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Garmin Nuvi 255W Wide Screen Pre-Loaded Auto-Routing Voice Guidance GPS
(Click to compare the GARMIN NUVI 2X5T SERIES!) Go wide and get peace of mind with Nuvi 255W. This affordable, widescreen navigator leads the way with voice-prompted turn-by-turn directions that speak street names and optional MSN Direct services to get you there on time and keep you informed. It's packed with millions of destinations and maps for North America. Like the rest of the sleek Nuvi 2x5-series, this portable navigator is priced right and ultra-easy to use.
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With Nuvi 255W's widescreen display, you'll always get the big picture. View map detail, driving directions, photos and more in bright, brilliant color. Its sunlight-readable, 4.3-inch display is easy to read from any direction.
Navigate With Ease
Nuvi 255W comes ready to go right out of the box with preloaded City Navigator NT street maps, including a hefty points of interest (POIs) database with hotels, restaurants, fuel, ATMs and more. It even announces the name of exits and streets so you never have to take your eyes off the road. Simply touch the color screen to enter a destination, and Nuvi takes you there with turn-by-turn voice directions, 2-D or 3-D maps and smooth map updates as you navigate. Its digital elevation maps show you shaded contours at higher zoom levels, giving you a big picture of the surrounding terrain. In addition, Nuvi 255W accepts custom points of interest (POIs), such as school zones and safety cameras and lets you set proximity alerts to warn you of upcoming POIs. With HotFix satellite prediction, Nuvi calculates your position faster to get you there quicker.
Take It With You
Like the rest of the Nuvi 2x5-series, Nuvi 255W sports a sleek, slim design and fits comfortably in your pocket or purse. Its rechargeable lithium-ion battery makes it convenient for navigation by car or foot. With its "Where Am I?" emergency locator, you always know your location. Simply tap the screen to get your exact latitude and longitude coordinates, the nearest address and intersection, and the closest hospitals, police stations and fuel stations.
Go Beyond Navigation
Navigation is just the beginning. Nuvi 255W includes many travel tools including JPEG picture viewer, world travel clock with time zones, currency converter, measurement converter, calculator and more. With photo navigation, you can download Google Panoramio pictures via our Garmin Connect Photos website and navigate to them. The 255W is compatible with optional enhanced MSN Direct content and our free Garmin Garage where you can download animated vehicles that show your location on the map. It also comes with Garmin Lock, an anti-theft feature. Enhance your travel experience with optional plug-in microSD cards such as Garmin Travel Guides for detailed data on attractions.
Nuvi 255W: Simple navigation at an affordable price
Physical & Performance: | | Unit dimensions, WxHxD: | 4.8"W x 2.9"H x .8"D (12.2 x 7.4 x 2.0 cm) | | Display size, WxH: | 3.81"W x 2.25"H (9.7 x 5.7 cm); 4.3" diag (10.9 cm) | | Display resolution, WxH: | 480 x 272 pixels | | Display type: | QVGA color antiglare TFT with white backlight | | Weight: | 5.2 ounces (147.42 g) | | Battery: | rechargeable lithium-ion | | Battery life: | up to 4 hours | | Waterproof: | no | | High-sensitivity receiver: | yes | | RoHS version available: | yes |
Maps & Memory: | | Basemap: | yes | | Preloaded maps: | yes (United States, Canada & Puerto Rico) | | Ability to add maps: | yes | | Built-in memory: | internal solid state | | Accepts data cards: | SD card (not included) | | Waypoints: | 1000 | | Routes: | 0 |
Features: | | Voice prompts (e.g. "Turn right in 500 ft."): | yes (internal speaker) | | Speaks street names (e.g. "Turn right ON ELM STREET in 500 ft.") : | yes | | 3D map view: | yes | | Auto sort multiple destinations (provides most direct route): | no | | Auto re-route (fast off-route and detour recalculation): | yes | | Choice of route setup (faster time, shorter distance, off road): | yes | | Route avoidance (avoid highways, tolls etc.): | yes | | Custom POIs (ability to add additional points of interest): | yes | | Hands-free calling with Bluetooth® wireless technology: | no | | FM traffic compatible: | Yes | | XM Navtraffic (includes basic weather) & Radio for U.S. compatible: | no | | MSN Direct for U.S. compatible: | Yes | | Where Am I? feature (find closest hospitals, police & gas stations, nearest address & intersection): | Yes | | MP3 player: | no | | Audio book player: | no | | Picture viewer: | yes | | Configurable vehicle icons (select car-shaped icons for map navigation): | yes | | World travel clock, currency & measurement converter, calculator: | yes | | Touchscreen: | yes | | Remote control: | no | | FM transmitter: | no | | Headphone jack/audio line-out: | no | | Dead reckoning: | no | | Qwerty or ABC keyboard (choose keyboard layout): | yes | | Garmin Lock™ (anti-theft feature): | yes | | Motorcycle-friendly: | no |
Box Contents: - nuvi 255W
- Preloaded City Navigator NT for North America (full coverage)
- Vehicle suction cup mount*
- Vehicle power cable
- Dashboard disc
- Quick start manual
*NOTICE TO DRIVERS IN CALIFORNIA AND MINNESOTA: State law prohibits drivers in California and Minnesota from using suction mounts on their windshields while operating motor vehicles. Other Garmin dashboard or friction mounting options should be used. Garmin and GPSDeals4U.com do not take any responsibility for any fines, penalties, or damages that may be incurred as a result of disregarding this notice. (See California Vehicle Code Section 26708(a); Minnesota Statutes 2005, Section 169.71)
Garmin Nuvi 200 Series Chart: | nuvi 200 | nuvi 205 | nuvi 200w | nuvi 205w | nuvi 250 | nuvi 250w | nuvi 255 | nuvi 260 | nuvi 255w | nuvi 260w | nuvi 270 | | Screen Size | 3.5" | 3.5" | 4.3" | 4.3" | 3.5" | 4.3" | 3.5" | 3.5" | 4.3" | 4.3" | 3.5" | | Text-to-Speech | no | no | no | no | no | no | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | no | Pre-Loaded Lower 48 States Maps | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | | Pre-Loaded Canada & Alaska Maps | no | no | no | no | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | | Pre-Loaded Europe Maps | no | no | no | no | no | no | no | no | no | no | Yes | | Live Traffic Available | no | Yes | no | Yes | no | no | Yes | no | Yes | no | no | | HotFix | no | Yes | no | Yes | no | no | Yes | no | Yes | no | no | | New Downloads | no | Yes | no | Yes | no | no | Yes | no | Yes | no | no | MAP Price | $250 | $200 | $300 | $250 | $300 | $350 | $300 | $350 | $350 | $400 | $450 |
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