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Garmin Nuvi 255 GPS Navigation System - 010-00717-20

Abt Model: 0100071720
Garmin Nuvi 255 GPS Navigation System - 010-00717-20
Featured Price $127.00
Regular Price $189.99
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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Garmin Nuvi 255 GPS Navigation System, Model 0100071720

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For peace of mind on the go, nüvi 255 leads the way with voice-prompted turn-by-turn directions that speak street names and optional MSN Direct® to get you there on time and keep you informed. It's packed with millions of destinations and maps for North America or Europe. Like the rest of the compact nüvi 2x5-series, this portable navigator is priced right and ultra-easy to use.

Navigate With Ease
nüvi 255 comes ready to go right out of the box with preloaded City Navigator® NT street maps, including a hefty points of interest (POIs) database with hotels, restaurants, fuel, ATMs and more. It even announces the name of exits and streets so you never have to take your eyes off the road. Simply touch the color screen to enter a destination, and nüvi takes you there with turn-by-turn voice directions, 2-D or 3-D maps and and smooth map updates as you navigate. Its digital elevation maps show you shaded contours at higher zoom levels, giving you a big picture of the surrounding terrain. In addition, nüvi 255 accepts custom points of interest (POIs), such as school zones and safety cameras and lets you set proximity alerts to warn you of upcoming POIs. With HotFix™ satellite prediction, nüvi calculates your position faster to get you there quicker.

Take It With You
Like the rest of the nüvi 2x5-series, nüvi 255 sports a sleek, slim design and fits comfortably in your pocket or purse. Its rechargeable lithium-ion battery makes it convenient for navigation by car or foot. With its "Where Am I?" emergency locator, you always know your location. Simply tap the screen to get your exact latitude and longitude coordinates, the nearest address and intersection, and the closest hospitals, police stations and fuel stations.

Go Beyond Navigation
Navigation is just the beginning. nüvi 255 includes many travel tools including JPEG picture viewer, world travel clock with time zones, currency converter, measurement converter, calculator and more. With photo navigation, you can download Google™ Panoramio™ pictures via our Garmin Connect Photos website and navigate to them. The 255 is compatible with optional enhanced MSN® Direct content and our free Garmin Garage where you can download animated vehicles that show your location on the map. It also comes with Garmin Lock™, an anti-theft feature. Enhance your travel experience with optional plug-in microSD cards such as Garmin Travel Guides for detailed data on attractions.

Features:

  • 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
  • Additional: This USB Mass Storage device is compatible with Windows® 2000 or later and Mac OS X 10.4 or later.

Package Contents:

  • nüvi 255
  • Preloaded City Navigator® NT for North America or Europe (full coverage)
  • Vehicle suction cup mount
  • Vehicle power cable
  • Dashboard disk
  • Quick Start Manual

Specifications:

  • Physical & Performance:
    • Display resolution, WxH: 320 x 240 pixels
    • Display type: QVGA color antiglare TFT with white backlight
    • Battery: rechargeable lithium-ion
    • Battery life: up to 4 hours
    • 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: SD card (not included)
    • Waypoints: 1000
    • Routes: 0

Approximate Dimensions:

  • Unit:
    • Width: 3.8"
    • Height: 2.8"
    • Depth: 0.8"
  • Display Size:
    • Width: 2.8"
    • Height: 2.1"
    • Diagonal: 3.5"

Approximate Weight:

  • Unit: 0.325 lbs
  • Shipping: 1 lbs

Warranty Information:

  • Manufacturer's Warranty (authorized online retailer):
    1 Year Parts and Labor

Features and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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Reviews

PRODUCT REVIEW SUMMARY
Average Customer Rating:
(based on 6 review)
Customers most agreed on the following attributes:
Pros: Compact (6), Easy Menus (6), Easy To Read (6), Easy To Set Up (6), Reliable Performance (6), Simple Controls (5), Large Screen (4), Acquires Satellites Quickly (3)
Best Uses: Finding Specific Address (6), Rural Navigation (5), Faster Routes (4), Urban Navigation (4)
Describe Yourself: Casual User (5)
How are you with directions: Great w/Directions (5)
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REVIEWED BY 6 CUSTOMERS
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great little system
By vacation1 from chicago on 11/2/2009.
How are you with directions: Bad w/Directions
Describe Yourself: Casual User
Pros: Easy Menus, Easy To Set Up, Compact, Easy To Read, Reliable Performance
Best Uses: Rural Navigation, Finding Specific Address
provides comfort
Garmin Nuvi 255 - Solid Performer
By Boo Boo from Bloomington, IL on 09/25/2009.
Cons: Acquires Satellites Slowly
Describe Yourself: Casual User
Pros: Easy Menus, Compact, Easy To Set Up, Easy To Read, Reliable Performance, Large Screen, Simple Controls
Best Uses: Faster Routes, Urban Navigation, Finding Specific Address, Rural Navigation, Planning Trips
How are you with directions: Great w/Directions
This thing can find its way out of the woods along with navigating complicated interstate exchanges.
If I can do this, you can!
By Soricobob from Gilbert, AZ on 07/10/2009.
Describe Yourself: Casual User
Cons: Din't get it long ago
Best Uses: Faster Routes, Finding Specific Address, Urban Navigation, Rural Navigation
How are you with directions: Great w/Directions
Pros: Speaks, Easy Menus, Easy To Read, Compact, Acquires Satellites Quickly, Better than one in car, Simple Controls, Easy To Set Up, Large Screen, Reliable Performance
Since we just moved to Arizona, we are just becomming familiar with the Phoenix area. This Garmin makes it easy to get around.
Intuitive and very useful
By VH Chris from Vernon Hills IL on 01/13/2009.
Pros: Easy To Set Up, Compact, Easy To Read, Large Screen, Acquires Satellites Quickly, Simple Controls, Reliable Performance, Easy Menus
Describe Yourself: Enthusiast
Best Uses: Finding Specific Address, Rural Navigation, Urban Navigation, Faster Routes, Planning Trips
How are you with directions: Great w/Directions
Cons: Minor limitations
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.
Super purchase
By dhandelsman from cary, nc on 11/25/2008.
Describe Yourself: Casual User
Pros: Compact, Reliable Performance, Acquires Satellites Quickly, Large Screen, Simple Controls, Easy To Set Up, Easy Menus, Easy To Read
Best Uses: Finding Specific Address
How are you with directions: Great w/Directions
Cons: Short notice for turns
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.
easy
By Mom from Tennessee on 10/6/2008.
Describe Yourself: Casual User
Best Uses: Faster Routes, Rural Navigation, Finding Specific Address, Urban Navigation
How are you with directions: Great w/Directions
Pros: Simple Controls, Easy To Set Up, Compact, Easy Menus, Reliable Performance, Easy To Read
First time user can really appreciate the simple set up.
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