Garmin nuvi 255W Car GPS Receiver

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Average User Rating

(4.10 out of 5) from 40 reviews

Epinions User Reviews

Great combo, low cost - high performance

(4.00 out of 5) by thewebguy on Dec 3, 2009

Pros: Fast start up locating satellites Recalculates promptly Nice size, compact feel despite wider screen Competitively priced
Cons: Poor speaker, sometimes voices are muffled Keypad letters easily muffed May get confused when searching
The Bottom Line: Gets you where you want to be with minimal fuss doing it. Easy of use and the very affordable price makes this one a no brainer.

This is my second GPS, my first was a TomTom that did its job but this is oh so much better and defi ...
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Mostly usable, but a few design flaws.

(3.00 out of 5) by nulmana on Nov 29, 2009

Pros: TTS, fast startup, free traffic reports, speaks 60 languages, loud, bright.
Cons: Outdated POI and road updates, mistakes, no mute, ads, robotic voice, clamshell.
The Bottom Line: I'd buy if could get a great deal, but wouldn't pay the regular price. Too many design flaws need to be addressed.

The unit does the job- spoken street names are accurate but robotic sounding, Free lifetime tr ...
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Garmin 255W, gets lost, loses satellites

(1.00 out of 5) by vernonls on Oct 2, 2009

Pros: pretty display, easy to see in sunlight, adjusts to darkness
Cons: Gets lost easily, loses satellites,
The Bottom Line: Don't buy this. You will be disappointed not to mention lost.

I bought this unit and used it locally for a few days before taking a major trip from the Bay Area t ...
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Bad Suction Cup on Nuvi 255W-Here we go again!

(1.00 out of 5) by unclejohn8 on Sep 19, 2009

Pros: The unit is compact and easy to read.
Cons: Don't buy Garmin's GPS products-customer service is horrible phone support is non-existent.
The Bottom Line: Garmin makes it intentionally difficult to get warranty service by forcing you to use their complicated registry service on line. Garmin can't service what they sell anymore.

I currrently own 4 garmin GPS systems. 3 C330's and 1 new Nuvi 255W. In the past, the old Garmin Str ...
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Easy to Use Travel

(4.00 out of 5) by jlower83 on Sep 15, 2009

Pros: Easy to use, Small Size, Voice Prompt, Battery Life, Affordable
Cons: Basic
The Bottom Line: I have been more than pleased with this affordable Garmin GPS. I would recommend it because of the price and the easy to use navigation system.

I bought this GPS for Christmas last year and have been more than pleased with it. I have found that ...
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