Garmin Nuvi 255T

Review summary: Garmin is one of the best-known, leading competitors in the GPS market, and the Garmin Nuvi 255W is the next in the classic Nuvi line. It is a fairly basic, inexpensive model, but functions efficiently - it's good at what it does.

Review summary: When most people think of a GPS device, the first name that pops into mind is Garmin Nuvi. Garmin's Nuvi 200 line of navigators was an excellent blend of ease of use and value. The new Nuvi 2×5 line of GPS navigation devices seeks to build on that ...

Verdict: The unit ships with a 12-volt power cable, a suction cup windshield mount and cradle, an adhesive disk for dashboard mounting, and a quick start manual. The cradle features a good amount of articulation from its ball-jointed neck and better adhesion ...

Pros: The Garmin Nuvi 255W features a large touch screen and an easy-to-understand interface. Startup, destination entry, and trip routing and rerouting times are slightly faster than the competition. "Where am I?" feature is very useful for emergencies. ...

Cons: The Nuvi 255W's feature set is rather limited. Mounting cradle is bulkier than competing models and not very portable

Verdict: As entry-level GPS navigators go, the Garmin Nuvi 255W is still one of the best choices available for anyone who wants speedy performance without breaking the bank.

Review summary: FIND your way around Australia with Garmin's widescreen GPS unit that is a decent entry-level navigator.

Pros: Compact design, ease of use and operation, Where Am I help menu, Australian text-to-speech voices, preloaded speed and red light camera alerts

Cons: No Bluetooth, no FM transmitter, speaker volume lacks punch, unorthodox address input method, sluggish start-up time

Verdict: While not offering any advanced features like Bluetooth, the nuvi 255W features text-to-speech technology and provides a solid combination of excellent navigation and ease of use.