Garmin nuvi 255W

The Garmin nuvi 255W is one of Garmin's newest entry level navigators and, as part of the nuvi 2x5 series, it's loaded with features previously unavailable in the nuvi line or found only in high-end models. More about that in a moment; first the basics.

The 255W sports a 4.3" wide touch screen (hence the "W") and includes pre-loaded maps of the U.S. and Canada. It also has text-to-speech, so you'll hear "drive one-half mile, then turn left on Oak Street." instead of just "drive one-half mile, then turn left."