Garmin Nuvi 500 comparison

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Product name	Garmin Nuvi 500	Garmin Nuvi 550	Garmin Nuvi 255W	Garmin Nuvi 880	Garmin Nuvi 265WT
Price	$240.00 to $299.95	$240.00 to $449.99	$149.99 to $219.99	$799.95	$174.80 to $309.00
CNET editors' rating	3.0 stars Overall score: 6.7 (3.0 stars)	stars Overall score: ( stars)	3.5 stars Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)	4.0 stars Overall score: 8.3 (4.0 stars)	3.5 stars Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
Average user rating			4.0 stars	3.0 stars	3.0 stars
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The Bottom Line	The Garmin Nuvi 500 is a satisfactory multimode GPS, but serious boaters and outdoor enthusiasts should consider dedicated devices.		As entry-level GPS navigators go, the Garmin Nuvi 255W is still one of the best choices available for anyone who wants speedy performance without breaking the bank.	As we've come to expect from the Nuvi line, the Garmin Nuvi 880 offers an impressive feature list and solid performance, but it's the accurate speech recognition that really pushes the Nuvi 880 over the edge and makes it one of the best GPS we've tested to date.	Despite some minor performance issues, the Garmin Nuvi 265WT is a good value GPS, offering a number of high-end features for an affordable price.
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Waterproof	Yes	Yes	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable
Included GPS accessories	Power cable Vehicle mount	Power cable Vehicle mount	Power cable Suction cup mount	USB cable Vehicle mount Remote control Car power adapter	USB cable TMC reciever Vehicle mount Car power adapter
Navigation routes	10	10	Info unavailable	10	Info unavailable
Navigation waypoints	1000	1000	1000	500	1000
Audible assistance	Navigation instructions	Navigation instructions	Navigation instructions Street name announcement	Navigation instructions Street name announcement	Navigation instructions Street name announcement
Services features	Automatic route navigation	Automatic route navigation	Info unavailable	ETA (Estimated Time of Arrival) Distance Speed	Auto re-route Route avoidance Photo navigation Picture viewer Garmin garage Garmin lock
GPS PC connection	USB	USB	USB	USB	USB
Antenna	Built-in	Built-in	Built-in	Built-in	Built-in
Weight	7.6 oz	7.6 oz	6.1 oz	6.2 oz	6.1 oz
System features	Clock Calculator Custom POIs Garmin Lock Photo viewer Built-in speaker 2D / 3D map perspective	Clock Calculator Custom POIs Garmin Lock Photo viewer Built-in speaker 2D / 3D map perspective	Clock Calculator Custom POIs Garmin Lock Photo viewer Built-in speaker Currency converter Measurement converter 2D / 3D map perspective TMC (Traffic Message Channel) ready	Clock Calculator Custom POIs Garmin Lock Built-in speaker Automatic routing JPEG photo playback Built-in FM modulator 2D / 3D map perspective Hands-free calling via Bluetooth	Clock Calculator Custom POIs Garmin Lock Photo viewer Garmin Garage Built-in speaker Automatic routing Currency converter 2D / 3D map perspective Hands-free calling via Bluetooth
Destination	Automotive	Automotive	Automotive	Automotive	Automotive
Design features	Picture viewer Clock Unit converter Calculator Touchscreen	Picture viewer Clock Unit converter Calculator Touchscreen	Info unavailable	Touchscreen Calculator Calendar Clock Music player Photo viewer	Clock Currency converter Unit converter Calculator Touchscreen Qwerty or ABC keyboard
Included GPS software	MapSource City Navigator North America NT	MapSource City Navigator North America NT	MapSource City Navigator North America NT	MapSource City Navigator North America NT	MapSource City Navigator North America NT
Data memory type	microSD Card	microSD Card	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	SD memory card
Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications
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