Garmin nuvi 255

Like others in the nuvi 2x5 series, the Garmin nuvi 255 is well-liked for its simple operation and bloated features list. And considering what is offered with the nuvi 255, preliminary reviews especially appreciate the price.

List Price: $200
  • Overall
Key Features
  • 3.5-inch display
  • Trip Log display
  • MSN Direct
  • Picture viewer
Pros
  • Highly portable
  • Great price considering its features
  • Easy to operate
Cons
  • Must pay extra for the MSN Direct real-time traffic service

Garmin nuvi 255 Preview

The Garmin nuvi 255 offers the recognizable Garmin arsenal -- JPEG picture viewer, Garmin Connect Photos, travel tools and MSN Direct compatibility -- but the nuvi 255 also provides text-to-speech capability where as the nuvi 205 or 205W don't. Like the rest of the 2x5 series, the 255 also has a redesigned map screen and a faster 333 MHz processor designed to increase the speed of maps retrieval and route calculation. 

The Garmin nuvi 255 is on sale now. A full review is coming soon.

 

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