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This is our first gps. Took a 1k trip with it right out of the box. While the wife drove I played with it. 2 hours out I was easily using all the features it had to offer. Avg speed, fuel economy, highest speed reached, arrival time, miles traveled and miles to go,found our over nite accomodations, etc. etc., and never made a wrong turn. Try it youll like it!
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by: Chris on
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To start with it is a Garmin which produce some of the best and most innovative Aviation GPS units you know this one will be rock solid and it is!
I live in the country and work in the city and I can tell you it is a good performer with top notch maps. The predicted arrival times are very accurate. The routes selected are very good and it adaps quickly to detours and driving errors.
The only nits I can find are the addresses in the country can be off by 250 meters, it is really good in the city. Lots of options to set to setup the unit if you want to customize it.
I would buy it again if it got stolen.
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Had the opportunity to use this model on a recent hunting trip. Purchased my own when I got back. Simple to use, lots of eatures and a great deal. Best of all, I ordered it at noon and it arrived the next day!
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by: specialed on
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I can't say enough about the 255. This is my second GPS. The first one is still working but my lady ''borrowed'' it. I would give it five stars except that accuracy when walking in the forest jumps around from set points between 3 to 20ft. No problems driving. Suggest purchasing the power cable that comes with the lifetime traffic service. It is a nice feature to be notified of traffic in the city and given alternate routes.
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by: Xeyta on
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It doesn't Bluetooth or play MP3's, so if you're looking for straight-up navigation this is the right one for you. I recently moved to a new city and this unit has been enormously helpful - aside from telling me where I am, it has a very large POI database. Hotels, restaurants, grocery stores, and besides telling you how to get there it also has the business phone number. Aside from a couple of minor mapping errors I am completely satisfied with this device and won't leave home without it!
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by: Bond on
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Screen is bright and easy to read. Good value. Locate and re-calculate signal quickly when a wrong turn is made. Updating the pre-loaded maps where a little frustrating. Would not update over a wireless network.
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by: Hoss on
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This is one great invention. I wouldn't travel without it now.
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by: CBB on
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Good routing and esay to use. The internet updates can be time consuming (even wih DSL), but is much better than the prior generation machines where a CD needed to mailed
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by: Jonesie on
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Don't know how we lived without one.
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by: PAkid on
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The GPS worked great right out of the box. It is a big help for our teenage drivers as they drive to tournaments, etc.
I did take advantage of the free update for the system maps and was a bit disappointed that some new local gas stations and stores (2 or 3 years old) were not in the update.
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by: Joey on
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With the nice features, reasonable price, I'd recommend this product
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by: Jerry on
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It exceeds expectations. I've been using laptop and PDA GPS for years, driving around and across the country. This is the best that I've used.
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by: carl on
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I have only had it two weeks.It has worked perfecly
And the extra warrenty I perchased with it I hope I never need !!
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by: Chaz on
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This is a good solid GPS. I have many as I own and operate a delivery business and this has been the best, at a good price, so far. It acquires signal easily, had good directions and lists many many POI. I like it better than the Tom Toms I have had. Mostly just a preference of mine as both acted well, I just like the screen look and features better of the Garmin.
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by: Morris on
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One of my friends has this model, so when I saw the price I bought it. Works very well, although my need for it is limited, since we don't travel out of area very often.
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by: Isme1960 on
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I had asked around about the best gps unit to buy and I kept getting Nuvi as the answer. When I saw this unit at the advertised price, I couldn't pass it up. It mispronounces some of the streets, which is kind of humorous! Haven't had an opportunity to work with it much but it has worked fine the couple times we've use it.
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by: Wil the Que on
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GREAT gps unit.. could not pass up the Sale price. The downloadable vehicle icons are great.
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by: Vern on
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I was looking for an inexpensive unit that was good at giving directions and nothing more. Consumer reports review led me to this unit. I am well pleased with this it.
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by: Maria on
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Excellent price for a quality product. Very happy with my purchase.
