Garmin Nuvi 255W Auto / Road GPS

  • 480 x 272 pixels
  • Widescreen
  • Text To Speech
  • FM traffic compatible
(2 reviews)
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    • Simple controls (55)
    • Easy to read (49)
    • Reliable (49)
    • Easy setup (46)
    • Easy menus (42)
    • Compact (40)
    • Large screen (38)
    • Acquires satellites quickly (36)
    • Attractive design (14)
    • Easy assembly (12)
    • Acquires satellites slowly (7)
    • Inaccurate (7)
    • Poor battery life (5)
    • None (3)
    • Bad voice quality (1)
    • Battery not replaceable (1)
    • Complicated registration (1)
    • Didn't include usb cable (1)
    • Difficult menus (1)
    • Difficult to read (1)
    • Finding specific address (41)
    • Urban navigation (35)
    • Rural navigation (26)
    • Planning trips (23)
    • Faster routes (22)
    • Highway driving (12)
    • Outdoors (9)
    • Auto (8)
    • Geocaching (4)
    • Larger cars (3)
    • "A Gift You Give Yourself"
    • - BJ from Clinton, MD
    • "does what its supposed to"
    • - kemper6036 from Fremont, CA
    • "Sub-standard GPS resolution. Don't trust"
    • - Experienced GPS user from Houston, TX
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    • Review summary of Garmin nüvi 255w
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    • Product Rating: 4.95 star(s) Review summary of Garmin nüvi 255
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    • Garmin Nuvi 550
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      See our Garmin Nuvi 500 page for more information, the 550 is the same but adds full maps of the USA & Canada. ...
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    goodgearguide.com.au

    • Product Rating: 3 star(s) Garmin nuvi 255
      by Ross Catanzariti
    • Pros: Compact design, ease of use and operation, Where Am I help menu, Australian text-to-speech voices, preloaded speed and red light camera alerts
    • Cons: No Bluetooth, no FM transmitter, speaker volume lacks punch, unorthodox address input method, sluggish start-up time, average display
    • Comments:
      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 recomme...
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    digitalversus.com

    • Product Rating: 4 star(s) Garmin Nüvi 255WT
      by Vincent Lheur
    • Pros: - Very easy to use, - Premium version of TMC traffic info, - Good reactivity in menus
    • Cons: - Voice is a bit robot-like
    • Comments:
      The Nüvi 255WT is an excellent choice for those looking for a simple, practical and inexpensive GPS. ...
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    • Product Rating: 3 star(s) Garmin Nüvi 255T
      by Vincent Lheur
    • Pros: - Very easy to use, - Premium version of TMC traffic info, - Good reactivity in menus
    • Cons: - Voice is a bit robotic, - Some itineraries are questionable
    • Comments:
      The Nüvi 255T is an excellent choice for those looking for a simple, practical and inexpensive GPS. ...
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    • Garmin Nuvi 255
      by Online Shopper
    • Comments:
      For peace of mind on the go, n�vi 255 leads the way with voice-prompted turn-by-turn directions that speak street names and optional MSN� Direct to get you there on time and... ...
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    goodgearguide.com.au

    • Product Rating: 3.25 star(s) Garmin nuvi 255W
      by Ross Catanzariti
    • Pros: Compact design, ease of use and operation, Where Am I help menu, Australian text-to-speech voices, preloaded speed and red light camera alerts
    • Cons: No Bluetooth, no FM transmitter, speaker volume lacks punch, unorthodox address input method, sluggish start-up time
    • Comments:
      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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    • Garmin Nuvi 255T and 255WT
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    • Comments:
      Garmin aims low this time with entry level GPS devices that won't hit your pocket too hard with the Nuvi 255T and 255WT. The former will come with a 3.5" display, while the latter has a more eye-friendly 4.3" display. Both models will feature a standard R...
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