GARMIN 010-00718-20 N;VI® 255W WIDESCREEN TRAVEL ASSISTANT |
 | Brand: Garmin
Category: CE
List Price: $373.32
Buy New: $119.99
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Seller: Electronica Direct
Rating:  1 reviews
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.5
Dimensions (in): 6.6 x 6.6 x 3.3
MPN: 010-00718-21
EAN: 5055147541072
ASIN: B001PL951I
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| • | Please see the above description. | | • | Currently this item is on backorder. The ETA of availability is 12/15/2008. |
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Product Description
BRIGHT 4.3inch DIAGONAL COLOR DISPLAY; 480 X 272 PIXELS; WQVGA TFT DISPLAY WITH WHITE BACKLIGHT; MSN® DIRECT COMPATIBLE; FEATURES HOTFIXTM TECHNOLOGY, WHICH DECREASES SATELLITE ACQUISITION TIME; DIGITAL ELEVATION MAPS AT ZOOM LEVELS OF 5 MILES & ABOVE; WHE
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Customer Reviews:
Basic But Very Reliable GPS Device March 16, 2010
Avid Reviewer (San Jose, CA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
The 255W is a replacement for our Garmin nüvi 360, which was stolen from our car. We wanted something basic that fits our budget. It has a few improvements over our old Garmin:
- Wide screen
The main advantage of the wide screen is it's able to accommodate a Qwerty Keyboard. Data entry with the Qwerty keyboard on the 255W is much faster and easier. (On our 360, which doesn't have a wide screen, the data entry is done with a series of keys arranged in alphabetical order - a real pain!)
- Locates Satellites Quickly
The 255W finds satellites very quickly (usually under a minute) and locks on to them. The only time it's lost a signal is when we were in an underground parking garage. Otherwise, we don't have an issue with the device acquiring or locking on to satellite signals.
- Responsive Touch Screen
The touch screen is very responsive. It is more sensitive and accurate than the one on our old 360.
- Fast
The startup time is fast. It's ready to go after I start the car. The map redrawing after the map is dragged is a lot snappier.
The user interface is intuitive and user-friendly. The volume is loud enough, even on the Freeway.
The device has never failed to bring us to our destination. It is sleek and attractive and will fit in your pocket. If you need a basic but reliable GPS, the Garmin 255W is definitely worth consideration.
Other Garmin models you might be interested in looking at:
- Garmin nüvi 265W/265WT
- Garmin nüvi 765/765T
These units are traffic-aware and can route you to avoid congested roads. They come with a built-in traffic receiver and a lifetime subscription to traffic information.
If you decide on the 255W, shop around to get the best price.
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