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Garmin Nuvi 255


Garmin Nuvi 255
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Name: Nuvi 255WT
Part No: 010-00718-29
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5.  Voice Files Removed HELP? Aziz Elmansouri 3 3.2 years ago
6.  Broken USB input on Nuvi 255? Viktor 2 3.4 years ago
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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

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.

User Manual

User Manual, English: Garmin Nuvi 255 User Manual, English (PDF)
User Manual, French: Garmin Nuvi 255 User Manual, French (PDF)

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Written by dan
Thunder Bay
January 11, 2012
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
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Written by "tundra" Gary
Aylmer Ont. Canada
April 10, 2011
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
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Written by Gerry
Grand Falls-Windsor, Newfoundland
April 3, 2011
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
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Written by JT
Alberta
January 5, 2010
NUVI 255
I purchased this unit for my always getting lost daughter. It certainly works great for her. … More
•Recommend? YES
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Written by Liz
Burnaby, BC
May 11, 2009
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
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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

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

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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