Garmin Nuvi 255W Portable GPS Features
This is the new generation of Global Positioning System technology which will guide you along any route in North America allowing you and your family to truly enjoy traveling and exploring new terrain
All the models include travel tools which are very useful such as a JPEG picture viewer, currency converter, calculator, measurement converter, world travel clock with global time zones, and much more cool tools.
So all the Nuvi series GPS fit quickly, easily, and conveniently in your purse, or pocket. The rechargeable lithium-ion battery truly makes these devices convenient for navigation. The battery which has a significant length of charge makes this device ideal for driving, walking, or just jogging.The Garmin nüvi 2x5 all feature the slim design that Garmin introduced with the 200 series in 2008. .
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The Garmin's nüvi 255W goes far beyond its 200-series predecessors by adding top-of-the-line features. These feautres include FM traffic updates or MSN Direct content to an entry-level line. Though these features alone are spectacular, Garmin is also introducing some significant improvements with this new series. The improvements include a predictive technology that provides quicker satellite lock, terrain maps, a redesigned screen with more information, and an exciting new photo navigation feature [Making the best out of truly unique JPEG capabilities].
The Garmin Nuvi-255 W comes equiped with a wide 4.3-inch [diagonal] screen that displays 70% more of the road around you. The Nuvi 255W provides complete maps for North America and Text-to-Speech, so you get turn by turn, road by road spoken directions with the real names of streets (e.g. "turn right in 150 feet at 42nd Street and 6th Avenue", rather than merely "turn right in 150 feet").
Garmin Nuvi 255 W Navigator Features:
- New – HotFix; Long Term Ephemeris Prediction which finds satellites faster (Learn more)
- New -- Digital Elevation Model (DEM) this Basemap shows 3D shaded terrain features (Learn more)
- New -- Quick 333 Mhz processor that offers faster, smoother map drawing and vehicle icon motion through turns while driving
- New -- Redesigned user interface offers more information while the device is active (Learn more)
- New -- Photo Navigation lets you upload geo-coded photos from a phone, geo-coding camera or photo site and navigate to them. This brings a whole new meaning and experience to the term ‘site seeing’ (Learn more)
- New -- Add Enhanced MSN Content and Traffic with the optional GDB 55 antenna and charger (Learn more)
- New -- Send specific addresses directly to your Garmin from Google Maps or Mapquest (Learn more)
- New -- Automatic Time Zone Transition [i.e. Eastern Time, Pacific etc…]
- Text-to-Speech gives directions with real street names
- 4.3-inch Widescreen shows you more of what's around you as you drive (Learn more)
- Nuvi 255W comes with Memory Card Slots so you can add maps and travel guides, or store photos (MicroSD card slot on 3.5-inch units; SD card slot on 4.3-inch units)
- Preloaded Maps with Navteq data of North America + Hawaii + Puerto Rico, including 6.5 million searchable points of interest. This will help you find gas stations, movie theatres or any other amenities you may be interested in. (Learn more)
- Rechargeable lithium-ion battery for easy portability (up to 4 hours per charge)
- Custom Vehicle Icons let you personalize your navigator (Learn more)
- Integrated Antenna for a slim form factor
- Where Am I? -- instantly shows you all of the emergency services nearby (Learn More)
Garmin Nuvi-255W GPS Portable Navigator