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Garmin Nuvi 250 - 3.5 in. Car GPS Receiver

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Sonocaddie V500 GPS Receiver

$199.00  |  1 store
 
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Product Description
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... More
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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valerestore Store Sonocaddie V500 and TaylorMade® TOUR XP Bundle Bundle Includes: V500 Touch Screen Golf GPS 1 Dozen TaylorMade Tour XP Golf Balls Bundle Includes: Sonocaddie V500 Touch Screen Golf GPS TaylorMadeTour XP Golf Balls - ONE dozen Sonocaddie V500 Touch Screen Golf GPS Features: Large 3 Touch Screen: The large touch screen is viewable in bright sunlight and eliminates annoying buttons. Just touch and go with this very intuitive screen. Less
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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 Sonocaddie
GPS System   
Waypoints   500 -
Battery   
Battery Life Up to 5 Hours -
Battery Type Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery -
Dimensions   
Weight 5.2 lb. -
Depth 0.8 in. -
Height 2.8 in. -
Width 3.8 in. -
Miscellaneous   
UPC 753759065539 -
Product ID 43910629 107341242
Product MPN   
MPN 010-N0621-00 -
 
Consumer Reviews
Garmin 250
Garmin Nuvi 250 - 3.5 in. Car GPS Receiver
$199.00
Sonocaddie V500
Sonocaddie V500 GPS Receiver
From $299.00

Product Review Summary

4.1
Based on 27 user reviews
92% recommend this product
5 stars
8
4 stars
17
3 stars
2 stars
1 star
2
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

60

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

bypepper99 Apr 14, 2008
18 Helpfuls 19 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
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?
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 »

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