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(based on 44 ratings)
Brand: GARMIN
Located in: GPS Devices, Car GPS
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 or Europe. Like the rest of the sleek nüvi 2x5-series, this portable navigator is priced right and ultra-easy to use.
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Avg. Customer Rating:
 
4.3 stars
(based on 44 reviews)
93% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:
Acquires satellites quickly(35), Compact(35), Easy menus(33), Easy to read(41), Easy to set up(37)
Cons:
Inaccurate(3), Short battery life(3)
Best Uses:
Auto(5), Faster routes(23), Finding specific address(32), Geocaching(3), Planning trips(20)
Describe Yourself:
Casual user(28), Enthusiast(12), Power user(4)
How are you with directions:
Bad w/directions(11), Great w/directions(33)
 
I was told to get lost...Now I can't
By The Countryside KidVerified Purchaser from Countryside, IL on 10/27/2009
Pros:
Acquires Satellites Quickly, Compact, Easy Menus, Easy To Read, Large Screen
Best Uses:
Faster Routes, Finding Specific Address
Describe Yourself:
Casual User
How are you with directions:
Great w/Directions
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about GARMIN NUVI255W GPS System:

Many features for the price....Downloading more complicated than I had hoped

 
Pretty Darn Good for casual use
By pumpkinvetteVerified Purchaser from Washingtonville New York on 10/20/2009
Pros:
Acquires Satellites Quickly, Easy Menus, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Large Screen, Reliable Performance, Simple Controls
Cons:
Bulky
Best Uses:
Faster Routes, Finding Specific Address, Rural Navigation, Urban Navigation
Describe Yourself:
Casual User
How are you with directions:
Great w/Directions
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about GARMIN NUVI255W GPS System:

Pretty easy to use. Good graphics and it tells you where to turn by street name. That is the best feature. It shows you far ahead where to turn and then says the street. Very easy to use.

 
Great buy!! Dependable, accurate, easy!
By RichardVerified Purchaser from Holmen, Wisconsin on 10/4/2009
Pros:
Acquires Satellites Quickly, Compact, Easy Menus, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Large Screen, Reliable Performance, Simple Controls
Best Uses:
Faster Routes, Finding Specific Address, Planning Trips, Rural Navigation, Urban Navigation
Describe Yourself:
Casual User
How are you with directions:
Great w/Directions
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about GARMIN NUVI255W GPS System:

I'm a volunteer driver for RSVP where I have to find new locations almost everyday. The Garmin GPS is a lifesaver!!

 
great gps
By JJVerified Purchaser from Queens, NYC on 9/22/2009
Pros:
Acquires Satellites Quickly, Compact, Easy Menus, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Large Screen, Reliable Performance, Simple Controls
Cons:
Flimsy Mounting
Best Uses:
Faster Routes, Finding Specific Address, Planning Trips, Rural Navigation, Urban Navigation
Describe Yourself:
Power User
How are you with directions:
Great w/Directions
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about GARMIN NUVI255W GPS System:

I use the GPS every day for work since I work someplace different every day. It always gets me where I am going pretty fast. I love that it tells you the speed limit for the roads. The ETA clock is never off by more then four minutes. I have also used Garmin gps's have them in all my cars and will always use them. Great GPS.

 
good quaility
By bigdaddybrad79Verified Purchaser from pittsburgh, pa on 9/1/2009
Pros:
Acquires Satellites Quickly, Compact, Easy Menus, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Large Screen, Reliable Performance, Simple Controls
Best Uses:
Finding Specific Address, Planning Trips
Describe Yourself:
Casual User
How are you with directions:
Great w/Directions
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about GARMIN NUVI255W GPS System:

easy enough for anyone to use. would like the traffic update but even if you take a different route it will recalculate for you anyway

 
Excellent navigation system
By StickVerified Purchaser from Glastonbury, CT on 8/24/2009
Pros:
Acquires Satellites Quickly, Compact, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Large Screen, Reliable Performance, Simple Controls
Best Uses:
Planning Trips
Describe Yourself:
Enthusiast
How are you with directions:
Great w/Directions
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about GARMIN NUVI255W GPS System:

Great little machine. Does what it is supposed to. No bells and whistles, but fast satelite, viewable screen with speed limit, current speed, arrival time, and sensible menu.

