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Garmin Nuvi 255WT

GN255WT

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Garmin nuvi 255WT, Europe

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Go wide and get peace of mind with Garmin nuvi 255WT. Simple, safe and portable, the n�vi 255W is your personal travel assistant for life on the go. This simple, safety-minded navigator leads the way with turn-by-turn directions and a unique, advanced safety camera warning system to get you there on time and keep you safe on the road. Packed with up to millions of points of interest (POIs) and maps for Europe, the 255W is compact, versatile and easy to use.See More

With Garmin nuvi 255W's widescreen display, you'll always get the big picture. View map detail, driving directions, photos and more in bright, brilliant color. Its sunlight-readable, 4.3-inch display is easy to read � from any direction.

Navigate With Ease

Garmin nuvi 255W 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. Simply touch the color screen to enter a destination, and n�vi takes you there with turn-by-turn voice directions, 2-D or 3-D maps and smooth map updates 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, nuvi 255W 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, n�vi calculates your position faster to get you there quicker.

Take It With You

Like the rest of the n�vi 2x5-series, Garmin nuvi 255W 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. Garmin nuvi 255WT 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 Google� Panoramio pictures via our Garmin Connect Photos website and navigate to them. The nuvi 255W is compatible with optional enhanced MSN� Direct content 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.

"The nuvi 2x5 series features a fast 333 Mhz Microprocessor which greatly enhances the map drawing and routing capability. In addition, satellite reception is even faster than before thanks to Garmin's new HotFix feature which automatically calculates and stores critical satellite information and can use that information to quickly calculate a position without waiting for data collection from the satellites."

Garmin nuvi 255W: Simple navigation at an affordable price

Simplicity and safety

Garmin nuvi 255W comes preloaded with City Navigator� NT map data for Europe. Simply touch the colour screen, key in your destination and n�vi takes you there with turn-by-turn spoken directions, 2-D or 3-D mapping and smooth map updates. Digital elevation maps show shaded contours for an understanding of the surrounding terrain. In addition, n�vi 255W accepts custom points of interest such as traffic blackspots and post offices and lets you set proximity alerts to warn you of upcoming POIs. With HotFix� satellite prediction, Garmin calculates your position faster to get you there quicker.

�Where Am I?� gives you details about your location in a flash. Simply tap the car icon for your exact latitude and longitude coordinates, nearest address, contact details for your vehicle rescue service and directions to the closest hospital, police or petrol station.

Garmin nuvi 255WT advanced Cyclops safety camera database helps you travel with the confidence you are driving safely, responsibly and legally. As you approach one of hundreds of fixed, mobile and temporary safety cameras, variable limit or red light speed cameras across Europe, it gives an audible alert, overspeed warning and speed limit information.

n�vi 255W also comes with Garmin Lock�, an inventive anti-theft protection system that uses GPS to lock to a secure location of your choice.

Traffic avoidance

The n�vi 255WT model adds lifetime traffic alerts to provide dependable delay information and keep you aware of jams, accidents and roadworks on your route. These alerts are informed by real-time data from reliable sources including the Highways Agency, police traffic control centres and more than 8000 traffic flow cameras and sensors on motorways and trunk roads across England, Wales and Scotland. This service is broadcast over a national network of FM radio stations to ensure an excellent reception.

Your traffic is always a toggle away. Just flick between your navigation screen and congestion delay information, reassured you will be guided safely to your destination. n�vi 255WT�s versatile navigation works with the traffic alerts to report on the tailbacks and suggest a better route around the delay.

Steer clear of traffic with Garmin nuvi 255WT's integrated traffic receiver and premium lifetime traffic subscription. Receive alerts about traffic delays and road construction that lie ahead on your route. Next, simply touch n�vi's screen to view traffic details or detour around the problem area.

Specification:

Physical & Performance:
Unit dimensions, WxHxD:	4.8"W x 2.9"H x .8"D (12.2 x 7.4 x 2.0 cm)
Display size, WxH:	3.81"W x 2.25"H (9.7 x 5.7 cm); 4.3" diag (10.9 cm)
Display resolution, WxH:	480 x 272 pixels
Display type:	WQVGA color TFT with white backlight
Weight:	5.2 ounces (147.42 g)
Battery:	rechargeable lithium-ion
Battery life:	up to 4 hours
Waterproof:	no
High-sensitivity receiver:	yes
RoHS version available:	yes

Maps & Memory:
Basemap:	yes
Preloaded maps:	yes
Ability to add maps:	yes
Built-in memory:	internal solid state
Accepts data cards:	SD card (not included)
Waypoints/favorites/locations:	1000
Routes:	0

Features:
Voice prompts (e.g. "Turn right in 500 ft."):	yes (internal speaker)
Speaks street names (e.g. "Turn right ON ELM STREET in 500 ft.") :	no
Speech recognition (navigate with voice commands):	no
3D map view:	yes
Auto sort multiple destinations (provides most direct route):	no
Auto re-route (fast off-route and detour recalculation):	yes
Choice of route setup (faster time, shorter distance, off road):	yes
Route avoidance (avoid highways, tolls etc.):	yes
Custom POIs (ability to add additional points of interest):	yes
Hands-free calling with Bluetooth� wireless technology:	no
FM traffic compatible:	yes
XM� Navtraffic (includes basic weather) & Radio for U.S. compatible:	no
MSN� Direct for U.S. compatible:	yes
Where Am I? feature (find closest hospitals, police & gas stations, nearest address & intersection):	yes
Car locator feature (marks position when removed from windshield mount):	no
MP3 player:	no
Audio book player:	no
Picture viewer:	yes
Configurable vehicle icons (select car-shaped icons for map navigation):	yes
World travel clock, currency & measurement converter, calculator:	yes
Touchscreen:	yes
Qwerty or ABC keyboard (choose keyboard layout):	yes
Remote control:	no
FM transmitter:	no
Headphone jack/audio line-out:	no
Dead reckoning:	no
Garmin Lock� (anti-theft feature):	yes
Motorcycle-friendly:	no
Additional:	This USB mass storage device is compatible with Windows� 2000 or later and Mac� OS X 10.4 or later.