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Brand: Garmin
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Garmin Nuvi 255 GPS Navigation System - 0100071720/ 3D Map View/ Auto Re-Route/ Route Avoidance/ Custom POIs/ Where Am I Feature/ Configurable Vehicle Icons/ Voice Prompts/ Choice Of Route Set Up/ Touchscreen/ Garmin Lock
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Avg. Customer Rating:
 
4.5 stars
(based on 8 reviews)
100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:
Acquires satellites quickly(5), Compact(8), Easy menus(7), Easy to read(8), Easy to set up(8)
Best Uses:
Faster routes(5), Finding specific address(8), Planning trips(4), Rural navigation(7), Urban navigation(5)
Describe Yourself:
Casual user(7)
How are you with directions:
Great w/directions(7)
 
Got me where I needed to go - painlessly
By CindiVerified Purchaser from Reading MA on 5/13/2010
Pros:
Acquires Satellites Quickly, Compact, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Simple Controls
Cons:
Difficult Menus
Best Uses:
Finding Specific Address, Planning Trips, Rural Navigation
Describe Yourself:
Casual User
How are you with directions:
Great w/Directions
Bottom Line:

Comments about Garmin Garmin Nuvi 255 GPS Navigation System:

We are RVer's - one of the worst situations to be in is to miss a turn and not be able to turn around - especially with something in tow! The Garmin alerts us to upcoming turns when we are in unfamiliar territory. Got to try it out last weekend in rural Maine and it was great with pinpoint accuracy. The voice is clear and the volume goes high enough to hear in a noisy cab. Menu's could be more straightforward putting favorites first - had to learn to hit the down arrow to find them.

 
Great GPS - More bang for less bucks.
By Hard2PleaseVerified Reviewer from Reisterstown, MD. on 3/22/2010
Pros:
Acquires Satellites Quickly, Compact, Easy Menus, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Large enough display, Reliable Performance, Simple Controls
Best Uses:
Faster Routes, Finding Specific Address, Planning Trips, Rural Navigation, Urban Navigation
Describe Yourself:
Casual User
How are you with directions:
Great w/Directions
Bottom Line:

Comments about Garmin Garmin Nuvi 255 GPS Navigation System:

Finding unknown destinations. Compact. Adequate display size. Clear & concise directions. Inexpensive. NO complaints.

Service & Delivery comments:

ABT Electronics was perfect. Fast delivery. Good condition. No complaints.

[2 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

 
great little system
By vacation1Verified Purchaser from chicago on 11/2/2009
Pros:
Compact, Easy Menus, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Reliable Performance
Best Uses:
Finding Specific Address, Rural Navigation
Describe Yourself:
Casual User
How are you with directions:
Bad w/Directions
Bottom Line:

Comments about Garmin Garmin Nuvi 255 GPS Navigation System:

provides comfort

 
Garmin Nuvi 255 - Solid Performer
By Boo BooVerified Purchaser from Bloomington, IL on 9/25/2009
Pros:
Compact, Easy Menus, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Large Screen, Reliable Performance, Simple Controls
Cons:
Acquires Satellites Slowly
Best Uses:
Faster Routes, Finding Specific Address, Planning Trips, Rural Navigation, Urban Navigation
Describe Yourself:
Casual User
How are you with directions:
Great w/Directions
Bottom Line:

Comments about Garmin Garmin Nuvi 255 GPS Navigation System:

This thing can find its way out of the woods along with navigating complicated interstate exchanges.

 
If I can do this, you can!
By SoricobobVerified Purchaser from Gilbert, AZ on 7/10/2009
Pros:
Acquires Satellites Quickly, Better than one in car, Compact, Easy Menus, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Large Screen, Reliable Performance, Simple Controls, Speaks
Cons:
Din't get it long ago
Best Uses:
Faster Routes, Finding Specific Address, Rural Navigation, Urban Navigation
Describe Yourself:
Casual User
How are you with directions:
Great w/Directions
Bottom Line:

Comments about Garmin Garmin Nuvi 255 GPS Navigation System:

Since we just moved to Arizona, we are just becomming familiar with the Phoenix area. This Garmin makes it easy to get around.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Intuitive and very useful
By VH ChrisVerified Purchaser from Vernon Hills IL on 1/13/2009
Pros:
Acquires Satellites Quickly, Compact, Easy Menus, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Large Screen, Reliable Performance, Simple Controls
Cons:
Minor limitations
Best Uses:
Faster Routes, Finding Specific Address, Planning Trips, Rural Navigation, Urban Navigation
Describe Yourself:
Enthusiast
How are you with directions:
Great w/Directions
Bottom Line:

Comments about Garmin Garmin Nuvi 255 GPS Navigation System:

An excellent product that is very useful for everyday navigation. I have used other units and find the Garmin to be the most user-friendly. (3 owned among family members). Saves time even on short trips, and helps find better routes even in known areas. Minor limitations - sticks to main routes and doesn't consider some viable shortcuts. Also, can lose satellites among very tall buildings (like downtown Chicago). I recommend this product and would buy it again.

Service & Delivery comments:

I ordered online and picked up in store. Quick and efficient, and online help (live chat) was very helpful. No problems, and I will continue to shop at Abt.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Super purchase
By dhandelsmanVerified Purchaser from cary, nc on 11/25/2008
Pros:
Acquires Satellites Quickly, Compact, Easy Menus, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Large Screen, Reliable Performance, Simple Controls
Cons:
Short notice for turns
Best Uses:
Finding Specific Address
Describe Yourself:
Casual User
How are you with directions:
Great w/Directions
Bottom Line:

Comments about Garmin Garmin Nuvi 255 GPS Navigation System:

I've only used the GPS a few times so far, but I've found it to be shockingly accurate. It's done a great job on every task so far. My only gripe is that sometimes there's barely enough time between the instruction to turn, and the opportunity to turn.

The only concern is behavioral. I don't pay attention to where I am anymore. If the GPS were to stop working, I couldn't find my way home.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
easy
By MomVerified Purchaser from Tennessee on 10/6/2008
Pros:
Compact, Easy Menus, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Reliable Performance, Simple Controls
Best Uses:
Faster Routes, Finding Specific Address, Rural Navigation, Urban Navigation
Describe Yourself:
Casual User
How are you with directions:
Great w/Directions
Bottom Line:

Comments about Garmin Garmin Nuvi 255 GPS Navigation System:

First time user can really appreciate the simple set up.

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