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Garmin Nuvi 255 GPS System $100 at Newegg
Newegg has the refurbished Garmin Nuvi 255 GPS System for $100 with free shipping. It features a 320x240 monitor, 4 hour battery, weighs 5.2 ounces, has auto re-route, and it's Mac and PC compatible.
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#1
moementos - Posted 1:17 am PDT 10/6/09 (305 Posts)
good for the price. how long before these are obsolete and replaced by cell phones? oh wait...
#2
CasperImproved - Posted 3:44 am PDT 10/6/09 (89 Posts)
They will still serve a purpose for several reasons. Can use the GP when on the phone. Can turn-off the GPS to conserve power between destinations. The screen is much easier to see. Doesn't have a "use" cost, just map upgrade costs. I considered mine an investment.
This one obviously is not the nicest of models, but it is an okay entry point for those starting out.
I like not having to worry too much when in unfamiliar areas.
#3
gassyjoe - Posted 7:05 am PDT 10/6/09 (1239 Posts)
A Cell phone GPS isn't going to have as large of a screen, making it harder to see your map. Also, most cell phones don't have decent battery life when the GPS is on.
This is a decent budget GPS but you should really aim for one of the 4.3" wide screen models, makes it much easier to see/use.
#4
ace080479 - Posted 7:05 am PDT 10/6/09 (25 Posts)
true #2...i would buy one if i still have my car...always been a Mapquest guy, but would like to use one of these GPS when i go on long trips
#5
sombec - Posted 7:20 am PDT 10/6/09 (325 Posts)
I have this unit, my on;y complain is the audio quality, the speakers vibrate and is not clear. My older Nuvi 200 had better audio quality...
#6
turtles - Posted 7:31 am PDT 10/6/09 (193 Posts)
I like my Tomtom One 130S.
#7
sethook - Posted 9:39 am PDT 10/6/09 (1163 Posts)
#6, please try to stay on subject. We don't want a list of what you have and like....
#8
hansonchueh - Posted 10:49 am PDT 10/6/09 (25 Posts)
I have a refurbished garmin, and so far it's working just like new. This should be a good deal for those who wish to have this size of GPS.
#9
ace080479 - Posted 1:02 pm PDT 10/6/09 (25 Posts)
only question i have is that is it accurate on the directions.....hate it when my friends gps give wrong directions
#10
GlassBox - Posted 12:00 pm PDT 10/7/09 (15 Posts)
I've heard good things from this model of Nuvi. It doesn't have a huge screen, but it's better than fumbling around with your phone and trying to make calls and such.
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