top of page
Please Sign InClose
Email or User Name:
Password:
Forgot your password?
Remember me on this computer
Sign In
Please register with Shopping.com.
Share your opinions and help others make informed buying decisions.Close
Email Address:
User Name:(4-14 characters.)
Password:(At least 7 characters, different than username.)
Verify password:
Verification code:

Yes, I agree with the User Agreement of Shopping.com
Yes, I agree with the Privacy Policy of Shopping.com

Sign me up to receive Shopping.com's great deals and promotions.

Register
Thank You  for registering at Shopping.comClose
The confirmation message has been resent to your inbox.
 
Please check your email account below to activate your membership:


No email yet?
Forgot PasswordClose
Your temporary password has been resent to your inbox.
 
A temporary password has been sent to your email. Once you sign in, please visit your member profile page to change your password.

No email yet?

Please enter the email address you used to register your account. If you can't remember your email, please contact customer service at support@shopping.com.
Email Address:
Clicking on "Submit" will reset your password. A temporary password will be sent to the email you enter above.
Submit
 
Home Clothing ShoesElectronicsComputers Home and Garden Jewellery Kids Appliances  See all  
What are you shopping for? See your recent searches
 
Home

> Consumer Electronics > Portable Electronics > GPS Devices

Enlarge

Garmin nuvi 250 Car GPS Receiver

 
25 reviews
 
Currently unavailable.
Key Features
  • GPS Type: Automobile
  • Form Factor: Fixed
  • Map capabilities: Map cartridges / Data cards
  • Enhanced accuracy: WAAS enabled, EGNOS enabled
  • Input Method: Touch Screen
  • Receiver Type: 12 Channels
See More Features
Share
Write a review
 
   

Product Description

 
Packed with features and available in a variety of hip colors, the Garmin nuvi 250 is affordably priced and easy to use. The nuvi 250 comes preloaded with City Navigator map data giving you quick, turn-by-turn directions to anywhere in the continental United States. Pull up colorful, 2-D or 3-D maps on the sunlight-readable screen and voice directions will guide you safely and quickly to your selected destination. You can also set custom points of interest on the nuvi 250 such as your favorite restaurants or coffee shops, and with proximity alerts you’re always aware of where you’re going, and where you’ve been.
 
Back to top

Review Summary

Rating Distribution
2
0
1
14
8
 
Average Rating: 4.4
Based on 25 reviews
Pros
  • Easy to Use (8)
  • Simple Setup (8)
  • Nice Screen (8)
  • Compact (8)
  • Rich features (6)
  • Portable (4)
  • Accurate (4)
  • Long Battery Life (4)
  • One-hand operation (2)
Cons
  • Short Battery Life (6)
  • Inaccurate (2)
It's Good For
  • Navigation (10)
  • Travel (10)
  • Cars (10)
  • Adventure (10)
  • Boating (4)
  • Hunting (4)
  • Camping (4)
Show More »
« Show Less

Recommendations to buy:
Yes
No
 
18
 
2
Product Reviews Read All Reviews »

Impressive unit

Date of Review:  Feb 16, 2009
The Bottom Line: Gets you from A to B!
Review: Simple navigation at an affordable price that's n vi 250. This entry-level personal travel assistant comes with preloaded maps for North America or Europe. The Garmin n vi 250 Car GPS Receiver is an easy to use model for the average driver who wants...
Was this review helpful?       |   

Read full review » 

Please let us know what kind of issue this is:
Profanity
Wrong product *
Spam
Duplicate *
Copyright violation *
Not a product review
Other

Comments:
(required for issues marked with a *)

 Max. 1000 characters

Submit
Cancel
  4.0

by: Birdnight

Pros
affordable prize, good touch screen
Cons
None that I have noticed
 

Very easy to use

Date of Review:  Feb 16, 2009
The Bottom Line: This unit will get you where you want to go
Review: Ease of use and a long battery life make the Garmin n vi 250 Car GPS Receiver a great GPS unit. The box comes with everything you need to use it immediately including a window mount and charger. If you ever need to, you can connect it to your PC for...
Was this review helpful?       |   

Read full review » 

Please let us know what kind of issue this is:
Profanity
Wrong product *
Spam
Duplicate *
Copyright violation *
Not a product review
Other

Comments:
(required for issues marked with a *)

 Max. 1000 characters

Submit
Cancel
  4.0

by: Bond12

Pros
Ease of use, Battery Life
Cons
doesn't show "distance left"
 

Makes my life easier

Date of Review:  Feb 16, 2009
Review: Overall, I purchased the Garmin n vi 250 Car GPS Receiver because I was sick of printing out MapQuest directions, trying to read them as I drove, pulling out my reading glasses and all that. The interface is nice and simple. I would prefer an option...
Was this review helpful?       |   

Read full review » 

Please let us know what kind of issue this is:
Profanity
Wrong product *
Spam
Duplicate *
Copyright violation *
Not a product review
Other

Comments:
(required for issues marked with a *)

 Max. 1000 characters

Submit
Cancel
  3.0

by: ashbury

Pros
None submitted
Cons
None submitted
 
 
Back to top

People Who Shopped For This Also Shopped For...

Back to top
 

Product Details and Features

Product MPN
MPN 010-N0621-00

Key Features
GPS Type   Automobile
Form Factor Fixed
Map capabilities   Map cartridges / Data cards
Enhanced accuracy WAAS enabled, EGNOS enabled
Input Method   Touch Screen
Receiver Type 12 Channels
Screen Size 3.5 in.

Display
Display Size 2.8 in. x 2.1 in.
Display Type 65k Colors LCD TFT Display
Resolutions 320 X 240

Technical Features
Special Features   Waypoint Icons, JPEG Image Viewer, Converter, Calculator, 3D Map View
Audible Features   Voice Navigation Instructions
Trip calculator   Shortest time, Shortest distance, Route Recalculation, Avoid toll roads, Detour Feature, Points-of-Interest (POI)
Included Software/Maps   Europe Maps, Great Britain

Other Features
PC Interface Bluetooth
Expansion Slot Type SD (Secure Digital) Card Slot
Antenna Built-in

GPS System
Waypoints   500

Battery
Battery Type and Quantity Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery
Battery Life 5 Hours

Dimensions
Height 7.1 cm
Width 9.7 cm
Depth 2 cm
Weight 2.36 kg

Miscellaneous
Family Line Garmin nuvi
UPC 753759065539
Product ID 43910629
 
Back to top
Switch to: Reviews

Prices are provided by the merchants. We assume no responsibility for accuracy of price information provided by merchants. Please alert us to any pricing discrepancies and we will alert the merchant. To learn more about why certain stores are listed on the site, click here.

Product specifications are obtained from third parties, and while we make every effort to assure the accuracy of product information, we do not assume any liability for inaccuracies. Store ratings and product reviews are written and submitted by online shoppers to assist you as you shop. They do not reflect our opinions. We take no responsibility for the content of ratings and reviews submitted by users.

 
Site Index - GPS Devices
Top Searches - GPS Devices
 
advertisement
 
What are you shopping for? See your recent searches
 
Share your feedback
 

Home | About Shopping.com | Merchant Directory | Site Index | Top Searches

Shopping.com: Shopping.com France Shopping.com Germany Shopping.com UK Shopping.com Australia Shopping.com USA | Gumtree.com

Join our Merchant Programme | Join our Partner Programme | Advertise with Us

Merchant Login | Help | User Agreement | Contact Us | Privacy Policy

Copyright © 2000-2009 Shopping.com     Shopping.com is an eBay company.