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Garmin Nuvi 255
Model: 010-00717-20
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Ships with: Garmin nuvi 255, Preloaded City Navigator North America NT, Vehicle suction cup mount, Vehicle power cable, Dashboard disk, Quick start manual
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$118.95
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| General | | | | |
| 1 | Unit dimensions, WxHxD: | 3.9 x 2.9 x 0.8 inches (9.8 x 7.2 x 2 cm) | | | |
| 2 | Display size, WxH: | 2.8 x 2.1 inches (7.2 x 5.4 cm); 3.5 inches diag (8.9 cm) | | | |
| 3 | Display resolution, WxH: | 320 x 240 pixels | | | |
| 4 | Display type: | QVGA color antiglare TFT with white backlight | | | |
| 5 | Weight: | 5.2 ounces (147.42 g) | | | |
| 6 | Battery: | rechargeable lithium-ion | | | |
| 7 | Battery life: | up to 4 hours | | | |
| 8 | GPS-enabled: | 
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| 9 | High-sensitivity receiver: |
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| 10 | PC interface: | USB | | | |
| 11 | RoHS version available: |
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| 12 | Preloaded maps: |
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| 13 | Map coverage area: | North America | | | |
| 14 | Ability to add maps: |
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| 15 | Street Map Compatible: |
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| 16 | Topographic Map Compatible: |
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| 17 | Built-in memory: | Internal solid state | | | |
| 18 | Accepts data cards: | SD data card | | | |
| 19 | Waypoints/favorites/locations: | 1000 | | | |
| 20 | Additional: | This USB mass storage device is compatible with WindowsÆ 2000 or later and MacÆ OS X 10.4 or later. | | | |
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| 21 | Basemap: |
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| 22 | Voice prompts (e.g. "Turn right in 500 ft."): |
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| 23 | Speaker Location: | Internal | | | |
| 24 | Speaks street names (e.g. "Turn right ON ELM STREET in 500 ft.") : |
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| 25 | 3D map view: |
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| 26 | Automatic routing (turn by turn routing on roads): |
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| 27 | Auto re-route (fast off-route and detour recalculation): |
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| 28 | Choice of route setup (faster time, shorter distance, off road): |
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| 29 | Route avoidance (avoid highways, tolls etc.): |
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| 30 | Custom POIs (ability to add additional points of interest): |
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| 31 | FM traffic compatible: |
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| 32 | MSN® Direct for U.S. compatible: |
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| 33 | Where Am I? feature (find closest hospitals, police & gas stations, nearest address & intersection): |
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| 34 | Picture viewer: |
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| 35 | Configurable vehicle icons (select car-shaped icons for map navigation): |
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| 36 | World travel clock, currency & measurement converter, calculator: |
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| 37 | Touchscreen: |
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| 38 | Antenna Type: | Internal | | | |
| 39 | External Antenna Jack: | None | | | |
| 40 | Garmin Lock™ (anti-theft feature): |
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| 41 | Automotive-friendly: |
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