of shopping conquest.
The unit ships with preloaded regional maps, and includes a huge database of Points of Interest (POI), like gas stations, restaurants, attractions and parks, and shopping. You can also use the Garmin Poi Loader software (free download) to install custom POI like traffic camera locations and school zones, and then set proximity alerts to warn you when you’re approaching one.
This Garmin also supports an FM traffic receiver (receiver and subscription sold separately) to help you avoid sitting in traffic jams. The Garmin nüvi 255W is a slick entry into the auto GPS market with the great price!
Highlights
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4.3” Wide Touch-screen Display
Simply touch and go - the brilliant 4.3-inch TFT color, touch-screen display puts navigation at your fingertips and with an impressive resolution of 480x272, the super-bright, white backlit widescreen display provides incredible contrast and detailing even in direct sunlight.
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Get MSN Direct
The Garmin nüvi 255W provides access to enhanced dynamic content from MSN Direct including traffic conditions, fuel prices, weather reports, enhanced movie listings and local events (subscription and receiver required).
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Preloaded City Navigator NT Maps
Preloaded with NAVTEQ City Navigater NT street maps of North America and comprehensive points of interest locations, the Garmin nüvi 255W helps make your travel safer, smarter and more efficient wherever you may go.
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Voice Prompts
The Garmin nüvi 255W delivers turn-by-turn voice navigation instructions, so you can focus on driving without the need to check the GPS’ screen for enhanced driving safety on the go.
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USB Port and SD Card Expandability
Add more maps, street routing and POIs onto your SD card! With the USB port, downloading data from your PC is a snap.
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Quick Specs
| Brand | GARMIN |
| 3D View | Yes |
| Basemap | Yes |
| Battery Type | Lithium-Ion Rechargeable battery |
| Battery Life | 4 - 8 hours |
| Built-in Speaker | Yes |
| Digital Player | Yes |
| Display Resolution | 480 x 272 |
| Type | Portable Navigation Device |
| Traffic Alert | Optional |
| Screen Size | 4.3" |
| Support Memory Cards | SD |
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Reviewed By: Outpost05 on 11/14/2008
Tech Level: high - Ownership: 1 day to 1 week
