Garmin Nuvi 250W
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 |  In Stock at The GPS Store, Inc. | $249.95 |
 |  In Stock at circuitcity.com | $189.99 |
 | In Stock at BestBuy.com | $199.99 |
 | In Stock at AVALON TRONIX | $178.33 |
 | In Stock at Buydig.com | $193.97 |
 | In Stock at Newegg.com | $197.99 |
 | In Stock at Adorama | $226.00 |
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Tim, Here again…I just realized that the model I’ve been looking at is the Garmin nuvi 250W (not the 260 which I origianlly asked about) and I don’t see any comments about that one. Any insights or things to be aware of? Can I assume that the map is at least a 2008 since it doesn’t specify in the data about the model? thanks again
The 250w is basically the same as the 260w except it doesn’t have Text To Speech. It will come with at least what Garmin calls the “2008″ map. The most recent map is “2009″ which is based on data released in 2007.
I tried to update my nuvi250 from garmin site.It asked for my product key which came with the disc but my unit came with no disc.Any thoughts ?
It is presented at the time of download. If you didn’t copy it down then, you can go back to my.garmin.com and find it in the ‘MyMaps’ section.
Just purchased a Garmin 250W, I immediately went to the Garmin site to download my FREE update to the 2009 Maps. Just a quick note, if you plan on doing the same, set aside plenty of time, even with high speed internet. The download itself took just over an hour, the actual decompression and install took an additional 90 minutes, at least. In addition, since I was using a laptop with Windows2000, I had to download the USB drivers. Be patient! Other than that the 250W is an absolute joy to have in the car. By default the “Unpaved Roads” option is turned on in the Avoidances menu. Since I live in the country, all roads are unpaved. So when I attempted to add Favorites, It always searched for the nearest paved road sending me on a wild goose chase.
Just puchased a Garmin Nuvi 250W.Thrilled with the larger screen. The voice though is not as clear as in the older c530 I sold to a freind. I find the map image’s sharp & more defined in the 250w. This unit get’s you were you want to go, everytime. For the money this unit & any Garmin product are hand’s down the best on the market.
I got the Garmin Nuvi 250W and was dissapointed. It took at least 20 min. everytime I turned it on to find the satellite signal. I traveled with it and tried different areas and still took as long. I took it back and am looking for a better gps to purchase.
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This unit is hands down the best bang for your buck, Although there is no TTS, it still gets the job done clearly and accurate. As an Audio/GPS salesman, I sell these Garmin Nuvi units with the confidence that the average user will have no problem at all using these devices. If reliability and simplicity is what you’re looking for, then Garmin is for you. An added note for the consumers as well.. The new Clamshell packaging (Plastic container opposed to the Standard cardboard box) comes with North America 2009 maps.
MY GARMIN NUVI 250 I’E HAD FOR ABOUT 9 MONTHS, BUT IF I USED IT 10 TIMES IT WAS ALOT. NOW I WENT TO USE IT AND THE “ENTER CITY ” SIE HAS A BLANK WHERE THE O SHOULD BE, 3 H’S WHERE THE H, I, J SHOULD BE AND 2 L’S WHERE THE L& M SHOULD BE. HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WHAT IS WRONG & WHAT CAN I DO TO MAKE IT RIGHT AGAIN? ALSO, I HAVE MISPLACED MY QUICK START MANUAL. LOOKING FORWARD TO YOUR CONTACTING ME.