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Garmin nuvi 255W GPS

nuvi 255W GPS
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    6 User Reviews
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    $209.95 - $295.84
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Garmin nuvi 255W GPS

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    11-24-08

    Duration of ownership: 2 Months

    Strengths: Quick hook onto satellites, Clear voice, Speak street names

    Weaknesses:No Bluetooth connection

    Overall Evaluation: I used this product on my trip to detroit from Chicago. Worked perfectly fine. Used the highway locator for eating joints too was excellent.Didn't have traffic update subscription. But used my mind and on way back myself avoided the state highway and took interstate by going via a different route. In downtown it takes time for it to recalculate and since streets are quite nearby I frequently miss them and pass them by the time it speaks up. But will definitely recommend this product to everyone.

  • Reviewed by: bgjlane

    10-12-08

    Duration of ownership: 2 Weeks

    Strengths: Easy to use. Very accurate.

    Weaknesses:None yet.

    Overall Evaluation: I wanted a GPS that was simple to use, and I didn't need advanced features. I'd read mixed reviews of this model and was uncertain about my purchase. Fortunately, this model is just what I wanted. We've just returned from a trip to Edisto Beach, SC, and we used "Hattie" to navigate the entire trip. We had no problems, but users should be aware that she never suggests turning around when a turn is missed; she recalculates and this new path is sometimes out of the way. We learned that quickly and compensated. We're very happy with the Garmin 255W. It's simple and accurate. No additional accessories were needed, and having this GPS made traveling so much easier. We were skeptical at first, but now we're set for our next trip.

  • Reviewed by: emme1956_3233424748

    09-06-08

    Duration of ownership: 2 Months

    Strengths: All the places I was looking for were on there where I could find easily. I also like the qwerty keyboard

    Weaknesses:I do not particularly like the voice of the GPS

    Overall Evaluation: I really like the GPS except for the voice of the text to message. I like that it has my speed and the speed limit on the first screen. I recently took a trip through Tennessee and was able to find everything I was looking for.

  • Reviewed by: Jsmithhunter

    08-18-08

    Duration of ownership: 35 Days

    Strengths: Light weight

    Weaknesses:Unreliable map, poor voice quality, poor readability

    Overall Evaluation: Other reviewers must not have used this navigator long enough to experience its sub-par performance. The worst feature is its poor unreliable map. It does not know about one-way streets, and dead ends. In traffic in a city it is outright dangerous to rely on it. It also has very poor GPS resolution, worse than hundreds of feet. I know it sounds incredible, but this is the fact. I did not believe a friend who told me that and now I regret it. Do not go for the looks, go for what it does or does not do. Map quality is where the rubber meets the road. And this GPS just got a flat. Do not buy it, you will regret spending this much money.

  • Reviewed by: jobjohnny

    07-30-08

    Duration of ownership: 3 Days

    Strengths: Fast processor, great screen, easy to use and TOPO!

    Weaknesses:No MP3 Player or FM Transmitter

    Overall Evaluation: I just received this GPS and it is excellent! I'm glad I waited for the newer model since this one has many upgrades including a redesigned GUI, faster processor and most importantly (to me), Topo maps. The accuracy is great and it locks onto satellites fairly quickly. All in all I really dont have any complaints since I wouldn't use it for an MP3 player or use the FM transmitter. I feel the internal speaker is just fine.

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