Design: Like any other Garmin devices, the Garmin Nuvi 255W measures 4.8 inches wide by 2.9 inches tall by 0.8 inch deep and uses a large 4.3 inch color touch screen. The screen displays images at a resolution of 480×272 pixels. The power/lock slider is located on the top edge while the left edge offers and SD card slot. The back panel houses the speaker and mini-USB charging/connecting port. Weighing in at 6.1 ounces the GPS is indeed, very portable.
Specifications: The Garmin Nuvi 255W offers text-to-speech along with audible navigation instructions and street names. With its “Where am I?” option, the GPS makes things easy with its large controls and icons. The GPS comes preloaded with City Navigator NT map data. It also comes bundled with a 12-volt power cable, a suction cup windshield mount (plus cradle), adhesive disk and a quick start manual.
Features & Performance: The Garmin Nuvi 255W offers large “Where to?” and “View map” options with smaller icons along the bottom edge for volume, tools, and a stop or detour route if you’ve already chosen the destination. With the ability to store favorites and various other custom points of interest the GPS is easy to use and understand. The GPS even has a speed limit icon to serve as a reminder for drivers whoa re approaching or about to exceed the speed limit. The “Where am I?” function was particularly useful as it shows your current coordinates/elevation and the nearest intersection making it easy to get assistance.
Start-up time was noticeably quicker than its predecessor, with a much faster satellite-lock time. The GPS works quickly with routing and re-routing while on the move (it was much faster than many of its competitors). All in all, the Garmin Nuvi 255W is a fast, simple and easy-to-use GPS, making it ideal for the less technically inclined. With an intuitive interface and a big, bright 4.3 inch touch-screen the GPS is a great performer for those who don’t need an extensive feature set.
By: Tim Pecunia
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Garmin Nuvi 255W 4.3-Inch GPS Navigator Review
March 8th, 2010The Many Uses Of A Garmin Street Pilot GPS
January 6th, 2010
There are several great things about the Garmin StreetPilot gps and a few ‘tricks’ to help you gain the best out of an already great performing product.
Envision never having to stop to ask for directions or never being lost again. The Garmin StreetPilot gps makes that possible. The Garmin StreetPilot gps is the ultimate traveling escort and leader to your destination. With the StreetPilot gps, you are able to set a course and relax while you follow the directions mapped out for you by the navigational system. A soothing voice will give you turn-by-turn directions to your destination on the fastest and shortest routes available. There is also estimated time of arrival along with the directions so you know how long it will take to get there. In addition, automated voice prompts will alert you to deviations in the route and turns when needed. You can touch a button and you instantly see every exit, ATM, restaurant, rest area and gas station on the color screen.
MapSource and City Navigator are just two of the downloadable CD-ROM’s you get with the StreetPilot so you can put them on your computer and then transfer the information onto the gps receiver unit. Then, just place the gps unit on the dashboard of your vehicle and you are ready to go, without any hookup fees.
The Garmin StreetPilot gps takes you where you want to go and if you are going down a shortcut, which is often the case, and it might be a dirt or gravel road and you wish not to be taking this route, simply hit the redirect or detour button and the gps will turn you around and find another route to your destination. Another ‘trick’ is to put address numbers in the front of the waypoints, this reduces the address to six to 10 characters and renames it, making it easier to find. In the points of interest – POI – put in areas where there are slow driving required, such as school zones and hospitals. Also mark where there are traffic cameras to remind yourself to slow down in these areas so that you won’t get caught or get a ticket in the mail, which will save you time and money.
There are many accessories you can purchase to upgrade your Garmin StreetPilot gps unit. There is the A/C – PC adapter which allows you to connect your gps to your computer. There is also the standard A/C adaptor for charging your gps receiver without having to connect it to the computer. There are several varieties antenna’s available to boost the strength of your StreetPilot gps. In addition there are different styles of mounts for the gps navigational system, such as the window ‘arm’ mount which allows you to place the gps where you can see it best, or the adhesive ‘disk’ which allows you to place the gps on a ’sticky’ pad making removal fast and easy.
The Garmin StreetPilot gps is small, about the size of a baseball, and portable, you can take it out of the car and carry it with you around town or into the woods to help you find your way back to the car after hiking all day. There are many practical uses for the Garmin StreetPilot gps and finding your way in a big city is only one of them.
By: Charlie Lee
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