| With the nuvi 255W Garmin is introducing some | | | | Series Navigators: |
| significant updates and improvements with this | | | | - HotFix finds satellites faster |
| new series. | | | | - Digital Elevation Model (DEM) Basemap shows 3D |
| Improvements upon the 200-series predecessors | | | | shaded terrain features |
| include adding on top-of-the-line features like FM | | | | - Faster 333 Mhz processor offers faster and |
| traffic updates or MSN Direct content to the | | | | smoother map drawing and vehicle icon motion |
| entry level line. | | | | through turns |
| Some other significant improvements are: | | | | - Redesigned user interface offers more |
| - A predictive technology that provides faster | | | | information |
| satellite lock | | | | - Photo Navigation lets you upload geo-coded |
| - A redesigned screen with more information | | | | photos from a phone, geo-coding camera or |
| - Terrain maps and an exciting new photo | | | | photo site and navigate to them |
| navigation feature | | | | - Add Enhanced MSN Traffic and Content with |
| - Complete maps for North America | | | | the optional GDB 55 antenna and charger |
| - Text-to-Speech enabling you to turn by turn | | | | - Send addresses directly to your Garmin from |
| spoken directions with the real names of streets | | | | Google Maps or Mapquest |
| - A wide 4.3-inch (diagonal) screen that displays | | | | - Automatic Time Zone Transition |
| 70% more of the road around you. | | | | - Text-to-Speech gives directions with real street |
| The nuvi 2x5 models all sport the slim design that | | | | names |
| Garmin introduced with the 200-series last year | | | | - 4.3-inch Widescreen shows you more of what's |
| and a rechargeable lithium-ion battery. | | | | around you as you drive |
| All of the models include useful travel tools like a | | | | - Preloaded Maps with Navteq data of North |
| JPEG picture viewer, world travel clock with time | | | | America + Hawaii + Puerto Rico |
| zones, currency converter, measurement | | | | - Rechargeable lithium-ion battery for easy |
| converter, calculator and more. | | | | portability (up to 4 hours per charge) |
| The nuvi 255W features a "screen lock" feature. | | | | - Custom Vehicle Icons let you personalize your |
| This is a standard feature on all nuvi 2x5 and 7x5 | | | | navigator |
| Garmin units. If you slide the "Power" key to the | | | | - Integrated Antenna for a slim form factor |
| right it will lock the screen and prevent any | | | | - Where Am I? -- instantly shows you all of the |
| accidental touches. | | | | emergency services nearby |
| This really is targeted for "Pedestrian" mode so | | | | What's in the Box? The nuvi 255W comes with |
| that a user can put the device in his or her | | | | Preloaded City Navigator NT for North America or |
| pocket/purse and quickly unlock the screen | | | | Europe (full coverage). It also has Vehicle suction |
| instead of powering on/off continuously. | | | | cup mount and Vehicle power cable. |
| Here are the Key Features/Benefits for all 2x5 | | | | |