Garmin n vi 255 3 5 Inch Portable GPS Navigator

Garmin n vi 255 3 5 Inch Portable GPS Navigator

With easy-to-use Touchscreen displays, the nuvi 255 can route to addresses, restaurants, hotels and more with turn-by-turn directions and voice guidance. nuvi 255 will include text-to-speech, which will prompt you to “Turn right on Main Street.” New appealing features include MSN Direct compatibility, HotFix, Garmin Connect Photos, digital elevation maps, automatic time zone updates and smoother map updates. nuvi 255 is compatible with an optional MSN Direct receiver (GDB 55). This optional MSN Direct receiver provides 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. nuvi 255 has broader map coverage and comes preloaded with City Navigator NT road maps for North America and 6 million points of interest. The map data is provided by NAVTEQ, a world leader in premium-quality mapping. Bright 3.5 diagonal color display; 320 x 240 pixels; QVGA TFT display, with white backlight 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 Configurable vehicle icons – allows users to select a fun, customized car-shaped icon; users can download additional choices Offers a three-dimensional mapping perspective or 2D overhead view Built-in lithium-ion battery – lasts up to four hours depending on usage Dimensions – Width 3.8 x Height 2.8 x Depth 0.8 Weight – 5.2 ounces

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars Very Nice
I have had this little GPS for over a Month now and I must say this is a nice little unit. I also own two Magellan GPS units and I like this one just as well, if not better. I originally purchased one of these 255s for my son before he went off to college. I liked it so well I purchased another one to mount on my motorcycle. I used a Ram Mount kit and it all works perfectly. Very good buy!

5 Stars Great little GPS.
This is a very basic GPS, but for the price it does a very good job and I’ve had no major problems with it.

4 Stars Unnecessary option
When I bought the Garmin nuvi 255, Amazon asked me if I wished to purchase the Garmin vehicle power cable. Not knowing that a cable was included with the GPS, I bought it, as well as the dashboard mount. After receiving the GPS, I found that a vehicle power cable was included. Don’t buy the second one unless you need it.

Even after downloading the latest map from Garmin, I noticed errors in road information for my area.

4 Stars It gets me around
I picked this one out because I was used to the screen format on my parents’ GPS. I like how the top has an arrow to show you the direction of your next turn, the distance til the turn, and the name of the turn. It also gives you the speed limit, but it is not always right. This one has a few male and female voices to choose from, and it speaks the street names out loud.

It is pretty easy to figure out how to use the different features if you play around with it for a few minutes. You can program your home and favorite addresses to find them easily. You can also search for businesses near you, near your destination, or along the route. The businesses usually have a phone number in the GPS so you can call to reserve a hotel, etc. While you are driving, you will see a little car on the map to indicate where you are. You can press the green bar on the top to see future directions and the full map of your route. You can also zoom in and out on the map.

Usually the GPS finds a good route, but it does not know which routes have high traffic which makes them take longer than expected. You can get around this by setting a via point to direct the GPS in the direction you want it to go. Occasionally the route is confusing, usually when there are multiple turns in a row, but you will get where you’re going. You don’t have to worry about missing a turn because it will recalculate and put you back on track. There is a detour option that you can use if you come to a traffic jam or some other problem. So far I have not liked the detour route it gave me, but I don’t know if there was a better one because I was in an unfamiliar area. At least it got me back on track eventually. Usually it finds the satellite signal fast and rarely loses the signal. Overall, I like this GPS. It is very easy and helpful once you get used to it.

5 Stars The best affordable GPS
This is my first GPS. I have read all available reviews about other brand GPS. This is the best & affordable GPS. It has everything, Text to speech with good voice quality, 2010 map update free to download, receives signal & re-routes fast , sturdy built , reliable windshield mount. I received it brand new well packaged with in 4 days of ordering .Thanks amazon.

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