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Garmin Nuvi 255

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User ratings:
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4.3 out of 5
34 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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5 editorial reviews
Description- The Garmin Nuvi 255 is a navigational device for your vehicle. The Nuvi 255 is thin and light so it is easy to move around and it fits ...Read more
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Pros

  • portable navigator is priced right and ultra-easy to use
  • Detailed maps appear much quicker than on previous GPS devices
  • excellent blend of ease of use and value

Cons

  • Mounting cradle is bulkier than competing models and not very portable
  • the voice commands as being to low or too robotic
  • lack of an included mini-USB cable

Key specs

  • Touchscreen
  • no
  • 3D
  • yes
  • Britain, Europe, Sweden
  • yes
  • Sport
  • Fixed

Garmin Nuvi 255 - Pros & Cons

Garmin Nuvi 255

Pros

  • portable navigator is priced right and ultra-easy to use
  • Detailed maps appear much quicker than on previous GPS devices
  • excellent blend of ease of use and value
  • compact
  • versatile and easy to use

Cons

  • Mounting cradle is bulkier than competing models and not very portable
  • the voice commands as being to low or too robotic
  • lack of an included mini-USB cable
  • Garmin has a deep menu system which
  • 255W there is no charge indicator
  • The screen seems to buffer inputs
  • the units are not feature-packed powerhouses
  • Nuvi 255W's feature set is rather limited
  • mini-USB charging/connecting port
  • decidedly old and it shows
  • Is not upgradable per its map data

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Garmin Nuvi 255 - Full Specifications

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General
PurposeSport
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Display
Display typeLCD
Screen size3.5 in
Screen resolution320 x 240 px
Interface typeTouchscreen
Colour screenyes
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Technical details
Headphone outputno
USByes
USB 2.0 ports quantity1
Image vieweryes
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Storage
Memory card readeryes
Compatible memory cards
  • microSD
  • Secure Digital
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Design
Form factorFixed
Weather proofno
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Dimensions
Colour of productBlack
Width3.86 in
Height2.8 in
Depth0.79 in
Weight5.22 oz
Handheldno
Wristbandno
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Communication
AntennaInternal
Bluetoothno
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Features
Basemapyes
Distance meteryes
FM transmitterno
MP3 playerno
Route planneryes
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Power
External power connection
Cigarette Lighter Outlet
Battery operatedyes
Battery typeLi-Ion
Battery life (running)5.0 h
Battery life (max)4.0 h

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