| Garmin has introduced a new model in its entry | | | | which predicts where the satellites should be so it |
| level line, the Nuvi 255W. This model has new and | | | | can lock in quicker and reduce the amount of |
| improved features and shows you why Garmin is | | | | time you have to wait for your directions. |
| one the best in producing GPS navigation units. | | | | Navigate By Photo |
| Here is a list of the new and improved features | | | | By combining Garmin connect photos with Google |
| on the Garmin Nuvi 255W. | | | | Panoramio photo sharing, you can download them |
| Complete North America Maps and Text to | | | | to your Nuvi to use pictures as a guide during |
| Speech | | | | your trip. |
| My favorite upgrade is the complete maps for | | | | 3D Terrian Maps |
| North America which come complete with text to | | | | These maps show you when to expect hills, |
| speech. The text to speech technology gives you | | | | mountains and other natural features. These |
| turn by turn spoken directions with the real | | | | maps are also viewable when using the 2D view. |
| names of streets. I have found that this is very | | | | Send Addresses Directly From Google Maps or |
| helpful in keeping my eyes on the road and | | | | Mapquest |
| avoiding getting in accidents. | | | | If you decide to get a small plugin, which you can |
| 4.3 Inch Wide Screen and New Interface | | | | get from the Garmin website, you can transfer |
| The Garmin 255W also features a wide 4.3 inch | | | | addresses from Google maps or Mapquest from |
| screen that displays 70% more of what's around | | | | your computer to your Garmin GPS unit. |
| you as you are driving. The new interface shows | | | | Traffic Updates and other News |
| you distance to and direction of your next turn, | | | | If you decide to get an optional receiver, you can |
| name of the road you need to turn onto, the | | | | receive traffic updates, weather updates, news, |
| time you will arrive at your destination and your | | | | movie listings and much more. |
| current speed and speed limits in the area you | | | | As you can see this Garmin Nuvi 255W is a great |
| are driving. | | | | unit that will satisfy the needs of most people |
| Satellite Prediction Hot Fix | | | | who need a GPS unit. The price is still very |
| In the past you may have had to wait for the | | | | affordable as it is still an entry level unit but has |
| GPS unit to lock in on three satellites to work | | | | top of the line features. |
| effectively. Well, this model has the new hotfix | | | | |