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Name: Nuvi 255WT
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What's Included In The Box? |
The Garmin Nuvi 255 ships with the following items included:- 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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Product Information |
| Manufacturer: |
Garmin |
Category: |
GPS Units |
Type: |
Automotive GPS |
| Model: |
010-00717-20 |
SKU: |
NUVI255 |
UPC: |
753759077402 |
| Announced: |
April 4, 2008 |
First Shipped: |
June 20, 2008 |
Weight: |
1.056 lbs. |
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| » RAM Mount Garmin nuvi 2555 |
 | | | by Kelly Klatt on January 10, 2013 18,632 views
Here is the RAM mount for the nuvi 2555 GPS installed in a 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche. The mount is installed on a pro-fit mount. Below the GPS is a Icom IC-2820 amateur radio. … (view more) |
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| » RAM Garmin Nuvi 255 |
 |  | | by JIMMY on August 11, 2012 8,725 views
Hello, last July 2 i had purchase RAM Mount Cradle Plate Handlebar Bike Mount RAP-274-1U & RAM Mount Garmin nuvi 2xx Zinc Coated U-Bolt Mount. I was planning to put my mountain bike. i'll use RAM Mount Cradle Plate Handlebar Bike Mount RAP-274-1U. … (view more) |
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| » Nuvi on 2006 Harley Davidson Dynda FXDB |
 |  | | by Cliff Kramer on July 29, 2011 8,702 views
This is my Nuvi mounted to my motorcyle. Perfect location, secure, and no vibration. Mounted to the fork. … (view more) |
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Written by dan Thunder Bay January 11, 2012
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NUVI 255W I received the nuvi 255W as a retirement gift 6 months ago and Im satisfied with how it works in my truck. I purchased … More
•Pros: well built. lots of features •Cons: no usb cable to update maps •Recommend? NO OPINION 11 viewers found this helpful. |
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Written by "tundra" Gary Aylmer Ont. Canada April 10, 2011
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GARMIN 250 AUTO GPS My model is a 250 and it doesn't work in my toyota camary. It works part time in my truck. As a result I have purchased … More
•Cons: i just sits on shelf until i can give to some who •Recommend? NO 62 viewers found this helpful. |
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Written by Gerry Grand Falls-Windsor, Newfoundland April 3, 2011
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THERE MUST BE BETTER MODELS OR BRANDS THAN THIS NU I purchased the Nuvi 255 probably back in September of 2010 from Canadian Tire Corporation for approx.$150.00 I read … More
•Pros: better than using a paper map •Cons: not responsive enough, too slow/ too late. •Recommend? NO 51 viewers found this helpful. |
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Written by JT Alberta January 5, 2010
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NUVI 255 I purchased this unit for my always getting lost daughter. It certainly works great for her. … More
•Recommend? YES 126 viewers found this helpful. |
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Written by Liz Burnaby, BC May 11, 2009
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NUVI 255 GPS EASY TO USE, EASY TO FOLLOW Having had my older Garmin GPS stolen, it was nice to see the new replacement model was much more compact and offere … More
•Recommend? YES 142 viewers found this helpful. |
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Manufacturer Description |
For peace of mind on the go, nuvi 255 leads the way with voice-prompted turn-by-turn directions that speak street names and optional MSN Direct® to get you there on time and keep you informed. It's packed with millions of destinations and maps for North America or Europe. Like the rest of the compact nuvi 2x5-series, this portable navigator is priced right and ultra-easy to use.
Navigate With Ease
nuvi 255 comes ready to go right out of the box with preloaded City Navigator® NT street maps, including a hefty points of interest (POIs) database with hotels, restaurants, fuel, ATMs and more. It even announces the name of exits and streets so you never have to take your eyes off the road. Simply touch the color screen to enter a destination, and nuvi takes you there with turn-by-turn voice directions, 2-D or 3-D maps and and smooth map updates as you navigate. Its digital elevation maps show you shaded contours at higher zoom levels, giving you a big picture of the surrounding terrain. In addition, nuvi 255 accepts custom points of interest (POIs), such as school zones and safety cameras and lets you set proximity alerts to warn you of upcoming POIs. With HotFix™ satellite prediction, nuvi calculates your position faster to get you there quicker.
Take It With You
Like the rest of the nuvi 2x5-series, nuvi 255 sports a sleek, slim design and fits comfortably in your pocket or purse. Its rechargeable lithium-ion battery makes it convenient for navigation by car or foot. With its "Where Am I?" emergency locator, you always know your location. Simply tap the screen to get your exact latitude and longitude coordinates, the nearest address and intersection, and the closest hospitals, police stations and fuel stations.
Go Beyond Navigation
Navigation is just the beginning. nuvi 255 includes many travel tools including JPEG picture viewer, world travel clock with time zones, currency converter, measurement converter, calculator and more. With photo navigation, you can download Google™ Panoramio™ pictures via our Garmin Connect Photos website and navigate to them. The 255 is compatible with optional enhanced MSN® Direct content and our free Garmin Garage where you can download animated vehicles that show your location on the map. It also comes with Garmin Lock™, an anti-theft feature. Enhance your travel experience with optional plug-in microSD cards such as Garmin Travel Guides for detailed data on attractions.
