Garmin nuvi 255 GPS
Garmin - 0100071720Release Date: Aug 2008
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 is packed with millions of destinations and maps for North America or Europe. Like the rest of the compac... Read More nuvi 2x5-series, this portable navigator is priced right and ultra-easy to use. Minimize
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Summary of User Reviews
Number of Reviews: 4Positive Reviews: 50%
Negative Reviews: 50%
Negative Review
Reviewed by: davealbq on 01-Jul-09
Strengths: good directions
Weaknesses: unreliable - continueously looses satilite
Summary: I used it on vacation in Washington D C and Ocean city, Md. It never could lock on to a signal in D C, Once I got out of town it worked intermittently. I never got any help from tech support. I followed the instruction manual to the T. I thought it was going to be a lot of help, but really its an untrusted nuisance.
Positive Review
Reviewed by: casios on 28-Jan-09
Strengths: All aspects including sound, clarity, color, accuracy and points of interest work well
Weaknesses: None
Summary: I think the 255 is an excellent entry level GPS that works well and as advertised, however, I think for a few extra dollars, the package should include accessories such as USB and case which are often essential and need to be purchased at a later date.
Positive Review
Reviewed by: joyceaubry on 15-Oct-08
Strengths: Touch the car icon and find out exactly where you are plus info for the nearest police, hospital, and gas. Amazing number of points of interest. Easy to understand voices.
Weaknesses: Haven't found any yet.
Summary: Since some areas ticket for anything attached to the windshield, I wish it came with the portable bean bag mount instead of the suction cup mount. I love the waypoint option, and the ability to search in advance for points of interest (like hotels) near the destination.
Negative Review
Reviewed by: 31-Jul-08
Strengths: decent write and recalc speed
Weaknesses: read comments
Summary: I purchased this unit because it was able to get traffic updates, gas station prices, movies etc. and found out afterwords that the "optional" receiver has not yet even been manufactured. Now I am out $299 for a unit that will not function as advertised. I called Garmin and they said there was nothing they could do, that they were not sure when the Garmin GDB 55 MSN Direct Receiver would be available, the customer service rep said they had received a Memo,stating it was due to technical problems and it would be Aug 24th at the earliest, more likely September and posibly October, before the receiver "should" be ready for distibution. What a mess, this is likely my last Garmin Product, they have really gone down hill, and there stock value is taking a nosedive also.