Go wide and get peace of mind with nüvi 255W. This
affordable, widescreen navigator leads the way with
voice-prompted turn-by-turn directions that speak street
names and optional MSN Direct services (requires additional purchase of GDB
55 MSN Direct Receiver) to get you there on time and keep
you informed. It's packed with millions of destinations and maps
for North America including Alaska and Canada. Like the rest
of the sleek nüvi 2x5-series, this portable navigator is priced
right and ultra-easy to use.
The nüvi 255W adds a bright 4.3” diagonal widescreen
display to the features of nüvi 255. Like the rest of the nüvi
2x5 series it includes the following new appealing features:
MSN Direct compatibility (requires
additional purchase of GDB 55 MSN Direct Receiver),
HotFix, Garmin Connect Photos, digital
elevation maps, automatic time zone updates and smoother
map updates.
nüvi
750/760/770 - YES1
optional MSN Direct Receiver is available for separate purchase
-
-
Available
Traffic Receiver (notifies you of traffic, construction and
weather delays and automatically suggests alternative routes?)1 See
macromedia demo
No
With separate
purchase of GDB 55 MSN Direct receiver/Cigarette Lighter Adapter
(010-00723-00)
With separate
purchase of GDB 55 MSN Direct receiver/Cigarette Lighter Adapter
(010-00723-00)
nüvi 750 - YES1
optional GTM FM TMC traffic receiver or MSN Direct Receiver is
available for separate purchase
nüvi 760/770 - YES1 GTM FM TMC traffic receive INCLUDED GTM 20 integrated FM TMC traffic
receiver/antenna/12/24 volt cigarette lighter adapter cable
For nüvi 760 a 3-month free trial
subscription for North America is included
For nüvi 770 a 3-month free trial
subscription for North America, lifetime paid-up subscription for
UK and 3-month trial subscription for France are all included
nüvi 780 - YES2 (INCLUDED as part of above enhanced
MSN Direct)
nüvi 850 - YES1
optional GTM FM TMC traffic receiver or MSN Direct Receiver is
available for separate purchase
nüvi 880 - YES2 (INCLUDED as part of above enhanced
MSN Direct)
optional GTM FM
TMC traffic receiver or MSN Direct Receiver is available for
separate purchase
Wireless Audio Transmission
to your vehicle's stereo including voice navigation prompts?
No
No
No
YES (Integrated FM wireless transmitter
can transmit audio including MP3, audio books, phone calls
and voice navigation to vehicle's stereo)
YES (Integrated FM wireless transmitter
can transmit audio including MP3, audio books, and voice
navigation to vehicle's stereo)
YES (Integrated FM wireless transmitter
can transmit audio including MP3, audio books, and voice
navigation to vehicle's stereo)
Automatically sorts multiple
destinations (provides most direct route):
No
No
YES
YES
YES
YES
Route Planning
No
No
YES
up to 10 routes
YES
up to 10 routes
YES
up to 10 routes
YES
up to 10 routes
Trip Log (bread crumb
trail of where you've been)
No
No
YES
up to 10,000 points
YES
up to 10,000 points
YES
up to 10,000 points
YES
up to 10,000 points
"Where am I?"
Feature (shows the closest hospitals, police stations, fuel
stations, nearest address and intersection. Also see your exact
latitude and longitude coordinates.)
No
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
Car locator feature
(marks position when removed from windshield mount)
No
No
No
YES
YES
No
Photo Navigation (Panoramio
provides photos that include location information called Geotags.
You can load these photos onto your compatible nuvi or memory card
and then create routes to them.)
No
YES
YES
No
YES
YES
MP3 player
No
No
No
YES
YES
YES
Audio book player
(subscription to Audible.com
required)
High
sensitivity receiver that maintains GPS Satellite lock
in urban canyons and under dense foliage
Accepts SD data cards (not
included) including plug & play Maps of other countries, Saver's
Guide and Travel Guides, nüvi 8xx accepts microSD cards
(not included)
JPEG picture viewer, world
travel clock with time zones, currency converter, measurement
converter, and calculator
Send-to travel tool that
enables users to search locations from the convenience of their
computer through Google
Maps or MapQuest.com,
send and save them to their Garmin device, and navigate to the
destination. See YouTube video demo for Google
or MapQuest.
Upload
custom POIs, and set up proximity alerts for
school zones, safety cameras, and much more
Portable. Easily
move from vehicle to vehicle. Even fits in your pocket
or purse (except extra large screen nüvi 5000).
Go
wide and get peace of mind with nüvi 255W. This affordable, widescreen
navigator leads the way with voice-prompted turn-by-turn directions that speak
street names and optional MSN Direct services (requires additional purchase of GDB
55 MSN Direct Receiver) to get you there on time and keep
you informed. It's packed with millions of destinations and maps
for North America including Alaska and Canada. Like the rest
of the sleek nüvi 2x5-series, this portable navigator is priced right
and ultra-easy to use.
See More
With nüvi 255W's widescreen display, you'll always get the big
picture. View map detail, driving directions, photos and more in bright,
brilliant color. Its sunlight-readable, 4.3-inch display is easy to read
— from any direction.