nuvi 255: Simple navigation at an affordable price
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Features and Tips |
Here is a listing we have put together of some of the common Nuvi 255 features,
along with a few user tips that you may find of help for this particular item. |
- Voice prompts (e.g. "Turn right in 500 ft."): yes (internal speaker)
- Speaks street names (e.g. "Turn right ON ELM STREET in 500 ft.") : yes
- Speech recognition (navigate with voice commands): no
- 3D map view: yes
- Auto sort multiple destinations (provides most direct route): no
- Auto re-route (fast off-route and detour recalculation): yes
- Choice of route setup (faster time, shorter distance, off road): yes
- Route avoidance (avoid highways, tolls etc.): yes
- Custom POIs (ability to add additional points of interest): yes
- Hands-free calling with Bluetooth® wireless technology: no
- FM traffic compatible: yes
- XM® Navtraffic (includes basic weather) & Radio for U.S. compatible: no
- MSN® Direct for U.S. compatible: yes
- Where Am I? feature (find closest hospitals, police & gas stations, nearest address & intersection): yes
- Car locator feature (marks position when removed from windshield mount): no
- MP3 player: no
- Audio book player: no
- Picture viewer: yes
- Configurable vehicle icons (select car-shaped icons for map navigation): yes
- World travel clock, currency & measurement converter, calculator: yes
- Touchscreen: yes
- Qwerty or ABC keyboard (choose keyboard layout): no
- Remote control: no
- FM transmitter: no
- Headphone jack/audio line-out: no
- Dead reckoning: no
- Garmin Lock™ (anti-theft feature): yes
- Motorcycle-friendly: no
- Additional: This USB mass storage device is compatible with Windows® 2000 or later and Mac® OS X 10.4 or later.
Physical & Performance:
- Unit dimensions, WxHxD: 3.8"W x 2.8"H x .8"D (9.7 x 7.1 x 2 cm)
- Display size, WxH: 2.8"W x 2.1"H (7.2 x 5.4 cm); 3.5" diag (8.9 cm)
- Display resolution, WxH: 320 x 240 pixels
- Display type: QVGA color antiglare TFT with white backlight
- Weight: 5.2 ounces (147.42 g)
- Battery: rechargeable lithium-ion
- Battery life: up to 4 hours
- Waterproof: no
- High-sensitivity receiver: yes
- RoHS version available: yes
Maps & Memory:
- Basemap: yes
- Preloaded maps: yes
- Ability to add maps: yes
- Built-in memory: internal solid state
- Accepts data cards: microSD card (not included)
- Waypoints/favorites/locations: 1000
- Routes: 0
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Specifications |
| 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. |
Waterproof: |
No |
| 9. |
GPS-enabled: |
Yes |
| 10. |
Floats: |
No |
| 11. |
High-sensitivity receiver: |
Yes |
| 12. |
PC interface: |
USB |
| 13. |
RoHS version available: |
Yes |
| 14. |
Preloaded maps: |
Yes |
| 15. |
Map coverage area: |
North America |
| 16. |
Ability to add maps: |
Yes |
| 17. |
Street Map Compatible: |
Yes |
| 18. |
Topographic Map Compatible: |
Yes (limited) |
| 19. |
Marine Software Compatible: |
No |
| 20. |
Bluechart g2 Map Compatible: |
No |
| 21. |
Bluechart g2 Vision Map Compatible: |
No |
| 22. |
Built-in memory: |
Internal solid state |
| 23. |
Accepts data cards: |
SD data card |
| 24. |
Waypoints/favorites/locations: |
1000 |
| 25. |
Additional: |
This USB mass storage device is compatible with WindowsÆ 2000 or later and MacÆ OS X 10.4 or later. |
| Automotive |
| 26. |
Basemap: |
Yes |
| 27. |
Voice prompts (e.g. "Turn right in 500 ft."): |
Yes |
| 28. |
Speaker Location: |
Internal |
| 29. |
Speaks street names (e.g. "Turn right ON ELM STREET in 500 ft.") : |
Yes |
| 30. |
Speech recognition (navigate with voice commands): |
No |
| 31. |
3D map view: |
Yes |
| 32. |
Automatic routing (turn by turn routing on roads): |
Yes |
| 33. |
Auto sort multiple destinations (provides most direct route): |
No |
| 34. |
Auto re-route (fast off-route and detour recalculation): |
Yes |
| 35. |
Choice of route setup (faster time, shorter distance, off road): |
Yes |
| 36. |
Route avoidance (avoid highways, tolls etc.): |
Yes |
| 37. |
Custom POIs (ability to add additional points of interest): |
Yes |
| 38. |
Hands-free calling with Bluetooth® wireless technology: |
No |
| 39. |
FM traffic compatible: |
Yes |
| 40. |
XM® Navtraffic (includes basic weather) & Radio for U.S. compatible: |
No |
| 41. |
MSN® Direct for U.S. compatible: |
Yes |
| 42. |
Where Am I? feature (find closest hospitals, police & gas stations, nearest address & intersection): |
Yes |
| 43. |
Car locator feature (marks position when removed from windshield mount): |
No |
| 44. |
MP3 player: |
No |
| 45. |
Audio book player: |
No |
| 46. |
Picture viewer: |
Yes |
| 47. |
Configurable vehicle icons (select car-shaped icons for map navigation): |
Yes |
| 48. |
World travel clock, currency & measurement converter, calculator: |
Yes |
| 49. |
Touchscreen: |
Yes |
| 50. |
Qwerty or ABC keyboard (choose keyboard layout): |
No |
| 51. |
Antenna Type: |
Internal |
| 52. |
External Antenna Jack: |
None |
| 53. |
Remote control: |
No |
| 54. |
FM transmitter: |
No |
| 55. |
Headphone jack/audio line-out: |
No |
| 56. |
Audio/video input/output: |
No |
| 57. |
Dead reckoning: |
No |
| 58. |
Garmin Lock™ (anti-theft feature): |
Yes |
| 59. |
Automotive-friendly: |
Yes |
| 60. |
Motorcycle-friendly: |
No |
| 61. |
Lane Assist |
No |
| 62. |
Lifetime Traffic |
No |
| 63. |
Lifetime Maps Included |
No |
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