The Garmin NUVI 255 is one of the best “Traffic Optional” personal navigation tools that you could find out there in the market right now. It is very similar in features to the TomTom GO730. The only difference is that it is considerably cheaper and also has a superior battery life.
One of the main disadvantages of the Garmin NUVI 255 is that it does not have an integrated FM receiver. This means that you cannot receive life traffic updates. However, there is an optional receiver that you could get if you still want these traffic updates.
The touch screen of the device measures 4.3 inches diagonally. This high resolution screen is easy to read under any type of lighting source, including sunlight. Being finger friendly, you can easily navigate through the menus and the submenus of the device. Preloaded with the street maps of the United States, Canada as well as Puerto Rico, you can use this device as soon as you take it out of its box. The “Where Am I” emergency locator is this device’s best feature. Not only does this allow you to know instantly where you are, but also gives you directions to any nearby emergency services if required.
Another useful software feature is the text to speech convertor which allows you to know the names of the streets that you have to turn into. This is a big change from the generic “Turn left in 20 m” that you usually have to hear. Even though this difference might not seem like a lot, it makes a big difference in how often the driver has to glance at the screen for details rather than watch the incoming traffic. Make sure that you read all the user Garmin NUVI 255 reviews online to get a good all round picture of this tool.
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