Manage updates with the Download AppGarmin Nuvi 255W
Manufacturer: Garmin Part number: 010-00718-20
- More product information:
- Editors' review
- User reviews
- Specifications
- Accessories
- Manufacturer info
- 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.
Read more
Where to buy
| store | customer rating | inventory | tax & shipping | price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |  | In stock | Enter zip code to get total price: Price +Tax +Shipping =Total price | as of 06/19/2013 |
CNET editors' review
Garmin Nuvi 255W price range: $199.99
- Reviewed by: Antuan Goodwin
- Reviewed on: 07/20/2009
The good: The Garmin Nuvi 255W features a large touch screen and an easy-to-understand interface. Start-up, destination entry, and trip routing and rerouting times are slightly faster than the competition. "Where am I?" feature is very useful for emergencies. Text-to-speech reads street and points of interest names aloud.
The bad: The Nuvi 255W's feature set is rather limited. Mounting cradle is bulkier than competing models and not very portable.
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.
User reviews
-
-
EVERYTHING IS PERFECT UNTIL YOU UPDATE THE SOFTWARE !
by macamilo on July 18, 2010
Pros: Fast directions
Cons: 5 to 10 minutes for get Satellite Signal
Very complicated to updateSummary: I get this unit , after one of those web garmin updates the unit stop working. research in internet and SURPRISE!!! I'M NOT THE FIRST ONE !!! THERE ARE A LOT ...
Summary: I get this unit , after one of those web garmin updates the unit stop working. research in internet and SURPRISE!!! I'M NOT THE FIRST ONE !!! THERE ARE A LOT OF FORUMS WITH DOZENS OF COSTUMERS COMPLAINTS ..
>>> THE UPDATE COULD DAMAGE THE UNIT <<<. Garmin Costumer Service Sucks !!!
i get a TOMTOM !! Easy fix. !
GARMIN SUCKS !!!!1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
-
i'm on my 7th and final unit in a month
by toriphile on June 29, 2010
Pros: ease of use
Cons: 1st unit wouldnt boot up after cpl days. the next 5 had text to speech problems & would freeze upon recalculation. these units were obtained from various best buys throughout the country. need my head examined for giving them this many chances.
Summary: i'm guessing garmin got bad chips from their supplier.
Summary: i'm guessing garmin got bad chips from their supplier.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
-
Simple, easy to use and accurate.
by Compfixer on May 10, 2010
Pros: Large screen, responsive touch screen keyboard, more than bright enough, traffic updates, intelligent routing and more.
Cons: I think the graphics could use a bit of an update.
Summary: Got this as a birthday gift and used it to get from Chicago to Columbus, Ohio. While it took me a different route than Google Maps wanted me to go, ...
Summary: Got this as a birthday gift and used it to get from Chicago to Columbus, Ohio. While it took me a different route than Google Maps wanted me to go, I ended up getting to my destination faster than when I used the Google Map to get to Chicago (even though I hit more traffic on the way to Columbus).
The interface was easy to use, it locked satellite quickly and I had no problems with it in the 5 hours it took to get from Chicago to Columbus. All in all, I feel that this is a great device.1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
-
I would recommend this unit to anyone. BUY IT!!
by CTroadrunner on April 22, 2009
Pros: It is accurate and simple to use. I just took it out of the box and used it - didn't even need to refer to the manual.
Cons: I can't think of one negative thing!
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
-
Serious problems with the Nuvi series
by petergnyc on July 25, 2009
Pros: It doesn't work! Garmin paid for the second return.
Cons: If your Nuvi crashes, as mine did, when performing a manufacturers required software update, you will not be able to reset the unit.
Summary: If your Nuvi crashes, as mine did, when performing a manufacturers required software update, you will not be able to reset the unit and have to send it back to ...
Summary: If your Nuvi crashes, as mine did, when performing a manufacturers required software update, you will not be able to reset the unit and have to send it back to Garmin for a repair. The repair takes 14 to 20 days, and Garmin does not pay for the return shipping. This has happened to me 2X.
Total out lay or the Nuvi 765 with accessories is close to $600
Customer service is very slow and hold times when calling are over 30 minutes.
Do not buy with out sellers extended warrantee.
Expect the worst from Garmin.1 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
-
very easy to use
by poche16 on June 11, 2009
Pros: user friendly
Cons: none until today
Summary: 150 in best buy
Summary: 150 in best buy
1 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
-
Useless, because every 3-4 minutes it restarts.
by dennis444 on January 26, 2012
Pros: None since it doesn't work.
Cons: It restarts every 3-4 minutes and the only way to get back on track is to go to recent locations. Try doing that at 70 mph on a busy highway, and you don't know where you are.
Summary:
After reading other reviews, I noted that many have downloaded updates and encountered the same problems later on. My review above may be premature. I ...
Updated on Jan 26, 2012Summary:
After reading other reviews, I noted that many have downloaded updates and encountered the same problems later on. My review above may be premature. I downloaded the updates for this model and it seems to be working properly. Will update this review as appropriate.
Updated on Jan 26, 2012
Updated on Feb 2, 2012I stick with my original review. I updated the software and used it over two or three days. It continued to re-set itself every few minutes or even every few SECONDS. It is useless. -
Dont last at all
by evilchineseguy1 on September 21, 2011
Pros: Has traffic update to help me reroute
Cons: it last last than 2 year!
Summary: SHould have done some research before purchase to avoid getting the wrong one.
Summary: SHould have done some research before purchase to avoid getting the wrong one.
