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alaTest.com
Editors' rating: 97
Summary: alaTest has collected and analyzed 1000 reviews of Garmin Nuvi 255 / 255W from international magazines and websites. Experts rate this product 66/100 and users 83/100. Comparing these reviews to 138546 other GPS reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 97/100 = 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 GPS. This content was chosen based on the features included with this model of gps.
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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CNET product brief
Description: The Garmin Nuvi 255Watt is a 12-channel, general purpose global positioning device.Compared to other general purpose GPS receivers on the market, it is midpriced at around $325.
Pros: Has a 4.3 in screen size, which is more favorable than some similarly priced GPS receivers.Provides verbal navigation instructions.WAAS-ready GPS device accepts radio signals which can help increase accuracy of positioning data to within 3 meters.Share information, update database maps, and add programs using this receiver's USB computer connection.Uses a standard SD memory card to store routes and maps.Its removable memory allows for almost unlimited storage of routes and other data.System includes MapSource city navigator NT.
Cons: Is capable of storing 0 routes, which is considerably less than some similarly priced GPS receivers.
Suitability: A general purpose GPS receiver, suited for typical tracking and positioning tasks.Has an internal antenna which is desirable for activities where an external antenna would get in the way.This unit is lightweight, weighing in at 6.1 oz.
Value: Overall, this GPS receiver's features are in line with its price.This unit is able to store up to 1000 waypoints.This is significantly more than the average GPS device.Device is covered by a 1 year warranty.
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