 
Highly Recomended
By Hate being LostVerified Purchaser from Richmond, VA on 6/15/2009
Pros:
Acquires Satellites Quickly, Compact, Easy Menus, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Reliable Performance, Simple Controls
Best Uses:
Faster Routes, Finding Specific Address, Planning Trips
Describe Yourself:
Casual User
How are you with directions:
Great w/Directions
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about GARMIN NUVI255W GPS System:

Very easy to set-up and use. Highly recomend.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Our third and best Garmin GPS!
By QuaestorVerified Purchaser from Griffin, Georgia on 6/15/2009
Pros:
Acquires Satellites Quickly, Arrive Time Accuracy, Compact, Easy To Read, Large Screen, Pull-Out Dest Details, Quick startup each time, Simple Controls, Speed Limit Posting
Cons:
Difficult Menus, Odd routing at times
Best Uses:
Planning Trips, Rural Navigation, Urban Navigation
Describe Yourself:
Enthusiast
How are you with directions:
Great w/Directions
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about GARMIN NUVI255W GPS System:

Its inaugural use was on our recent vacation to 4 cities. It did have a few questionable routings (acted as if I had certain avoidances checked on occasion) but overall did fantastic. The arrive time estimate was very accurate (withing 7 min on a 5 hour return trip). The speed limit posting next to actual speed kept me in check which helped since we saw police/patrols everywhere. The pull-out tab with destination details (from behind the GO button) was a very welcome surprise feature.

We were able to lock onto the sats quickly and at all times while in the foggy Smokey Mountains as opposed to our friends who were driving with us but had older Garmin models. They had to follow us instead of using their GPS units.

I've been using Garmin GPS units for over four years and this one is the best to date. Loved it!

 
Good stuff and worth it
By kittuVerified Purchaser from phoenix AZ on 6/15/2009
Pros:
Acquires Satellites Quickly, Compact, Easy Menus, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Large Screen, Reliable Performance, Simple Controls
Best Uses:
Faster Routes, Finding Specific Address, Planning Trips, Urban Navigation
Describe Yourself:
Casual User
How are you with directions:
Great w/Directions
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about GARMIN NUVI255W GPS System:

It is good product and have peace when you drive
with out confusion whci direction need to go.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Easy to use
By SpotsVerified Purchaser from South Central Kentucky on 5/25/2009
Pros:
Acquires Satellites Quickly, Compact, Easy Menus, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Large Screen, Reliable Performance, Simple Controls
Best Uses:
Finding Specific Address, Planning Trips
Describe Yourself:
Power User
How are you with directions:
Great w/Directions
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about GARMIN NUVI255W GPS System:

I've been using GPS software on my laptop for years and have been looking forward to the time that GPS units come into my price range. Finally that time came and I researched numerous GPS systems and settled on this one. I am not disappointed. This system is so easy to use my spouse planned a trip with ease and has never used any type of GPS before! Aquisition of satellites is much faster than my old rig and the turn by turn voice using street names is very nice. The only thing holding me back from a five star rating is the absence of roads on the map that have been added or changed in the past few years. I would recommend this unit to a friend who needs solid GPS without the fancy features of more expensive units (bluetooth, mp3, etc).

 
Pretty Good
By Travelin' (wo)manVerified Purchaser from Carbondale, Illinois on 5/14/2009
Pros:
Acquires Satellites Quickly, Compact, Easy Menus, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Large Screen
Cons:
Points of interest missin
Best Uses:
Finding Specific Address, Rural Navigation, Urban Navigation
Describe Yourself:
Casual User
How are you with directions:
Great w/Directions
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about GARMIN NUVI255W GPS System:

Mapquest will get me there, what I really want is up to date points of interest, especially restaurants!

 
Good Product
By Thom ThumbVerified Purchaser from Western NY on 5/13/2009
Pros:
Acquires Satellites Quickly, Compact, Easy Menus, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Large Screen, Reliable Performance, Simple Controls
Best Uses:
Faster Routes, Finding Specific Address, Planning Trips, Rural Navigation, Urban Navigation
Describe Yourself:
Enthusiast
How are you with directions:
Great w/Directions
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about GARMIN NUVI255W GPS System:

I really liked the NUVI 255W. On a recent trip, we broke down in a rural area and we used the device and our cell phones to get help. Within a few hours our car was repaired and we were back on the road again! Without our Garmin, we would have been unable to even state exactly where we were stranded and help would have been much harder to get!