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by: GaryPar on
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I purchased my Garmin nuvi 255w for $149 new. I saw it on sale for $169 at Cabela's the next day. It is a great price. It works perfectly. You can even plan your routes indoors before you head out. I drove a mountain ridge in between Boise, and Horseshoe Bend ID, and it had all of the logging roads on it. (it would have been really sweet to have topographic maps, but thats a different model.) Really handy for finding that holiday party. I dont have to ask for directions anymore, just the address. no more getting bad directions. Also if your lost in suburbia, and need to get out just type in an intersection or point and zing... your there! This is a great tool to have, and I would totally recomend it for anyone who drives. you can even select different english accents, and foriegn languages for voice directions to make your directions more entertaining. Great GPS
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by: Frugal1 on
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For $164.97 this was a no brainer but as I'm not was close to the store I thought to try FS-BB for price match no dice. However WM did amazing.
Am well pleased with this unit,it could have a visual battery charge light and usb cable but my camera one fits ok.
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by: edm24 on
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I did some reserach on the various GPS units available, and decided to buy the Garmin nuvi 255. I couldn't be happier as it met or exceeded all of my needs and expectations.
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by: Terry on
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This is our first Garmin. We have two Magellan 4250s. The 255W is an absolute bargain! It came with 2010 maps, speaks the street names, posts the speed limits, allow POIs with alarms to be utilized from Phantom Alert. It quickly reroutes if you know the way already...I do not need to talk to it, nor use it for a hands-free bluetooth device. It gets the job done easily and has a big visible screen! I paid $129.
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by: PROSPOV on
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I LIKE THIS PRODUCT EASY TO USE .SO
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by: Debra on
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I bought this for a friend of mind. She recently took it on a spin from Texas to Arizona. She reports that she is extremely happy with it. As always I'm very pleased with Tigerdirect's delivery times. They are excellent!
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by: ew on
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Extremely helpful on a trip to California--can't imagine navigating the complex highway system without it. On infrequent occasions the directions can become inconsistent (''keep left'' suddenly became ''keep right'' in one instance, for example), but, overall, it was excellent.
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by: El Piloto on
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Before reading numerous reviews about this product and knowing friends that have used this device, I was using the VZ Navigator from Verizon Wireless on my phone and this was a huge step up for me. The initial setup was very easy (downloading software updates and maps) and it acquired satellites fairly quickly.
The 4.3 inch screen makes it very easy to read and the automatic day and night display function if very nice.
I did notice there are a few roads that aren't added or available yet. I'm sure they'll be made available in a future update.
One downside is the fact there is no traffic info unless you spend an extra $115.00 for a traffic receiver (which I have already ordered) to get up-to-date traffic info.
Overall, a very well put together product and would highly recommend for new-to-GPS users.
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by: lost on
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Overall I like this GPS. Its my first one. I looked at several before deciding on this one. I opted for the larger screen so that I could use a qwerty keyboard which did not seem available on the smaller screens.
The pros:
1. Hooked right up to my MacBook with a standard usb to mini. 2. Was able to quickly download custom vehicles
3. Interface is large bright and easy to read.
4. Very intuitive to use
The cons:
1. Too few voice choices and mispronounced words are annoying. It can't say ''ramp'' for instance
2. Errors in street names
3. Missing points of interest ie; a post office that's been there for 5 years does not show up
4. Some routes defy logic.
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Now that I have been using this I have some additional comments.
Updating maps is a problem. The web site constantly makes you re-register and re-load the updating software. (which won't work on safari (OS10.5.8) I have not been able to get the free update.
Its surprising how many streets are mis-ident
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by: Fergus on
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For the price, an excellent value for a GPS navigator. Easy to read screen and the voice commands are easy to understand. Updates position extremely quickly on the move and fairly reliable instructions. On the minor side, could use a battery charging indicator as well as a "home" page button.
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by: UPSer on
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I have seen other GPS systems used before I bought this unit. I like the features and the ease of use. Solid construction, bright, wide easy to view screen. Have had no problems linking up to or keeping satellite contact. For the money this is a great GPS system. Plenty of support/accessories can be found for this GPS. A little slow in giving up coming trun directions but if you view the on screen map you can anticipate the turns. This would make a great gift for someone that is directionally challenged.
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super-easy to use, just power it up and go. the only downside: no bluetooth. great value for the money!
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by: Ed the Nub on
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This is an easy set up item. Voice directions and volume control are great features.
The only negeative issue is that in order to register the GPS with Garmin, you have to have a mini 5 pin USB cable which is not included nor mentioned anywhre in the product specifications.
So be prepared to spend an addt'l $15- 20 for the cable.
