The nüvi 255W adds a bright 4.3” diagonal widescreen display to the features of
nüvi 255. And its priced right and ultra-easy to use.
Go wide and get peace of mind with nüvi 255W. This affordable, widescreen navigator leads the way with voice-prompted turn-by-turn directions that speak street names and optional MSN Direct services to get you there on time and keep you informed. It's packed with millions of destinations and maps for North America including Alaska and Canada. Like the rest of the nüvi 2x5 series it includes the following
new appealing features: MSN Direct compatibility, HotFix, Garmin Connect Photos, digital elevation maps, automatic time zone updates and smoother map updates.
Includes nüMaps Guarantee: Get a free map update if one is available within 60 days of the unit's first use - See details
Garmin nuvi 255W PKG (010-00718-20)
- $199.99
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With nüvi 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, 4.3-inch display is easy to read — from any direction.
Navigate With Ease
nüvi 255W comes ready to go right out of the box with preloaded City Navigator NT street maps for the contiguous U.S. (lower 48 states), Hawaii & Puerto Rico plus Alaska and Hawaii. It includes 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 nüvi 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, nüvi 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. With HotFix™ satellite prediction, nüvi calculates your position faster to get you there quicker.
Take It With You
Like the rest of the nüvi 2x5-series, nüvi 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. 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. nüvi 255W includes many travel tools including JPEG picture viewer, world travel clock with time zones, currency converter, measurement converter, and calculator. With photo navigation, you can download Google Panorami pictures via our Garmin Connect Photos website and navigate to them. The 255W is compatible with optional enhanced MSN Direct content (requires additional purchase of GDB 55 MSN Direct Receiver) 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.
nüvi 255W: Simple navigation at an affordable price
Bright, widescreen 4.3” diagonal color display; 480 x 272 pixels; WQVGA TFT display, with white backlight
Preloaded with City Navigator NT—includes detailed maps of the contiguous U.S. (lower 48 states), Hawaii & Puerto Rico plus Alaska and Hawaii
Turn-by-turn directions with voice guidance: nüvi 255W includes text-to-speech with spoken street names which will prompt you to “Turn right on Main Street”
MSN® Direct compatible: with Garmin’s optional MSN Direct receiver (GDB 55), receive premium content such as traffic updates, weather, gas prices, enhanced movie listings, stock info, news, local events and a send-to-GPS feature for trip planning.
HotFix™: nüvi will decrease satellite acquisition times by recording ephemeris data, then predicting satellite location for the areas and times recorded for up to three days
Garmin Connect Photos: associate your favorite images with saved locations and visit Garmin connect at http://connect.garmin.com/photos to download new images with included coordinates
Digital elevation maps show you shaded terrain contours at zoom levels of five miles and above
"Where Am I?" feature: find the closest hospitals, police stations, gas stations, nearest address and intersection. Also see your exact latitude and longitude coordinates
Auto time zone: nüvi will automatically adjust your time zone while navigating
Sleek, ultra-slim design fits easily in pocket
Easy-to-use, touchscreen interface
High-sensitivity GPS receiver for improved performance and reception
Trip computer records mileage, max speed, total time and more
Built-in travel kit includes picture viewer, world clock, currency and measurement converters and calculator
SD memory card (not included) expansion slot
Includes Garmin Lock™ anti-theft feature
Configurable vehicle icons – allows users to select a fun, customized car-shaped icon; users can download additional choices from www.garmingarage.com*
Built-in lithium-ion battery: lasts up to four hours depending on usage
Includes sturdy suction cup mount that allows for easy adjustment and quick release
Simplified PC connectivity, similar to a digital camera, using USB mass storage with access to either the MicroSD card slot or to the unit’s internal memory directly from your PC desktop.*
Send-to travel tool that enables users to search locations from the convenience of their computer through Google Maps or MapQuest.com, send and save them to their Garmin device, and navigate to the destination. See YouTube video demo for Google or MapQuest.*
Upload custom POIs, and set up proximity alerts for school zones, safety cameras, and much more.*
Free ecoRoute software update. Designed to help you save money and adopt better driving habits for more efficient trips. It’s easy to use and a great way to manage your fuel consumption.
* Requires optional USB cable (purchased separately)
Includes nüMaps Guarantee: Get a free map update if one is available within 60 days of the unit's first use - See details
All NEW in the box just as it comes from the factory. We do not sell used or reconditioned units. Full one year Garmin Factory Warranty. GPSNOW.com is a Division of 4X4BOOKS.com, a Garmin Authorized Dealer.
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Surpassed my expectations
Jun 29, 2008
Clarence Cassler
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The Garmin nuvi 255w surpassed my expectations.
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Better Than We Had Expected.
Jul 10, 2008
Henry Lindner
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As good as higher-priced Garmins
Jul 3, 2008
Jeff Moravec
Minneapolis Minnesota US
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