The Nuvi 255W

[trajet2b]

red rooster you better check the specs properly as been forwarned by bro tks. Do not assume.

The difference between TTS and non TTS is, it will mention street names for TTS.

Eg.
Non TTS - In 500 meters turn left.
TTS - In 500 meters turn left into Orchard Road.

[chewsiowming]

Hi, i got an America set, understand 255W doesn't allow route planning, following happened several time to me.....
After entering a Destination name using "SPELL NAME".... two options appeared (a) Go to destination (b) Use as via point
, this doesn't happen all the time, not sure anything to do with the map loaded, anyone experienced this ???

[futra]

Hi, i got an America set, understand 255W doesn't allow route planning, following happened several time to me.....
After entering a Destination name using "SPELL NAME".... two options appeared (a) Go to destination (b) Use as via point
, this doesn't happen all the time, not sure anything to do with the map loaded, anyone experienced this ???

I think it happens when u've already set a destination and u're giving a new destination, which is why those two options occur. For example, u've set McD as your destination but u wanna go to ATM first.. so when u set for ATM, it will ask u to set that ATM as a new destination or still preserving the McD as the destination but it goes through the ATM firstly.

[Clierister]

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think it happens when u've already set a destination and u're giving a new destination, which is why those two options occur. For example, u've set McD as your destination but u wanna go to ATM first.. so when u set for ATM, it will ask u to set that ATM as a new destination or still preserving the McD as the destination but it goes through the ATM firstly.

I think the explanation is accurate based on my experience. I've got an American set (255W) too. If one set the 2nd location WHEN the 1st destination is still active (i.e. routing in progress), the set will prompt whether to replace the current destination OR route via the new location to the original destination.

[klguy]

Dear Sifus,

As these 2 models price are almsot the same in the market, may I ask which model would be your pick and why?

Thanking everyone in advance for thier anticipated repleies!

klguy

[SilverBeauty]

Dear Sifus,

As these 2 models price are almsot the same in the market, may I ask which model would be your pick and why?

Thanking everyone in advance for thier anticipated repleies!

klguy

Bro, go to Garmin website for a product comparison by features. https://buy.garmin.com/shop/compare.do? ... duct=10624

For the differences if same price, I will go for 760 for its higher resolution screen, bluetooth capability, Garmin locate feature, MP3, FM Tx ....

[generaluser777]

Notice that one of the different between 255W and 265W is below speak street name feature.
Why it is indicated North America version only for 255W? Can share in details what it mean compare to 265WT?

nüvi® 255W
$ 299.99 USD
Speaks street names (e.g. "Turn right ON ELM STREET in 500 ft.") : yes (North America version only)

nüvi® 265WT
$ 349.99 USD
Speaks street names (e.g. "Turn right ON ELM STREET in 500 ft.") : Yes

[tks]

Notice that one of the different between 255W and 265W is below speak street name feature.
Why it is indicated North America version only for 255W? Can share in details what it mean compare to 265WT?

nüvi® 255W
$ 299.99 USD
Speaks street names (e.g. "Turn right ON ELM STREET in 500 ft.") : yes (North America version only)

nüvi® 265WT
$ 349.99 USD
Speaks street names (e.g. "Turn right ON ELM STREET in 500 ft.") : Yes

Why for 255W, only NA version has TTS? -----> Ask Garmin

Comparison between 265WT and 255W -------> Actually, it is all listed on the Garmin website. Both similar but 265WT has Bluetooth and also I think the "T" stands for traffic. Read the specs.

[SilverBeauty]

["generaluser777"]Notice that one of the different between 255W and 265W is below speak street name feature.
Why it is indicated North America version only for 255W? Can share in details what it mean compare to 265WT?

Why for 255W, only NA version has TTS? \

My guess is that this is because of the different languages across Europe and TTS will have difficulty pronouncing it right .. just like us in Asia .... also notice that units sold in UK has TTS because Engligh is the primary language there ...

[generaluser777]

Thanks SilverBeauty, previously bit confuse of the North America version, now understood. Thanks again.