 
good
By EvanVerified Purchaser from [@] santa clara,CA on 5/12/2009
Pros:
Acquires Satellites Quickly, Easy Menus, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Large Screen, Simple Controls
Best Uses:
Faster Routes
Describe Yourself:
Enthusiast
How are you with directions:
Great w/Directions
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about GARMIN NUVI255W GPS System:

good

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Great Item/Great Price!!!
By MikeyVerified Purchaser from Marshall, TX on 4/30/2009
Pros:
Acquires Satellites Quickly, Compact, Easy Menus, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Large Screen, Simple Controls
Best Uses:
Finding Specific Address, Planning Trips, Rural Navigation
Describe Yourself:
Casual User
How are you with directions:
Great w/Directions
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about GARMIN NUVI255W GPS System:

Abes of Maine offered this product cheaper than anywhere else on the web.
The item was just as described. It is my 1st GPS, and the 1st time that I have dealt with Abes. After placing the order, they were very helpful, and informative on the product warranty. I ended up with a 3 year warranty on the item, and still paid less than the item would have cost anywhere else.
Would gladly do business with them again.

 
Great product
By Teflon DanVerified Purchaser from New Brunswick,Ca on 4/20/2009
Pros:
Easy Menus, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Large Screen, Reliable Performance, Simple Controls
Cons:
Acquires Satellites Slowly
Best Uses:
Faster Routes
Describe Yourself:
Enthusiast
How are you with directions:
Great w/Directions
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about GARMIN NUVI255W GPS System:

Great product for the price.

 
Great Price,Great system!
By RVerified Purchaser from San Diego, Ca. on 4/6/2009
Pros:
Acquires Satellites Quickly, Compact, Easy Menus, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Large Screen, Simple Controls
Cons:
Inaccurate, Short Battery Life
Best Uses:
Finding Specific Address, Geocaching, Rural Navigation, Urban Navigation
Describe Yourself:
Enthusiast
How are you with directions:
Great w/Directions
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about GARMIN NUVI255W GPS System:

Does not understand "short-cuts" but this is one of the best units available,
great screen and user friendly.

 
NUVI255W GPS System by Garmin
By BubbaVerified Purchaser from North Dakota on 4/4/2009
Pros:
Acquires Satellites Quickly, Compact, Easy Menus, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Large Screen, Reliable Performance, Simple Controls
Best Uses:
Faster Routes, Finding Specific Address, Planning Trips, Rural Navigation
Describe Yourself:
Casual User
How are you with directions:
Great w/Directions
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about GARMIN NUVI255W GPS System:

really like it

 
It had to prove itself....it did.
By Florida BoyVerified Purchaser from Punta Gorda, Fl on 4/2/2009
Pros:
Acquires Satellites Quickly, Compact, Easy Menus, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Large Screen, Reliable Performance, Simple Controls
Best Uses:
Faster Routes, Finding Specific Address, Planning Trips, Urban Navigation
Describe Yourself:
Casual User
How are you with directions:
Bad w/Directions
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about GARMIN NUVI255W GPS System:

Works exactly as advertised...only better!

 
A godsend when on vacation!
By CinfrakelVerified Purchaser from East Moriches, NY on 3/30/2009
Pros:
Acquires Satellites Quickly, Compact, Easy Menus, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Large Screen, Reliable Performance, Simple Controls
Best Uses:
Faster Routes, Finding Specific Address, Planning Trips, Rural Navigation, Urban Navigation
Describe Yourself:
Casual User
How are you with directions:
Great w/Directions
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about GARMIN NUVI255W GPS System:

Came in handy when in a strange city looking for a hotel late at night. Just picked a hotel from a choice of many, hit Go, and it guided me straight to the location.

 
Fun to use--so simple
By Grammy from NYVerified Purchaser from Scarsdale, NY on 3/26/2009
Pros:
Acquires Satellites Quickly, Compact, Easy Menus, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Large Screen, Reliable Performance, Simple Controls
Best Uses:
Finding Specific Address, Planning Trips, Rural Navigation, Urban Navigation
Describe Yourself:
Casual User
How are you with directions:
Bad w/Directions
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about GARMIN NUVI255W GPS System:

My daughter lives in San Francisco, and I visit her for weeks at a time--like to get out and see the sights--don't like freeways. This system is perfect for me.

