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Garmin nuvi 255W Widescreen, UK and Full Europe Maps
Product Code: GAR255W
Garmin nuvi 255W

Garmin nuvi 255W comes preloaded with maps for UK, Eastern and Western Europe and displays detailed street-level maps on an easy-to-use full colour extra wide 4.3-inch touchscreen and in addition provides clear, voice-prompted directions to your destination.

Optional Garmin Travel Guides provide helpful reviews and recommendations for restaurants, hotels, shopping and more. Additionally the Garmin nuvi 255W Cyclops safety cameras locations provided via subscription alert to speed camera locations along your route.

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The Garmin nuvi 255W is preloaded with City Navigator NT street maps for UK, Eastern and Western Europe, including points of interest (POIs) database with hotels, restaurants, petrol, ATMs and more. The Garmin nuvi 255W sports a sleek, slim design. Its rechargeable lithium-ion battery makes it convenient for navigation by car or foot, for up to 5 hours.

The Garmin nuvi 255W sunlight-readable, 4.3-inch colour widescreen display is easy to read - from any direction. View map detail, driving directions, photos and more in bright, brilliant colour. The Garmin nuvi 255W also features a full UK postcode search. Simply enter a destination or postcode, and the Garmin nuvi 255W will take you there with 2D or 3D maps and turn-by-turn voice directions. In addition, Garmin nuvi 255W accepts custom points of interest (POIs), such as school zones and speed cameras and lets you set proximity alerts to warn you of upcoming POIs.

The Garmin nuvi 255W includes many travel tools including JPEG picture viewer, world travel clock with time zones, currency converter, measurement converter, calculator and more. The Garmin nuvi 255W also comes with Garmin Lock, an anti-theft feature.

The Garmin nuvi 255W also includes the ability to use Garmin nuvi Travel Guides which provides you with helpful and thorough reviews and recommendations for restaurants, hotels, shopping, nightlife, sporting events and tourist attractions. Several versions of Garmin Travel Guides are available for Europe and the United States. Garmin Travel Guides are available on a selection of SD cards.

Cyclops Safety Camera Alerts

Stay aware of safety cameras throughout Europe and travel safely, legally and speed-consciously. Every Garmin sat-nav has the full Cyclops safety camera database loaded inside to bring speed alerts - and only those specific to the road you are travelling and direction of travel. Keeping safe and accident-free will help you maintain lower insurance premiums and avoid penalty points and fines too.

Garmin nuvi 255W Features

4.3-inch wide touchscreen display, sleek design that fits easily in your pocket
Street-level mapping for the UK, Ireland, Western and Eastern Europe (42 countries) with 60-Day nuMaps Guarantee
Turn-by-turn guidance with voice prompts
3D map view display
Picture viewer (JPG format)
Auto re-route (fast off-route and detour recalculation)
Choice of route setup (faster time, shorter distance, off road)
Route avoidance (avoid highways, tolls etc.)
Speed limit indicator - unit displays speed limits for most major roads
ecoRoute optional download - for fuel-efficient navigation to save fuel and money
Custom POIs (ability to add additional points of interest)
Configurable vehicle icons (select car-shaped icons for map navigation)
World travel clock, currency & measurement converter, calculator
Rechargeable Li-ion battery (up to 5 hours)
Garmin Lock (anti-theft feature)
Built-in Cyclops speed camera database (includes fixed camera locations and mobile hot-spots)
1 Year manufacturers guarantee.

 

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Garmin nuvi 255W Installation

The Garmin nuvi 255W has been designed to be plug and play, and as such can be transferred from vehicle to vehicle with ease. The Garmin nuvi 255W is powered with the 12-volt vehicle power adaptor and attaches to your vehicles windscreen via the Garmin nuvi 255W suction cup bracket. Alternatively with the dashboard disk you can mount the suction cup bracket on your dashboard instead, all three accessories are supplied with the Garmin nuvi 255W.

Garmin nuvi 255W Coverage

Navteq mapsThe Garmin nuvi 255W is preloaded with City Navigator® NT for Eastern and Western Europe provided by NAVTEQ. NAVTEQ maps provide high quality detailed street level maps, which in addition to street information include features such as route calculation, Points of Interest (POI), Estimated Time of Arrival, and more.

What's in the box? (when purchased from ActiveGPS.co.uk)

Garmin nuvi 255W
12 volt Vehicle Power Cable
Vehicle Suction Cup Mount
Dashboard Disc
Quick Start Manual

 
 

Garmin nuvi 255W Accessories

Below a selection of Garmin accessories available for use with the Garmin nuvi 255W accessories include Deluxe Carrying Case, AC Adaptor Cable and Portable Friction Mount. View all available accessories for the Garmin nuvi 255W.

 

Garmin nuvi 255W - Deluxe Carrying CaseGarmin nuvi 255W - Deluxe Carrying Case - Garmin nuvi 255W deluxe carrying case is made from the highest quality leather-feel material with cushioned inner lining to prevent screen damage and reduced shock. Use your Garmin nuvi 255W while it's still in the case.Garmin nuvi 255W - Deluxe Carrying Case

Garmin nuvi 255W - AC Adaptor CableGarmin nuvi 255W - AC Adaptor Cable - The AC mains power supply for the Garmin nuvi 255W gives you the flexibility to plan your travel schedule for the week ahead whilst in the comfort of your own home.Garmin nuvi 255W - AC Adaptor Cable

Garmin nuvi 255W - GTM 25 FM TMC Traffic Receiver

Garmin nuvi 255W - GTM 25 FM TMC Traffic Receiver - The GTM 25 is an integrated FM TMC traffic receiver, antenna and cigarette lighter adapter. The GTM 25 FM TMC Traffic Receiver receives digital information (where available) on traffic congestion and roadworks and sends it to your Garmin nuvi 255W.Garmin nuvi 255W - GTM 25 FM TMC Traffic Receiver

 
 

Garmin nuvi 255W Maps

Below a selection of Garmin maps available for use with the Garmin nuvi 255W, countries include France and Benelux, Spain and Portugal, Italy and Greece, North America, etc. View all available maps for the Garmin nuvi 255W.

 
Garmin nuvi 255W - City Navigator NT 2010 Maps of North America SD card

Garmin nuvi 255W - City Navigator NT 2010 Maps of North America SD card - Travelling to the North America? Garmin nuvi 255W City Navigator NT 2010 Maps of North America SD card simply inserts into your Garmin nuvi 255W. Providing full detailed map coverage across the USA, Canada and Puerto Rico.Garmin nuvi 255W - City Navigator NT 2010 Maps of North America SD card

 

Garmin nuvi 255W Technical Specification

Technology: GPS
Display: 4.3-inch WQVGA color TFT with white backlight
Power: 12 volt, cigarette lighter
Battery: Rechargeable lithium-ion up to 5 hours (depending on use)
Installation: Plug and play
Dimensions: Width - 122mm, Height - 74mm, Depth - 20mm
Weight: 172.93g
Guarantee: 1-year

 
 
 

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