Garmin Nuvi 255W Auto / Road GPS
- 480 x 272 pixels
- Widescreen
- Text To Speech
- FM traffic compatible
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What People Are Saying:
Pros: Cons: Best Uses: - 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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alaTest.com
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Review summary of Garmin nüvi 255w
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Garmin Nuvi 255w GPS Review
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Review summary of Garmin nüvi 255
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Garmin Nuvi 550
by Online Shopper - Comments:
See our Garmin Nuvi 500 page for more information, the 550 is the same but adds full maps of the USA & Canada. ... - Read full review at gpsreview.net
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goodgearguide.com.au
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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... - Read full review at goodgearguide.com.au
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digitalversus.com
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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
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The Nüvi 255WT is an excellent choice for those looking for a simple, practical and inexpensive GPS. ... - Read full review at digitalversus.com
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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
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The Nüvi 255T is an excellent choice for those looking for a simple, practical and inexpensive GPS. ... - Read full review at digitalversus.com
Professional review from
digitaltrends.com
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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... ... - Read full review at digitaltrends.com
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goodgearguide.com.au
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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. ... - Read full review at goodgearguide.com.au
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ubergizmo.com
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Garmin Nuvi 255T and 255WT
by Online Shopper - 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... - Read full review at ubergizmo.com
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