Gps Systems Reviews

• 4.3 in GPS System w/480 x 272 Pixels
• Turn by Turn Directions with Voice Guidance
• Detailed Maps of U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico
• Trip Computer Records Mileage, Max Speed, Total Time and More
• 1.1 Lbs WxLxH 0.8″ x 4.8″ x 7.25″

Wider screen allows you to see more of what’s  around. View bigger.

Nüvi 250W accepts custom points of interest POIs. View bigger.

The Nüvi 250W comes preloaded with maps for U.S., Hawaii, and Puerto Rico, and features an  ultra slim design.

The widescreen variant of Garmin’s nüvi 250 offers a big, easy to read screen 4.3 inches diagonally to the nüvi 250s 3.5 inches at an nice 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 do not need Canada and Alaska, you may be able to get the nüvi 200W at a lower pirce.  If you want maps for Europe, you will have to go with the smaller nüvi 270, or you may be able to buy a set of European maps on SD Card or CD Rom. While it does not have many 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, six million points of interest POIs, and an ultra slim design.

See More of what is Around
The widescreen format gives you 70% more real screen area than a 3.5 inch screen. Mainly this translates into a better view of the area through which you’re driving. This is particularly useful in showing you what parks, restaurants, ATM, gas stations, etc. Are close, or in letting you know if a detour is a smart idea. As well, the device itself is bigger, 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, also as an SD card slot for storing your media and extra 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 gives up to five hours of battery life based on use.

Navigate with Ease
Nüvi 250W comes prepared to go right out of the box with preloaded City Navigator NT street maps, as well as 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. Also, nüvi 250W accepts custom points of interest POIs, like school zones and safety cameras and allows you to set closeness alerts to warn you of forthcoming 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 simple to enter or search for places and get data about your trip.

Custom car icons let you ride in style, at least inside your GPS. See more icon alternatives.

Beyond Navigation
Navigation is just the beginning. Nüvi 250W features travel tools as well as 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 car icons that allow you to choose car shaped graphics to show your place on the map. Optional plug in SD cards for our line of Garmin Travel Guides and Garmin SaversGuide supply in depth data for attractions and info on close merchants offering savings, so you may be able to customize nüvi for your travel needs.

Note: Like most USB Mass Storage Devices, the nüvi isn’t matched with Windows 95, Windows 98 or Windows Me.

What is in the Box
Nüvi 250W, preloaded City Navigator NT for the continental U.S., Hawaii, and Puerto Rico, Alaska, and Canada, car suction cup mount, car power cable, dashboard disk, and set up and go guide.

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