-
It quit when the warranty ran out
by kentjt on August 21, 2011
Pros: It was easy to use while it lasted, but sure as another person wrote- after the first year, it just quit.
Cons: I had noticed that it sometimes looked for awhile for a satellite, and at times, it thought that I was still someplace else- like at home when I was close to work and vice versa.
Summary: If another unit lasted longer than a year, I would buy one of those- but I am very leery of getting another Garmin at this point, unless someone has a ...
Summary: If another unit lasted longer than a year, I would buy one of those- but I am very leery of getting another Garmin at this point, unless someone has a simple fix for mine, and how to get it to take a charge and stay on.
-
Junk - Buyer Beware
by kenn67 on April 28, 2011
Pros: Works great for only 1 year, then fails. Cheap product.
Cons: Fails just after the manufacturers warranty expires.
Summary: After 1 year, when the warranty expired, my Garmin Nuvi 255W took longer and longer to acquire the satellites. It would try to acquire satellites for minutes on end, and ...
Summary: After 1 year, when the warranty expired, my Garmin Nuvi 255W took longer and longer to acquire the satellites. It would try to acquire satellites for minutes on end, and finally, many times I has to turn off the power and restart in order to get the device to find the satellites (I live in Cleveland, so it's not like I was in the mifddle of no where). By the time it found the road I was on, it was too late to change routes to avoid traffic problems. I would not buy Garmin again. Cheap product. Waste of money.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Garmin
- Part number: 010-00718-20
- Description: For peace of mind on the go, nüvi 255 leads the way with voice-prompted turn-by-turn and optional MSN Direct to get you there on time and keep you informed. It's packed with millions of destinations and maps for North America or Europe. Like the rest of the compact nüvi 2x5-series, this portable navigator is priced right and ultra-easy to use. nüvi 255 comes ready to go right out of the box with preloaded City Navigator NT street maps, including a hefty points of interest (POIs) database with hotels, restaurants, fuel, ATMs and more. It even announces the name of exits and streets so you never have to take your eyes off the road. Simply touch the color screen to enter a destination, and nüvi takes you there with turn-by-turn voice directions, 2-D or 3-D maps and and smooth map updates as you navigate. Its digital elevation maps show you shaded contours at higher zoom levels, giving you a big picture of the surrounding terrain. In addition, nüvi 255 accepts custom points of interest (POIs), such as school zones and safety cameras and lets you set proximity alerts to warn you of upcoming POIs. With HotFix satellite prediction, nüvi calculates your position faster to get you there quicker. Like the rest of the nüvi 2x5-series, nüvi 255 sports a sleek, slim design and fits comfortably in your pocket or purse. Its rechargeable lithium-ion battery makes it convenient for navigation by car or foot. With its "Where Am I? " emergency locator, you always know your location. Simply tap the screen to get your exact latitude and longitude coordinates, the nearest address and intersection, and the closest hospitals, police stations and fuel stations.
General
- Packaged Quantity 1
- Product Type GPS receiver
- Recommended Use Automotive
- Preloaded Maps North America
- Card Reader SD Memory Card
- Interface USB
- Voice Street name announcement,
Navigation instructions - Included Software MapSource City Navigator North America NT
- Antenna Built-in
- 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 Display
- Type TFT - Color - Yes
- Diagonal Size 4.3 in - Widescreen
- Width 3.8 in
- Height 2.2 in
- Resolution 480 x 272
- Display Illumination Yes
- Features Anti-glare
Navigation
- Waypoints 1000
- Trip Computer Fast/short route,
Trip distance,
Trip timer,
Avoid toll roads,
Avoid highways Connections
- Connector Type USB
Battery
- Type Lithium ion
- Run Time (Up To) 4 hour(s)
Miscellaneous
- Included Accessories Power cable,
Suction cup mount Dimensions & Weight
- Width 4.8 in
- Depth 0.8 in
- Height 2.9 in
- Weight 6.1 oz
Accessories
- 10" 800 Watt SUBWOOFER - KOLE MFW-10 (33578790)69.99
- Alpine SHS-N205 Dual Source Wireless Headphone (32924730)45.95 - 49.99
- Atrend A122-12Cp B Box Series 12-Inch Dual Down-Fire Enclosure for Universal Suv 3Rd Row (33576786)65.57 - 81.99
- Alpine CDE 121 - radio / CD / MP3 player / digital player (34462902)98.95 - 108.00
- BOSS 725CA - radio / CD / MP3 player (33577167)84.88
- BOSS 755DBI - radio / digital player (33578317)74.99 - 119.00
- Alpine Type-S SPS-1005 - car speaker (31346832)34.28
- Audiovox Jensen POWERPLUS525 - car speaker (32575492)29.00 - 34.99
- BOSS CHAOS EXXTREME CH6930 - car speaker (33832561)21.66 - 45.99
- Magellan Maestro 3140 - GPS receiver (35154644)123.16
- Garmin Nuvi 50 GPS receiver (35022595)109.99 - 149.99
- TomTom XL 340 S (33606060)91.99 - 129.99
- Alpine KTP-445 (32856425)109.97 - 130.50
- AudioBahn A4002V - amplifier (31869199)119.99
- BOSS CHAOS EXXTREME CX650 - amplifier (33578731)80.63 - 141.00
Manufacturer info
- Manufacturer profile
- Browse Garmin products on Shopper.com
-
- Manufacturer:Garmin
- Address:
1200 E. 151st St, Olathe, KS - Phone: 913-397-8200
- Fax: 913-397-8282
