Reviews of the Garmin Nuvi 255W
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CNET Review
The Good: The Garmin Nuvi 255W features a large touch screen and an easy-to-understand interface. Start-up, destination entry, and trip routing and rerouting times are slightly faster than the competition. "Where am I?" feature is very useful for emergencies. Text-to-speech reads street and points of interest names aloud.
The Bad: The Nuvi 255W's feature set is rather limited. Mounting cradle is bulkier than competing models and not very portable.
The Bottom Line: As entry-level GPS navigators go, the Garmin Nuvi 255W is still one of the best choices available for anyone who wants speedy performance without breaking the bank.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 66/100 and users 83/100. Comparing these reviews to 140822 other GPS reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 97/100 = Excellent.
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businesscomputingworld.co.uk
Review Summary: The unit ships with a 12-volt power cable, a suction cup windshield mount and cradle, an adhesive disk for dashboard mounting, and a quick start manual. The cradle features a good amount of articulation from its ball-jointed neck and better adhesion ...
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news.com.au
Review Summary: While not offering any advanced features like Bluetooth, the nuvi 255W features text-to-speech technology and provides a solid combination of excellent navigation and ease of use.
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goodgearguide.com.au
Review Summary: Although it doesn't offer any advanced features like Bluetooth, the nuvi 255 features text-to-speech technology and provides a solid combination of excellent navigation and ease of use. If you can afford to splash out a bit extra though, we highly ...
Manufacturer: Garmin
Part number: 010-00718-20
General
- Width 4.8 in
- Depth 0.8 in
- Height 2.9 in
- Weight 6.1 oz
GPS System
- Recommended Use Automotive
- Connectivity USB
- Voice Navigation instructions, Street name announcement
- Antenna Built-in
- Features Clock, Calculator, Custom POIs, Garmin Lock, Photo viewer, Built-in speaker, Currency converter, Measurement converter, 2D / 3D map perspective, TMC (Traffic Message Channel) ready
- Supported Memory Cards SD Memory Card
- Software Included MapSource City Navigator North America NT
Navigation
- Waypoints 1000
- Trip computer Trip timer, Trip distance, Avoid highways, Avoid toll roads, Fast/short route
Built-in Display
- Type TFT - Widescreen
- Resolution 480 x 272
- Diagonal Size 4.3 in
- Display Illumination Yes
- Color Support Color
- Features Anti-glare, Touch screen
Connections
- Connector Type USB
Battery
- Battery Enclosure Type Internal
- Battery technology Lithium ion
- Mfr estimated battery life 4 hour(s)
Miscellaneous
- Included GPS accessories Power cable, Suction cup mount
Buying Choices
nuvi 255W GPS from 4 online stores: Lowest Price: $129.99
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REI
$129.99 |
In stock: yes
- Sears.com $139.99 | In stock: yes
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PCNation.com
$148.88 |
In stock: yes
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drugstore.com
$209.99 |
In stock: yes
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