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November 2009
Review summary of Garmin Nuvi 255 / 255W
By alaTest
Review summary: alaTest has collected and analyzed 1077 reviews of Garmin Nuvi 255 / 255W from international magazines and websites.
Verdict: The average review rating is 7.45/10. Comparing these reviews to 140678 other GPS reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 97/100 (or 9.7 out of 10) = Excellent Quality.
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July 2009
Garmin Nuvi 255W
By Sift Ninja
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 ...
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July 2009
Garmin Nuvi 255W
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.
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January 2009
Garmin's widescreen GPS sluggish
By Ross Catanzariti
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.
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December 2008
Garmin nuvi 255
By Ross Catanzariti
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, average display
Verdict: Although it doesn't offer any advanced features like Bluetooth, the nuvi 255 features text-to-speech technology and provides a solid combination of excellent navigation and ease of use. If you can afford to splash out a bit extra though, we highly ...
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Source: alaTest.co.uk
