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dan
Thunder Bay
Jan 11, 2012
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NUVI 255W
Pros: well built. lots of features
Cons: no usb cable to update maps
I received the nuvi 255W as a retirement gift 6 months ago and Im satisfied with how it works in my truck. I purchased a Ram Mount for my motorcycle and I'm waiting for a power cable to hard wire it on my bike. The unit does NOT come with a USB cable to connect with your computer. I don't understand how Garmin expects you to update the maps without a cable, luckily my USB cable for my Motorola cell phone works with this unit so I was able to update the maps. I understand this model is now discontinued.
Recommend? NO OPINION
10 viewers found this helpful.
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"tundra" Gary
Aylmer Ont. Canada
Apr 10, 2011
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GARMIN 250 AUTO GPS
Cons: i just sits on shelf until i can give to some who
My model is a 250 and it doesn't work in my toyota camary. It works part time in my truck. As a result I have purchased a Magellan 3045-LM which works very well in both vehicles.No one can tell me why it doesn't work in the car including Garmin.
Recommend? NO
61 viewers found this helpful.
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Gerry
Grand Falls-Windsor, Newfoundland
Apr 3, 2011
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THERE MUST BE BETTER MODELS OR BRANDS THAN THIS NU
Pros: better than using a paper map
Cons: not responsive enough, too slow/ too late.
I purchased the Nuvi 255 probably back in September of 2010 from Canadian Tire Corporation for approx.$150.00 I read through the literature/manuals and knew about the free map upgrade offer. However there was no place to buy the USB cable to connect the device to my computer. I even brought the device to Radio Shack during Christmas 2010 and about six different employees could not determine how to upgrade the Garmin because they didn't have a USB cable to fit the device. I grasped the extent of my problem when I realized the maps already installed on the device must be 6-7 years old. I had open heart surgery in June 2006 in St. John's and I briefly stayed with my sister-in-law at her home on #4 Trebble Place which was built about 8 years ago. The Garmin did not have it on maps when I tried to locate the address last week.. As I continued to search other addresses both in St. John's and here in Grand Falls- Windsor I am completely convinced these maps must be very old and out of date. That is dishonest and an outright attempt in my opinion to force me to buy upgrades which I do not intend to do without a satisfactory explanation. I will write, e-mail and call every person and outlet if I have to, to make my complaint heard loud and clear. I finally found a service specialist at Walmart yesterday who had a USB cable in stock which enabled me to register my Garmin device. I am very disappointed in this product.
I have also found that on several occasions when the device has to recalculate after over shooting an intersection it gets confused and is unable to correct itself. Thankfully I was able to find my own directions without help from this GPS.
Recommend? NO
50 viewers found this helpful.
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JT
Alberta
Jan 5, 2010
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NUVI 255
I purchased this unit for my always getting lost daughter. It certainly works great for her.
Recommend? YES
125 viewers found this helpful.
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Liz
Burnaby, BC
May 11, 2009
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NUVI 255 GPS EASY TO USE, EASY TO FOLLOW
Having had my older Garmin GPS stolen, it was nice to see the new replacement model was much more compact and offered lots more bells and whistles. I find the directions, both spoken and shown on the screen, much more easy to follow and more informative.
Recommend? YES
141 viewers found this helpful.
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Kim
Oct 13, 2008
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AWESOME
I'm a traveling nurse. Since I purchased this product I haven't gotten lost since. I absolutely love the garmin nuvi 255. It is a godsend to me on my daily travels. I highly recommend this product
Recommend? YES
160 viewers found this helpful.
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Nathan Grover
Jul 31, 2008
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MR
I purchased this unit because it was able to get traffic updates, gas station prices, movies etc. and found out afterwords that the "optional" receiver has not yet even been manufactured. Now I am out $299 for a unit that will not function as advertised. I called Garmin and they said there was nothing they could do, that they were not sure when the Garmin GDB 55 MSN Direct Receiver would be available, the customer service rep said they had received a Memo,stating it was due to technical problems and it would be Aug 24th at the earliest, more likely September and posibly October, before the receiver "should" be ready for distibution. What a mess, this is likely my last Garmin Product, they have really gone down hill, and there stock value is taking a nosedive also.
Recommend? YES
170 viewers found this helpful.
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