The Garmin nuvi 255W features a brand new interface that not only offers more visible information but is also easy to use}. Its digital elevation maps show you shaded contours at higher zoom levels, giving you a big picture of the surrounding terrain. It has a 4.3 inches widescreen and also preloaded with maps of the United States and Canada. It has full color display in front of a white backlight allowing it to be read at any angle or when the sunlight is in front of you. It also has the TTS also know as text to speech so you can hear the device announce street names for a safer drive.

Customize your navigation experience by choosing from one of many car images that  mark your vehicle on the map with the Garmin Garage feature. With the trip log display, it can show you where you have been and this can also be downloaded to your computer. This is traced by the thin blue line following your car on the GPS. The Garmin Nuvi 255W will have the ability to connect to traffic services if you buy the optional traffic cable.

With the “Where am I” feature, you will know your exact location, in terms of latitude and longitude coordinates. It offers you the nearest address, closest hospitals, police stations and fuel stations. You can purchase an MSN Direct or FM/TMC traffic receiver as an add-on and they come with a full year subscription. The Garmin 255W has the following advantages as well:

• Fast start up and satellite lock
• Loud speaker
• High end features at reasonable price
• Ability to erase individual favorites using “My Data” feature

What I like most about the Garmin 255W is that it shows the road’s speed limit right above your actual speed, which I find most helpful. The rechargeable battery can last for up to four hours without being connected on to the power source. The Garmin nuvi 255W is a solid choice for a basic GPS system with some nice extras and a pleasure to use. You can read more GPS Reviews on many other Garmin models.

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