 
Best Birthday present yet
By Happy driverVerified Purchaser from Providence, RI on 3/25/2009
Pros:
Acquires Satellites Quickly, Compact, Easy Menus, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Large Screen, Reliable Performance, Simple Controls
Best Uses:
Finding Specific Address
Describe Yourself:
Casual User
How are you with directions:
Great w/Directions
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about GARMIN NUVI255W GPS System:

The only thing I don't like about it is that I can't change the street number of an address in the address book and I can't find where to delete it or replace it.

 
Good product!
By John BVerified Purchaser from Boyertown PA on 3/2/2009
Pros:
Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Large Screen
Cons:
Short Battery Life
Best Uses:
Faster Routes, Planning Trips, Rural Navigation, Urban Navigation
Describe Yourself:
Casual User
How are you with directions:
Great w/Directions
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about GARMIN NUVI255W GPS System:

I like the Garmin product but would appreciate a USB charger plug that is universal across cell phones and similar electronic devices.

Abes upsold me some very expensive screen protectors that I would have not bought otherwise.

 
Garmin always a good product
By AndyVerified Purchaser from Kirkland, WA on 2/8/2009
Pros:
Acquires Satellites Quickly, Compact, Easy Menus, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Large Screen, Reliable Performance, Simple Controls
Best Uses:
Faster Routes, Finding Specific Address, Rural Navigation, Urban Navigation
Describe Yourself:
Enthusiast
How are you with directions:
Great w/Directions
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about GARMIN NUVI255W GPS System:

I used it one time to find and alternate route and it indeed did. Interesting route across a river on a river raft until i hooked up at a place where i knew where i was.

 
Best I've seen for the money
By ChrisVerified Purchaser from Hutchinson, MN on 2/6/2009
Pros:
Acquires Satellites Quickly, Compact, Easy Menus, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Large Screen, Reliable Performance, Simple Controls
Cons:
Trip cancels when playing
Best Uses:
Faster Routes, Finding Specific Address, Rural Navigation, Urban Navigation
Describe Yourself:
Casual User
How are you with directions:
Bad w/Directions
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about GARMIN NUVI255W GPS System:

Contains much information. I loose "Total Trip" info often when searching for locations of other things (motels, fuel, etc). Have to route to again to start. Like the speed limit feature. Wish the present time was always on the screen.

 
good to go out of the box
By middlemanVerified Purchaser from brimingham, al on 1/29/2009
Pros:
Acquires Satellites Quickly, Compact, Easy Menus, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Large Screen, Reliable Performance, Simple Controls
Best Uses:
Faster Routes, Finding Specific Address, Geocaching
Describe Yourself:
Casual User
How are you with directions:
Great w/Directions
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about GARMIN NUVI255W GPS System:

this replaced a rand mcnally gps. this is far superior. recalculates quickly, directions are clear and concise. would recommend to anyone

 
simple to use
By techieVerified Purchaser from Commack, NY on 1/28/2009
Pros:
Acquires Satellites Quickly, Compact, Easy Menus, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Large Screen, Reliable Performance, Simple Controls
Best Uses:
Faster Routes
Describe Yourself:
Casual User
How are you with directions:
Great w/Directions
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about GARMIN NUVI255W GPS System:

The recalculation is fast and the voice is clear but it's hard to move the map.

 
Love this product
By StoogeVerified Purchaser from Baltimore, MD on 1/28/2009
Pros:
Acquires Satellites Quickly, Easy To Read, Large Screen, Simple Controls
Best Uses:
Finding Specific Address, Planning Trips
Describe Yourself:
Enthusiast
How are you with directions:
Bad w/Directions
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about GARMIN NUVI255W GPS System:

This was a present for my wife, she loves it and hasn't stopped playing with it. Already planned routes for scheduled Quebec trip. Wish manual was included and updates for maps were cheaper. Would still buy again and recommend to family and friends

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Great little GPS
By JackVerified Purchaser from Worcester, MA on 1/22/2009
Pros:
Acquires Satellites Quickly, Compact, Easy Menus, Super fast sat acquiring
Cons:
Some minor features lost
Best Uses:
Faster Routes, Finding Specific Address, Rural Navigation
Describe Yourself:
Power User
How are you with directions:
Great w/Directions
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about GARMIN NUVI255W GPS System:

GPS acquires satellites immediately. Typing in addresses and finding gas/stores etc is very user friendly. The only NEG is getting used to a new GPS (I had the old Street Pilot 2720). The 2720 had a few minor features that this didn't. Like touching the screen on a particular street, then getting info on that particular point. some other minor stuff that I don't really miss, just things you get used to. I love the Nuvi. Great GPS.

