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Garmin nuvi 255W 4.3" Widescreen Auto GPS Navigation Unit w/Voice-Prompted Turn-by-Turn Directions

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Go wide and get peace of mind with nüvi 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.

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With nüvi 255W's widescreen display, you'll always get the big picture. View map detail, driving directions, photos and more in bright, brilliant color. Its sunlight-readable, 4.3-inch display is easy to read - from any direction.

Navigate With Ease
nüvi 255W comes ready to go right out of the box with preloaded City Navigator® NT street maps, including a hefty points of interest (POIs) database with hotels, restaurants, fuel, ATMs and more. It even announces the name of exits and streets so you never have to take your eyes off the road. Simply touch the color screen to enter a destination, and nüvi takes you there with turn-by-turn voice directions, 2-D or 3-D maps and smooth map redraw rates as you navigate. Its digital elevation maps show you shaded contours at higher zoom levels, giving you a big picture of the surrounding terrain. In addition, nüvi 255W accepts custom points of interest (POIs), such as school zones and safety cameras and lets you set proximity alerts to warn you of upcoming POIs. With HotFix satellite prediction, nüvi calculates your position faster to get you there quicker.

Take It With You
Like the rest of the nüvi 2x5-series, nüvi 255W sports a sleek, slim design and fits comfortably in your pocket or purse. Its rechargeable lithium-ion battery makes it convenient for navigation by car or foot. With its "Where Am I?" emergency locator, you always know your location. Simply tap the screen to get your exact latitude and longitude coordinates, the nearest address and intersection, and the closest hospitals, police stations and fuel stations.

Go Beyond Navigation
Navigation is just the beginning. nüvi 255W includes many travel tools including JPEG picture viewer, world travel clock with time zones, currency converter, measurement converter, calculator and more. With photo navigation, you can download Google Panoramio pictures via our Garmin Connect Photos website and navigate to them. The 255W is compatible with optional enhanced MSN® Direct content (subscription and receiver required) and our free Garmin Garage where you can download animated vehicles that show your location on the map. It also comes with Garmin Lock, an anti-theft feature. Enhance your travel experience with optional plug-in microSD cards such as Garmin Travel Guides for detailed data on attractions.

nüvi 255W: Simple navigation at an affordable price.

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Physical & Performance:
  • Unit dimensions, WxHxD: 4.8"W x 2.9"H x .8"D (12.2 x 7.4 x 2.0 cm)
  • Display size, WxH: 3.81"W x 2.25"H (9.7 x 5.7 cm); 4.3" diag (10.9 cm)
  • Display resolution, WxH: 480 x 272 pixels
  • Display type: WQVGA color TFT with white backlight
  • Weight: 6.1 ounces (172.93 g)
  • Battery: rechargeable lithium-ion
  • Battery life: up to 4 hours
  • Waterproof: no
  • High-sensitivity receiver: yes
  • RoHS version available: yes

    Maps & Memory:

  • Basemap: yes
  • Preloaded maps: yes
  • Ability to add maps: yes
  • Built-in memory: internal solid state
  • Accepts data cards: SD card (not included)
  • Waypoints/favorites/locations: 1000
  • Routes: 0

    Features:

  • Voice prompts (e.g. "Turn right in 500 ft."): yes (internal speaker)
  • Speaks street names (e.g. "Turn right ON ELM STREET in 500 ft."): yes (North America version only)
  • Voice-activated navigation (operate device with spoken commands): no
  • Lane assist (guides you to the proper lane for navigation): no
  • 3-D building view (displays buildings in 3-D): no
  • Auto sort multiple destinations (provides most direct route): no
  • Auto re-route (fast off-route and detour recalculation): yes
  • Choice of route setup (faster time, shorter distance, off road): yes
  • Route avoidance (avoid highways, tolls etc.): yes
  • Bluetooth wireless technology (connect to your phone for hands-free calling): no
  • MSN Direct compatible: yes
  • FM traffic compatible: yes
  • XM Navtraffic & Radio for U.S. compatible: no
  • Speed limit indicator (displays speed limit for most major roads): yes
  • Where Am I? (find closest hospitals, police & gas stations, nearest address & intersection): yes
  • Garmin Locate (marks position when removed from windshield mount): no
  • Qwerty or ABC keyboard (choose keyboard layout): yes
  • Multimode (switches modes to drive, hike, bike or boat): no
  • Custom POIs (ability to add additional points of interest): yes
  • Garmin Garage vehicles compatible (download car-shaped icons to your device): yes
  • Garmin Garage voices compatible (download custom voices to your device): yes
  • Photo navigation (navigate to geotagged photos): yes
  • World travel clock, currency & unit converter, calculator: yes
  • Picture viewer: yes
  • MP3 player: no
  • Audio book player: no
  • FM transmitter: no
  • Headphone jack/audio line-out: no
  • Remote control: no
  • Garmin Lock (anti-theft feature): yes
  • Touchscreen: yes
  • Dead reckoning: no
  • Motorcycle-friendly: no
  • Geocaching-friendly: no
  • Additional: This USB mass storage device is compatible with Windows 2000 or later and Mac OS X 10.4 or later.

