Jun 23, 2009
Garmin nüvi 255W 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator
—-June 3, 2008
Garmin’s nüvi 255W improvesupon its 200-series predecessors by adding top-of-the-line features such as FM traffic updates or MSN Direct content to an entry-level line. But Garmin is also introducing some significant improvements with this new series, like a 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 nüvi 2×5 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 nüvi 2×5 and 7×5 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 (more…)
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Works as expected
My only real reservation, which isn’t Garmin’s fault, is that from what I read, and from talking to people, I don’t dare mount it in my car, because the sight of the mounted GPS,…
1.0 out of 5 stars
Dead on Arrival
The Garmin Nuvi 255W will not power up even though it is new out of the box.
Today is Saturday. The Garmin customer support is only available Monday-Friday.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Terrific unit!
After a certain amount of frustration dealing with paper maps, missed exits and fumbling for directions in the dark - I decided it was time to get on the GPS car navigation…
4.0 out of 5 stars
Garmin 255W Super
The Garmin 255W I Purchased from you is a Terrific help to me as I am 70 and it has made my traveling to different place so easy.
4.0 out of 5 stars
A Good GPS Unit
I used this Garmin Navigator just a few days after I purchased it. I drove from Houston through Dallas and onto Plano, TX. It got me there with no problems.
4.0 out of 5 stars
So easy to use
The Garmin is so very easy to use and gives clear accurate maps. The text to speech is exactly what I need.
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Garmin Nuvi 255W
I received this GPS on time and it work right away out of the box. It great GPS but short battery life.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent product and quick service
Can’t beat the price and the quality of this product.
Excellent features and ease of use.
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GREAT TOY
A great toy. Simpler and more powerful than the previous Garmins. Cannot think of a flaw….at least so far.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Better Than the 260W
Garmin nüvi 255W 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator
I originally bought the 260w but was not happy with that unit because of the poor sound quality I was…