Navigate With Ease
nüvi 255W comes ready to go right out of the box with preloaded
City Navigator NT street maps for the contiguous U.S. (lower 48 states), Hawaii &
Puerto Rico plus Alaska and Hawaii. It includes a hefty
points of interest (POIs) database with hotels, restaurants, fuel, ATMs and
more. It even announces the name of exits and streets so you never have
to take your eyes off the road. Simply touch the color screen to enter a
destination, and nüvi takes you there with turn-by-turn voice directions, 2-D or 3-D
maps and and smooth map updates as you navigate. Its digital
elevation maps show you shaded contours at higher zoom levels, giving you
a big picture of the surrounding terrain. In addition, nüvi 255W accepts custom points of interest
(POIs), such as school zones and safety cameras and lets you set
proximity alerts to warn you of upcoming POIs. With HotFix™ satellite
prediction, nüvi calculates your position faster to get you there quicker.
Take It With You
Like the rest of the nüvi 2x5-series, nüvi 255W sports a sleek, slim
design and fits comfortably in your pocket or purse. Its rechargeable
lithium-ion battery makes it convenient for navigation by car or foot.
With its "Where Am I?" emergency locator, you always know your
location. Simply tap the screen to get your exact latitude and longitude
coordinates, the nearest address and intersection, and the closest
hospitals, police stations and fuel stations.
Go Beyond Navigation
Navigation is just the beginning. nüvi 255W includes many travel tools
including JPEG picture viewer, world travel clock with time zones,
currency converter, measurement converter, and calculator. With photo
navigation, you can download Google Panorami pictures via our
Garmin Connect Photos website and navigate to them. The 255W is compatible
with optional enhanced MSN Direct content (requires additional purchase of GDB
55 MSN Direct Receiver) and our free Garmin
Garage where you can download animated vehicles that show your
location on the map. It also comes with Garmin Lock™, an anti-theft
feature. Enhance your travel experience with optional plug-in microSD
cards such as Garmin Travel Guides for detailed data on attractions.
nüvi 255W: Simple navigation at an affordable price
nüvi 255W Features:
Bright, widescreen 4.3” diagonal color display; 480 x 272 pixels; WQVGA TFT display, with white backlight
Preloaded with City Navigator NT—includes
detailed maps of
the contiguous U.S. (lower 48 states), Hawaii &
Puerto Rico plus Alaska and Hawaii
Turn-by-turn directions with voice guidance: nüvi 255W includes text-to-speech with spoken street names
which will prompt you to “Turn right on Main Street”
MSN® Direct compatible: with
Garmin’s optional MSN Direct receiver (GDB
55), receive
premium content such as traffic updates, weather,
gas prices,
enhanced movie listings, stock info, news, local events and a
send-to-GPS feature for trip planning.
HotFix™: nüvi will decrease satellite acquisition
times by recording ephemeris data, then predicting satellite
location for the areas and times recorded for up to three days
Garmin Connect Photos: associate your favorite images
with saved locations and visit Garmin connect at http://connect.garmin.com/photos
to download new images with included coordinates
Digital elevation maps show you shaded terrain
contours at zoom levels of five miles and above
"Where Am I?" feature: find the closest
hospitals, police stations, gas stations, nearest address and
intersection. Also see your exact latitude and longitude
coordinates
Auto time zone: nüvi will automatically adjust your
time zone while navigating
Sleek, ultra-slim design fits easily in pocket
Easy-to-use, touchscreen interface
High-sensitivity GPS receiver for improved
performance and reception
Trip computer records mileage, max speed, total time
and more
Built-in travel kit includes picture viewer, world
clock, currency and measurement converters and calculator
SD memory card (not included) expansion slot
Includes Garmin Lock™ anti-theft feature
Configurable vehicle icons – allows users to select
a fun, customized car-shaped icon; users can download
additional choices from www.garmingarage.com*
Built-in lithium-ion battery: lasts up to four hours
depending on usage
Includes sturdy suction cup mount that allows for easy
adjustment and quick release
Simplified PC connectivity, similar to a digital camera,
using USB mass storage with access to either the MicroSD card
slot or to the unit’s internal memory directly from your PC
desktop.*
Send-to travel tool that enables users to search
locations from the convenience of their computer through Google
Maps or MapQuest.com,
send and save them to their Garmin device, and navigate to the
destination. See YouTube video demo for Google
or MapQuest.*
Upload
custom POIs, and set up proximity alerts for school zones,
safety cameras, and much more.*
* Requires optional USB cable (purchased
separately)
Instead of updating the mapping software on my 3 yr old Street Pilot 2730, I wanted to upgrade to a new GPS with the same features I was accustomed to... more...
Surpassed my expectations
Jun 29, 2008
Clarence Cassler
Des Moines Iowa US
The Garmin nuvi 255w surpassed my expectations.
The first suprise was, it's signal receiving ability. While reviewing the 255w and quick start manual, I... more...
Better Than We Had Expected.
Jul 10, 2008
Henry Lindner
Broken Bow NE US
As becoming the owners of our 1st Auto GPS, we had no idea what to expect but with the Garmin Nuvi 255W we are all delighted with our purchase. Programming... more...
As good as higher-priced Garmins
Jul 3, 2008
Jeff Moravec
Minneapolis Minnesota US
This is my fourth Garmin nuvi, replacing a 760 that was unfortunately stolen. The 760 had a lot of features I paid for but didn't use -- the 255W is a lot... more...
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Rico plus Alaska and Canada, Vehicle suction cup mount,
Vehicle power cable, Dashboard disk, Quick start manual
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Update your NT compatible Garmin GPS that came preloaded
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Update 2008 City Navigator North America NT features the most up-to-date,
detailed map data around. This
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compatible units, land elevation contours with elevation shading on the PC, some
roads, trails, summits and some bathymetric contours. See the Garmin
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