Garmin nuvi 255W 4.3-Inch Widescreen Preloaded GPS Navigator

Item # GRNUVI255W (Part # 010-00718-20)
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The 255W features predictive technology that provides faster satellite lock, a redesigned screen with more information, terrain maps, and an exciting new photo navigation feature. The 255W adds complete maps for North America and Text-to-Speech, so you get turn by turn spoken directions with the real names of streets (e.g. "turn left in 50 feet at Nebraska Way", rather than merely "turn left in 50 feet"). The 255W also offers a wide 4.3-inch (diagonal) screen that displays 70% more of the road around you.

The nuvi 2x5 models all sport the slim design that Garmin introduced with the 200-series last year, so they all fit comfortably in your pocket or purse, and a rechargeable lithium-ion battery that makes them convenient for navigation by car or foot.All of the models include useful travel tools like a JPEG picture viewer, world travel clock with time zones, currency converter, measurement converter, calculator and more.

Important Product Information: This device features a "screen lock" feature. This is a standard feature on all nuvi 2x5 and 7x5 Garmin units. If you slide the "Power" key to the right, it will lock the screen and prevent any accidental touches. Once the screen lock feature is engaged, the screen will go black/gray after about 15 seconds to save power on the device. To unlock the screen, just slide the "Power" key to the center position. This feature is really targeted for "Pedestrian" mode so that a user can put the device in his or her pocket/purse and quickly unlock the screen instead of powering on/off continuously. For more information, see page 5 of the product manual.

Features

  • HotFix (Long Term Ephemeris Prediction) finds satellites faster
  • Digital Elevation Model (DEM) Basemap shows 3D shaded terrain features
  • Faster 333 Mhz processor offers faster, smoother map drawing and vehicle icon motion through turns
  • Redesigned user interface offers more information
  • Photo Navigation lets you upload geo-coded photos from a phone, geo-coding camera or photo site and navigate to them.
  • Send addresses directly to your Garmin from Google Maps or Mapquest
  • Automatic Time Zone Transition
  • Text-to-Speech gives directions with real street names
  • 4.3-inch Widescreen shows you more of what's around you as you drive
  • Memory Card Slots so you can add maps and travel guides, or store photos (MicroSD card slot on 3.5-inch units; SD card slot on 4.3-inch units)
  • Preloaded Maps with Navteq data of North America + Hawaii + Puerto Rico, including 6.5 million searchable points of interest
  • Rechargeable lithium-ion battery for easy portability (up to 4 hours per charge)
  • Custom Vehicle Icons let you personalize your navigator
  • Integrated Antenna for a slim form factor
  • Where Am I? -- instantly shows you all of the emergency services nearby
nuvi 255W
Preloaded City Navigator NT for North America
Vehicle suction cup mount
Vehicle power cable
Dashboard disc
Quick start manual

Review Snapshot

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4.5

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95%
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Reviewed by 153 customers

great navigator

Submitted 15 years ago

By granny the nana

From dover, tn

Verified Buyer

Pros: Large Screen, Reliable Performance, Easy to read setup, Easy To Read Cons: Other thoughts: this is great, anyone can use it.I use this in big cities,just put in address and you are set to go.Loud clear voice you can understand.

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend

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Nuvi 255W gives you what you need !

Submitted 15 years ago

By c1tennis

From Philadelphia

Verified Buyer

Pros: Reliable Performance, Easy Menus, Simple Controls, Large Screen, Easy To Read, Acquires Satellites Quickly, Easy To Set Up, Compact Cons: Other thoughts: Would be great if the product had a menu that would remember the city & not force user to re-enter it.

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend

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Wonderful, Awesome

Submitted 15 years ago

By Romit

From Westboro, MA

Verified Buyer

Pros: Compact, Easy To Set Up, Easy Menus, Reliable Performance, Easy To Read, Large Screen Cons: Acquires Satellites Slowly Other thoughts: I have always craved for this. Although I am very good with directions, keeping one of this in the car doesn't actually harm! I use it when I want to find a Coffee Shop, Gas Station or my sweet tooth craves for a delightful medley of Coldstone Creamery!

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend

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Where am I? Oh, that's where!

Submitted 15 years ago

By I have none

From The Villages, FL

Verified Buyer

Pros: Easy To Read, Acquires Satellites Quickly, Easy Menus, Simple Controls, Reliable Performance, Easy To Set Up Cons: Other thoughts: I wish I could plug into my computer and add to my favorites list. My previous GPS went south and I had to enter quite a few addresses using the QWERTY keyboard on the GPS. I must have big fingers because I had to hit the erase key a lot of times.

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend

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Seems to work well

Submitted 15 years ago

By Heyjak

From Roseville, CA

Verified Buyer

Pros: Easy To Set Up, Easy Menus, Large Screen, Compact Cons: Acquires Satellites Slowly, Inaccurate Other thoughts: Haven't had it long enough to fully assess its worthyness. I have a cross-crountry trip planned that will give it a real workout.

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend

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THE GREATEST GPS

Submitted 15 years ago

By Bob the Pilot

From Saltville, Va

Verified Buyer

Pros: Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Large Screen, Easy Menus, Reliable Performance, Compact, Acquires Satellites Quickly, Simple Controls Cons: Other thoughts: Just took a trip to Myrtle Beach and it worked great.

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend

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Nice bang for the buck

Submitted 15 years ago

By Mike's lost no more

From Walla Walla , WA

Verified Buyer

Pros: Acquires Satellites Quickly, Large Screen, Simple Controls, Easy To Set Up, Compact, Easy To Read, Reliable Performance, Easy Menus Cons: Other thoughts: I use this unit for trips to the city. How I got by without it I have no idea. It's fast easy to use and gets me from point A to B....What more do you need.

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend

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Very pleased with this item.

Submitted 15 years ago

By Jeff

From Nashville, TN

Verified Buyer

Pros: Simple Controls, Easy To Set Up, Acquires Satellites Quickly, Easy To Read, Compact, Reliable Performance, Large Screen, Easy Menus Cons: Other thoughts: Use this item for rural navigation

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend

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Nice for the price

Submitted 15 years ago

By CeeJay

From Walla Walla WA

Verified Buyer

Pros: Easy To Set Up, Large Screen, Easy To Read Cons: Acquires Satellites Slowly Other thoughts: The only thing I really don't like is the voice. Computer generated, sometimes comical. Other than that, so far so good.

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend

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works as advertised

Submitted 15 years ago

By Paul

From Stonewood, WV

Verified Buyer

Pros: Easy To Set Up, Simple Controls, Easy Menus, Easy To Read, Large Screen, Acquires Satellites Quickly, Compact Cons: Other thoughts: 1st week I had the garmin ended up on a trip in texas, southwest middle of nowhere, Garmin got me where I needed to be.

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend

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