  • 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

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    Garmin nuvi 255W 4.3" Widescreen Auto GPS Navigation Unit w/Voice-Prompted Turn-by-Turn Directions
    Avg. Customer Rating:
     
    4.9 stars
    (based on 8 reviews)
    100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

    Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

    Pros:
    Acquires satellites quickly (8), Compact (8), Easy menus (8), Easy to read (8), Easy to set up (8)
    Best Uses:
    Finding specific address (8), Planning trips (6), Rural navigation (6), Urban navigation (6), Faster routes (4)
    Describe Yourself:
    Casual user (4), Enthusiast (4)
    How are you with directions:
    Great w/directions (5), Bad w/directions (3)
    Reviewed by 8 CustomersSort by:
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    Exactly what I wanted
    By GinoVerified Reviewer from Soddy Daisy, Tennessee on 8/1/2009
    Pros:
    Acquires Satellites Quickly, Compact, Easy Menus, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Large Screen, Reliable Performance, Simple Controls
    Best Uses:
    Faster Routes, Finding Specific Address, Planning Trips, Rural Navigation, Urban Navigation
    Describe Yourself:
    Casual User
    How are you with directions:
    Great w/Directions
    Accessories I Recommend:
    AC Charger
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Garmin nuvi 255W 4.3" Widescreen Auto GPS Navigation Unit w/Voice-Prompted Turn-by-Turn Directions:

    Simply cannot get lost while using this product.

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    Great product.
    By Wrong Way WillyVerified Buyer from Wenatchee, WA on 5/26/2009
    Pros:
    Acquires Satellites Quickly, Compact, Easy Menus, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Large Screen, Reliable Performance, Simple Controls
    Best Uses:
    Finding Specific Address, Urban Navigation
    Describe Yourself:
    Casual User
    How are you with directions:
    Bad w/Directions
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Garmin nuvi 255W 4.3" Widescreen Auto GPS Navigation Unit w/Voice-Prompted Turn-by-Turn Directions:

    Now my wife doesn't make me stop to ask directions!

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    Garmin has its act together
    By Big Daddy FletchVerified Buyer from Rockford, IL on 5/7/2009
    Pros:
    Acquires Satellites Quickly, Compact, Easy Menus, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Large Screen, Reliable Performance, Simple Controls
    Best Uses:
    Faster Routes, Finding Specific Address, Planning Trips, Rural Navigation, Urban Navigation
    Describe Yourself:
    Enthusiast
    How are you with directions:
    Great w/Directions
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Garmin nuvi 255W 4.3" Widescreen Auto GPS Navigation Unit w/Voice-Prompted Turn-by-Turn Directions:

    [...] A number of aquintances purchased this unit at the same time I did.

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    Great Product
    By RedVerified Buyer from Batesville,In on 4/17/2009
    Pros:
    Acquires Satellites Quickly, Compact, Easy Menus, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Large Screen, Reliable Performance, Simple Controls
    Best Uses:
    Faster Routes, Finding Specific Address, Rural Navigation
    Describe Yourself:
    Enthusiast
    How are you with directions:
    Great w/Directions
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Garmin nuvi 255W 4.3" Widescreen Auto GPS Navigation Unit w/Voice-Prompted Turn-by-Turn Directions:

    The 255W is better than any factory Nav. system that I have.

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    Great product right out of the box
    By DaveVerified Buyer from Gloversville, NY on 4/2/2009
    Pros:
    Acquires Satellites Quickly, Compact, Easy Menus, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Reliable Performance, Simple Controls
    Cons:
    You need a street address
    Best Uses:
    Finding Specific Address, Planning Trips
    Describe Yourself:
    Casual User
    How are you with directions:
    Great w/Directions
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Garmin nuvi 255W 4.3" Widescreen Auto GPS Navigation Unit w/Voice-Prompted Turn-by-Turn Directions:

    I wanted to get a route to a city as opposed to a specific address because it couldn't find the street due to being in a new development. It only looks for street addresses. When traveling 900 miles it would be nice to plan the route to the city.

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    [0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

     
    your good to go!
    By SammyVerified Buyer from Temecula, CA on 3/22/2009
    Pros:
    Acquires Satellites Quickly, Compact, Easy Menus, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Large Screen, Reliable Performance, Simple Controls
    Best Uses:
    Finding Specific Address, Planning Trips, Rural Navigation, Urban Navigation
    Describe Yourself:
    Casual User
    How are you with directions:
    Bad w/Directions
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Garmin nuvi 255W 4.3" Widescreen Auto GPS Navigation Unit w/Voice-Prompted Turn-by-Turn Directions:

    great for traveling used it on vacation to Utah and Zion national park, Bryce Canyon and Arches national park...Also helped us find gas and lodgings..was always right on the money!

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    [1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

     
    Garmin Nuvi 255W....great product
    By guyzurVerified Buyer from Naples, Maine on 3/9/2009
    Pros:
    Acquires Satellites Quickly, Compact, Easy Menus, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Large Screen, Reliable Performance, Simple Controls
    Best Uses:
    Finding Specific Address, Geocaching, Planning Trips, Rural Navigation, Urban Navigation
    Describe Yourself:
    Enthusiast
    How are you with directions:
    Great w/Directions
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Garmin nuvi 255W 4.3" Widescreen Auto GPS Navigation Unit w/Voice-Prompted Turn-by-Turn Directions:

    very easy to use and very accurate in it's directional voice promps and surrounding street identifications and points of interest such as names of surrounding bodies of water etc. It also indicates local speed limits as well as your current speed. Screen can also be enlarged to reveal more surrounding area or shrunk to reveal only the immediate area. Great little unit.

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    [1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

     
    go,go,glad I found it or did it find me.
    By PJVerified Buyer from Augusta,GA on 3/4/2009
    Pros:
    Acquires Satellites Quickly, Compact, Easy Menus, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Large Screen, Reliable Performance, Simple Controls
    Cons:
    Short Battery Life
    Best Uses:
    Faster Routes, Finding Specific Address, Geocaching, Planning Trips, Rural Navigation, Urban Navigation
    Describe Yourself:
    Enthusiast
    How are you with directions:
    Bad w/Directions
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Garmin nuvi 255W 4.3" Widescreen Auto GPS Navigation Unit w/Voice-Prompted Turn-by-Turn Directions:

    easy to follow instructions for setup,activation.put my thumbs to better use.[...].smiling.

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