The cable is also necessary for mapping updates
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by: garman on
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This was my first GPS. It worked great as soon as I unpacked it. Just got back from 3 week trip out to WY, AZ UT. It found gas stations, rest areas , lodging and food. I would recommend it to every one.
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by: Ric on
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Purchased this product a few weeks ago. Setup was extremely easy and it works like a dream. used a TomTom last week and it was not nearly as accurate as the Garmin.
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by: Mel on
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It worked right out of the box, great clarity and sound and the big,round, heavy base I purchased at the same time is really excellent. It holds great where ever I place it. BUT......
The language displayed was Russian which I don't read or speak and after several hours of fruitless attempts to get English on the screen, due to an abhorrent lack of instructions, I took it to my car dealer and had the language changed over. It is absolutely flawless in operation and I love it and this store. If they come out with a larger screen, I will be one of the first to by one.
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by: Mishell on
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It does exactly what a GPS is suppose to do: which is bringing you to destination without problems. It give you verbale information at least .5 miles before road change. It's easy to use. Worth the price I paid. The only problem I had was dowtown Montreal where I lost the satellites signals where there was some close high building. The 30 days guaranty of price works well. I have used it and the difference was credited within a week.
Good GPS ! Great place to buy !
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by: MBR on
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This is my second GPS. The first one was a 205W that I took to Brazil with respective maps that works flawlessly.
Now, this one continues the saga......buy one and start traveling.
You'll get wherever you want to go and will never regret.
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by: rle1875 on
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I bought this for my wife because she gets directions mixed up. She loves it. It works so well, its really amazing. With the loud verbal directions it offers you don't even have to look at it. If you travel alot especially in big cities or over the Interstates...buy one. Remember to buy only those Garmins that talk. I call our voice Madge, she is our traveling companion. I may get my daughter one for Christmas if she doesn't have one by then. Just get used to it around your community before you take off ok.
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by: Ed on
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Went to PA. on vacation got me there and back and even had me going on some less traveled back roads that seemed to be short cuts and saved alot of time the screen is easy to see, and the voice is easy to understand I recommend it and was alot cheeper than any other store JUST BUY IT!!!
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Had seen this unit in my daughter's car - it seemed to have a lot of good features - breadth and depth of its data base is terrific. Now I have my own, and it is proving its worth - being a country dweller, I particularly like it for when I visit the city!
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by: Montreal on
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I think I left my car unlocked... so I immediately bought a replacement for my beloved 255W. It still was the model with the features I wanted, but it included some updates, the best of which is Canadian postal code lookup (e.g., K1A0R6), which gets me to the block I want much faster than address lookup. In Montreal, which has mostly French street names, the English pronunciation of street names is so bad that I always use a French speaker. Then, then English pronunciation is bad, but it's easier for me to deal with. It's a wonderful thing, particularly when traveling.
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After reading reviews and talking to owners of the Nuvi 255W, I purchased one and made it available to family members for their travels. My daughter, who was learning to drive, used it to locate local destinations. My son used it for trips to distant destinations. Both returned from their travels with positive comments about the 255W. In large demand, this is the second 255W I've purchased. I like the unit's ability to recalculate routes. The 255W has enough features for basic use. Need I say more?
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My wife and I bought this prior to a trip to San Diego, a place where we had not been before. Typing in restaurants made it easy to find the locations quickly; my wife found the malls she wanted to visit by inputting the address. Overall, it does what is advertised... sometimes if there are quick turns you need to have a general idea where you're heading prior to just trusting the instructions.
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We purchased this unit about 2 weeks before traveling for business and pleasure. It is exceptionally easy to program and use. The maps are not 100% accurate in South Louisiana (probably due to the meandering roads and waterways). We have not encountered an error that was more than 2 blocks off, but there are errors.
On the other hand, we traveled to NOLA and SoCal, and it was flawless. At one point, we were using the 255W while a relative was using the GPS on her phone. It was like "Dueling GPS units." More often than not, the Garmin was more accurate than her phone. The only advantage her phone had was that it often gave directions about 100 feet prior to the Garmin 255W. The screen is a fingerprint magnet, but they are not noticeable when the unit is on.
Overall, I am very pleased with this purchase and recommend it to anyone who needs an affordable, functional GPS unit
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This unit is my first automobile GPS and it has far exceeded my expectations.
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The Nuvi 255W is a good GPS. The only thing is the voice. My old C330 was better. Two speakers on side, while 255w has one on back.
Everything else is good.
