Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #77 in Consumer Electronics
• Brand: Garmin
• Model: 010-00717-21
• Released on: 2008-05-16
• Dimensions: 2.20 pounds
• Memory: 1024MB 72-Pin EDO SIMM Memory
• Display size: 3.5

Features

• With its 3.5" touch screen and huge collectionof detailed maps, the Garmin nüvi 255 sat nav for Europe is the ideal travel companion. The nüvi 255 has a rich and vast points-of-interest database tohelp turn any journey into an adventure with loads of things to see and doalong the way. This GPS even features a photo navigation function - just go tothe Garmin website for access to millions of photos of locations available onGoogle Panoramio. This Garmin sat nav has an ecoRoute mode to help you
• save fuel, and thebuilt-in speed-camera database will help you keep an eye on your speed. The Garmin nüvi 255 is an easy-to-use sat nav for Europe that will help take some of the stress out ofdriving. NüMaps guarantee: your device will be updated for free if a more recent mapis available within the 60 days following the date you first use your GPS (1stGPS fix). Connection to the Garmin website required.
• GARMIN nüvi 255 - Sat Nav for Europe

Manufacturer's Description

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. Like the rest of the compact nüvi 2x5-series, 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

Like the rest of the nüvi 2x5-series, 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 Google™ Panoramio™ pictures via our Garmin Connect™ Photos website 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.

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