Garmin nüvi 255 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator

3.5" Active Matrix TFT Color LCD

Navigate With Ease nüvi 255 comes ready to go right out of the box with preloaded City Navigator® NT street maps, including a hefty points of interest (POIs) database with hotels, restaurants, fuel, ATMs and more. It also comes with Garmin Lock™, an anti-theft feature. Go Beyond Navigation Navigation is just the beginning. It even announces the name of exits and streets so you never have to take your eyes off the road. With HotFix® satellite prediction, nüvi calculates your position faster to get you there quicker. The 255 is compatible with our free Garmin Garage™ where you can download animated vehicles that show your location on the map. For peace of mind on the go, nüvi 255 leads the way with voice-prompted turn-by-turn directions that speak street names and optional MSN® Direct to get you there on time and keep you informed. Take It With You Like the rest of the nüvi 2x5-series, nüvi 255 sports a sleek, slim design and fits comfortably in your pocket or purse. 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. It's packed with millions of destinations and maps for North America or Europe. Its rechargeable lithium-ion battery makes it convenient for navigation by car or foot. All nüvis come with detailed NAVTEQ maps containing more than 6 million pre-loaded point of interest locations. In addition, nüvi 255 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. Enhance your travel experience with optional plug-in microSD cards such as Garmin Travel Guides for detailed data on attractions. Compare all Garmin nüvisClick the button below to compare by series, user type, and features. Its digital elevation maps show you shaded contours at higher zoom levels, giving you a big picture of the surrounding terrain. Simply touch the color screen to enter a destination, and nüvi takes you there with turn-by-turn voice directions, 2-D or 3-D maps and smooth map redraw rates as you navigate. With its "Where Am I?" emergency locator, you always know your location. Like the rest of the compact nüvi 2x5-series, this portable navigator is priced right and ultra-easy to use. nüvi 255 includes many travel tools, including JPEG picture viewer, world travel clock with time zones, currency converter, measurement converter, calculator and more. With photo navigation, you can download pictures from Garmin Connect™ Photos and navigate to them.