A week after I purchased for $179 it was on sale for $169.
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This GPS has all the features any regular person would need. Points of interest and text to speech is really all I need. I found the Points of interest to be a little outdated. But in newly developed areas that is expected. Real time Traffic warnings would be nice but it sounds like an expensive feature doesn't it?
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GPS was easy to use right out of the box, very user friendly. It has been able to find every address I've tried so far. A few of the points of interest have been out of date. The sound quality is very acceptable. It sometimes takes a few minutes to locate the satelites when I enter an address, but it recalibrates quickly if you take a turn other than the suggested route. Overall an excellent buy.
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Just the right size.
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I really like this garmin. My dad has a garmin and I was really impressed by his on a trip we made. His sold me on garmin. This one has a few more features that his and the wide display is great too. I give a 100%.
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Recieved this GPS as a gift while on vacation in NY. On th drive down south to GA, it helped to avoid congestion all the way down on I95
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Quite impessed.First GPS so do not have any comparison but found it easy to use, easy to load. Maps were very up to date as daughter moved into brand new subdivision in Lethbridge and directions to her place was on the map.Also, directions were to the shortest way but changed if you made a wrong turn. Would purchase again!
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by: Neonred on
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I bought the 255W online and it arrived in two business days. Out of the box, it took 30 seconds to get running. It's my second GPS unit, and my first with a battery. I'd heard horror stories of the maps being years out of date and up to $100 or more for updates. This 'new' units maps are 3 months old.
Last weekend, I decided to test it. Fastest route found me driving down what seemed like dried up river beds and across farmers fields. Nothing that wasn't on the map, and I actually gained time on the others that went the 'normal' route but usually drive faster than I. All in all I think it's a fantastic deal, it goes with me everywhere, and the Mrs wants the new one cause it's got the bigger screen. Battery, tested to exhaustion once, about 3.5-4hrs. Startup is quick and 'rerouting' is fast, 3-5secs after route changes. Definately RECOMMENDED! Maybe next one will get ''WT'' for the traffic warnings.
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This is a very easy to use and well built GPS.Operation is pretty straight foward does not take a techi to use.Have read several comments about voice being to robatic I use this unit in my SUV and my I ton Dually and wear a hearing aid in each ear and have no problems at all nor does my wife.Just set audio at 90% You really need to download the users manual from Garmin to get the adjustsments down pat.As usual delivery was super fast.
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I got mine on Sat. the 13th and it worked great right out of the box. As soon as I got back in the Jeep I hooked it up and we were off to Bass Pro Shops.They had same unit for like $50 more. I only have two complaints #1 the store was very hot inside, use more A/C and #2 my unit has two voices telling me what to do Samantha (unit) and the 9 y.o. old in the back seat repeating everything that the unit says plus anything else she might think is helpful.
Will be taking a trip to TN in a couple weeks and we'll see how it does long distance. It was very helpful getting me out of Orlando and back home last night. Wish gas prices would go back down so I could drive more and play with the GPS.
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I use this for a little bit of everything. The maps are quick loading and the screen display is excellent. As far as the unit itself goes, I have no complaint's and would buy it again. Points of interest like store, etc. also display the phone number so you use it to see if places are still open before you go there if you running errands. You can use the same feature like directory assistance from home.
Things I didn't like:
1. You get no computer sync cable. I found you can use the sync cable to a usb memory card reader.
2. You only get the quick start manual not the full one. You have to go online and download it if you want it.
3. Might be just my computers, but I could not get the Garmin online program to function to download anything (you have to download some of their software)
4. It doesn't come with a case, any case. Even a cheap vinyl one would have been better than nothing to keep it from getting scratched.
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I have no previous knowledge of a GPS. I read alot and asked a lot of questions. I wanted to get a GPS made for motorcycles, but could not afford one. I decided I'd start out with a lower priced unit, so I could decide which features I like and really need. I bought the Nuvi255 online at 3 pm and it was delivered to my office the next morning for $1.99. It was so easy to set up and learn. My friend also bought one and got it the next day. We attached it to the face of our tachometers on our motorcycles. It does not vibrate or come loose. When I road in the rain, I unplugged it, using the battery power and put a ziplock bag down over it. It works GREAT!! We are both really happy not having to stop to look at maps. I would never be without one when traveling!!
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This GPS rocks!!! I bought this for my dad ahead of Father's day and he loves it.
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