Garmin Nuvi 255W - 4.4 in. Car GPS Receiver

Garmin Nuvi 255W - 4.4 in. Car GPS Receiver

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  • Form Factor: Fixed
  • Map capabilities: Internal
  • Screen Size: 4.4 in.
  • GPS Type: Automobile
  • Input Method: Touch Screen, Keyboard
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Garmin Nuvi 255W - 4.4 in. Car GPS Receiver

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.

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Pros
  • Easy to Use (43)
  • Compact (33)
  • Simple Setup (31)
  • Accurate (31)
  • Great Design (25)
  • Quality Construction (24)
  • Rich features (3)
  • Good Value (3)
  • One-hand operation (2)
  • Nice Screen (2)
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  • Inaccurate (10)
  • Short Battery Life (9)
  • Lacks features (7)
  • Acquires satellites slowly (3)
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  • Difficult to Use (1)
  • Sometimes a bit inaccurate (1)
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  • Cars (33)
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  • Business (11)
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  • Camping (2)
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  • A must have when new to city (2)
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texas-swede
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This popular GPS can do more than I expected

bytexas-swede Jan 31, 2010
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Pros Very intuitive interface, simple yet many useful features, points of interest, clear...
Cons Slightly too wide, power plug in back. Microsoft Streets and Trips feature problematic.
Recommended it? Yes

I bought the Nüvi 255W GPS a little bit more than a month ago. I am pretty good with directions and maps and I like to know the entire route before I go and therefore I have never had a big interest in GPS devices. I typically use google/yahoo/bing maps or Microsoft Streets and Trips to look... Read full review »

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Looking for the Best Navigation System for a Beginner? Try the Garmin Nuvi 255W GPS.

bysunnyglitter Dec 7, 2009
23 Helpfuls 24 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros cheap, easy to use, decent battery life
Cons Nuvi talks a lot sometimes.  Directions are occasionally wrong. 
Recommended it? Yes

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 you.  If you just want to know what an average female with... Read full review »

mmcphee
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Garmin Nuvi 255W - My Semi-Helpful Co-Pilot

bymmcphee Mar 18, 2010
16 Helpfuls 17 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros A fun, little toy
Cons No easy way to preview or customize routes
Recommended it? Yes



I had wanted a GPS device for sometime, but really could not justify spending money on something I didn't really need. So I was thrilled when I received the Garmin Nuvi 255W as a gift. We have affectionately dubbed her Annie.

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Product Details and Features

Product MPN

MPN 010-00718-20

Key Features

Form Factor Fixed
Map capabilities Internal
Screen Size 4.4 in.
GPS Type Automobile
Input Method Touch Screen, Keyboard

Display

Display Type LCD TFT Display
Display Size 3.81 in. x 2.25 in.
Resolutions 480 x 272

Technical Features

Special Features JPEG Image Viewer, Converter, Calculator, 3D Map View
Included Software/Maps North America Maps, Europe Maps
Audible Features Spoken Street Names
Trip calculator Detour Feature, Points-of-Interest (POI)

Other Features

PC Interface USB
Expansion Slot Type SD (Secure Digital) Card Slot
Brand Garmin

GPS System

Waypoints 1000

PDA Features

Plug-in Interface Secure Digital (SD)
Compatible PDA OS Windows 2000
Compatible Devices Notebook

Battery

Battery Life Up to 4 Hours
Battery Type Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery

Dimensions

Weight 0.33 lb.
Depth 0.8 in.
Height 2.9 in.
Width 4.8 in.

Miscellaneous

UPC 753759083588
Product ID 51373576

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