garmin nuvi 255 3.5" portable gps navigator w/nz map


physical & performance:


unit dimensions, wxhxd: 3.9"w x 2.9"h x .8"d (9.8 x 7.4 x 2.0 cm)
display size, wxh: 2.8"w x 2.1"h (7.2 x 5.4 cm); 3.5" diag (8.9 cm)
display resolution, wxh: 320 x 240 pixels
display type: qvga color antiglare tft with white backlight
weight: 5.2 ounces (147.42 g)
battery: rechargeable lithium-ion
battery life: up to 4 hours
waterproof: no
high-sensitivity receiver: yes
rohs version available: yes

maps & memory:

basemap: yes
preloaded maps: yes
ability to add maps: yes
built-in memory: internal solid state
accepts data cards: microsd™ card (not included)
waypoints/favorites/locations: 1000
routes: 0
features:
voice prompts (e.g. "turn right in 500 ft."): yes (internal speaker)
speaks street names (e.g. "turn right on elm street in 500 ft."): yes
voice-activated navigation (operate device with spoken commands): no
lane assist (guides you to the proper lane for navigation): no
3-d building view (displays buildings in 3-d): no
auto sort multiple destinations (provides most direct route): no
auto re-route (fast off-route and detour recalculation): yes
choice of route setup (faster time, shorter distance, off road): yes
route avoidance (avoid highways, tolls etc.): yes
bluetooth wireless technology (connect to your phone for hands-free calling): no
msn direct compatible: yes
fm traffic compatible: yes
xm navtraffic & radio for u.s. compatible: no
speed limit indicator (displays speed limit for most major roads): yes
where am i? (find closest hospitals, police & gas stations, nearest address & intersection): yes
garmin locate (marks position when removed from windshield mount): no
ecoroute (calculates a more fuel-efficient route) : yes
qwerty or abc keyboard (choose keyboard layout): no
custom pois (ability to add additional points of interest): yes
garmin garage vehicles compatible (download car-shaped icons to your device): yes
garmin garage voices compatible (download custom voices to your device): yes
photo navigation (navigate to geotagged photos): yes
world travel clock, currency & unit converter, calculator: yes
picture viewer: yes