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Garmin Nuvi 255 / 255W
alaSCORE 97

1066 reviews

November, 2009

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US

Garmin Nuvi 255W

The Garmin Nuvi 255W features a large touch screen and an easy-to-understand interface. Startup, destination entry, and trip routing and rerouting times are slightly faster than the competition. "Where am I?" feature is very useful for emergencies. ...

The Nuvi 255W's feature set is rather limited. Mounting cradle is bulkier than competing models and not very portable

As entry-level GPS navigators go, the Garmin Nuvi 255W is still one of the best choices available for anyone who wants speedy performance without breaking the bank.

Features The Nuvi 205W and its smaller sibling, the 205, are Garmin's entry-level models in the Nuvi 2x5 line, and predictably the units are not feature-packed powerhouses. Because the Garmin doesn't have to process IQ Routes or MapShare data,...

July, 2009

Rating

73

Partner Source
cnet.com
US

Garmin Nuvi 255T and 255WT

Garmin aims low this time with entry level GPS devices that won't hit your pocket too hard with the Nuvi 255T and 255WT. The former will come with a 3.5" display, while the latter has a more eye-friendly 4.3" display. Both models will feature a ...

April, 2008

No rating

ubergizmo.com
GB

Garmin Nuvi 255W

By Sift Ninja

When most people think of a GPS device, the first name that pops into mind is Garmin Nuvi. Garmin's Nuvi 200 line of navigators was an excellent blend of ease of use and value. The new Nuvi 2×5 line of GPS navigation devices seeks to build on that ...

The unit ships with a 12-volt power cable, a suction cup windshield mount and cradle, an adhesive disk for dashboard mounting, and a quick start manual. The cradle features a good amount of articulation from its ball-jointed neck and better adhesion ...

July, 2009

Rating

70

businesscomputingworld.co.uk
AU

Garmin's widescreen GPS sluggish

By Ross Catanzariti

FIND your way around Australia with Garmin's widescreen GPS unit that is a decent entry-level navigator.

Compact design, ease of use and operation, Where Am I help menu, Australian text-to-speech voices, preloaded speed and red light camera alerts

No Bluetooth, no FM transmitter, speaker volume lacks punch, unorthodox address input method, sluggish start-up time

While not offering any advanced features like Bluetooth, the nuvi 255W features text-to-speech technology and provides a solid combination of excellent navigation and ease of use.

Garmin units are renowned for their ease of use and the 255W continues this trend. The nuvi 255W can navigate to a specific address, a Point of Interest (POI), a recent location, a specific junction or your favourites. Despite its entry-level...

January, 2009

Rating

60

news.com.au
AU

Garmin nuvi 255W

By Ross Catanzariti

Compact design, ease of use and operation, Where Am I help menu, Australian text-to-speech voices, preloaded speed and red light camera alerts

No Bluetooth, no FM transmitter, speaker volume lacks punch, unorthodox address input method, sluggish start-up time

While not offering any advanced features like Bluetooth, the nuvi 255W features text-to-speech technology and provides a solid combination of excellent navigation and ease of use.

Garmin's nuvi 255W has a similar design and user interface to most of the company's other GPS units. The nuvi 255W doesn't use the popular SiRF Star III GPS receiver; Garmin simply lists a receiver without providing further details. Garmin units...

December, 2008

Rating

65

goodgearguide.com.au
AU

Garmin nuvi 255

By Ross Catanzariti

Compact design, ease of use and operation, Where Am I help menu, Australian text-to-speech voices, preloaded speed and red light camera alerts

No Bluetooth, no FM transmitter, speaker volume lacks punch, unorthodox address input method, sluggish start-up time, average display

Although it doesn't offer any advanced features like Bluetooth, the nuvi 255 features text-to-speech technology and provides a solid combination of excellent navigation and ease of use. If you can afford to splash out a bit extra though, we highly ...

Garmin's nuvi 255 offers the same features as its widescreen counterpart, the nuvi 255W, but it has a smaller and lower resolution display and a cheaper price point. The nuvi 255 follows a similar format in terms of design and user interface as...

December, 2008

Rating

60

goodgearguide.com.au
FR

Garmin Nüvi 255WT

By Vincent Lheur

The Nüvi 255WT is an excellent choice for those looking for a simple, practical and inexpensive GPS.

- Very easy to use, - Premium version of TMC traffic info, - Good reactivity in menus

- Voice is a bit robot-like

July, 2008

Rating

80

digitalversus.com
FR

Garmin Nüvi 255T

By Vincent Lheur

The Nüvi 255T is an excellent choice for those looking for a simple, practical and inexpensive GPS.

- Very easy to use, - Premium version of TMC traffic info, - Good reactivity in menus

- Voice is a bit robotic, - Some itineraries are questionable

July, 2008

Rating

60

digitalversus.com
GB

Garmin nuvi 255W - Garmin Sat Nav

Garmin nuvi 255W is preloaded with maps of the UK, Eastern and Western Europe with an easy-to-use full colour 4.3-inch touchscreen and speed cameras locations.

No rating

activegps.co.uk
GB

Garmin nuvi 255T - Garmin Sat Nav

Garmin nuvi 255WT is preloaded with maps of the UK, Eastern and Western Europe with an easy-to-use full colour 4.3-inch touchscreen, traffic updates and speed cameras locations.

No rating

activegps.co.uk

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