[DEAD]Garmin Nuvi 255W 4.3-Inch Portable GPS Navigator

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Garmin Nuvi 255W 4.3-Inch Portable GPS Navigator

Your cost: $199.32 + free shipping.

Take the guesswork out of getting there with this nuvi 255W GPS from Garmin--the brand you trust when it comes to navigation systems. Your new copilot delivers the latest features, including text-to-speech technology with spoken street names, and a big, easy-to-read LCD touchscreen--all at our best value ever from Garmin. It makes the perfect gift for yourself or a loved one!

Ready to roll, right out of the box. Start-up is simple: just plug it in and go--no downloading or subscriptions necessary. Simply touch the screen to enter your destination, and the unit takes you there with turn-by-turn, voice-guided directions, 2-D or 3-D maps, and smooth map updates as you go. The sleek, compact design fits comfortably in your pocket, purse, or briefcase.

Loaded with features. Everything you need to get going is here. Day or night, you can view the maps, directions, photos, and more in bright, brilliant color on the anti-glare 4.3" diagonal widescreen LCD touchscreen. Maps covering anywhere in the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico come preloaded, along with over 5.5 million points of interest. Text-to-speech technology provides spoken street names--for example, "Turn right on Elm Street in 500 feet"--so you have the peace of mind you need on the road. Automatic rerouting and recalculation keep you on track--no more wasting gas and time while getting lost. If you do need help, just tap the screen to activate the Where Am I? feature and instantly receive your exact latitude and longitude coordinates, the nearest address and intersection, and the closest hospitals, police stations, and fuel stations.

Go beyond. Navigation is just the beginning. The unit puts even more travel tools in your hands, including a JPEG picture viewer, world travel clock, automatic time zone transition, currency converter, measurement converter, and calculator.

What are you waiting for? Hit the road with this amazingly priced, fully featured GPS. From Garmin.

Manufacturer's specifications subject to change without notice.

* Includes Garmin nuvi 255W GPS, car adapter, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, suction cup mount, dashboard disc, and quick- start manual
* High-sensitivity receiver
* 4.3" diagonal widescreen anti-glare LCD touchscreen
* Preloaded maps of U.S. (all 50 states), Canada, Puerto Rico
* Turn-by-turn directions with text-to-speech
* Over 5.5 million points of interest
* Ability to add POIs and maps
* 3-D and 2-D graphics
* Where Am I? gives closest hospitals, police, gas stations, address, and intersection
* Digital elevation display
* HotFix satellite prediction
* Automatic routing/rerouting
* Choice of route: faster, shorter, off road
* Route avoidance for tolls, highways
* JPEG picture viewer
* Configurable vehicle icons
* World travel clock, calculator, currency/measurement converter, time zone transition
* Garmin Lock anti-theft
* Battery lasts up to four hours
* Optional FM Traffic and MSN Direct
* SD memory card slot (card not included)
* Measures 4-3/4"L x 3/4"W x 3"H
* 1-year Limited Manufacturer's Warranty
* Made in Taiwan

 

[Blain]

Wow, another Garmin deal.
You can't really have enough Garmins.

 

[Kwint Sommer]

Nice price for an excellent GPS unit. I have the 260W and I'm very happy with it.

 

[crimson117]

Deadish at $220; only 10% worse deal, though. Currently $225 or so on Amazon.

 

[teddyv]

You can buy a refurb Nuvi 650 - far better in many ways, for $199 HERE:
http://www.edgegps.com/eCart/v...tem.html?idProduct=565
or if you really want a 200-series, try here:
http://www.actiongps.com/Shop/...roductType/refurbished

I've bought one at EdgeGPS and several at actionGPS.com, they are both Garmin retailers and the units carry the same 1-year factory warranty. All have had the same accessories, software and unlock codes as the new ones I've bought, and all look brand new. Matter of fact, the only difference I've noticed is the box is slightly different.

As for the map updates, new and refurbs often ship with previous years maps. Once you install, register and unlock the included map disk you can go online to MyGarmin and request a free update (you get one update free) under the "Upgrade" link. They will send you a free DVD with the most up to date maps. Just go back online with the registration number when it arrives, click on the same uprade link in MyGarmin as before, and when you enter the new disk code you will receive a new unlock code. Sounds confusing and it is (listening Garmin?), but once you know the above it is a snap.