nuvi 255 GPS Information from Garmin
To say that the Garmin nuvi 255 GPS receiver is loaded with features would almost be an understatement.
With easy-to-use Touchscreen displays, the Garmin nuvi 255 GPS reveiver can route to addresses, restaurants, hotels and more with turn-by-turn directions and voice guidance.
Garmin nuvi GPS receiver 255 will include text-to-speech, which will prompt you to "Turn right on Main Street."
Other new appealing features include MSN Direct compatibility, HotFix, Garmin Connect Photos, digital elevation maps, automatic time zone updates and smoother map updates.
Garmin nuvi 255 GPS receiver is compatible with an optional MSN Direct receiver (GDB 55).
This optional MSN Direct receiver provides premium content such as traffic updates, weather, gas prices, enhanced movie listings, stock info, news, local events and a send-to-GPS feature for trip planning.
Garmin nuvi 255 GPS Receiver - Additional Features
The Garmin nuvi 255 GPS receiver has broader map coverage and comes preloaded with City Navigator NT road maps for North America and 6 million points of interest.
The map data is provided by NAVTEQ, a world leader in premium-quality mapping.
The Garmin nuvi 255 GPS receiver has a bright 3.5 diagonal color display; 320 x 240 pixels; QVGA TFT display, with white backlight High-sensitivity GPS receiver for improved performance and reception.
Trip computer records mileage, max speed, total time and more.
Built-in travel kit includes features such as picture viewer, world clock, currency and measurement converters and calculator.
Configurable vehicle icons - allows users to select a fun, customized car-shaped icon; users can download additional choices.
Garmin nuvi 255 offers a three-dimensional mapping perspective or 2D overhead view. Built-in lithium-ion battery - lasts up to four hours depending on usage.
Garmin nuvi GPS receiver 255 Dimensions: Width 3.8 x Height 2.8 x Depth 0.8.
Weight - 5.2 ounces.