Garmin Nuvi 255W Reviews
If you spend a lot of time driving to an unknown area, especially if you rent cars in big cities, a good portable GPS makes an amazing difference. And the Garmin 255W is the best one I could find the $ 250 - $ 350 range.First, this thing just works. I have not had any issues with mine. It was easy to set up and figure out right out of the box, and it is easy to use. I"ve never had trouble getting sufficient signal compared to the earlier and cheaper models.
I chose the 255W for several reasons: some to use the newest and best maps available. This is one of more usable touch screens for entering destinations. Rapid acquisition of satellites. Clothing and almost always come out victorious in the reviews - in particular route.
Ultimately, you buy a car GPS to get you from Point A B just as easily and as efficiently as possible. And that"s what the 255W is not the best. If you have ever had a "Brand X" GPS will take you to some strange way, that adds 20 minutes to travel, but even then the wrong way down a road, said that, however, having passed on the street, frequently loses the satellite signal, or old maps missing streets, you know how important this thing.
The 255W is not really clear whether the display is clearly visible in any light. It is small enough to use his legs. The windshield holder works great and easy to throw in the glove box, if you park. Moreover, it says the speed limit on most roads. The "POI" feature works very well position to eat the type of kitchen, gas stations, etc.
The difference between 255W and 205W the 255 speaks street names, and includes Alaska and Canada. The 205 and 205W will tell you that "500 feet to right", which is not helpful or obvious as "turn right on Ivy Street 500 meters." The "W" models, which is a wide entering destinations easier due to the greater "keyboard", and also allow more map area while driving.
Overall, this is not the cheapest in the GPS category, but it is one of the best. The only catch is that you have to go live in an expensive additional traffic data - which includes the Magellan RoadMate 1430, which is about the same price. But the Garmin 255W better any other way.