 
A new approach to map reading!
By Bass ManVerified Purchaser from West Chester, PA on 1/20/2009
Pros:
Compact, Easy To Read, Large Screen, Reliable Performance, Simple Controls
Cons:
Menus are slow to react
Best Uses:
Faster Routes, Finding Specific Address, Geocaching, Rural Navigation, Urban Navigation
Describe Yourself:
Casual User
How are you with directions:
Bad w/Directions
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about GARMIN NUVI255W GPS System:

A great device to have if you miss a turn or exit, but needs time to recalculate. The process is slow at times. Have patience.

 
Great for a Basic model
By Chris the workerVerified Purchaser from Detroit, Mi on 1/16/2009
Pros:
Acquires Satellites Quickly, Compact, Easy Menus, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Large Screen, Reliable Performance, Simple Controls
Best Uses:
Finding Specific Address, Urban Navigation
Describe Yourself:
Casual User
How are you with directions:
Great w/Directions
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about GARMIN NUVI255W GPS System:

Great for a basic model! Text-to-Speech is a feature I prefer over the 205 model. Wish it had route learning capability.

 
Great system for the money!
By MarkVerified Purchaser from Swansea, Ma. on 1/12/2009
Pros:
Acquires Satellites Quickly, Easy Menus, Easy To Read, Reliable Performance, Simple Controls
Best Uses:
Finding Specific Address
Describe Yourself:
Casual User
How are you with directions:
Bad w/Directions
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about GARMIN NUVI255W GPS System:

This unit surprised me when I made an unprescribed turn, the re-calculation of a new route was instantaneous.

 
We are very happy with our Garmin 255W!
By Mommy's familyVerified Purchaser from Clifton Park, NY on 1/7/2009
Pros:
Acquires Satellites Quickly, Compact, Easy Menus, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Large Screen, Reliable Performance, Simple Controls, Voices are clear enough
Cons:
Would like volume control
Best Uses:
Finding Specific Address, Planning Trips, Rural Navigation, Urban Navigation
Describe Yourself:
Casual User
How are you with directions:
Great w/Directions
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about GARMIN NUVI255W GPS System:

This is our first GPS. It's fun, and directions are very clear and accurate. Try it!

 
Very good for the price
By BossmanVerified Purchaser from Dayton, Ohio on 1/6/2009
Pros:
Acquires Satellites Quickly, Easy Menus, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Large Screen, Reliable Performance
Cons:
Flimsy Mounting
Best Uses:
Faster Routes, Finding Specific Address, Planning Trips
Describe Yourself:
Casual User
How are you with directions:
Great w/Directions
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about GARMIN NUVI255W GPS System:

Good unit at a good price.

 
WRONG DIRECTIONS FIRST TIME USED
By Rube the RoverVerified Purchaser from Paragould, AR on 1/6/2009
Pros:
Acquires Satellites Quickly, Compact, Easy Menus, Easy To Read, Large Screen, Simple Controls
Cons:
Inaccurate
Best Uses:
Finding Specific Address, Rural Navigation, Urban Navigation
Describe Yourself:
Casual User
How are you with directions:
Great w/Directions
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about GARMIN NUVI255W GPS System:

Was a Christmas present and used it the first time on New Year's Day to find a movie theater in another nearby town. Entered the correct address and it took me to the wrong location which was a vacant lot. Not impressed at all....will never totally trust the Garmin Nuvi255W to give me good directions.

 
love this gps
By pdjVerified Purchaser from ny on 1/6/2009
Pros:
Acquires Satellites Quickly, Compact, Easy Menus, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Large Screen, Reliable Performance, Simple Controls, Speaks street names
Cons:
None so far
Best Uses:
Faster Routes, Finding Specific Address
Describe Yourself:
Enthusiast
How are you with directions:
Bad w/Directions
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about GARMIN NUVI255W GPS System:

I use this gps all the time. I love everything about it.

