Nuvi 255 Details

Nuvi 255 Special Features

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Take a look at the Garmin Nuvi 255 Value Bundle, which includes the Nuvi 255, the Garmin Travel Pack, Carry Case, and a Universal Bean Bag Mount.

Affordable Navigation with High-End Features.

Text-to-Speech routing and optional MSN Direct service, the Garmin Nuvi 255 has more to offer than other basic navigation systems. Packed into the tiny case is a high sensitivity WAAS GPS receiver with HotFix technology for the fastest satellite acquisition times. Operating the Nuvi 255 is simple; the 3.5” touchscreen allows for easy address entry and is viewable in any lighting condition. The slim, 0.8” thin Nuvi 255 is not only easily moved from car to car for directions on your next road trip, but it can also be carried along on your next trip on foot in an unfamiliar city with its pedestrian mode. When fully charged, the Nuvi 255’s internal battery will keep it powered on for up to 4 hours.

The Garmin Nuvi 255 comes pre-loaded with the Garmin City Navigator North America NT Version 2009 detailed maps for the entire United States and Canada with data provided by Navteq. The map also includes shaded terrain contours when at zoom levels of 5 miles or higher. The detailed mapping inside Nuvi 255 also includes 5 million Points of Interest including Hotels, Restaurants, ATM’s, Gas Stations and many more. Just use the touch screen to enter in the address or point of interest that you want to navigate to and the Nuvi 255 will provide both vocal and on screen directions to your destination. The Nuvi 255 will help you save gas and money allowing you to calculate the shortest distance to your destination, keeping you on course and preventing you from getting lost and wasting gas. The Nuvi 255 has Text-to-Speech routing which will clearly announce the name of the street of your next turn. The map can be viewed in either 2D overhead or a 3D view of the road ahead. If you miss a turn, don’t worry as it will recalculate directions and get you back on track. The Garmin “Where Am I?” feature will help you locate the closest hospital, police station, gas station, address and intersection to help or assist you in an emergency or to arrive to your destination safely.

The Nuvi 255 is compatible with the MSN Direct receiver. MSN Direct service offers access to Real time information on gas prices, weather conditions, traffic reports to route you around delays and construction, local movie times with ratings and movie genre, news and stock reports, and local event information for sporting events, festivals, and concerts. You also have the ability to plan trips and locate destinations using Windows Live Local on your PC with the ability to wirelessly send this information to the Nuvi 255. The MSN Direct is currently available in over 100 cities and the information is broadcast over FM frequency directly to the MSN Direct receiver. Check this link for a list of cities where MSN direct is currently available.

The Nuvi 255 comes with built-in support for the travel kit which includes a JPEG picture viewer, world clock, currency converter, measurement converter, automatic switching of time zones and a calculator. Garmin also gave the Nuvi 255 a microSD card slot for the storage images. It will also accept the optional International Maps, Garmin Travel Guide and Garmin Language guide from a microSD card through on board microSD memory card expansion slot. Garmin Connect Photos will allow you to tag your favorite locations with an image and even download images of popular sites with location form the Garmin Connect website.

The Garmin Nuvi 255 has replaced the Nuvi 250.

Garmin's nuMaps Guarantee insures that if you buy a new Nuvi or Zumo unit and a newer version of the map becomes available within 60 days of purchase, you can download it at no charge as long as you register your unit at my.garmin.com within 60 days of first use.