Garmin nüvi 250W: 4.3-Inch Portable GPS Navigator for Accurate Navigation Review

I like things to do what they're supposed to do. The Garmin 250W does everything a GPS should do. It's so simple, you can use it right out of the box. The screen is the perfect size (which is why I prefer it over pricier models), making it easy to select touchscreen options without accidentally clicking other buttons. Also, the maps are much easier to see at this larger size! The image on the screen is very clear and contains all the necessary information (large image of the road, written…

I have owned other Garmin products and a number of different OEM car navigators, so I am very familiar with all they have to offer. While not the most sophisticated or feature-rich navigation, the 250W Navigator is surprisingly functional and useful. sharp and legible. Second, the speaker is much better than some previous models, making it perfect to hear the 'Nav Lady' at highway speeds. Routing occurs almost immediately after entering the destination, and directions are clear and concise. The

I've been using a Garmin Nuvi 250W GPS for a few weeks and have mixed feelings. What frustrates me the most is that he often throws you off the road to get to your destination or tells you to turn down a street you can't even get on. As a test I had him design a course for my work and he told me to do the course which added about 10-15 minutes to my driving time. I walked my usual route and when I was less than 3 miles from where I was working he kept telling me to turn around and take my…

After much regret over which model to choose (I wanted NUVI after playing around with other brands) I settled on the 250w. It had the cards I wanted, one wide screen, and the price steadily fell. I have to say that I am very satisfied with the device. Graphics and performance exceeded my expectations. The 250 watts seems light years ahead of the last rental I used a year ago (I think it was Magellen but honestly not sure). With 250 W there was no fancy car sticker campaign. It stayed properly…