Garmin nuvi 255

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*Garmin Nuvi 255 GPS leads the way with voice-prompted turn-by-turn directions *Garmin navigation system speaks street names to keep you informed *Handheld GPS is packed with millions of destinations and maps *Comes ready to go right out of the box with preloaded City Navigator NT street maps *Includes points of interest (POIs) *Announces the name of exits and streets *Touch the color screen to enter a destination *2D or 3D maps and smooth map redraw rates as you navigate *Digital elevation maps show you shaded contours at higher zoom levels *Accepts custom points of interest *Lets you set proximity alerts to warn you of upcoming POIs *Sleek, slim design fits comfortably in your pocket or purse *Rechargeable lithium-ion battery lasts up to four hours *Emergency locator so you always know your location *Tap the screen to get your exact latitude and longitude coordinates, the nearest address and intersection, and the closest hospitals, police stations and fuel *Includes JPEG picture viewer, world travel clock with time zones, currency converter, measurement converter and calculator *Comes with Garmin Lock (anti-theft feature) *Enhance your travel experience with optional plug-in microSD cards *Receive premium content such as traffic updates, weather, gas prices, stock info, news, local events and a send-to-GPS feature for trip planning *Bright color display *Preloaded with City Navigator which includes detailed maps of U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico *High-sensitivity GPS receiver for improved performance and reception *Trip computer records mileage, max speed and total time *MicroSD memory card expansion slot *Simplified PC connectivity using USB mass storage with access to either the MicroSD card slot or to the unit's internal memory directly from your PC desktop

Specification	Description
Model	010-00717-20, 0100071720, 010N071720, 10007172
UPC	753759077402
Battery Life	4 Hour
Battery life at 70 degrees	Up to 4 hours
Battery type	Rechargable lithium-ion
Brand Name	Garmin
Car & Motorcycle Units	4" Screens
Card Slot for upgrades	Yes
color	null
Color screen	Yes
Compact antenna	Yes
Compatibility	Operating Systems:Windows 2000 or laterMac OS X 10.4 or later
Connectivity Technology	Not Applicable
Dimensions	2.8" Height x 3.8" Width x 0.8" Depth
Dimensions	3.8 x 2.8 x 0.8 inches
Display Resolution	320 x 240
Display Screen	3.5" QVGA Active Matrix TFT Color LCD Touch Screen
Display size	2.8 x 2.1 inches
Form Factor	Mountable
GPS Style	Vehicle - Car
Included Map	North America
Interfaces/Ports	1 x USB
keyFeatures	1,000 waypoints; 1,000 points of interest
keyFeatures	2.1" x 2.8" QVGA color TFT touchscreen
keyFeatures	Internal solid-state built-in memory
keyFeatures	Preloaded basemap of North America or Europe
Manufacturer	Garmin, Ltd
Manufacturer Website Address	www.garmin.com
Memory	Expandable microSD card slot
Memory Card Support	microSD Card
Navigation Instructions	Voice
Number of channels	12
Number of waypoints	1,000
PC Compatible	Yes
Position accuracy	NA
Product Details	Garmin International is pleased to announce the nuvi 205 and nuvi 255 affordable GPS navigators. With easy to use touchscreen displays, both models can route to addresses, restaurants, hotels and more with turn by turn directions and voice guidance. nuvi 205 will say Turn right in 500 feet, while 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 205 and nuvi 255 are compatible with Garmin?s optional MSN Direct receiver /GDB 55. This new 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. This accessory will be available third quarter of 2008. Nuvi 205 is the most affordable option, with mapping coverage of the lower 48 states, Hawaii and Puerto Rico. It offers five million points of interest, including hotels, restaurants, gas stations, ATMs and attractions. nuvi 255 has broader map coverage it comes preloaded with City Navigator NT road maps for North America1 and six million points of interest. The map data for both units is provided by NAVTEQ, a world leader in premium quality mapping. PLEASE NOTE: This item has been built to U.S. electronics specifications and may need additional modifications or converters to be used in countries other than the U.S. and Canada.
Product Line	nüvi
Product Type	Automobile Navigator
Routes	0
Screen Pixels	320 x 240
Screen Size	3.5"
Screen Size (Approximate)	3.5" Inch Diagonal
size	null
sku	151490
skuprice	250.7800
Standard Warranty	1 Year Limited
style	10007172
taxable	Y
Text to Speech	Yes
Voice Guidance	Included
Waypoints (total)	1,000
Weight	5.2 ounces

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★★★★☆

4.0

Great GPS for the price!

"I bought the Nuvi 255 to use on my motorcycle. I didn't want to pay over [$] for the Nuvi 500. I don't need bluetooth/mp3 players etc.This thing really does the trick! It's easy to customize, navigate menus, and display point of interests. (Even when wearing gloves!)It has other handy features like displaying the speed limit for the road your on. (Great for avoiding tickets)The trip computer is cool. It shows yo..." Read Full Review »

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"Pros Fairly quick to get the GPS signal. Routing seems to work fine. Maps seem pretty up to date. Good price. Cons Confusing menus especially when trying to find some place in another state. Almost no instructions. Tinny sound that is not very loud and no way to connect to external speaker. Street name are not pronounced very well. Charging with a an ordinary USB cable and charger puts it in a "mass storage m..." Read Full Review »

Dec 29, 2008 by NMresident

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4.0

"I've only used it for a few hours on the road so far but I'm very happy with it. I read many reviews and also consumer reports and decided I wanted this model due to it's text to speech (fancy talk for: it says street names out loud also instead of just 'turn right in 500 feet'). Also I don't need …" Read Full Review »

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★★★☆☆

3.0

"Pros

Fairly quick to get the GPS signal. Routing seems to work fine. Maps seem pretty up to date. Good price.

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Confusing menus especially when trying to find some place in another state. Almost no instructions. Tinny sound that is not very loud and no way to connect to external speaker. Stree …" Read Full Review »

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Great GPS! Love my nuvi!

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5.0

"I love everything about Garmin. I my first GPS was a GArmin and love the it. My husbad has another brand and it is very difficult to operate. Nuvi is easy, convenient and perfect for people who are not tech savy! "

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Intuitive and very useful

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4.0

"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 a …" Read Full Review »

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