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Garmin Navigator Protective Hard Shell Widescreen

One of the most popular models of automotive GPS is the Garmin Nuvi 255w. This wide screen device is slim, compact and portable for taking with you or docking in your car. What when it comes to the 255w makes it such a best seller? Let's take a look at some of the features and gains of this navigator.

When you are buying goods for a GPS, the selections may be daunting. Without breaking down the features it may be hard to tell which vantages a peculiar unit has. When it comes to the Nuvi 255w, the price may be deceiving. This model may be found for around $160, making it one of the lowest priced wide screen navigators. You might think that at this price it lacks some crucial features. While it isn't decked out with the latest and greatest bells and whistles, the Nuvi 255w does in fact have all you need plus some nice extras as well. Overall, it represents one of the best overall values in today's GPS, therefore it's popularity.

In this model, Garmin has redesigned the info screen to make it having little impact to find out what you need to know. The controls are simple and intuitive and the functions plentiful. There is a "Text to speech" feature on this unit that speaks to you as you drive to alert you to upcoming turns and exits using the street names.

The Nuvi 255w is ready to use out of the box and comes preloaded with maps that feature over 6 million points of interest. Updating your maps is easy to do by connecting to the internet and downloading the updates. If the included POI's aren't enough, you may add your own to the unit. This unit features digital elevation maps so that you may see the terrain around you represented in the map. If you prefer to navigate with the help of photos, it is compatible with Garmin's Connect Photos service where you may share geo-tagged photographs of places. Other general features such as a JPEG picture viewer, world clock, currency converter and more are also accessible from the menu.

With all of the most wanted features and a price point that is beautiful to value savvy consumers, it's easy to see why the Nuvi 255w is one of the best marketing models of GPS navigators.

Safely stow away your priceless GPS when you remove it from your windshield or dock mount with this 4.3-inch case from Case Logic. Stylishly finished with perforated leather and a pearl-ized nickel logo, it will protect and supplement most GPSs.

Made of durable, molded EVA (Ethylene-vinyl acetate) material, it's a perfective choice for safeguarding your investment. A soft, jersey case interior keeps your screen scratch free, and the removable wrist strap allows for easy portability. Interior stretch mesh pockets are perfective for stowing memory cards and other accessories, and a micro-fiber cloth is included for cleaning up any smudges on your screen.

This case is compatible with the Magellan Maestro 4040, Garmin Nuvi 660 and other likewise sized GPS units.

What's in the Box
Case Logic GPSP-2 Professional GPS Case for 4.3-Inch Flatscreen GPS Navigators

Garmin Navigator Protective Hard Shell Widescreen

Garmin Navigator Protective Hard Shell Widescreen Photo

Garmin Navigator Protective Hard Shell Widescreen

Garmin Navigator Protective Hard Shell Widescreen Photo

Garmin Navigator Protective Hard Shell Widescreen

Garmin Navigator Protective Hard Shell Widescreen Photo

Garmin Navigator Protective Hard Shell Widescreen

Garmin Navigator Protective Hard Shell Widescreen Image

Garmin Navigator Protective Hard Shell Widescreen

Garmin Navigator Protective Hard Shell Widescreen Pic

Garmin Navigator Protective Hard Shell Widescreen

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Most helpful client reviews

61 of 63 persons found the following review helpful.
5Great Case, Not too small!
By Archtop
I purchased this case for the Garmin 760. I'm not sure why the other reviewer cited it did not fit the 760
but my brand new Garmin 760 fits perfectly inside with extra space! There is 1 inch of extra room on the top and 1/4" on each side. and a great deal of room on top to close the zippered lid. All this while slipped into the mesh screened pocket inside.
It came with a soft cloth and wrist strap with a swivel clasp to connect to the case.
This is an astounding case with a little extra room for a memory card and protective shields.

26 of 26 humans found the following review helpful.
5Great little case!
By V. Robinson
I'm very pleased with my choice. I wanted something that would protect our new gps and this does the occupation very well. The case is very hard and zippers the gps screen in. Eliminating the possibleness of it sliding out of it's case. A lot of the cases I looked at didn't mention the precise gps model we purchased, which has the larger 4.3 inch screen (garmin nuvi, 255W). This case does the job, very well. I looked at purchasing a case that would hold everything, but each one I found wasn't big enough. So,I decisive to get this little case, which may likewise be carried in one's purse. When we get to our destination, we place the screen in the case and everything else (friction stand and connection cord) in a tote bag I already had, which keeps everything together. This has worked out outstanding and a lot for less too!

24 of 24 humans found the following review helpful.
5Economical and just sufficient storage!
By Stephen Thorud
This product has a few negative reviews and after receiving it from Amazon I have no idea why. First of all it is a stiff case. It's somewhat flexible but still rigid sufficient to provide good shelter for the GPS unit and everything else inside. I was amazed that I was capable to fit the GPS unit, the car charger cord, the suction mount and the adapter for my Nuvi 760 all in the bag and it zipped up easily! It's just big sufficient to fit everything required for the GPS without any extra bulk to take up space in your suit case, laptop bag, glove box, etc.

The GPS unit slips out of the inside pocket without apparent effort and there is a bit extra padding next to the pocket to keep the screen on the GPS from getting crushed.

Excellent product and I'm glad I didn't let the negative reviews sway me from purchasing it!

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