garmin gps navigation-Garmin nüvi 255 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator (Factory Refurbished) Product And Product Reviews
February 16th, 2011Garmin GPS Receivers No Comments
garmin gps navigation-Garmin nüvi 255 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator (Factory Refurbished) Product And Product Reviews
garmin gps navigation-Garmin nüvi 255 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator (Factory Refurbished) Product Features
garmin gps navigation-Garmin nüvi 255 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator (Factory Refurbished) Technical Details
Technical Details:
- Factory Refurbished
- 3.5-inch Touch Screen Navigation with Turn by Turn spoken Directions
- Pre-loaded Maps for all North America, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico with 6.5 million searchable points of interest
- FM Traffic or MSN Direct Traffic/Content compatible (with optional GDB 55 receiver)
- Slim, pocket-sized device with an easy to use interface
garmin gps navigation-Garmin nüvi 255 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator (Factory Refurbished) Product Description
Product Description:
This is a factory refurbished GPS. Factory refurbished generally means that the unit has been returned to the manufacturer, who brings the navigator back to like new conditions. Some GPS may contain cosmetic blemishes.
For peace of mind on the go, nüvi 255 leads the way with voice-prompted turn-by-turn directions that speak street names and optional MSN Direct to get you there on time and keep you informed. It’s packed with millions of destinations and maps for North America or Europe. This portable navigator is priced right and ultra-easy to use.
Navigate With Ease
nüvi 255 comes ready to go right out of the box with preloaded City Navigator NT street maps, including a hefty points of interest (POIs) database with hotels, restaurants, fuel, ATMs and more. It even announces the name of exits and streets so you never have to take your eyes off the road. Simply touch the color screen to enter a destination, and nüvi takes you there with turn-by-turn voice directions, 2-D or 3-D maps and and smooth map redraw rates as you navigate. Its digital elevation maps show you shaded contours at higher zoom levels, giving you a big picture of the surrounding terrain. In addition, nüvi 255 accepts custom points of interest (POIs), such as school zones and safety cameras and lets you set proximity alerts to warn you of upcoming POIs. With HotFix satellite prediction, nüvi calculates your position faster to get you there quicker.
Take It With You
nüvi 255 sports a sleek, slim design and fits comfortably in your pocket or purse. Its rechargeable lithium-ion battery makes it convenient for navigation by car or foot. With its “Where Am I?” emergency locator, you always know your location. Simply tap the screen to get your exact latitude and longitude coordinates, the nearest address and intersection, and the closest hospitals, police stations and fuel stations.
Go Beyond Navigation
Navigation is just the beginning. nüvi 255 includes many travel tools including JPEG picture viewer, world travel clock with time zones, currency converter, measurement converter, calculator and more. With photo navigation, you can download pictures from Garmin Connect Photos and navigate to them. The 255 is compatible with optional enhanced MSN Direct content (subscription and receiver required) and our free Garmin Garage where you can download animated vehicles that show your location on the map. It also comes with Garmin Lock, an anti-theft feature. Enhance your travel experience with optional plug-in microSD cards such as Garmin Travel Guides for detailed data on attractions.
nüvi 255: Simple navigation at an affordable price
Price:$68.99
garmin gps navigation-Garmin nüvi 255 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator (Factory Refurbished) Product Reviews
The unit itself worked as advertised and the map update took about 90 minutes, not hours as other have reported (unless you include the hassle with Garmin trying to get the update). I purchased an extended warranty as newer electronics don’t seem to be as robust as the older stuff.
So far, so good.
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You do need to obtain a proper USB cable to update the unit with your computer. It is an easily obtained USB- miniUSB cable that is commonly used for cameras, etc. The first map update is free. Updating the map from start to finish did take a little less than 3 hours for me.
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There are two minor problems that I have with this device. The first is the battery life. Because it’s in the car, I can easily connect it through the cigarette lighter, but recently I’ve noticed that it will not hold a charge for more than a minute. This could be due to how old the product is and how much I use it, but it doesn’t affect the quality of the device.
The other problem is that although I am able to get to my destination, I find that it will give me funky directions. Granted, these are routes that I would have never thought of, so it’s a good thing that it gives me a choice. When I first purchased the product, the first thing I did was use it day to day to see how responsive it is and if the directions were correct. It’s always correct, but the only difference is that it might show you a different way.
There are times when it takes the device quite a while to acquire satellite. Places like San Francisco are incredibly difficult due to all of the cables that interfere. But usually upon start up, it takes no more than one or two minutes. I usually roll down my window and put the device outside of the window. I’m not sure if this helps or not, but it’s almost like giving the Garmin an ultimatum. It always works.
The greatest feature of this product is the reliability. Over the past year I have gone through one major road trip, countless interviews, and endless last minute trips. I have never been lost once. I was considering purchasing the newest Garmin, but I think I’ll wait until this one completely dies. It’s too valuable to replace.
The features I find cool are a bit outdated. While people can dial phone numbers with their devices, I’m still rejoicing in the fact that I can save favorite locations. Other people can put pictures into their device, and I love that it shows different rest stops and restaurants. This product doesn’t boast an endless list of features. What it lacks in features, it makes up for in quality for what the product should be: a gps navigator for anyone to use. Don’t think that price means quality, or added features mean reliability or usefulness.
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When you think of how much a map update is, you’re getting the gps for about $25. Easy to use. Intuitive. I’ve heard some complaints about the voice. I have no problems understanding it.
It will occasionally struggle in a neighborhood that is a maze of streets, but recalculates very quickly and will get you back on course.
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1) I was only able to register at Garmin one of the units so that I could get S/W updates. Garmin tells me that one of the units is already registered and I need to provide proof of purchase to be able to register and get updates. Not blaming Garmin – but if this is a true “factory” refurbishment then why can’t I register it. Sounds like someone didn’t complete the process. Complained to Amazon and they have not responded yet except to say I can return the unit for a refund. Needed them immediately for trips so guess that is not possible.
2) Both units did not come with updated maps. I think I could have bought a new unit with the latest maps for the price of this “factory refurbished” unit plus the cost of a Garmin map upgrade that is needed. Live in DFW area with lots of road changes.
Like I said before – happy with Garmin GPS but somewhat “warry” in the future about terms like “factory refurbished”! First bad experience from Amazon and their affiliates – hope it doesn’t happen again.
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