Garmin nuvi 250W Wide-Screen Automotive GPS System with North American Maps

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NOTE: This item has been discontinued by Garmin. It is replaced by the nuvi 255W (click here), with text-to-speech and lifetime traffic capability.

Also available with a piano black chassis, (click here) or see below.

With its easy-to-use touchscreen, preloaded maps of North America and widescreen display, the affordable Garmin nüvi 250W delivers directions on the go - wherever life takes you. For an additional cost savings, check out nuvi 200W which offers less map coverage at a lower price.

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With nuvi 250W'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, antiglare, landscape, 4.3-inch display with white backlight is easy to read - from any direction.

Navigate with Ease

nuvi 250W 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. Simply touch the color screen to enter a destination, and nuvi takes you there with 2D or 3D maps and turn-by-turn voice directions. In addition, nuvi 250W 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.

Take It With You

Like the rest of the nuvi 200-series, nuvi 250W 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.

Go Beyond Navigation

Navigation is just the beginning. nuvi 250W includes many travel tools including 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 vehicle icons that let you select car-shaped graphics to show your location on the map. Optional plug-in SD cards let you add additional features. Purchase Garmin Travel Guides for detailed data on attractions and our SaversGuide for information on nearby merchants offering discounts to customize nuvi for your travel needs.

Get the newest maps available and navigate with confidence with Garmin's nüMaps Guarantee. Simply register your new Garmin nüvi or zumo at my.garmin.com (click here) within 60 days of first using your device, and if there is a new map version available, you'll be able to download it for free! Or if you prefer, you can have a map DVD mailed to you for $10. With the Garmin nuMaps Guarantee, you'll be up-to-date when you hit the road.

Garmin nuvi 200 Series FAQs

Q: What's the difference between the Garmin nuvi 250 and nuvi 250W?
A: The "W" stands for "wide-screen;" the nuvi 250 has a 3.5" diagonal screen, while the 250W has a 4.3" diagonal screen. The 250W is also wider overall and has a higher resoultion display.

Q: What's the difference between the Garmin nuvi 200W and nuvi 250W?
A: The only differences are the map detail and the prices. The nuvi 200W contains a detailed map for the lower 48 United States, Hawaii & Puerto Rico only; the nuvi 250W contains detailed maps for the lower 48 United states, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico as well as Alaska and Canada. So if you don't plan on heading north., you can save money with the nuvi 200W. Note that you can NOT add the extra built-in map detail at a later date to the nuvi 200W, since it would require overwriting memory that isn't available.

Q: What's the difference between the Garmin nuvi 200W/250W and the nuvi 650/660 etc.?
A: The nuvi 200 series is designed to be cost-efficient, while the 600 series is designed to be feature-rich. While the nuvi 200W/250W provide basic navigation and voice prompts, the nuvi 650 would add text-to-speech (speaks street names), an MP3/audio book player, a headphone jack, and live traffic capability. The Garmin nuvi 660 adds Bluetooth and hands-free calling on top of that.

Q: Can I use my nuvi 250 on my motorcycle?
A: Garmin does NOT recommend it. The nuvi isn't waterproof or rugged enough to handle the demands of being a motorcycle GPS, and it isn't compatible with topo maps. Plus, there's no way to wire the 200 series to get voice directions on a bike.

Q: Can I use my nuvi 250 on the water?
A: No. The unit is NOT compatible with Garmin BlueChart software, which you would need for marine navigation. Plus, the nuvi isn't even waterproof.

Q: Why are there so many models of nuvi? How do I tell the difference?
A: Garmin manufactures many different models in order to help customers find the features they need at the price point they need. For a side-by-side comparison of most nuvi units, click here. Also check out the Tiger GPS Product Selector Tool to help you choose a unit based on features and price.

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Package Includes

What's in the Box:

• nuvi 250W
• Preloaded City Navigator NT for North America (full coverage)
• Vehicle suction cup mount*
• Vehicle power cable
• Dashboard disk
• Quick start manual

*NOTICE TO DRIVERS IN CALIFORNIA AND MINNESOTA: State law prohibits drivers in California and Minnesota from using suction mounts on their windshields while operating motor vehicles. Other Garmin dashboard or friction mounting options should be used. Garmin and Tiger GPS do not take any responsibility for any fines, penalties, or damages that may be incurred as a result of disregarding this notice. (See California Vehicle Code Section 26708(a); Minnesota Statutes 2005, Section 169.71)

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Reviews

 

GPS, February 04, 2008

Reviewer:

Roy Smith

Very pleased