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Garmin Nuvi 255 / 255W
alaSCORE 97

1066 reviews

November, 2009

66 / 100

37 Experts

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1029 Users

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alaTest collected and analyzed 22 user reviews of the Garmin Nuvi 255 / 255W from cnet.com. The average user rating from cnet.com is 85 out of 100.

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"Excellent GPS, easy to setup and use. accurate"

I like it because i can pay attention to my d...  Easy to setup and use none so far

"For the price, and the usefulness, it is a must buy."

For $170, it is the cheapest in the GARMIN br...  Basic navigational uses; including detailed map layout of streets and quick response of direction c...

"Inexpensive yet accurate in location and mph of my car"

Inexpensive yet quite accurate with location ...  Screen clear and bright, location accurate, calculates my car's mph accurately Not as many features...

"This is the best entry model compare with others"

You can compare Garmin nuvi 255w with other c...  High-end features at an entry-level price The power cord is not integrated into the mount, so you h...

Average Rating

85

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alaTest collected and analyzed 12 user reviews of the Garmin Nuvi 255 / 255W from pcworld.com. The average user rating from pcworld.com is 70 out of 100.

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Garmin nuvi 255W GPS

i bought the gps and it was really good. i didnt no it would be this great in a terrible place like 6th ave. i hate the store and the owner alex. sig...

Garmin nuvi 255W GPS

I really like the GPS except for the voice of the text to message. I like that it has my speed and the speed limit on the first screen. I recently too...

Garmin nuvi 255W GPS

Great buy in my opinion, it out-performs in most areas than my old StreetPilot c320 and c580, both cost three times the price of this gps when I bough...

Garmin nuvi 255W GPS

First off, the sound is horrible on this model. At volumes of 60% or above, there is so much distortion that the voices sound like they are coming fro...

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alaTest collected and analyzed 21 user reviews of the Garmin Nuvi 255 / 255W from bestbuy.com. The average user rating from bestbuy.com is 93 out of 100.

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Great fun works great

"This was my first GPS and have used it about 1 month now. It was very easy to use right out of the box. After reading reviews of all different brands...

Best GPS I've ever owned

"I've owned 3 GPS devices and this is by far the best. Bought in christmas last year. Haven't had a problem with it yet. Traveled quite a bit and it g...

Very nice GPS

"It was a replacement/upgrade for a defective SteetPilot that they no longer had. I had an extended warranty, and was given credit for what I paid. So...

Pretty Darn Good Entry Level GPS

"I got this as a entry level/first time GPS Nav for my wife and myself. I did a lot of research and asking friends who had Garmin or Tom Tom. It was o...

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alaTest collected and analyzed 41 user reviews of the Garmin Nuvi 255 / 255W from ciao.com. The average user rating from ciao.com is 85 out of 100.

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Feelings of personal use

Personal use of the product for some time, feeling the effect of good writing in general the following advantages: Route planning: Can the "one hi...

Navigation, also can be a taste

GARMIN nüvi 255W lets you experience the "3D complex diagram with the real draw of export map" how to make the complex simple smart intersection, brin...

Garmin nuvi 255W

GARMIN NUVI 255W car navigation I can swim High - sensitivity receiver Price a little expensive

Garmin nuvi 255W

I just purchased the 255w. I originally purchased the 260w because I wanted the long battery life. I liked the 260 just fine. But there was an issue w...

Average Rating

85

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alaTest collected and analyzed 6 user reviews of the Garmin Nuvi 255 / 255W from circuitcity.com. The average user rating from circuitcity.com is 89 out of 100.

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I LOVE IT

i JUST GOT THIS UNIT TWO DAYS AGO AND COULDN'T BE HAPPIER. i WAS A LITTLE SHOCKED THAT YOU HAVE TO BUY A $125 ANTENNA FOR MSN DIRECT WHICH ISNT EVEN A...

Best GPS so far

So far, my experience with the Garmin Nuvi 255W has been my best experience so far with GPS units. It's user-friendly, and the windshield mount is gre...

Absolutely love it!

My biggest concern was my ability to read the screen while driving - without my magnifying glasses. Not a problem, everything is crystal clear. The ve...

I miss my turn off so it told me how to get back on.

I was in Rock Island over the weekend. I left Monday of this week. I miss my turn so i had to get off the highway i ran until alot of construction eve...

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alaTest collected and analyzed 23 user reviews of the Garmin Nuvi 255 / 255W from dell.com. The average user rating from dell.com is 90 out of 100.

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NUVI 255W Portable GPS

Good basic gps. Easy to use. The widescreen is helpful NO BLUETOOTH as described. This is a big deal for me

Not what is advertised!!

Great little device. Does what it is supposed to do NO BLUETOOTH

False Advertising

efficient for what's needed said to have bluetooth but none available

GPS

Easy to use and operate It is suppose to have the latest streets and there are some missing that were oon the 2008 update

Average Rating

90

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alaTest collected and analyzed 1 user reviews of the Garmin Nuvi 255 / 255W from epinions.com. The average user rating from epinions.com is 80 out of 100.

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Easy to Use Travel

I bought this GPS for Christmas last year and have been more than pleased with it. I have found that it is very easy to use and has many great navigat...

Average Rating

80

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alaTest collected and analyzed 23 user reviews of the Garmin Nuvi 255 / 255W from newegg.com. The average user rating from newegg.com is 84 out of 100.

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Worth the money

This is a must for directionally challanged people. This is the second Garmin Nuvi I have purchased. My husband will not leave home without his. It is...

Garmin ... garbage

I used a TomTom One in europe for four years without a single issue. Coming back I needed a new GPS and read some reviews indicating as Garmin is an a...

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Despite all the cons this little unit more than met my expectations and am happy w/ my purchase. I very nearly gave it 5 eggs. Works very well, good ...

The screen is bad DOA

I have always like service from newegg. I have bougth many refurbished item from newegg and this is the first lemon and I hope it is the last. at lea...

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alaTest collected and analyzed 8 user reviews of the Garmin Nuvi 255 / 255W from overstock.com. The average user rating from overstock.com is 100 out of 100.

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auto gps

although my garmin nuvi255w didnt come from overstock,i would recomend it very highky.the use of it is very easy to do.i have noticed 1 time it told m...

Garmin Nuvi 255 Auto navigator

My new GPS is wonderful. I used it over the weekend for a trip I had taken many times before just to test its accuracy It actually directed me to a sh...

My new travel companion

I recently retired and plan to travel. My Garmin will accompany me on all trips. Very easy to use and the instructions are on the spot. This model has...

jsh7778

My wife purchased this for me for Christmas. I didn't think it would work accurately or be something I needed driving all day for my business. Wow...I...

Average Rating

100

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alaTest collected and analyzed 1 user reviews of the Garmin Nuvi 255 / 255W from qvc.com. The average user rating from qvc.com is 100 out of 100.

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Easy to use EXCELLENT Deal!

"After purchasing this model garmin from QVC I could not be without it! It is simple to use & has many great features!. I have used this GPS from trav...

Average Rating

100

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