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Garmin Nuvi 250 - 3.5 in. Car GPS Receiver
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Garmin Nuvi 250 - 3.5 in. Car GPS Receiver

$139.99 2 stores
  • Form Factor: Fixed
  • Map capabilities: Map cartridges / Data cards
  • Receiver Type: 12 Channels
  • Enhanced accuracy: WAAS enabled, EGNOS enabled
  • Screen Size: 3.5 in.
  • GPS Type: Automobile
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Garmin Nuvi 250 - 3.5 in. Car GPS Receiver

Packed with features and available in a variety of hip colors, the Garmin nuvi 250 is affordably priced and easy to use. The nuvi 250 comes preloaded with City Navigator map data giving you quick, turn-by-turn directions to anywhere in the continental United States. Pull up colorful, 2-D or 3-D maps on the sunlight-readable screen and voice directions will guide you safely and quickly to your selected destination. You can also set custom points of interest on the nuvi 250 such as your favorite restaurants or coffee shops, and with proximity alerts you’re always aware of where you’re going, and where you’ve been.

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Based on 27 user reviews
92% recommend this product
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Pros
  • Easy to Use (11)
  • Compact (10)
  • Simple Setup (10)
  • Accurate (8)
  • Nice Screen (6)
  • Great Design (4)
  • Rich features (4)
  • Quality Construction (3)
  • Portable (3)
  • Long Battery Life (3)
Cons
  • Short Battery Life (6)
  • none (2)
  • Inaccurate (2)
  • Bad reception during storms (1)
Good For
  • Travel (12)
  • Navigation (12)
  • Cars (10)
  • Adventure (6)
  • Gifts (5)
  • Everyday Use (4)
  • Business (2)
  • A must have when new to city (2)
  • Camping (2)
  • Boating (2)
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60

Easy to use, Intuitive, but tradeoffs may annoy some power-users.

bypepper99 Apr 14, 2008
18 Helpfuls 19 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? 1 Comment
Pros Intuitive menus, bright easy to read screen, very detailed maps, small and easy to mount.
Cons Sometimes questionable routing, short battery life, multiple and possibly confusing...
Recommended it? Yes

As a die hard user of traditional maps (and more recently, Google Maps on my iPhone) I have reluctantly held back from the temptation to buy an automotive based GPS system.

However, with a 7000 mile cross-country (and back) RV vacation planned for this summer, it became increasingly clear... Read full review »

14

Small, light and accurate, with a ton of onboard info.

bymodicus Jan 16, 2008
16 Helpfuls 17 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? Comment
Pros Small, light, easy to use interface, accurate, flexible.
Cons Initial lock-on needs to be done standing still, more turn warning time.
Recommended it? Yes

I purchased this GPS after moving to a new city, to help me navigate around until I learned where everything is located.

The Nuvi250 is a small unit, fitting easily in one hand. It has only 1 sliding button, that turns the unit on or can put it into screen-lock mode if slid the opposite... Read full review »

1

Zero problems - Excellent unit!

byfly-hi Dec 14, 2007
10 Helpfuls 11 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? Comment
Pros Great unit - love it!
Cons None worth mentioning.
Recommended it? Yes

I have now had this unit for 4 months and it has bailed me out MANY times. It is really uncanny how accurate it is.

On occasion you will think "no way, I shouldn't be turning here" so you don't only to find that the unit WAS right. The real beauty of these things is that when you DO screw... Read full review »

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Garmin Nuvi 250 Automotive Gps Receiver

The Garmin nuvi 250 GPS Receiver feature a simple touchscreen interface. Includes Waypoint Icons, JPEG Image Viewer, Converter, Calculator.

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Garmin nüvi 250 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator (Silver)

The nüvi 250 is built with a high-sensitivity WAAS-enabled GPS receiver for extreme accuracy, as well as an SD card slot for storing your media and additional navigation tools, and a USB interface for loading data.

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Product Details and Features

Product MPN

MPN 010-N0621-00

Key Features

Form Factor Fixed
Map capabilities Map cartridges / Data cards
Receiver Type 12 Channels
Enhanced accuracy WAAS enabled, EGNOS enabled
Screen Size 3.5 in.
GPS Type Automobile
Input Method Touch Screen

Display

Display Type 65k Colors LCD TFT Display
Display Size 2.8 in. x 2.1 in.
Resolutions 320 x 240

Technical Features

Special Features Waypoint Icons, JPEG Image Viewer, Converter, Calculator, 3D Map View
Included Software/Maps Europe Maps, Great Britain
Audible Features Voice Navigation Instructions
Trip calculator Shortest time, Shortest distance, Route Recalculation, Avoid toll roads, Detour Feature, Points-of-Interest (POI)

Other Features

PC Interface Bluetooth
Antenna Built-in
Expansion Slot Type SD (Secure Digital) Card Slot
Brand Garmin

GPS System

Waypoints 500

Battery

Battery Type Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery
Battery Life Up to 5 Hours

Dimensions

Weight 5.2 lb.
Depth 0.8 in.
Height 2.8 in.
Width 3.8 in.

Miscellaneous

UPC 753759065539
Product ID 43910629
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