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List Price: $329.99
Our Price: $215.25
Your Save: $ 114.74 ( 35% )
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
Manufacturer: Garmin
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Batteries Included: 1
Binding: Electronics
Brand: Garmin
Display Size: 4.3
EAN: 0753759083588
Feature: 4.3 Inch Auto Navigator with Anti Theft Feature
Includes Mp3 Player: 1
Is Memorabilia: 0
Label: Garmin
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Manufacturer: Garmin
Model: Nuvi 255W
Native Resolution: 480 x 272
Publisher: Garmin
Special Features: nv:Type^Receiver|Waypoints^1000|Display^Color|Display^TFT|Touch Screen^Yes|Voice^Yes (Voice Prompt)|Expansion Slots^SD Card|Battery Type^Rechargeable lithium-ion|Battery Life^4 hours
Studio: Garmin
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Features
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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
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Editorial Reviews:
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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 2x5-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 2x5-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.
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Spotlight customer reviews:
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Customer Rating:
Summary: Pleased again
Comment: 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.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Excellent Product
Comment: 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!
Customer Rating:
Summary: Garmin 255W
Comment: This is `MY' first GPS. I tried though many of my friends' gadgets and I finally purchased 255W. My reason was cheaper price, large screen, and relatively good reception. TomTom was the first to "take" military technology and bring it for public use. There are other brands like Navman, Mio, Magellan, Panasonic, SONY and so on. Some are very expensive and with much more larger display. Garmin is thought to have more available models to choose from that have this feature and don't have another. To me all GPS' are the same and serve same purpose. Garmin has more features, such as Radio, MP3 player, picture viewer, 4.3 inch screen, not the largest though, and so on. TomTom, on the other hand, don't have many of these features, AND you can't change or alter your route as you travel, but ... but ... TomTom has a better reception. What's more interesting is that Garmin c350, which technology is three years older, has a better voice commands (both clarity and time wise) and better reception but with smaller display and is rather bulky. Go figure. Some are very found of 255W software. One was very exited that his 260 got the same software as 255W. Hm, can anybody explain this to my. Thank you.
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Summary: Garmin 255W GPS
Comment: Great product....quickly recalculates routes when deliberately went past suggested route. Good graphics. Intuitive. So easy a caveman can use it.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Great buy
Comment: I got this GPS while it was on sale (during black friday) for about 205$. That was well worth the money, and it has served me well so far. It's a simple setup, and easy upgrading firmware online. I had very few Qs, one being, which is the better option to use: Shorter Time vs. Shorter Distance? After some experimentation, Fastest Time seems to be the better setting. The voice (i use the regular american accent one) is clear and I have no problems understanding it. I know some people feel it is too sharp/robotic, but as someone who's never had another GPS, i had no problems with it.
The cool thing about this GPS is that it has a faster processor than the others so it "recalculates" and connects to satellite faster.
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