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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: $164.00
You Save: $308.48 (65%)
New (76) Used (1) Refurbished (3)
Avg. Customer Rating:  51 reviews
Sales Rank: 454
Platform: Not Machine Specific
Color: Silver
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: Yes
Native Resolution: 320 x 240
Display Size: 3.5
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: 053759065547
EAN: 0053759065547
ASIN: B000NW0Y9W
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Customer Reviews:
 best out there April 28, 2008
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.
Garmin Nuvi 250 April 7, 2008
Found to be an extremly easy to use GPS system to use in any car you own that has a cigarette lighter. The only difficulty is when a new street is encountered in a rapidly developing area. Otherwise this is a simple very useful item. Very reasonably priced through Amazon.com.
Works well, but with some annoyances April 7, 2008
I received the Nuvi 250 as a gift. Setup and using it was fairly easy and took less than a couple of minutes. It acquired the satellites in less than a minute. The following are positive and not-so-good experiences.
The good:
1. The touch screen is very responsive and easy to use.
2. Route calculation is quick.
3. Reroutes the destination fairly quickly.
The not-so-good:
1. This is probably Google's fault - we are spoiled by getting the information through search. This is not so easy with Nuvi. You will have to first enter the city name then search in that context. Also, you should know whether a destination is categorized as an attraction or something else. Otherwise, you will not able to find the destination. It would be great, if it does auto-complete like Google does, so the destinations can be found quickly.
2. I tested the directions in and around San Jose, where I live. While the directions are correct, they are neither faster nor shorter, so there is still no match for human intelligence.
3. The voice command just says, "Turn left" or "tun right", but doesn't say the street name. This is a little bit annoying when you are in downtown area, where the streets are closer. So, you wouldn't know if 0.2 miles is the very next street or the one next to it without looking at the screen.
Overall, it is a very good unit that does a decent job of taking you from point A to point B.
Great choice! March 28, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Love the unit! Compact, reliable, great database for points of interest, restaurants, gas, and hotels. Fits in a shirt pocket. Quick satellite recognotion. Best windshield mount out there. 8 hours of battery time make it great for city touring on foot or hiking in the woods. Will give altitude as you hike in the mountains. SD chip reader is nice for viewing digital pictures while on the road. Standard size easier in the pocket, consider the Wide version if your vision is not what it used to be. Dims automatically at night. Pleasant voice and easy all-touchscreen controls. No Bluetooth, but I seldom would need it. Kids names it "Sacajawea" ie. Lewis and Clark, and nicknamed 'her' "Sacki." Good GPS choice, no regrets.
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