 Posted: Sat, Sep 12 2009, 5:28 pm EDT Post subject: Re: Garmin nuvi 255W 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator |
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| It's works quite well. I bought a refurbished one from Amazon for about $120. I emailed Garmin support to get the latest 2010 map installed on the device free of charge. So far, it works quite well; the satellite signal acquisition time is fast and re-routing is also fast. | |
| Posted: Thu, Aug 13 2009, 9:32 pm EDT Post subject: Re: Garmin nuvi 255W 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator |
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| Garmin allows one free map update within 60 days of purchase. The latest 2010 map update had been available for purchase since mid-May ($43 on Amazon now). So if your Garmin does not have the 2010 map, make sure you register your GPS with Garmin (https://my.garmin.com/mygarmin/marketing/register.htm) and connect it using a USB cable to your computer for the free map update.
If you bought a refurbished one, the free map update may not be available because the previous buyer had used the device before, thus exceeding the 60-day limit. Don't worry. Just call the help line 1-800-800-1020 and email them your purchase confirmation email (e.g., from Amazon). They will fix it and allow you to update the map. |
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| Posted: Sat, Aug 8 2009, 9:34 am EDT Post subject: Garmin nuvi 255W 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator |
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| Amazon has a good price for this excellent GPS unit (255W; can speak street name):
The refurbished unit is about $130 (Free shipping, no tax in NJ). The new unit is about $170 (Free shipping, no tax in NJ). Garmin nüMaps 2010 North America One-Time Map Update: Garmin nüMaps Lifetime North America Map Updates: |
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