Garmin Nuvi 250

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 1776 reviews of Garmin Nuvi 250. The average rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average rating of 3.9/5 for other GPS for all reviews. People are impressed by the screen and size. The performance and price are also mentioned favorably.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other GPS the Garmin Nuvi 250 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 87/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Garmin Nuvi 250

alaTest has collected and analyzed 302 user reviews of Garmin Nuvi 250 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other GPS on Amazon.co.uk. Comments about the screen and maps are on the whole positive. The performance and price are also mentioned favorably, whereas some have doubts about the reliability.

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92% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Garmin Nuvi 250

alaTest has collected and analyzed 832 user reviews of Garmin Nuvi 250 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other GPS on Amazon.com. Reviewers really like the size and reliability. The performance and price are also mentioned favorably.

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91% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : Craig Ellison (pcmag.com)

Garmin nuvi 250

The groundbreaking Garmin nüvi 350 practically created the shirt-pocket travel companion category. It also had a price befitting new technology from a leader in the compact GPS space. Garmin is now offering a cheaper model, the nüvi 250, which sells...

Familiar Garmin menu system. Preloaded with maps. Includes some travel kit features

No text-to-speech conversion. Less-sensitive GPS receiver than the 300 series

Even for $100 less than the much more capable nüvi 350, the nüvi 250 may not be that great a value.

Apr, 2007

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Expert review by : Craig Ellison (pcmag.com)

Garmin nüvi 250

Garmin's nüvi 250 is more affordable than older versions, but not as functional.

Familiar Garmin menu system. Preloaded with maps. Includes some travel kit features.

No text-to-speech conversion. Less-sensitive GPS receiver than the 300 series.

i also noticed that my 250 test unit did not use a state-of-the-art sirfstariii receiver module such as the one found in the 350. garmin describes the 250's receiver, without a brand name, as simply a "sensitive gps receiver," which sounds to me as if...

Apr, 2007

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Expert review by : Rich Owings (gpstracklog.com)

Garmin pink nuvi 250 review

The Garmin pink nuvi 250 is a special edition version of a popular entry-level nuvi GPS. It sports a 3.5 inch color touch-screen display, has preloaded maps of the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico, and 6 million points of interest.

Sep, 2008

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Expert review by : Fletch (gpsmagazine.com)

Garmin nuvi 250 Review

This week I put the nuvi 250 through GPSmagazine's rigorous testing criteria and found out how the newest, budget-friendly nuvi stacks up against the competition (and other nuvi's!).

Great Entry Level GPS (But Kinda Pricey)

Apr, 2007

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Expert review by : Rich Owings (gpstracklog.com)

Garmin nuvi 250 review

UPDATE: A newer model, the nuvi 255, offers these features and more.

Mar, 2007

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Expert review by (garminnuvireviews.com)

Garmin Nuvi 250 Review

When my old gps guidance unit broke, I immediately turned on my computer and went shopping for a new one, because as a business man I cannot afford to waste time getting lost trying to figure out the correct way to my destination. As I was shopping for...

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Expert review by : Ross Catanzariti (goodgearguide.com.au)

Garmin nuvi 250

Garmin's entry-level unit has the same features as its widescreen brother, and differs only in a smaller sized display. The nuvi 250 retains the sleek...

Sleek and slim design, user-friendly interface, reasonable performance

Lack of included accessories, small display

The nuvi 250 is a solid unit and commands a lower price than the 250W, despite possessing the same features.

Nov, 2007

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Stuff magazine

The diddy 250 is more than just a sat-nav – it's a city guide and phrasebook for your holiday shorts

An inexpensive, neatly designed sat-nav that happens to offer additional travel info if you want it

Nov, 2007

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Garmin Nuvi 250

An inexpensive, neatly designed sat-nav that happens to offer additional travel info if you want it

Aug, 2008

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Good for the price

This is a entry level unit, but is solid. I have had three GPS and while this is missing some features I liked for the most part its fine... I find I miss a flip up antenna, and bluetooth.... I will continue to test it and if I still have issues with...

Light weight, Crisp clear screen, responsive touchscreen, Volume is loud. recalculates routes

Have run into the problem where it thinks I am off road on some older highways here in Iowa. Recalculating route can be a touch slow at times, Seems to like to take me on the scenic route. Have run into two instances where it never told me to turn...

Aug, 2009

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