Garmin Nuvi 255

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This satellite navigation is a good all rounder. “Small” Anonymous verified purchaser View all 72 real customer reviews

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72 verified purchasers have reviewed this product.
91% of people recommend it.

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Accuracy	8.2
Design	8.9
Ease of use	8.7
Size	9.0
Value for money (at time of purchase)	9.0
Overall rating	8.7

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Always use sat nav (3)

Use it for work (2)

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robert, walsall , “Always use sat nav”

Score 10.0/10

+ everything is as described

- Reviewer left no comment

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8 of 8 people found this review helpful

purchased 25 May 2009

roy, leeds , “Always use sat nav”

Score 9.0/10

+ it is the easyist sat nav i have ever used, simple instructions very easy to load

- dont know how traffic warning works ,as its never come on don't really know if it's working

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4 of 4 people found this review helpful

purchased 06 Jul 2009

sarah, cambridge , “Always use sat nav”

Score 10.0/10

+ all good

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1 of 1 people found this review helpful

purchased 26 Jul 2009

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Product Features

Type	In-Car

Traffic Message Channel (TMC)	No
Traffic Message Channel or TMC is a function that delivers traffic information to your GPS. It works using FM-RDS on a normal FM radio system. TMC allows you to accurately see any congestion or accidents that may have occurred on your planned route.
Traffic Message Channel (TMC)	TMC ready
Traffic Message Channel or TMC is a function that delivers traffic information to your GPS. It works using FM-RDS on a normal FM radio system. TMC allows you to accurately see any congestion or accidents that may have occurred on your planned route.
Bluetooth	No
Bluetooth is a technology for the wireless transfer of data such as contacts, photos and music between mobile phones, computers and a host of other Bluetooth enabled devices. Read more about Bluetooth on Wikipedia
Voice Control	No
A voice control function allows you to talk to the Satellite Navigation system and give it instructions. This can be very helpful when driving as it allows you to maintain full focus on the road.
Map Coverage	UK & W. Europe
Satellite Navigation systems normally come pre-loaded with a map that covers a portion of the world. Look for UK map coverage if you plan to only use your GPS in the United Kingdom.
Screen Size in Inches	3.5
Screen size is measured diagonally from corner to corner.
Dimensions (mm)	74x98x20
The size of the device in millimetres, in width x height x depth.
MP3 Playback	No
This device can play files in the MP3 format (.mp3) from a CD.
Photo Viewer	Yes
Ability to display your photographs and jpegs so you can show them off to your friends.
Touchscreen	Yes
Touchscreen technology allows you to move and click things directly on the screen using your finger or a stylus pen.
Weight (g)	147
The weight of the product in grams.
Memory Card Slot	Yes
Having a memory card slot allows you to save data to a memory card and then transfer it to another device. For example you may put a photo from your camera or mobile phone onto a memory card and then plug it into your printer to print directly. Memory card slots come in many formats: Compact Flash Card Memory Stick Duo Micro SD Card MMC SD Card SDHC Card
Built-in Camera	No
Some GPS products come with a built in digital camera that allows you to photograph the place you are at and then add it to your map. Next time you wish to visit that place you just tap the image and the Satellite Navigation system plots a route. This is great if you don’t want to have to remember street names.
Spoken Directions	Yes
Some Sat Nav systems have a range of voices that clearly speak directions to you as you approach your next waypoint. This is extremely helpful when you need to concentrate on driving, especially in busy cities or areas you are not familiar with.
Speed Camera Warning	Yes
If the Satellite Navigation device comes with speed camera warning built in it will alert you whenever you are approaching a speed camera.
Windscreen Mountable	Yes
If the Sat Nav is windscreen mountable it will come with an arm and a suction pad. Being able to mount your Satellite Navigation device on a windscreen is important as it offers greater visibility and as a result less distraction whilst you’re driving.
WiFi	No
Wifi allows you to connect your device to wireless routers or modems which allows you to connect to broadband internet.
MP4 Playback	No
MP4 is a video format, a bit like MP3 for video. Simply speaking, an MP4 player is an MP3 player that can play common video formats like MP4.
USB Port	Yes
Socket for connecting devices such as a computers and other components
CD Function	No
Hard Disk Capacity in GB	1
Hard Disk capacity is measured in GBs which stands for Gigabytes. A gigabyte is 1000 MB or megabytes. The more GB you have the more info like photos and music you can store.
iPod Interface	No
Built-in Disc Player	No
Some products come with built-in DVD players or Blu Ray players.

Also known as: nüvi 255

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