Handheld GPS Reviews - Customer reviews - GARMIN 010-00656-00 Nuvi 250W Widescreen Travel Assistant

Manufacturer: Garmin

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Name: R. Pawlak
Location:
Date: 2008-05-14
Customer Rating: -

Summary: Excellent no-frills navigator
Comment: You really have to split hairs to make distinctions between most Magellan products and their comparable Garmin products. The user interface of the Magellans is "slightly" more intuitive, Garmins speak the turning direction (vs. the Magellan "ding-ding" tones), and they both use the same map source: NAVTEQ. There's plenty more to compare on, but the thing that mattered most to me was the performance of the routing engine. The Magellan units are very much on par with Garmin, but Garmin but often finds a shorter route with fewer turns, yet always seems to put you on the same side of the street as your destination (unlike Magellan).

Aside from text-to-speech on the higher range models (which isn't 100% accurate), voice-activated units (very pricey), and MSN traffic (very limited markets), all of the other features that come on more expensive units have little or nothing to do with navigation. The nuvi 250W is really the unit to get if you don't need all the bells and whistles.

Be sure to register your new Nuvi with Garmin and check for updates. My unit from Amazon was a few firmware updates behind. Since I purchased the nuvi just after the latest map update (North America NT 2009), I also qualified for that for free (normally about $90). The unit came with version 2008.

If you don't have a computer or need to charge away from the car and a computer, the optional AC adapter is required. If you have a computer with USB available, just pick up a cheap mini USB cable (any brand) for charging and updating.

The nuvi 660 case fits quite well and does a good job of protecting the unit. Don't see a need for a hardside case.

ProClip USA sells custom mounts for those that don't want to use the suction cup, beanbag, or sticky pads. Quite nice, vehicle-specific, but pricey.

Name: B Waker
Location:
Date: 2007-11-24
Customer Rating: -

Summary: Garmin NUVI 250W
Comment: I bought this product because I was moving to a new town, in a new state. With the built in POI's, and the accuracy of the directions, not to mention the recalculating capabilities, this has been a GREAT buy.

Name: A. Whitman
Location: North Canton, OH USA
Date: 2008-01-14
Customer Rating: -

Summary: Excellent Product
Comment: I bought this item for my husband for Christmas. He really needed one, but kept waiting "until technology improved, or the prices come down." Well, I figured if he received one for a gift, he'd be forced into ownership and if he didn't want it or like it, he could exchange it. Turns out, he loves it! He loves all the features and is user-friendly. Could be the best gift I've ever given him, except myself that is.

Name: Thomas J. Smith
Location: Maryland, USA
Date: 2008-02-08
Customer Rating: -

Summary: Garmin 250W -- A Great Value
Comment: The Garmin 250W GPS unit is exactly what I was looking for -- a no-frills unit built on a solid platform, priced reasonably. Garmin is recognized as a leader in the industry for a reason. Their products work well. The 250W, although it is a basic unit, has all the quality mapping and user interface features as its bigger brothers. There was one feature missing on the 250W (text to speech) which I thought I'd miss. However, after using the unit I can say, its no big deal at all. I really don't need my GPS unit to tell me the name of the street on which to turn. The 250W has Garmin's latest and greatest operating software and map database already loaded. Some of the other, slightly older models in the Garmin lineup have somewhat outdated versions. I've used the 250W now for a month or so and I'm very pleased with its performance. It is also very easy to use; not complicated at all. Although value for price is more of a subjective topic, I feel the 250W is an excellent value, given the other options in the market. I highly recommend the Garmin 250W GPS.

Name: Julie M. DiScipio
Location:
Date: 2008-02-19
Customer Rating: -

Summary: Garmin Nuvi 250W
Comment: Go for it! I just love this product and I am 73. Am having a ball with it. It is easy and accurate. However, I would practice going to known routes so as to get use to voice indication to take certain exits e.g. take the next roundabout and then the 3rd exit, you have to count all possible exits so as not to miss. But if you do miss, your friendly voice will recalculate etc. I am very grateful to Lawrence H. Bulk who gave a superb review, do read his review if you are contemplating a purchase.

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