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Wider screen lets you see more of what's around.
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nüvi 250W accepts custom points of interest (POIs). View larger. |
The
nüvi
250W comes preloaded with maps for U.S., Hawaii, and Puerto Rico, and features an ultra-slim design. |
The widescreen version of Garmin's nüvi 250 offers a large, easy-to-read screen (4.3 inches diagonally to the nüvi 250s 3.5 inches) at an attractive price point. Like its smaller sibling, the 250W comes with preloaded maps for the continental U.S., Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Canada and Alaska. If all you don't need Canada and Alaska, you can get the nüvi 200W at a lower pirce. If you want maps for Europe, you'll need to go with the smaller nüvi 270, or you can purchase a set of European maps on SD Card or CD-Rom. While it doesn't have some of the more sophisticated features of higher-end nüvis, it does, like all nüvi 200-series members, offer a rock-solid navigation experience with an easy-to-use colorful touchscreen, 6 million points of interest (POI)s, and an ultra-slim design.
See More of What's Around
The widescreen format gives you 70% more actual screen area than a 3.5-inch screen. Primarily this translates into a better view of the area through which you are driving. This is especially useful in showing you what parks, restaurants, ATM, gas stations, etc. are nearby, or in letting you know whether a detour is a good idea. Also, the device itself is larger, meaning controls on the screen are more widely spaced and somewhat easier to push.
Smart, Powerful Design
The nüvi 250W is built with a high-sensitivity WAAS-enabled GPS receiver for extreme accuracy, as well as an SD card slot for storing your media and additional navigation tools, and a USB interface for loading data. All this is wrapped up in a package that measures 4.8 x 2.9 x 0.8 inches (W x H x D) and weighs just 6.6 ounces. The nüvi display is touchscreen-enabled, making it a cinch to control the device with your fingertips. A rechargeable lithium-ion battery provides up to five hours of battery life depending on use.
Navigate with Ease
nüvi 250W comes ready to go right out of the box with preloaded City Navigator NT street maps, including a hefty POI database with hotels, restaurants, fuel, ATMs and more. Simply touch the color screen to enter a destination, and nüvi takes you there with 2D or 3D maps and turn-by-turn voice directions. In addition, nüvi 250W 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.
Garmin's interface is a key to their success and one of the things that makes their devices such a pleasure to use. Simple controls and sub-screens make it easy to enter or search for destinations and get data about your trip.
Beyond Navigation
Navigation is just the beginning. nüvi 250W features travel tools including JPEG picture viewer, world travel clock with time zones, currency converter, measurement converter, calculator and more. It also comes with Garmin Lock, an anti-theft feature, and configurable vehicle icons that let you select car-shaped graphics to show your location on the map. Optional plug-in SD cards for our line of Garmin Travel Guides and Garmin SaversGuide provide detailed data for attractions and information on nearby merchants offering discounts, so you can customize nüvi for your travel needs.
Note: Like most USB Mass Storage Devices, the nüvi is not compatible with Windows 95, Windows 98 or Windows Me.
What's in the Box
nüvi 250W, preloaded City Navigator NT for the continental U.S., Hawaii, and Puerto Rico, Alaska, and Canada, vehicle suction cup mount, vehicle power cable, dashboard disk, and set up and go guide.
Customer Reviews:
Garmin Nuvi 250W.......2008-01-01
This GPS is very easy to use and save information. Have used it several times and it has always been correct. The larger screen makes to easier to see from the dash. The voice directions are very clear and loud (you can change the volume level to make it louder or quieter). I recommend this product.
Does what you want it to do..........2008-01-01
I have used the unit for several weeks. It does what you expect from a GPS. I have not had it direct me off on a 'why did it direct me here?" route.
Possibly a little slow to lock onto the satellites unless it is positioned correctly, but once it has a clear signal it works and does so very well.
The menus are easy and only take a few minutes to learn all of the options.
great value.......2007-12-31
this is my first gps. so far it has been pretty good. its very easy to setup and use, its fairly accurate, the speaker has good range of volume and can get very loud if you need it, and battery life is good. the windshield mount is great! its very stable and doesnt vibrate even when my mirrors shake. the screen is awesome. i havent had any issues with brightness and the touch screen works really well. it feels like its pressure sensitive, though i dont think it is. you can run your finger over the screen w/o accidentally pressing "buttons." it takes a slight pressure to actually make a selection.
it does have its faults however. occasionally the directions are a little off and the preprogrammed addresses are usually close but not always 100% spot on. most of the time it will get you within a few hundred yards. the listings seem a bit outdated (listing locations that have been closed or moved for some time). very rarely, though, they are not even close. just recently it took me to a nonexistent restaurant right in the middle of a neighborhood. also, the unit doesnt deal with detours well (particularly long freeway detours). when on a long detour the announcements get a little annoying and distracting. though you dont really need one, it doesnt come with a user manual. im sure you can download one if you need it (i havent) but should would have been included. also, its a bit cumbersome to have plugged in. i try to keep the 250w charged so this isnt an issue. additionally, i have other usb style car chargers that dont work with the unit. this is a little bit of a disappointment, since it looks like i will have to buy a new charger from garmin if something ever happens to the original.
all things considered, this is a great value. if you dont need an mp3 player (i have a zen), bluetooth (i prefer mine white), an fm transmitter (the speaker is just fine), and some of the other accessories that the more expensive models have, this is the model for you! since i occasionally visit canada, i chose this model rather than the nuvi 200w. if you dont need canada maps then by all means choose the 200w and save some money. my dad liked the gps so much he bought one for himself.
Simple with frills and affordable.......2007-12-30
I received this as a gift. So far, it works great, it is simple and to the point. I do not know why anyone would want more complicated software in it.
It also has a voice, so if yours does not SPEAK, it could be faulty or defective merchandise. The only minus is that you need the additional gimmick of buying a sturdy support base, which is easy to put on the dashboard but bulky. However, for this price Gamin should at least throw the protective case for the screen. This has to be bought separate unless you spend big bucks on an advanced model.
GARMIN 250W.......2007-12-30
Absolutely as advertised right out of the box. This is a terrific GPS, no frills, no MP3 etc. It is very user friendly and my only negative experience has been knowing a better local route, in which case the GPS recalculates and moves on with your trip.
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