Garmin nüvi 255W Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Garmin nüvi 255W

First seen: 19 april 2008

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User Score (417)

8.6
Expert Score (3)

8.7
Design (2)

10
Value for money (2)

9.4
Ease of use (4)

10
Performance (2)

10

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Pros & Cons

fast processor, simulated routes, very convienient, just click around learn, light weight

points of interest, just like any gps, for instance, bad voice quality, supply of accessories

Manufacturer's Description

Smoother map updates
Orbital predicted fast-fix
Rechargeable lithium-ion battery
Up to 5 hours of battery life
Garmin Lock - an anti-theft feature
Hot fix
Panoramio compatible
Automatic timezone
Fingertip touchscreen interface
2D or 3D maps
Micro SD card slot
Built in travel kit with picture viewer
USB interface for loading data
Streamlined design
Points of Interest
PC required for internet updates
Pre loaded safety camera data
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Release Date

First seen

19 April 2008

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Garmin nüvi 255W

Garmin nüvi 255W is a high-sensitivity GPS receiver with a 4.3-inch (480 x 272 pixels) WQVGA widescreen touch screen and non-waterproof casing. Its features are high sensitivity, HotFix compatible GPS receiver, voice-prompted turn-by-turn direction that speaks street names and built-in travel kit with picture viewer.

Features

Garmin nüvi 255W is a widescreen navigator that leads the way with 2D or 3D maps and voice prompted turn-by-turn directions. It is able to speak street nam…

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Garmin nüvi 255W

Features

Garmin nüvi 255W is a widescreen navigator that leads the way with 2D or 3D maps and voice prompted turn-by-turn directions. It is able to speak street names. It is able to store up to 1000 way points. It is equipped with Points of Interest (POIs) database with hotels, restaurants, fuel, ATMs and others. It also accepts custom POIs such as school zones and safety cameras. User can set proximity alerts to inform user of the upcoming POIs. With HotFix™ satellite prediction, it calculates position with improved speed. It is equipped with build-in memory and micro SD card slot. It has a non-user replaceable rechargeable lithium-ion battery which provides up to 4 hours of battery life. It is also equipped with Garmin Lock which is a theft deterrent system that locks the device. It can be featured as a picture viewer to view pictures. It is FM traffic compatible. With the "Where Am I?" emergency locator feature, user is able to view current location information including location coordinates, nearest address and nearest hospitals, fuel stations and police stations. It is equipped with other features such as world travel clock with time zones, currency converter, measurement converter and calculator. It is compatible with optional enhanced MSN® Direct content and Garmin Garage (car shaped icon for map navigation).The standard package comes with preloaded City Navigator® NT for North America or Europe (full coverage), vehicle suction cup mount, vehicle power cable, dashboard disc and quick start manual. It measures 4.8 X 2.8 x 8 inches in dimension and weighs approximately 173g.

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Reviewer: ActiveGPS.co.uk
23 July 2008
Garmin nuvi 255W comes preloaded with maps for UK, Eastern and Western Europe and displays detailed street-level maps on an easy-to-use full colour extra wide 4.3-inch touchscreen and in addition provides clear, voice-prompted directions to your destination. Read more
Garmin's widescreen GPS sluggish

Reviewer: News.com.au
29 January 2009
GARMIN'S nuvi 255W has a similar design and user interface to most of the company's other GPS units. This is good news for consumers, as the ease of use and simple map display will please most. Read more
Reviewer: MNC
1 June 2009
Garmin announced Garmin Nuvi 255 an update to the Nuvi 200 line at CeBit today that makes their entry level devices a lot more appealing. As prices fall, and more consumers get into the market with an entry level unit, Garmin is upping the bar in the hyper competitive low end of the market. The new Garmin Nuvi 255 Models all features some very nice upgraded features:New faster processor, making for a faster routing and map drawing. New shaded elevation maps. Now... Read more
Garmin Nuvi 255W Review

Reviewer: Bright Hub
13 October 2008

Overall 8

Design 8

Features 8

The Garmin Nuvi 255W has voice capability but cannot be commanded with voice. It has a huge number of POI (Points of Interest) built in and you can add up to 1000 additional ones. You can also set proximity alerts when you are approaching a POI. You also have speed limits and the current speed indicators on the screen. The 255W also has an emergency button on the menu, which receives your exact coordinates (latitude and longitude), displays the nearest address and... Read more
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Reviewer: Testfreaks blog
19 October 2008

Overall 9

Design 10

Performance 9

The key to a good GPS is the interface and the Garmin nüvi 255W’s is one of the best ones that I have dealt with in comparison to other GPS models. It is well designed unit from both the out casing to the software within. Garmin has been regarded as the leader in GPS technology and they continue the trend with the nüvi 255W. While it is sold as an entry level unit in terms of price, its features and function make it act like a more expensive GPS model. Routing works... Read more

User Reviews

Nuvi 255W

Reviewer: Ralph, Amazon
25 October 2008 See Product at Amazon ($119.99)

Overall 10

Very satisfied with this unit. As this is the first GPS I've owned, I have nothing to compare it with, however it has worked perfectly for my family so far. My son just took a trip from CT to South Carolina and loved it. The only complaint I have is that the voice is a little bit tinny especially if the volume is turned up. For the price, you can't beat it. Comment Read more or see product
Reviewer: BJ, staples
26 November 2008 See Product at Staples ($179.99)

Overall 10

The Garmin Nuvi 255W is a great product. I've only had it a few weeks, but I've found it to be user friendly, reliable, easy to read and accurate. It calculates the best route and provides the estimated time of arrival. I visited stores and examined more sophisticated GPS versions (more bells and whistles), but this is more than adequate for all my needs.The only con I have is that the Quick Start Manual could be more user friendly (written GPS 101 or GPS for Dummies... Read more or see product
Pretty Darn Good for casual use

Reviewer: Abes of Maine
20 October 2009

Overall 8

Pretty easy to use. Good graphics and it tells you where to turn by street name. That is the best feature. It shows you far ahead where to turn and then says the street. Very easy to use. Read more
Great GPA system!

Reviewer: Vicky, J&R
10 November 2009

Overall 8

I love using this system. Only once the direction was not correct and it took me to a wrong location. It has been a great travle companion for me. Read more
Garmin nuvi 255W

Reviewer: Amazon
17 December 2009 See Product at Amazon ($119.99)

Overall 8

Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this? ) this GPS is extremely user friendly and a bundle purchase gives a lot of flexibility. Anyway, should have come with an updated maps rather than with a free option to update! This 30 days free update opportunity could be easily overlooked... Comment Read more or see product