Garmin Nuvi 255 Wide Screen GPS System

Rated: 5 by 2 reviews.

Sports Authority

Get peace of mind during your next trip with the Garmin® Nuvi® 255W widescreen GPS system. It features voice-prompted turn-by-turn directions to get you where you're going.

Key Specs:

  • Type of GPS:Automotive
  • Display Screen Width:3.81 inches
  • Display Screen Height:2.25 inches
  • Number of Waypoints :1000 Waypoints
  • Display Screen :480 x 272 Pixels
  • Unit Depth:8 inches
  • Unit Width:4.8 inches
  • Unit Height:2.9 inches
  • Number of Routes:0 Routes
  • Battery Life:Up to 4 Hours
  • Power Source:Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery

Features:

  • "Where am I?"
  • Ability to add maps
  • Accepts Data Cards: SD™ card (not included)
  • Auto re-route
  • Basemap
  • Battery Life: Up to 4 hours
  • Battery: Rechargeable lithium-ion
  • Built-in Memory: internal solid state
  • Choice of route setup
  • Custom points of interest
  • Display Resolution: 480 x 272 pixels
  • Display Size W 3.81 in; H 2.25 in; Diagonal 4.3 in
  • Display Type: WQVGA color TFT with white backlight
  • FM traffic compatible
  • Free software update for compatible nüvi® products that allows users to find more fuel efficient routes when navigating and track fuel usage
  • Garmin Garage™
  • Garmin Lock™ (anti-theft feature)
  • High-sensitivity receiver
  • MSN® direct for U.S. compatible
  • Photo navigation
  • Preloaded maps
  • Qwerty or ABC keyboard
  • RoHS version available
  • Route avoidance
  • Speaks street namesSD map view
  • Touchscreen
  • Unit Dimensions: W 4.8 in; H 2.9 in; D 0.8 in
  • Voice prompts
  • Waypoints/favorites/locations: 1000
  • Weight: 6.1 oz
  • World travel clock, currency and unit converter, calculator

FogDog Sports

Get peace of mind during your next trip with the Garmin(r) Nuvi(r) 225 widescreen GPS system. It features voice-prompted turn-by-turn directions to get you where you're going.

Features:

  • "Where am I?"
  • Ability to add maps
  • Accepts Data Cards: SD™ card (not included)
  • Auto re-route
  • Basemap
  • Battery Life: Up to 4 hours
  • Battery: Rechargeable lithium-ion
  • Built-in Memory: internal solid state
  • Choice of route setup
  • Custom points of interest
  • Display Resolution: 480 x 272 pixels
  • Display Size W 3.81 in; H 2.25 in; Diagonal 4.3 in
  • Display Type: WQVGA color TFT with white backlight
  • FM traffic compatible
  • Free software update for compatible nüvi® products that allows users to find more fuel efficient routes when navigating and track fuel usage
  • Garmin Garage™
  • Garmin Lock™ (anti-theft feature)
  • High-sensitivity receiver
  • MSN® direct for U.S. compatible
  • Photo navigation
  • Preloaded maps
  • Qwerty or ABC keyboard
  • RoHS version available
  • Route avoidance
  • Speaks street namesSD map view
  • Touchscreen
  • Unit Dimensions: W 4.8 in; H 2.9 in; D 0.8 in
  • Voice prompts
  • Waypoints/favorites/locations: 1000
  • Weight: 6.1 oz
  • World travel clock, currency and unit converter, calculator
Battery Life:Up to 4 Hours
Display Screen:480 x 272 Pixels
Display Screen Height:2.25 inches
Display Screen Width:3.81 inches
Number of Routes:0 Routes
Number of Waypoints:1000 Waypoints
Power Source:Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery
Type of GPS:Automotive
Unit Depth:8 inches
Unit Height:2.9 inches
Unit Width:4.8 inches
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Garmin Nuvi 255 Wide Screen GPS System Reviews Summary:

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Reviews:

Great unit

Rating:*****
I bought this for personal use but have stated using it at work too. I work on an ambulance and have put in every address I have gone to trying to find fault with this unit but I can't!
never lost at FogDog Sports on 12/15/2009

good product.

Rating:*****
great for casual use.
rib at FogDog Sports on 03/23/2009