 
NUVI 255W GPS by Garman
By ElaineVerified Purchaser from Gilbert, AZ on 12/25/2008
Pros:
Acquires Satellites Quickly, Compact, Easy Menus, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Large Screen, Reliable Performance, Simple Controls
Cons:
Short Battery Life
Best Uses:
Faster Routes, Finding Specific Address, Planning Trips
Describe Yourself:
Enthusiast
How are you with directions:
Great w/Directions
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about GARMIN NUVI255W GPS System:

This is a great unit for planning a vacation, as you can do a virtual trip prior to leaving. It gives you the approximate time of arrival and great turn-by-turn and points.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Best GPS for the money
By Eddie T.Verified Purchaser from Watertown, CT on 12/22/2008
Pros:
Acquires Satellites Quickly, Compact, Easy Menus, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Large Screen, Reliable Performance, Simple Controls
Best Uses:
Faster Routes, Finding Specific Address
Describe Yourself:
Enthusiast
How are you with directions:
Bad w/Directions
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about GARMIN NUVI255W GPS System:

Wish the Car Power Adapter plugged into the Mount and not the Unit. This way you could leave the power adapter plugged in all the time in the car and remove the unit.

 
We are very pleased wht the Nuvi 255W
By GeorgeVerified Purchaser from Palos Hills, IL on 12/9/2008
Pros:
Acquires Satellites Quickly, Easy Menus, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Large Screen, Reliable Performance, Simple Controls
Best Uses:
Finding locations, Finding Specific Address, Planning Trips, Urban Navigation
Describe Yourself:
Casual User
How are you with directions:
Great w/Directions
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about GARMIN NUVI255W GPS System:

This unit is very user friendly. It provides spoken directions in a timely manner and repeats them right before a move/turn/exit must be made.
We also were able to enter the name of a business in another community and the GPS was able to locate it for us and provide directions.
We found that the speed limit signs displayed on the screen are not always accurate.

 
room for improvments
By mark4kVerified Purchaser from brooklyn NY on 12/2/2008
Pros:
Compact, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up
Cons:
Inaccurate, Unreliable
Describe Yourself:
Casual User
How are you with directions:
Bad w/Directions
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about GARMIN NUVI255W GPS System:

the voice is unclear.
Does not give the shortest or fastes direction correctly.
Great for the totally unknown place - you can't get lost!

 
Great product, Great sales experience
By BrowndaleboyVerified Purchaser from Browndale, Pa on 11/24/2008
Pros:
Compact, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Long Battery Life, Reliable Performance, Simple Controls, Strong Construction, Versatile, Very accurate
Best Uses:
Auto
Describe Yourself:
Power User
How are you with directions:
Great w/Directions
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about GARMIN NUVI255W GPS System:

This unit is easy to set up and use. It is very accurate and the mapping is great. So far it has been all good.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Nice user-friendly machine
By DanaVerified Purchaser from Oklahoma City on 11/23/2008
Pros:
Compact, Easy To Set Up, Reliable Performance, Simple Controls
Cons:
Didn't include USB cable
Best Uses:
Auto, Travel
Describe Yourself:
Enthusiast
How are you with directions:
Great w/Directions
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about GARMIN NUVI255W GPS System:

Seldom do I make a purchase that is virtually all that is promised. This was such a purchase. My only complaint is that the USB cable has to be ordered separately. This in an irritating and silly thing to leave out. The machine can't be registered or updated without the USB hookup to the computer.

 
Scott
By ScottVerified Purchaser from Colorado on 11/23/2008
Pros:
Easy To Set Up
Cons:
None yet
Best Uses:
Auto
Describe Yourself:
Casual User
How are you with directions:
Great w/Directions
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about GARMIN NUVI255W GPS System:

Great product

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Easy to use right out of the box.
By Iron MikeVerified Purchaser from Portland, Or on 11/17/2008
Pros:
Compact, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Simple Controls
Best Uses:
Auto, Travel
Describe Yourself:
Casual User
How are you with directions:
Bad w/Directions
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about GARMIN NUVI255W GPS System:

The voice commands are great. You can pay more attention to driving and not have to look for street signs.

[2 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

 
Awesome
By HelenVerified Purchaser from Sanford, Maine on 11/9/2008
Pros:
Compact, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Reliable Performance, Simple Controls, Strong Construction
Best Uses:
Auto
Describe Yourself:
Casual User
How are you with directions:
Bad w/Directions
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about GARMIN NUVI255W GPS System:

Unbelievable. I am so challenged with directions my husband quips that we dont have a walk in closet because I woud get lost. This system has given me freedom. Traveling the back roads between Maine and NH it was accurate, easy to follow, wonderful. I have used other GPS and I actually got lost. This one is great!

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