Garmin Nuvi 255W Europe

+ - It picks up satellites very quickly. The first time I switched it on it picked them up in about 30 seconds!
- The map clearly shows which turning to take with a white arrow that runs through the turning
- The maps are clear
- The screen is a really good size

- - It doesn't come with a cover
- It doesn't come with a home electric charger (only a cigarette charger)

+ Big enough screen accurate good volume designe nice and slim fits into my make up bag. Easy to install and take out.

- Dosen't pick up and store alternative routes taken by the driver whenever lts suggestions had been ignored therefore not adding to its data base. It doesn't automatically detects that there is traffic jam and therefore take driver through a different route . I have found myself in traffic jams when l have taken the recommended route so many times. When l had tried to to see whether l could ask it to quickly take me through for an alternative routine it hadn't worked..

+ It's slim enough to fit comfortably into a shirt pocket . It has the feel of being very well made. I especially like the european coverage & considering this, it was not much more expensive than models with only british coverage. I also like the fact that it can be uprated by SD card, for countries outside Europe.

- There are no real bad points. I would change some of the commands, but I am getting used to using it, and can't really fault it.

+ Size, display, price

- The turn left, and keep left command get confused. If you go round a 90 degree bend it'll say turn left, and if you need to turn off the road but it's not at 90 degrees it'll say keep left. Can be a bit confusing especially in estates where they change road priorities etc.

+ Very clear voice directions, can download different images of vehicle on screen ( I currently have a Spitfire!! very cool!!), also has local attractions / restaurants / cinemas / car parks etc preloaded which is excellent if you are in an unfamiliar town / location. Automatically changes the on-screen colours from day to night time when it needs to.

- None

+ Easy to use.

- Problems with sequence of putting in address if your address is not conventional. For instance, my address has no house number for the street and the postal code is then not always fully precise. The same is true when your destination has only a house name and no street number.

+ Great does all it claims to, does not have all of the gadgets of the more expensive units but really good at what it does.

- None.

+ Very user friendly, the larger screen is a real benefit. Very accurate; superb in cities.

- None I can think of, though a case included in teh package would be good.

+ Extra slim widescreen with the option to have a 2D Map view like a normal map. Fantastic selection of international maps

- Icons appear a little cartoonish

+ easy to program, clear display

- Doesn,t show miles to on screen.

+ The interface is better than any previous model I have had

- The instruction manual is poor and lack infomation

+ Good clear and well sized screen

- would have liked to see the distance left of the journey on the main screen.

+ easey to follow on screen instructions.

- down loading the update very difficult, still not achieved!

+ Having recently used it for 5 days in the Alps it proved invaluable for negotiating minor roads. Clear instructions and use of the map to plot destinations was an asset when there was no access to post codes.

- None

+ Really good sized clear display. User friendly. Used for the first time in France, no problems at all.

- Downloading from website not very easy.