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| Price | $228 at 1 store | $95 to $134 at 6 stores | $214 to $398 at 5 stores | $119 to $185 at 6 stores | $89 to $92 at 2 stores |
| CNET editors' rating | 3.5 stars Very good | 3.5 stars Very good | 3.5 stars Very good | 3.5 stars Very good | Not yet rated |
| Average user rating | 3.0 stars out of 68 reviews | 4.5 stars out of 9 reviews | 3.0 stars out of 6 reviews | 1.5 stars out of 3 reviews | 2.5 stars out of 9 reviews |
| Release date | March 16, 2008 | September 28, 2011 | September 15, 2011 | October 16, 2011 | April 16, 2009 |
| The Bottom Line | 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. | Garmin's formula for entry-level GPS devices doesn't change much with the new Nuvi 50, but small tweaks, a lower price, and a massive screen enhance value. | The Garmin Nuvi 3490 LMT packs every trick in Garmin's book into an ultra-thin chassis, but the high MSRP will deter some. | With its improved interface, the Garmin Nuvi 2495LMT (Advanced Series) is as easy to use as earlier models, while offering a good blend of advanced features at a reasonable price. | Basic specs |
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| Included GPS accessories | Power cable Suction cup mount | Car power adapter USB cable Suction cup mount | Car power adapter with TMC antenna Vehicle mount USB cable | Car power adapter with TMC antenna USB cable Suction cup mount | Car power adapter Dashboard disc Suction cup mount |
| Navigation routes | Info unavailable | 0 | 100 | 100 | 0 |
| Navigation waypoints | 1000 | 1000 | 1000 | 1000 | 1000 |
| Audible assistance | Street name announcement Navigation instructions | Street name announcement Navigation instructions | Voice command recognition Street name announcement Navigation instructions | Street name announcement Navigation instructions | Street name announcement Navigation instructions |
| Services features | Info unavailable | Lane Assistant | Lane Assistant | Lane Assistant | Time/date Distance Elevation |
| GPS PC connection | USB | USB | USB Bluetooth | USB | USB |
| Antenna | Built-in | Built-in | Built-in | Built-in | Built-in |
| Weight | 6.1 oz | 6.2 oz | 4.2 oz | 6.8 oz | 5.7 oz |
| System features | Calculator Clock ecoRoute Garmin Lock TMC (Traffic Message Channel) ready 2D / 3D map perspective Automatic re-route Garmin Garage Currency converter Measurement converter Photo viewer Custom POIs Built-in speaker | Speed limit warning Emergency Help Photo navigation Junction view Garmin Garage Preinstalled POIs Custom POIs Downloadable POIs Built-in speaker | Alarm Calculator Clock Speed limit warning Emergency Help Garmin Locate Lifetime map updates Pedestrian Mode Photo navigation nüRoute Technology with myTrends 2D / 3D map perspective Junction view Garmin Garage Hands-free calling via Bluetooth Measurement converter Photo viewer Custom POIs Built-in speaker | Alarm Clock Speed limit warning Emergency Help Garmin Locate Lifetime map updates Pedestrian Mode nüRoute Technology with trafficTrends Photo navigation Junction view Garmin Garage Preinstalled POIs Currency converter Measurement converter Photo viewer Custom POIs Downloadable POIs Built-in speaker | Calculator Clock ecoRoute Emergency Help Garmin HotFix Garmin Lock TMC (Traffic Message Channel) ready 2D / 3D map perspective Garmin Garage Preinstalled POIs Currency converter Photo viewer Measurement converter Custom POIs Downloadable POIs Automatic routing Built-in speaker |
| Destination | Automotive | Automotive | Automotive | Automotive | Hiking Automotive |
| Included GPS software | MapSource City Navigator North America NT | NAVTEQ MapSource City Navigator NT nüMaps Guarantee | Garmin City Navigator North America NT | Garmin City Navigator North America NT | MapSource City Navigator NT |
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