Garmin nüvi 255W

Garmin nüvi 255W 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator (Factory Refurbished)


From Garmin

List Price: $299.99

Price: $89.99 & eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25. Details

Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours

Ships from and sold by Amazon.com

11 new or used available from $89.99


------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Product Details

Amazon Sales Rank: #9 in Consumer Electronics

Brand: Garmin

Model: 010-N0718-20

Dimensions: 3.30" h x 6.60" w x 6.60" l, 1.30 pounds

Features

Factory Refurbished

4.3-inch auto navigator with an anti theft feature

HotFix calculates your position faster to get you there quicker

Compatible with optional enhanced MSN Direct content

JPEG picture viewer, world travel clock, currency converter, calculator and more

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description This is a refurbished GPS. Refurbished generally means that the unit has been returned to the manufacturer, who brings the navigator back to like new conditions. Some GPS may contain cosmetic blemishes.

Garmin's nüvi 255W improvesupon its 200-series predecessors by adding top-of-the-line features such as FM traffic updates or MSN Direct content to an entry-level line. But Garmin is also introducing some significant improvements with this new series, like a predictive technology that provides faster satellite lock, a redesigned screen with more information, terrain maps, and an exciting new photo navigation feature. The 255W adds complete maps for North America and Text-to-Speech, so you get turn by turn spoken directions with the real names of streets (e.g. "turn left in 50 feet at Nebraska Way", rather than merely "turn left in 50 feet"). The 255W also offers a wide 4.3-inch (diagonal) screen that displays 70% more of the road around you.

The nüvi 2x5 models all sport the slim design that Garmin introduced with the 200-series last year, so they all fit comfortably in your pocket or purse, and a rechargeable lithium-ion battery that makes them convenient for navigation by car or foot.All of the models include useful travel tools like a JPEG picture viewer, world travel clock with time zones, currency converter, measurement converter, calculator and more.

Important Product Information: This device features a "screen lock" feature. This is a standard feature on all nüvi 2x5 and 7x5 Garmin units. If you slide the "Power" key to the right, it will lock the screen and prevent any accidental touches. Once the screen lock feature is engaged, the screen will go black/gray after about 15 seconds to save power on the device. To unlock the screen, just slide the "Power" key to the center position. This feature is really targeted for "Pedestrian" mode so that a user can put the device in his or her pocket/purse and quickly unlock the screen instead of powering on/off continuously. For more information, see page 5 of the product manual.

Key Features/Benefits for all 2x5 Series Navigators

New -- HotFix (Long Term Ephemeris Prediction) finds satellites faster (Learn more)

New -- Digital Elevation Model (DEM) Basemap shows 3D shaded terrain features (Learn more)

New -- Faster 333 Mhz processor offers faster, smoother map drawing and vehicle icon motion through turns

New -- Redesigned user interface offers more information (Learn more)

New -- Photo Navigation lets you upload geo-coded photos from a phone, geo-coding camera or photo site and navigate to them. (Learn more)

New -- Add Enhanced MSN Traffic and Content with the optional GDB 55 antenna and charger (Learn more)

New -- Send addresses directly to your Garmin from Google Maps or Mapquest (Learn more)

New -- Automatic Time Zone Transition

Text-to-Speech gives directions with real street names

4.3-inch Widescreen shows you more of what's around you as you drive (Learn more)

Memory Card Slots so you can add maps and travel guides, or store photos (MicroSD card slot on 3.5-inch units; SD card slot on 4.3-inch units)

Preloaded Maps with Navteq data of North America + Hawaii + Puerto Rico, including 6.5 million searchable points of interest (Learn more)

Rechargeable lithium-ion battery for easy portability (up to 4 hours per charge)

Custom Vehicle Icons let you personalize your navigator (Learn more)

Integrated Antenna for a slim form factor

Where Am I? -- instantly shows you all of the emergency services nearby (Learn More)

What's in the Box

nüvi 255W, Preloaded City Navigator NT for North America or Europe (full coverage), Vehicle suction cup mount, Vehicle power cable, Dashboard disc, Quick start manual

Which nüvi is Best for You?:

Click here to see a quick, simple comparison of features for all Garmin nuvi GPS navigators

Thailand: Lampang

Thailand: Lampang: "An ancient city founded in the 17th century by Queen Chama Devi, Lampang at Thailand is one of the major tourist destinations in Thailand (T..."

