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Product summary
Specifications: Destination: Automotive ; Audible assistance: Navigation instructions , Street name announcement , Voice command recognition ; Weight: 6.1 oz See full specs
Price range: $167.95 - $251.99 check prices
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alaTest.com
Editors' rating: 96
Summary: alaTest has collected and analyzed 469 reviews of Garmin Nuvi 255 / 255W from international magazines and websites. Experts rate this product 69/100 and users 83/100. Comparing these reviews to 125821 other GPS reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 96/100 = Excellent.
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digitalversus.com
Editors' rating: 60
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news.com.au
Editors' rating: 60
Summary: While not offering any advanced features like Bluetooth, the nuvi 255W features text-to-speech technology and provides a solid combination of excellent navigation and ease of use.
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goodgearguide.com.au
Editors' rating: 60
Summary: Although it doesn't offer any advanced features like Bluetooth, the nuvi 255 features text-to-speech technology and provides a solid combination of excellent navigation and ease of use. If you can afford to splash out a bit extra though, we highly ...
CNET editors' buying advice
We have not reviewed this product but here is CNET's buying advice on Car GPS (Navigation). This content was chosen based on the features included with this model of car gps (navigation).
Car GPS with anti-glare
Select a GPS model with a good color screen that can be read in all lighting conditions. The larger the screen, the more expensive the unit will be, but even big screens can be difficult to read in direct sunlight. Also, check the viewing performance of the display to make sure you can read it from any angle.
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Car GPS
In-car navigation isn't for everyone; the price alone will cause many people to forgo this technology in favor of the good old paper map. However, if you drive for a living, or like to visit different places on the spur of the moment, GPS can make the driving more enjoyable, leading you to major attractions or guiding you through quiet, scenic back roads. As a business tool, GPS can be a tremendous aid for field service or delivery personnel, or if you frequent different cities on business trips. As the technology advances and we start seeing more real-time traffic report capabilities, it will be easier to avoid the bumper-to-bumper grind.
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Where to buy
Garmin Nuvi 255W:
$167.95 - $251.99
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