nuvi 255 and nuvi 255W
Published on March 4th, 2008 in garmin, gps navigation
Also announced today from Garmin are nuvi 255 and nuvi 255W. Different from 205 and 205W, these models will add text-to-speech feature to the mix and will cost $373 for the wider nuvi 255W, and $320 for the 3.5″ nuvi 255.
Here are the main feautres and specs:
- Up to 4 hours battery life
- Accepts microSD data cards
- Voice prompts
- Speaks street names
- FM traffic compatible
- MSN Direct for U.S. compatible
- Picture viewer
- Garmin Lock (anti-theft feature)
- Weight: 5.2 ounces (147.42 g)
- Display type: QVGA color antiglare TFT with white backlight
- Display resolution, WxH: 320 x 240 pixels
- Display size, WxH: 2.8″W x 2.1″H (7.2 x 5.4 cm); 3.5″ diag (8.9 cm)
- Unit dimensions, WxHxD: 3.8″W x 2.8″H x .8″D (9.7 x 7.1 x 2 cm)
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I consider these two systems to be one of the most cost effective systems. I know a few people that have purchased them and they would get another one if they needed it. Great buy!
I purchased the Nuvi255 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.
The GDB 55 traffic receiver is now available for sale.