Ubon Ratchathani

A City of Beautiful Lotuses, a Two-colored River, Delicious Fish, Beaches and Rapids, Thai Scholars, Devout Buddhists, Finely Carved Candles, and Pre-historical Rock Paintings.

Located on the banks of the Mun River, Ubon Ratchathani is a large, provincial capital city whose history dates back around two centuries, officially in 1780 when King Taksin the Great appointed the region’s first ruler and awarded the city its name. The city was governed by four semi-autonomous rulers until 1882 when it was appointed a governor as part of the Kingdom Siam.

Located in the lower region of Northeastern Thailand, 629 kilometers from Bangkok, Ubon Ratchathani province features plateaus and mountain ranges with the Mun River running through the middle. Sandstone cliffs along the Mekong River serve as a natural border between Thailand and Laos. This region, where Ubon Ratchathani borders both Cambodia and Laos and the Mekong flows into Cambodia has been coined “the Emerald Triangle” in recognition of its magnificent green landscapes. Adding to Ubon Ratchathani’s natural appeal, Phu Chong Nayoi and Pha Taem National Parks are two of Isan’s most unspoiled and unvisited natural preserves.

Ubon Ratchathani province features plateaus and mountain ranges with the Mun River running through the middle. The region where Ubon Ratchathani borders both Cambodia and Laos has been coined “the Emerald Triangle” in recognition of its magnificent green landscapes. Adding to Ubon Ratchathani’s natural appeal, Phu Chong Nayoi and Pha Taem National Parks are two of Isan’s most unspoiled and unvisited natural preserves. Ubon Ratchathani, the north-east's largest city, is also a wonderful place to witness the annual candle festival, a charming Buddhist celebration.

Sukhothai

Source of national heritage, the Thai alphabet, the best Loy Krathong celebration, firm foundation of Buddhism, fine Teen Jok cloth, ancient chinaware, holy Pho Khun (Ramkhamhaeng’s mother), dawn of happiness.


Founded in the 13th century, Sukhothai, which literally means “Dawn of Happiness”, was the first truly independent Thai Kingdom and enjoyed a golden age under King Ramkhamhaeng, who is credited with creating the Thai alphabet. The superb temples and monuments of this great city have been lovingly restored, and Sukhothai Historical Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a must-see for all travelers.

Sukhothai became an independent kingdom when two princes-Pho Khun Pha Muang and Pho Khun Bang Klang Hao combined their forces and drove the Khmers out of Sukhothai, then a major frontier post of the Angkor Empire.

One of Thailand’s finest warriors, King Ramkhamhaeng, second son of Pho Khun Bang Klang Haok, made Sukhothai a powerful and extensive kingdom that even established direct political relations with China. Returning from the funeral of Emperor Kublai Khan, King Ramkhamhaeng brought back Chinese artisans who taught the art of pottery to the Thais. While visitors are eager to pick up today’s Sangkhalok Pottery, antique examples of such are eagerly sought by collectors.

King Ramkhamhaeng also promoted religion and culture, and through his efforts Buddhism flourished among the population. Inspirational faith gave birth to classic forms of Thai religious arts; images of the Lord Buddha sculptured during the Sukhothai Era are cultural treasures that impart a feeling of peace and serenity.

A total of eight kings ruled Sukhothai but the gradual decline of Sukhothai occurred during the reigns of the last two kings. The end of this first Thai kingdom occurred in 1365 when it became a vassal state of Ayutthaya, a rising power to the south.

Sukhothai, which literally means “Dawn of Happiness”, may be the most romantic of all former Thai capital cities. The superb temples and monuments of this great city have been lovingly restored, and Sukhothai Historical Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a must-see for all travelers, particularly in the evening when the graceful Buddha images are illuminated by lights, while exploring the grassy, tree lined park via bicycle, or most spectacularly, during the Loy Krathong festival, when hundreds of candle-powered, floating lanterns are released into the sky.

King Ramkhamhaeng, who reigned over Sukhothai’s golden age promoted religion and culture, and brought Chinese artisans back to the city to teach his people the art of pottery. Visitors can visit villages still engaged in the production of Sangkhalok Pottery as well as Hat Siao cloth, named for the village in Si Satchanalai district, just north of Sukhothai town. This famous hand-woven cloth is produced not far from Si Satchanalai Historical Park, where the ruins of another important historical city can be explored.

