Garmin GPS V comparison

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Product name	Garmin GPS V	Garmin Nuvi 255W	Magellan Meridian Platinum	Garmin Nuvi 265WT	Garmin Nuvi 880
Price	$199.00	$148.88 to $258.24	$199.99	$164.72 to $309.00	$899.99
CNET editors' rating	4.0 stars Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 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)	4.0 stars Overall score: 8.3 (4.0 stars)
Average user rating	3.5 stars	4.0 stars	3.0 stars	3.0 stars	3.0 stars
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The Bottom Line	The GPS V's turn-by-turn driving directions and ease of use makes this device an ideal travel companion.	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.	Magellan's Meridian Platinum is a great choice if you're looking for a standalone GPS device that doesn't skimp on features.	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.	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.
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Data memory type	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	SD memory card	Info unavailable
Waterproof	Yes	Info unavailable	Yes	Info unavailable	Info unavailable
Included GPS accessories	PC cable Wrist strap Car power adapter	Power cable Suction cup mount	PC cable	USB cable TMC reciever Vehicle mount Car power adapter	USB cable Vehicle mount Remote control Car power adapter
DGPS system	DGPS ready	Info unavailable	DGPS ready	Info unavailable	Info unavailable
SBAS system	WAAS	Info unavailable	WAAS	Info unavailable	Info unavailable
GPS receiver	12 channel	Info unavailable	12 channel	Info unavailable	Info unavailable
Antenna	External	Built-in	Built-in	Built-in	Built-in
System features	Info unavailable	Clock Calculator Custom POIs Garmin Lock Photo viewer Built-in speaker Currency converter Measurement converter 2D / 3D map perspective TMC (Traffic Message Channel) ready	Barometer Backlit keypad	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	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
Destination	Hiking Marine Automotive	Automotive	Hiking	Automotive	Automotive
Weight	9 oz	6.1 oz	8 oz	6.1 oz	6.2 oz
Navigation routes	20	Info unavailable	20	Info unavailable	10
Navigation tracklog points	1900	Info unavailable	2000	Info unavailable	Info unavailable
Navigation waypoints	500	1000	500	1000	500
Audible assistance	Info unavailable	Navigation instructions Street name announcement	Info unavailable	Navigation instructions Street name announcement	Navigation instructions Street name announcement
Services features	Speed Distance Time/date ETA (Estimated Time of Arrival)	Info unavailable	Speed Bearing Heading Distance Elevation Time/date NorthFinder Electronic compass CTS (Course to Steer) XTE (Cross Track Error) VMG (Velocity Made Good) ETE (Estimated Time Enroute) ETA (Estimated Time of Arrival)	Auto re-route Route avoidance Photo navigation Picture viewer Garmin garage Garmin lock	ETA (Estimated Time of Arrival) Distance Speed
GPS PC connection	Serial	USB	Serial	USB	USB
Included GPS software	MapSource City Select North America	MapSource City Navigator North America NT	Info unavailable	MapSource City Navigator North America NT	MapSource City Navigator North America NT
Design features	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Rugged case	Clock Currency converter Unit converter Calculator Touchscreen Qwerty or ABC keyboard	Touchscreen Calculator Calendar Clock Music player Photo viewer
Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications
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