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Garmin Nuvi 255W Specifications |
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| General |
| 1 |
Unit dimensions, WxHxD: |
4.8 x 2.9 x 0.8 inches (12.2 x 7.4 x 2.0 cm) |
| 2 |
Display size, WxH: |
3.81 x 2.25 inches (9.7 x 5.7 cm); 4.3 inches diag (10.9 cm) |
| 3 |
Display resolution, WxH: |
480 x 272 pixels |
| 4 |
Display type: |
WQVGA color TFT with white backlight |
| 5 |
Weight: |
6.1 ounces (172.93 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. |
| 26 |
Widescreen |
Yes |
| Automotive |
| 27 |
Basemap: |
Yes |
| 28 |
Voice prompts (e.g. "Turn right in 500 ft."): |
Yes |
| 29 |
Speaker Location: |
Internal |
| 30 |
Speaks street names (e.g. "Turn right ON ELM STREET in 500 ft.") : |
Yes |
| 31 |
Speech recognition (navigate with voice commands): |
No |
| 32 |
3D map view: |
Yes |
| 33 |
Automatic routing (turn by turn routing on roads): |
Yes |
| 34 |
Auto sort multiple destinations (provides most direct route): |
No |
| 35 |
Auto re-route (fast off-route and detour recalculation): |
Yes |
| 36 |
Choice of route setup (faster time, shorter distance, off road): |
Yes |
| 37 |
Route avoidance (avoid highways, tolls etc.): |
Yes |
| 38 |
Custom POIs (ability to add additional points of interest): |
Yes |
| 39 |
Hands-free calling with Bluetooth® wireless technology: |
No |
| 40 |
FM traffic compatible: |
Yes |
| 41 |
XM® Navtraffic (includes basic weather) & Radio for U.S. compatible: |
No |
| 42 |
MSN® Direct for U.S. compatible: |
Yes |
| 43 |
Where Am I? feature (find closest hospitals, police & gas stations, nearest address & intersection): |
Yes |
| 44 |
Car locator feature (marks position when removed from windshield mount): |
No |
| 45 |
MP3 player: |
No |
| 46 |
Audio book player: |
No |
| 47 |
Picture viewer: |
Yes |
| 48 |
Configurable vehicle icons (select car-shaped icons for map navigation): |
Yes |
| 49 |
World travel clock, currency & measurement converter, calculator: |
Yes |
| 50 |
Touchscreen: |
Yes |
| 51 |
Qwerty or ABC keyboard (choose keyboard layout): |
Yes |
| 52 |
Antenna Type: |
Internal |
| 53 |
External Antenna Jack: |
None |
| 54 |
Remote control: |
No |
| 55 |
FM transmitter: |
No |
| 56 |
Headphone jack/audio line-out: |
No |
| 57 |
Audio/video input/output: |
No |
| 58 |
Dead reckoning: |
No |
| 59 |
Garmin Lock™ (anti-theft feature): |
Yes |
| 60 |
Automotive-friendly: |
Yes |
| 61 |
Motorcycle-friendly: |
No |
| 62 |
Lane Assist |
No |
| 63 |
Lifetime Traffic |
No |
| 64 |
Lifetime Maps Included |
No |
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With its easy-to-use touchscreen, voice-guidance that speaks street names, preloaded maps of North America and its widescreen display, the affordable Garmin nuvi 255W delivers directions on the go — wherever life takes you. For an additional cost savings, check out the Garmin nuvi 205W which offers less map coverage at a lower price.
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With the Garmin nuvi 255W's widescreen display, you'll always get the big picture. View map detail, driving directions, photos and more in bright, brilliant color. Its sunlight-readable, antiglare, landscape, 4.3-inch display with white backlight is easy to read — from any direction.
Navigate with Ease
The Garmin nuvi 255W 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. Simply touch the color screen to enter a destination, and the Garmin nuvi 255W takes you there with 2D or 3D maps and turn-by-turn voice directions. In addition, the Garmin nuvi 255W 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.
Take It With You
Like the rest of the Garmin nuvi 200-series, the Garmin nuvi 255W 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.
Go Beyond Navigation
Navigation is just the beginning. The Garmin nuvi 255W includes many travel tools including JPEG picture viewer, world travel clock with time zones, currency converter, MSN® Direct compatibility, HotFix™, Garmin Connect Photos, digital elevation maps, automatic time zone updates and smoother map updates. It also comes with Garmin Lock™, an anti-theft feature, and configurable vehicle icons that let you select car-shaped graphics to show your location on the map. Optional plug-in SD cards let you add additional features. Purchase Garmin Travel Guides for detailed data on attractions and our SaversGuide for information on nearby merchants offering discounts to customize nuvi for your travel needs.
The Garmin nuvi 205W: Widescreen navigation at an affordable price. |
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