Wat Chaiwattanaram Ayutthaya

This beautiful temple is located on the same side of Wat Putthaisawan

but to the west of Ko Muang. This monastery was built by the royal

command of King Prasat Thong as a memorial to his mother's land and

to celebrate for his coronation in 1630. The architectural style is

reminiscent of Khmer temples as the main pagoda, Pra Prang Sri

Mahathatu,was surrounded by small ones in 8 directions. It is assumed

that the relics of Lord Buddha or other sacred objects used to be kept in

in the main Prang. The ordination hall is located in the east of the Prang.

There are ruins of the principal Buddha image made of sandstone in

attitude of subduing mara and in the north ruins of the bases of the

three pagodas located the bone relics of Chao Fa Thammathibet

(Chaofa Kung Rattanakawi of Ayutthaya) Chao Sangwan and Chao Fa Nim,

the king's first concubine. It is now a deserted temple, but the main

Prangs and Pagodas remain in good conditions.

Wihara Phra Mongkhonbophit Ayutthaya

Pra Mongkhonbophit is an image of Buddha made of brick covered

with bronze and gilt. Its whole body is black as it was covered with black

lacquer. It is assumed that it was built in the reign of Somdej Phra

Chairacha in 1538 as a symbol Buddha image of Chichiang Temple and

was enshrined outdoor. Later on, King Song-Tham had the Buddha image

moved to the south-west of Wat Phra Sri Sanphet and kept it in the

pavilion, the Mondopa. In the reign of Phra Chao Sua, the Mondopa was

burnt down by a fire due to a thunderbolt, causing the lotus bud and the

right arm of the Buddha image to break down. Phra Chao Sua then had

the broken parts of the image restored. During the fall of Ayutthaya in

1767, the Wihara Mongkhon Bophit was badly burnt and the right arm

and the hair knot of the Buddha image were broken. In the reign of

King Rama V, Phraya Boranrachathanin who was the governor of

Ayutthaya during that time restored the image with stucco and gilt. In

1992, the Wihara Mongkhon Bophit was built to cover the image. This

image,in the attitude of subduing mara, is one of the biggest Buddha

images in Thailand.

Lampang

An ancient city founded in the 17th century by Queen Chama Devi, Lampang at Thailand is one of the major tourist destinations in Thailand (Thailand Tourist Destinations) today with a number of temples, monuments and monasteries that still narrate the stories of the past. Find this great city of Thailand on the right bank of Mae Nam Wang just 599 kilometers north of Bangkok and 100 kilometers south of Chiang Mai.


Come to Lampang to have a look at the past. Ruled by the Burmese for a over 200 years, the temples and the monuments here portray a fine blend of Thai and Burmese architecture, escaping the crude modernization of the recent times. Some of the major temples that you can consider visiting are Wat Chedi Sao (Temple of Twenty Chedis), the Wat Phrathat Lampang Luang and the Wat Phrathat Chom Ping. Besides there is an Elephant Conservation Centre, the Doi Khuntan National Park and the Wat Phra Kaeo Don Tao are worth your visit. While the Wat Phra Kaeo Don Tao is one of the best examples of Burmese architecture that dates back to the late 18th century, the Wat Phrathat Lampang Luang is one of North's finest temples with Chedi towers surrounded by trees. The centre is situated in Ban Tung Kiewn, Amphoe Hang Chat, 32 kms from the Chiang Mai Highway and offers elephant riding to the tourist.

To arrive at Lampang of Thailand, one could take regular buses from Chiang Mai or travel by train from either Bangkok or Chiang Mai. To get around in the city try there are tuk-tuks and samlors. While these can take you to any of the city and comes pretty cheap, taking a ride in the pony carriages is fun. Sine tried by most tourists the carriages are charged on an hourly basis and are much expensive than the usual transportation. However, they are a unique feature that is worth trying once.

As most people make a day trip to Lampang in Thailand, accommodation choices primarily include ordinary budget hotels that provide basic amenities and facilities. If you wish to enjoy a luxurious stay, book a hotel in the nearby Chiang Mai. There are lots of Hotels and resorts in Thailand (Thailand Hotels and Resorts) that lie close to the numerous tourist attractions in Thailand (Thailand Tourist Attractions)