Garmin Nuvi GPS/Reviews

The Garmin nuvi 255WT is one of Garmin’s entry level navigators and, as part of the nuvi 2×5 series, it’s loaded with features previously unavailable in the nuvi line or found only in high-end models. 10 Mar 2009 Garmin released the garmin nuvi 255wtand garmin nuvi 255wt in 2008. These models are essentially the same as the original Nuvi 250W but The Garmin nuvi 255WT sports a 4.3inch wide touch screen and includes pre-loaded maps of the U.S. and Canada. It also has text-to-speech, so you’ll hear “drive one-half mile, then turn left on Oak Street.” instead of just “drive one-half mile, then turn left.” This model is basically the Garmin nuvi 255WT bundled with a lifetime traffic receiver.

It’s not even listed as an official model on Garmin’s website, although it’s widely available. Garmin nuvi 255WT has high-end features at an entry-level price, lifetime traffic, fast startup and satellite lock, the speaker is quite loud,

the ability to delete individual Favorites using the “My Data” feature. But the problem of garmin nuvi 255wt is the power cord is not integrated into the mount, so you have to attach the power cord each time you mount the device. Before the Garmin Nuvi 255WT was introduced into the market, the Garmin Nuvi 255w was one of the most powerful GPS units on the market.

As with the nuvi 255W, there is no USB cable included which is a shame. The Garmin Nuvi 255WT came as a replacement to the 255w, and it turned out to be far superior and quite convincing, too. So, now let us first see what Garmin Nuvi 255WT has got to offer and the things that were absent on Nuvi 255w. The Garmin nuvi 255WT is a joy to use. The Garmin Nuvi 255WT is the best entry level GPS on the market.

Product Description

Get the big picture and big features for a small price with nüvi 255WT. This widescreen navigator takes you there with preloaded maps and turn-by-turn directions that call out streets by name. It comes with lifetime traffic to simplify life on the go. Like the rest of the nüvi 205-series, this portable navigator is priced right and ultra-easy to use.

See More
With nüvi 255WT’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″ (10.92 cm) display is easy to read, from any direction. 

Get Turn-by-Turn Directions

nüvi 255WT’s intuitive interface greets you with two simple questions: “Where to?” and “View Map.” Touch the color screen to easily look up addresses and services and get voice-prompted, turn-by-turn directions that speak street names to your destination. It comes preloaded with detailed City Navigator® NT street maps, more than 6 million points of interest (POIs), 2-D or 3-D maps and smooth map redraw rates 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 255WT 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.

Avoid Traffic Tie-ups
Steer clear of traffic with nüvi 255WT’s integrated FM traffic receiver. Receive alerts about traffic delays and road construction that lie ahead on your route. Next, simply touch nüvi’s screen to view traffic details or detour around the problem area. 

Take It With You
Like the rest of the nüvi 205-series, nüvi 255WT 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 255WT includes many travel tools, including JPEG picture viewer, world travel clock, automatic time zone transition, currency converter, unit converter, calculator and more. With photo navigation, you can download pictures from Garmin Connect™ Photos and navigate to them. The 255WT is compatible with 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 SD™ cards such as Garmin Travel Guides for detailed data on attractions.