Garmin Nuvi 255 WT EUR

+ Easy to use, clear screen, easy to mount in car, can use on foot also an added bonus. Safety camera information is excellent.

- Some of the Europe maps are out of date (France in particular) and Garmin gets confused.

+ very helpful, eases the driving load. enables you to see and plan ahead, especially at tricky junctions.

- has sometimes taken me off the obvious route. still need to keep an eye on road signs.

+ Ease of use-Clear instruction-Advance warning of traffic hold ups

- Directions over the Forth Road Bridge wrong they did not take account of the new road system.

+ Slim enough to fit in you pocket. Extras like the picture viewer, trip computer.

- Uses main roads, even when side roads are quicker.

+ Easy to use good scren size.

- On minor roads often thinks that roads are straight when there are turns and doesn't see mini round-a-bouts.

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- depending on speed on the motorway in some areas of the country, ie wales the junctions arnet exactly where it says they are, rest of uk fine. Used in europe and it was brilliant!

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- Traffic did not seem to work.
Map was not accurate and did not contain a postcode

+ Size
Re-routing excellent
Clear voice unless CD/radio is on quite loud
Price/VFM
Audible camera warnings excellent

- Instructions how to use/set up Traffic function are not clear for SatNav virgins like myself
Some local information e.g. pubs, shops is out of date
Address entering (and finding) can be a bit cumbersome depending on where it is
Misses information most mini-roundabouts - but not all!
Pedestrian mode not as helpful as vehicle mode

+ This is my first sat nav. I researched various sites for quite sometime before deciding on the Garmin Nuvi 205wt. After the initial set up, it is easy to use. Voice prompts are clear and maps are visually friendly. It also comes with a selection of preset destinations which is useful and fun.

- The touch screen is very sensitive and destination set can mistakenly be erased. Is not very accurate as on occasions it has indicated that I have arrived at my destination only to discover that I have actually passed it or it is further along route. Works at its best when using a postcode rather than street name as sometimes it appears to interpret information incorrectly. A slimmer design would enhance its appearance.

+ Easily updated, Nice size and weight along with good sound and display features I would have to say this GPS is one the best on the market for its price range.

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+ It is quite easy to use, it fits into the pocket when away from the car, accuacy is good providing you put the .whole address and not rely on just the postcode. The voice giving the instructions was very clear and did not become an irritation like some sat navs do.
I have had sat navs before and this is the best so far, but of course I am still getting use to it.

- I thought the instruction booklet was light on information, ie I wanted to know if the sat nav made a beep when it was coming up to a speed camera as just having the speed on the screen is not any good when driving, I have still to find this out. I would have thought a simple charger could have been added to the pack
f.o.c. Roundabouts seem to be the only problem as far as directions are concerned, ie it said take the 3rd exit but before I got to the 2nd exit it said turn left, it was a little confusing.
I had to get a computer geek to register the sat nav and down load as I was havng trouble, that could have been me.

+ Easy to use. Good display. Clear instructions. More confident now when asked to deliver/collect items via work - not the same chance of getting lost.Like all the other item that are included e.g. where am I, traffic speed cameras, facilities close by.

- Disappointed did not come with ppouch or case to stop the screen getting scratched. First sat nav have ever owned or used so have nothing to comparte with but it can be distracting when trying to view screen while driving. Have had to pull over once or twice to get more concise directions.

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- Not tried the European part yet. Cheaper versions would do a similar function in the UK.

+ Ease of use
Display clarity
Value for money

- None as yet

+ Just the right of features which I require - no redundant features or left wanting for more.

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