Garmin nüvi 255W 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator

Overview

For peace of mind on the go, nvi 255 leads the way with voice-prompted turn-by-turn and optional MSN Direct 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 compact nvi 2×5-series, this portable navigator is priced right and ultra-easy to use.nvi 255 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 nvi takes you there with turn-by-turn voice directions, 2-D or 3-D maps and and smooth map updates 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, nvi 255 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, nvi calculates your position faster to get you there quicker.Like the rest of the nvi 2×5-series, nvi 255 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.eft feature. Enhance your travel experience with optional plug-in microSD cards such as Garmin Travel Guides for detailed data on attractions.

Product Specifications

Brand:Garmin
Model : Nuvi 255W
EAN Code :0753759083588

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4.3 Inch Auto Navigator with Anti Theft Feature
Voice Prompted Turn by Turn Directions
With HotFix, It 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

Reviews

>Reviews of the Garmin nüvi 255W 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator at Amazon.com
Average Rating: 4.5
Literacy Coach Rating: 5 Stars out of 5
Garmin 255W
The Garmin 255W is perfect for my first GPS. I travel quite a bit with my job and often have to go to cities that are unfamiliar to me. I love the fact that this GPS tells me way ahead of time which turn or road to take and then again right before. I feel more secure with it. .... Read more

Louis J. Conte Rating: 5 Stars out of 5
Pleased again
This is my second Garmin gps. I purchased a a Garmin c340 4 years ago and paid a lot more for it ten, The Nuvi 255w was 1/3 the price and so much more advanced. Very handy to have in tight situations such as in a city when streets pop up and you have to make a quick decision or get caught up in a long delay getting to the right direction. I bought one also for my niece. She loves it. .... Read more

Jodi Rating: 5 Stars out of 5
Excellent Product
Easy to use right out of the box. Very user friendly. Voice speaks turn by turn directions - very easy to hear and understand. The directions were very accurate - if you make a wrong turn, it redirects you so that you won't get lost. Can save favorite addresses to go to again and again. Based on your current location, directs you to nearby gas stations, restaurants, and other locations which are preprogrammed into the Garmin. Would definitely recommend! .... Read more

John J. Komer Rating: 4 Stars out of 5
Garmin Nuvi GPS 255W
Although the GPS unit works well, there are a few things that could improve it. Not included with the 255W was an Owner's Manual just a Quick Start Guide. The manual must be downloaded as a PDF file from Garmin about 39 pages. Also, the manual is mainly for the 250W model which is essentially the same as the 255W.
There is only a car charging cable to charge the battery in the unit. No AC or USB cable comes with it and they must be purchased separately as Optional Equipment.
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Cindy Cooper Rating: 5 Stars out of 5
Great GPS
I received the Garmin Nuvi 255W for Christmas and over the last few weeks it as worked great! This is my first GPS, so I don't have anything to compare it to; however, the directions have been right on with where I'm going, plus, the maps include small side streets in small town Texas that surprised me. I like how it identifies the street names with the directions. I've heard and read strong reviews for Garmin and this specific GPS and everything so far supports them! .... Read more

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