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- Widescreen
- Speaks street names
- Fast routing and mapping
- No free traffic alerts
- No Bluetooth
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Too many models, February 6, 2010Simple and accurate, February 6, 2010This GPS works terrific. It was very easy to set up and is incredibly accurate. It has several extra features that help you find gas stations, shopping malls, points of local interest etc. I've come to… really depend on it when traveling out of state and through dense downtowns in unfamiliar territory. It also tells you your traveling speed and estimated time of arrival. Great product for a small price.
Simple and useful, February 5, 2010My opinion - one of the best product in this class - simple, durable and useful.
Fantastic!, February 5, 2010I picked it up opened the box turned it one and tried it coming home,it worked great. It might be my best buy yet! I recommend getting the 255W not the 255 the bigger screen is way nicer and dont waste your… money on the 265W unless you can get it for the same money, the traffic only works in certain citys and will be scrapped in 2012 and the blue tooth will soon be in all cars and i had a blue tooth ear peace for work which is more clearer anyway. P.S I like the Australian voice to listen too!!!!
Garmin 255W every car should have one!, February 2, 2010
Garmin nüvi 255W 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator (Factory Refurbished) |
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1. ConsumerReports.orgDetails/Subscribe
ConsumerReports.org reviews the Garmin nuvi 255W and compares it with many other GPS models, ranking them all from best to worst. A chart clearly shows how each model performs in tests, and user reviews and ratings are posted.
Review: Garmin Nuvi 255W, Editors of ConsumerReports.org
2. GPSLodge.com
This lengthy, well-illustrated review covers every aspect of the Garmin nuvi 255W, comparing it not only with the similar Garmin nuvi 205W but also with the older Garmin nuvi 200W and nuvi 250W. Based on his tests, Scott Martin gives the Garmin nuvi 255W a spot on his holiday gift guide.
Review: Garmin Nuvi 205W/255W Full Review, Scott Martin, Oct. 26, 2008
3. GPS Tracklog
This detailed review of the Garmin nuvi 255W is adapted from Rich Owings' review of the similar Garmin nuvi 205W. Owings highly recommends the nuvi 255W, which he calls "a joy to use."
Review: Garmin Nuvi 255W Review, Rich Owings, Sept. 8, 2008
4. Amazon.com
More than 750 users have posted reviews for the Garmin nuvi 255W, giving the device an average rating of 4.5 stars out of five. Almost all the reviews are positive, but they do include criticism, and negative reviews are posted.
Review: Garmin Nuvi 255W 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator, Contributors to Amazon.com
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