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| Garmin nüvi 250 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator (Silver) | 
 enlarge | Brand: Garmin
Category: CE
List Price: $472.48
Buy New: $143.95
You Save: $328.53 (70%)
New (60) Used (1) Refurbished (3)
Avg. Customer Rating:  69 reviews
Sales Rank: 400
Platform: Not Machine Specific
Color: Silver
Media: Electronics
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: Yes
Native Resolution: 320 x 240
Display Size: 3.5
Includes MP3 Player: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3
Dimensions (in): 5.7 x 5.6 x 2.9
nv:Type: Receiver
Touch Screen: Yes
Voice: Yes
Expansion Slots: SD Card
Battery Life: 5 hours
Special Features: Anti-theft Feature
Special Features: World travel clock
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
MPN: 010-00621-00
Model: 010-00621-00
UPC: 753759065539
EAN: 0053759065547
ASIN: B000NW0Y9W
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Customer Reviews:
 Works great for the price May 15, 2008
Works just as advertised. You will need to update the maps with more current info, and this doesn't have good construction info. when you use the detour, you need to be close to the area that you are detouring around. the 400 series would probably have more of that.
As Usual Gramin Makes a Good Product. May 3, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I've been using this for a month now and it is everything you would want. It sync's very fast, even in the garage. Bright enough to use in bright sunlight and the maps are very easy to follow as are directions. Setup is very easy. And lets face it the price is a major selling point, less than $200 (if anything it makes the nav system in my SUV ($2000 including sound package seem way over priced and this works as well and has better graphics but a smaller screen). Just a perfect low-priced GPS that really does all most of us need.
Update: After having this about two months, every time it turns on it tells you your software is out of date and you need to update it. Bugs me for three reasons: 1) I just got it and 2) having updated GPS's in the past I know the updates are always so minor unless your a professional driver you don't need the update, 3) can't find a way to turn off the update notice. You have to press buttons three times now to get to a map, with an annoying delay between each: 1)no I don't want to update, 2) I agree if I ram into a tree while looking at my GPS its my fault and finally 3) view map. Takes a while.
 This is a tough one for me. If you can spend more, upgrade to a pricier model. May 2, 2008
28 out of 28 found this review helpful
First off, I bought this as a convenience, not a necessity. I used to use those book type detailed maps and when it was time to replace it for around fifty bucks, I decided to pay about ninety more and get all of the convenience GPS units offer. I hated trying to follow roads from page to page on those book maps. Plus, I only got one metro area for my money.
For the money I can't complain too much. The June, 2008 Consumer Reports came out two weeks after my purchase and I would refer you to that issue for a detailed review of all the top brands on the market.
What I don't like about this unit is that roughly half the time I think there are better routes to take. I was hoping it would take into account peak commute times when calculating Fastest Route. I mean it's not the fastest route if it takes you through bottle necks during traffic times. I'm not saying it should have built in traffic alerts. That is a subscription service, but it should at least be smart enough to identify bottle necks and calculate speed as a combination of time and speed limits. It calculates everything as if you are the only one on the road. And in Atlanta you cannot drive like that. There are so many times that navigating to a freeway is not the best option. So, you could tell it to do the Shortest Route, but that is the other extreme. It may have you do some crazy maneuvering just to save a few feet in distance.
Secondly, when I know I don't like the route it has chosen I tell it to detour. It gives me another route and that is it. If I tell it to detour again, it only goes back to its original route. Very frustrating. Now if I was in unfamiliar territory I suppose it would get me to my destination without getting lost and I would be none the wiser for taking a stupid route. But in my testing of my area, the problem is that I have not built a great deal of confidence in this thing.
CR rated this one with less than average routing, but if you were to get one of the upgraded models, the routing is above average. So, I can't justify the extra money, but it may be worth it to you.
ONE LAST THING.....IMPORTANT. I just called Garmin support, which was very fast and helpful btw, and they let me know that a new 2009 North America map was available for my unit that I just bought. It came with 2008 maps, which I assumed was current, but I am eligible for a free download until June 1, 2008. When you register your product online with Garmin, it asks you for the units serial number and then tells you what updates are available. I'm in the process of upgrading and am very pleased to get the most current maps for free. After June 1st you will have to pay for the same map.
best out there April 28, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
A lot of GPS units come with very interesting features and you pay a lot for them. i am an paramedic on an ambulance and i have used many gps units. this one by far beats them all. it is simple without all the bells and whistles. some people say the directions can be a little funky. that may be true but if you changfe the navigation from shorter time to shorter distance you get a more direct route. the reason i chose this is that no matter if you pay 180 for a unit for 1000 they both will get you to your destination, therefore, this unit is great. all the maps are loaded.
Garmin 250 GPS April 13, 2008
Buy it. I havent used a lot of other GPS units but my wife and I are real happy with this unit. Guys, this device could be one of the greatest gifts you could give to your spouse! It sure was for me, my wife can't stop thanking me for getting it for her for Christmas. She wanted an Ipod, but I knew she would like this better. You get to use it too! Great family gift. Love the talking voice and great for taking trips and finding restaurants and gas stations. Not every street is loaded, I need to find out if there is an update to download. Real happy with unit though. The next bigger screen model would be good also but the 250 is fine.
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