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Garmin Nuvi 255 Review

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Description

The Garmin Nuvi 255 comes with a 3.5″ screen and comes preloaded with North American maps making it ready to use right out of the box. It comes with plenty of features including turn by turn directions and sports a slim design that makes the system easy to carry in your pocket or purse. The Garmin Nuvi 255 comes with over 6 million points of interest (POI’s) which include local attractions, hotels, restaurants, banks and many others.

You have the ability to send addresses directly from Google maps or mapquest to the Garmin Nuvi 255 by connecting the gps system to your computer. You also get a three month subscription to MSN Connect where you get dynamic information like gas prices, stock market details, movie listing and local events.

Why its good

• Form factor – Well designed and easy to carry
• Fast acquisition of satellite – Works even in short tunnels
• Good Routing Engine – The system calculates the best routes for you. The engine used in Garmins are better than the ones in tomtom or magellan
• Garmin WebUpdater – Garmin provides a very easy way to keep the gps system maps up to date
• Text to Speech – The system announces the street names in a very nice natural voice.

Con’s

• Weak speaker

Bottom Line – Who is this best for

The Garmin Nuvi 255 is a great gps system that willl fit the needs for just about anyone who wants a simple gps system that will get you around town. The Nuvi 255 works well and is priced competitively.

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In the Box

The following items are included in the box

1. Garmin Nuvi 255
2. EasyPort Suction Cup Mount
3. Preloaded with maps of North America
4. Adhesive Disk
5. User Guide
6. Services and Accessories Guide
7. Vehicle power cable

Video Review

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