Garmin 255 GPS $189.99 @ Staples

[Terrific_Deals2k8]

The price is valid until April 20th (Monday) at Staples and it's currently IN-STOCK around GVR. It would be even a better deal if you apply a $20 off $150 coupon in conjunction with the sale price to bring it down to $169.99 + taxes I think that would be a decent price for this product.

Cheers!

http://www.staples.ca/ENG/Catalog/ca...,&webid=755547

Features:
nüvi 255 comes with preloaded City Navigator® NT street maps, including a hefty points of interest (POIs) database with hotels, restaurants, fuel, ATMs and more
Speaks street names (e.g. "Turn right ON ELM STREET in 500 ft.")
Digital elevation maps show users shaded contours at higher zoom levels
3-D map view
Auto re-route provides fast off-route and detour recalculations
Choice of route setup based on faster time, shorter distance, or off road criteria
Route avoidance to avoid highways, tolls, etc
FM traffic compatible
Rechargeable lithium-ion battery lasts up to 4 hours
With its "Where Am I?" emergency locator, users always know their location
Touchscreen
Photo navigation (navigate to geotagged photos)
Picture viewer
With photo navigation, users can download Google™ Panoramio™ pictures via the Garmin Connect™ Photos website and navigate to them
The 255 is compatible with optional enhanced MSN® Direct content (subscription and receiver required) and the free Garmin Garage where users can download animated vehicles that show their location on the map
nüvi 255 also comes with Garmin Lock™, an anti-theft feature
Enhance the travel experience with optional plug-in microSD cards such as Garmin Travel Guides for detailed data on attractions
QVGA color antiglare TFT with white backlight
320 x 240 pixels display resolution
2.8"W x 2.1"L display size
2.8"H x 3.8"W x 0.8"D device dimensions
5.2 oz.

[mikeec67]

I bought a 255 when SIG Electronics had it for around $150 a few months back. It's a great unit, simple no fancy bells & whistles, but works really well.

[mtl_cheapo]

The price that SIG was selling this at was a Steal!

But 170$ is a pretty good price for this unit.

[axela3]

I bought a 255 when SIG Electronics had it for around $150 a few months back. It's a great unit, simple no fancy bells & whistles, but works really well.

i got mine too at this price and sofar works like a charm...

[Kannna]

$180 (after $100 off). However, looks like it is discontinued model.

[jh1]

$180 (after $100 off). However, looks like it is discontinued model.

But 260 is a lower model than the 255

[Busiu]

For those that get a Garmin GPS now, the latest map updates for North America v.2010.1 came out 2 weeks ago, so make sure that you update your GPS within 30 days from purchase.

[Gmax]

How it compares to GARMIN nüvi 200 for $110 + free shipping from newegg.ca?
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product...82E16858108357

[Terrific_Deals2k8]

How it compares to GARMIN nüvi 200 for $110 + free shipping from newegg.ca?
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product...82E16858108357

The Nuvi 200 is missing these features:
1) Speaks street names (e.g. "Turn right ON ELM STREET in 500 ft.")
2) FM Transmitter
3) Emergency "locate me" function

It seems that a lot of people value the 'speak street name' feature because they can focus more on the road and don't have to look at the gps to see which street/intersection to turn etc... Hope that helps! One more day before the deal ends, cheers/

[harrypotter]

simple and easy to use. goood buy

[EPcjay]

I bought one of these too, but the only problem i hate is the fact the keyboard is a ABC keyboard, and not a QWERTY keyboard.

[l69norm]

How it compares to GARMIN nüvi 200 ..

The Nuvi 200 has smaller memory, so it can't hold maps for all North America. There's 2 versions. The Nuvi 200 has maps of the US only (no Canada maps). The Nuvi 200C has maps for Canada and border US states, but not the rest of the US.

Newegg is selling the Nuvi 200, so it has no Canada maps at all. It's also "refurbished", so stay away from that one.