The 255W features predictive technology that provides faster satellite lock, a redesigned screen with more information, terrain maps, and an exciting new photo navigation feature. The 255W adds complete maps for North America and Text-to-Speech, so you get turn by turn spoken directions with the real names of streets (e.g. turn left in 50 feet at Nebraska Way, rather than merely turn left in 50 feet). The 255W also offers a wide 4.3-inch (diagonal) screen that displays 70% more of the road around you. The nuvi 2x5 models all sport the slim design that Garmin introduced with the 200-series last year, so they all fit comfortably in your pocket or purse, and a rechargeable lithium-ion battery that makes them convenient for navigation by car or foot.All of the models include useful travel tools like a JPEG picture viewer, world travel clock with time zones, currency converter, measurement converter, calculator and more. Important Product Information: This device features a screen lock feature. This is a standard feature on all nuvi 2x5 and 7x5 Garmin units. If you slide the Power key to the right, it will lock the screen and prevent any accidental touches. Once the screen lock feature is engaged, the screen will go black/gray after about 15 seconds to save power on the device. To unlock the screen, just slide the Power key to the center position. This feature is really targeted for Pedestrian mode so that a user can put the device in his or her pocket/purse and quickly unlock the screen instead of powering on/off continuously. For more information, see page 5 of the product manual. Features HotFix (Long Term Ephemeris Prediction) finds satellites faster Digital Elevation Model (DEM) Basemap shows 3D shaded terrain features Faster 333 Mhz processor offers faster, smoother map drawing and vehicle icon motion through turns Redesigned user interface offers more information Photo Navigation lets you upload geo-coded photos from a phone, geo-coding ca...

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Get the big picture and big features for a small price with nüvi 255WT. This widescreen navigator takes you there with preloaded maps and turn-by-turn directions that call out streets by name. It comes with lifetime traffic to simplify life on the go. Like the rest of the nüvi 205-series, this portable navigator is priced right and ultra-easy to use.

Its sunlight-readable, 4.3" display is easy to read, from any direction.

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With nüvi 255WT's widescreen display, you'll always get the big picture. View map detail, driving directions, photos and more in bright, brilliant color. Its sunlight-readable, 4.3" (10.92 cm) display is easy to read, from any direction.

Get Turn-by-Turn Directions

nüvi 255WT sports a sleek, slim design and fits comfortably in your pocket or purse.

nüvi 255WT's intuitive interface greets you with two simple questions: "Where to?" and "View Map." Touch the color screen to easily look up addresses and services and get voice-prompted, turn-by-turn directions that speak street names to your destination. It comes preloaded with detailed City Navigator® NT street maps, more than 6 million points of interest (POIs), 2-D or 3-D maps and smooth map redraw rates as you navigate. Its digital elevation maps show you shaded contours at higher zoom levels, giving you a big picture of the surrounding terrain. In addition, nüvi 255WT 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. With HotFix® satellite prediction, nüvi calculates your position faster to get you there quicker.

FM traffic receiver with vehicle power cable (indicated by "T" after model number on the box).

Avoid Traffic Tie-ups
Steer clear of traffic with nüvi 255WT's integrated FM traffic receiver. Receive alerts about traffic delays and road construction that lie ahead on your route. Next, simply touch nüvi's screen to view traffic details or detour around the problem area.

Take It With You
Like the rest of the nüvi 205-series, nüvi 255WT sports a sleek, slim design and fits comfortably in your pocket or purse. Its rechargeable lithium-ion battery makes it convenient for navigation by car or foot. With its "Where Am I?" emergency locator, you always know your location. Simply tap the screen to get your exact latitude and longitude coordinates, the nearest address and intersection, and the closest hospitals, police stations and fuel stations.

Go Beyond Navigation
Navigation is just the beginning. nüvi 255WT includes many travel tools, including JPEG picture viewer, world travel clock, automatic time zone transition, currency converter, unit converter, calculator and more. With photo navigation, you can download pictures from Garmin Connectâ?¢ Photos and navigate to them. The 255WT is compatible with our free Garmin Garageâ?¢ where you can download animated vehicles that show your location on the map. It also comes with Garmin Lockâ?¢, an anti-theft feature. Enhance your travel experience with optional plug-in SDâ?¢ cards such as Garmin Travel Guides for detailed data on attractions.

What's in the Box
nüvi 255W, Preloaded City Navigator® NT North America (U.S. and Canada), Lifetime traffic¹, FM traffic receiver with vehicle power cable (indicated by "T" after model number on the box), Vehicle suction cup mount, USB cable, and Quick start manual

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¹Lifetime traffic extends for the useful life of your Garmin traffic receiver (as long as you own a compatible Garmin GPS) or as long as Garmin receives traffic data from its traffic supplier, whichever is shorter. Traffic content not available for all areas. See www.navteq.com/rdstraffic for traffic coverage areas and www.garmin.com/traffic/fm/navteq.html for program License Agreement containing complete terms and conditions.