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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...
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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. Less
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Welcome to the future. For the first time ever, DeLorme and SPOT have teamed up to provide a ruggedized handheld GPS with all the famous DeLorme street and topo maps included, plus the...
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Welcome to the future. For the first time ever, DeLorme and SPOT have teamed up to provide a ruggedized handheld GPS with all the famous DeLorme street and topo maps included, plus the ability to type and send one-way text messages via the SPOT satellite system. Use the GPS to see where you are and also to type and send check-in messages beyond cellular coverage, as well as send for help if ever needed. Lead. Don't Follow.Communicate with family and friends from locations worldwide. Cell phone coverage can be unreliable, but the SPOT Satellite Communicator distributes your message dependably via satellite. Less
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Form Factor
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Fixed
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Handheld
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Map capabilities
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Map cartridges / Data cards
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Receiver Type
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12 Channels
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Enhanced accuracy
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WAAS enabled, EGNOS enabled
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Screen Size
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3.5 in.
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2.2 in.
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GPS Type
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Automobile
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Handheld (Outdoor)
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Input Method
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Touch Screen
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Keypad
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Display Type
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65k Colors LCD TFT Display
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65k Colors Display
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Display Size
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2.8 in. x 2.1 in.
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1.38 in. x 1.75 in.
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Resolutions
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320 x 240
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220 x 176
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| Technical Features |
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Special Features
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Waypoint Icons, JPEG Image Viewer, Converter, Calculator, 3D Map View
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Compass, Built-In Altimeter
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Included Software/Maps
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Europe Maps, Great Britain
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North America Maps
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Audible Features
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Voice Navigation Instructions
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Trip calculator
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Shortest time, Shortest distance, Route Recalculation, Avoid toll roads, Detour Feature, Points-of-Interest (POI)
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PC Interface
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Bluetooth
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USB
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Antenna
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Built-in
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Expansion Slot Type
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SD (Secure Digital) Card Slot
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SD (Secure Digital) Card Slot
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Built in memory
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3.5 GB
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Brand
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Garmin
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DeLorme
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Waypoints
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500
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Battery Life
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Up to 5 Hours
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Up to 14 Hours
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Battery Type
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Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery
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Weight
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5.2 lb.
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0.33 lb.
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Depth
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0.8 in.
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Height
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2.8 in.
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Width
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3.8 in.
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| Miscellaneous |
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Family Line
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Delorme Earthmate
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UPC
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753759065539
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Product ID
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43910629
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102332032
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MPN
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010-N0621-00
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AE008231201
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| Consumer Reviews |
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Garmin Nuvi 250 - 3.5 in. Car GPS Receiver
$199.00
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DeLorme Earthmate PN-60w - 2.2 in. Handheld GPS Receiver
From
$349.99
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Product Review Summary
92% recommend this product
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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Consumer Reviews
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...
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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...
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Consumer Reviews
2446
Pros
instinctive to manage, holds many waypoints or caches, many functions
Cons
SPOT device additional activation cost, directions not always easy to follow
Recommended it?
Yes
Since I took up Geocaching a year ago (see: http://www.geocaching.com/guide/default.aspx for more information on that) the goal was to get as much accuracy as possible out of a handheld GPS. I had an old Garmin that was just a bit better in terms of accuracy than using the app Geocaching puts...
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