Features:
- MSN Direct compatible: with Garmin's optional MSN Direct receiver (GDB 55), receive premium content such as traffic updates, weather, gas prices, enhanced movie listings, stock info, news, local events and a send-to-GPS feature for trip planning. This accessory will be available third quarter of 2008.
- HotFix: nuvi will decrease satellite acquisition times by recording ephemeris data, then predicting satellite location for the areas and times recorded for up to three days
- Garmin Connect Photos: associate your favorite images with saved locations and visit Garmin connect to download new images with included coordinates
- Digital elevation maps show you shaded terrain contours at zoom levels of five miles and above
- "Where Am I?" feature: find the closest hospitals, police stations, gas stations, nearest address and intersection. Also see your exact latitude and longitude coordinates
- Auto time zone: nuvi will automatically adjust your time zone while navigating
- Sleek, ultra-slim design fits easily in pocket
- Easy-to-use, touchscreen interface
- Bright 3.5" diagonal color display; 320 x 240 pixels; QVGA TFT display, with white backlight
- Includes detailed maps of U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico
- High-sensitivity GPS receiver for improved performance and reception
- Trip computer records mileage, max speed, total time and more
- Built-in travel kit includes features such as picture viewer, world clock, currency and measurement converters and calculator
- MicroSD memory card expansion slot
- Includes Garmin Lock anti-theft feature
- Configurable vehicle icons - allows users to select a fun, customized car-shaped icon; users can download additional choice.
- Offers a three-dimensional mapping perspective, or 2D overhead view
- Built-in lithium-ion battery: lasts up to four hours depending on usage
- Includes sturdy suction cup mount that allows for easy adjustment and quick release
- Simplified PC connectivity, similar to a digital camera, using USB mass storage with access to either the MicroSD card slot or to the unit's internal memory directly from your PC desktop.
- With the POI loader program, users can set up proximity alerts for school zones, safety cameras, create custom POIs and more.
Specifications:
Physical & Performance: |
| Unit dimensions, WxHxD: | 3.8"W x 2.8"H x .8"D (9.7 x 7.1 x 2 cm) |
| Display size, WxH: | 2.8"W x 2.1"H (7.2 x 5.4 cm); 3.5" diag (8.9 cm) |
| Display resolution, WxH: | 320 x 240 pixels |
| Display type: | QVGA color antiglare TFT with white backlight |
| Weight: | 5.2 ounces (147.42 g) |
| Battery: | rechargeable lithium-ion |
| Battery life: | up to 4 hours |
| Waterproof: | no |
| High-sensitivity receiver: | yes |
| RoHS version available: | yes |
Maps & Memory:
|
| Basemap: | yes |
| Preloaded maps: | yes |
| Ability to add maps: | yes |
| Built-in memory: | internal solid state |
| Accepts data cards: | microSD card (not included) |
| Waypoints/favorites/locations: | 1000 |
| Routes: | 0 |
Features:
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| Voice prompts (e.g. "Turn right in 500 ft."): | yes (internal speaker) |
| Speaks street names (e.g. "Turn right ON ELM STREET in 500 ft.") : | yes |
| Speech recognition (navigate with voice commands): | no |
| 3D map view: | yes |
| Auto sort multiple destinations (provides most direct route): | no |
| Auto re-route (fast off-route and detour recalculation): | yes |
| Choice of route setup (faster time, shorter distance, off road): | yes |
| Route avoidance (avoid highways, tolls etc.): | yes |
| Custom POIs (ability to add additional points of interest): | yes |
| Hands-free calling with Bluetooth? wireless technology: | no |
| FM traffic compatible: | yes |
XM? Navtraffic (includes basic weather)
& Radio for U.S. compatible: | no |
| MSN? Direct for U.S. compatible: | yes |
Where Am I? feature (find closest hospitals, police
& gas stations, nearest address & intersection): | yes |
Car locator feature
(marks position when removed from windshield mount): | no |
| MP3 player: | no |
| Audio book player: | no |
| Picture viewer: | yes |
Configurable vehicle icons
(select car-shaped icons for map navigation): | yes |
World travel clock, currency
& measurement converter, calculator: | yes |
| Touchscreen: | yes |
Qwerty or ABC keyboard
(choose keyboard layout): | no |
| Remote control: | no |
| FM transmitter: | no |
| Headphone jack/audio line-out: | no |
| Dead reckoning: | no |
| Garmin Lock? (anti-theft feature): | yes |
| Motorcycle-friendly: | no |
n?vi 255
Preloaded City Navigator NT for North America or Europe
Vehicle suction cup mount
Vehicle power cable
Dashboard disc
Quick start manual
