Customer Reviews for Garmin nüvi 2555LM 5" Touchscreen Portable GPS

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Garmin nüvi 2555LM 5" Touchscreen Portable GPS

The ecoRoute feature printed in the July coupon book was a misprint. The specifications below are correct. We apologize for any inconvenience this has caused. Let nüvi 2555LM lead the way with its big 5" (12.7 cm) touchscreen display and powerful navigation features. It includes free lifetime map updates, advanced lane guidance and more. Features: View routes on the 5" (12.7 cm) widescreen touch display Enjoy free lifetime map updates Know which lane to be in thanks to advanced lane guidance with exclusive photoReal junction view Use in portrait or landscape mode See what’s coming with Enhanced Exit Services Get fast route calculations and address look ups with Garmin Guidance 2.0 Preloaded City Navigator® NT North America (U.S., Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands and Bahamas) Battery: Rechargeable lithium-ion Battery life: Up to 2.5 hours Dimensions: 5.4"W x 3.3"H x .6"D (13.7 x 8.3 x 1.5 cm) Weight: 6.8 onces Includes Lifetime Map Updates: With free lifetime map updates, you always have the most up-to-date maps, points of interest and navigation information available at your fingertips. Map updates are available for download up to 4 times a year with no subscription or update fees and no expiration dates. Know the Lane Before It’s Too Late: Now there’s no more guessing which lane you need to be in to make an upcoming turn. Available in select metropolitan areas, photoReal junction view makes unfamiliar intersections and exits easy to navigate. When you approach an exit or interchange, nüvi 2555LM will enter split screen mode and show you a realistic depiction of junctions on your route, complete with road signs and arrows that indicate the proper lane for navigation. Get Turn-by-turn Directions: Garmin Guidance 2.0’s intuitive interface greets you with 2 simple choices: “Where To?” and “View Map.” Touch the screen to easily look up addresses and services and to be guided to your destination with voice-prompted, turn-by-turn directions that speak street names. It comes preloaded with maps for North America, more than 8 million points of interest, and offers the ability to add your own. Go Beyond Navigation: Point-to-point navigation is just the beginning. nüvi 2555LM features a microSD™ card slot so you can store and use detailed cityXplorer™ maps or download custom voices and vehicles for free from the Garmin Garage™. Dual-orientation functionality lets you hold the nüvi vertically or horizontally for added convenience driving or walking. The “Where Am I?” emergency locator provides your exact latitude and longitude coordinates, the nearest address and intersection, and the closest hospitals, police stations and more. Enhanced Exit Services tells you what services you’re approaching on the highway. In the Box: nüvi 2555LM Preloaded City Navigator® NT North America (U.S., Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands and Bahamas) Lifetime maps (indicated by “LM” after model number on the box) Vehicle power cable Vehicle suction cup mount USB cable Quick start manual Model: GRM0100231
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38 of 55(69%)customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for Garmin nüvi 2555LM 5" Touchscreen Portable GPS
Review 1 for Garmin nüvi 2555LM 5" Touchscreen Portable GPS
Rating
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
KathyM
Location:NJ
Date:September 27, 2012

Would recommend Garmin nuvi 2555LM

Pros: perfect size screen and easily portable
Cons: does not come with a wall charger
Model Number: Garmin nuvi 2555LM
"This is my first GPS. I love it. The size is perfect, the directions are accurate, the voice is clear, and I like the split screen and that the directions speak the street names. If you choose an alternate route the directions are quickly recalculated. I ordered this on line and it came very fast. It is easy to use and it was easy to register the product on line. I may look into the traffic accessory."
Review 2 for Garmin nüvi 2555LM 5" Touchscreen Portable GPS
Rating
2 out of 5
2 out of 5
JRLV
Location:Las Vegas, NV
Date:September 5, 2012

Not for me

Cons: not trustworthy
Model Number: 255LM
"This thing is driving me crazy, I start out on a trip and it will make me go around the block. I'll be driving down the freeway and it will tell me to exit for no reason, very frustrated. This GPS is not for me!!!!!!!"
Review 3 for Garmin nüvi 2555LM 5" Touchscreen Portable GPS
Rating
1 out of 5
1 out of 5
Scorilos
Location:Savannah, GA
Date:September 4, 2012

Expired in 2 weeks of insignificant usage

Pros: satellite connection
Cons: software features, reliability
Model Number: Garmin nüvi 2555LM 5" Touchscreen Portable GPS
"There is not much to write about this GPS which replaced a Magellan unit that expired after 3 years of use - Garmin 2555 expired rather quickly (after 2 weeks).
Exterior and display of this unit appeared of above average quality while the software needed improvement - there was no "Most use of freeway" option which we found to be a great feature in a previous Magellan unit. Satellite connection is more reliable and faster than Magellan's it seems.
However, nothing compares to Costco's customer service and refund policy. Just took it back to whatever Costco appeared in my way and purchased a new one on the spot - this time a Magellan, at least it proved more reliable.
"
Review 4 for Garmin nüvi 2555LM 5" Touchscreen Portable GPS
Rating
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
HARRENT
Location:Long Island, NY
Date:August 24, 2012

trouble registering

Pros: device works quickly
Cons: going to need the free lifetime updates but, need to register it and doesn't work
Model Number: Nuvi 2460
"bought 2 nuvi 2460's (don't see them here now so using this one to REVIEW instead)...MAJOR trouble trying to register with Garmin (needed in order to get updates for life)..Garmin website is major waste of time and trying to reach them on the phone is further waste of time. Waiting now to see how they respond to email....will update my review in 3 days when they claim to answer me."
Review 5 for Garmin nüvi 2555LM 5" Touchscreen Portable GPS
Rating
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
123abcxyz
Location:NJ
Date:August 23, 2012
Model Number: nüvi 2555LM
"A very good device and at a very reasonable price from Costco.com. I used to own a Tom Tom, which could not tell east from west and directed me to go the wrong way sometimes."
Review 6 for Garmin nüvi 2555LM 5" Touchscreen Portable GPS
Rating
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
hsvduck
Location:Huntsville, AL
Date:August 23, 2012

Better than Tom Tom

Cons: took a long time to down load the initial maps.
Model Number: Garmin nuvi 2555LM
"Better than paying 1/2 the total cost for map updates. Tom Tom doesn't tell you that until after you purchase the unit. The Garmin has free updates for life. And my previous Tom Tom didn't recognize a county highway as a suggested route."
Review 7 for Garmin nüvi 2555LM 5" Touchscreen Portable GPS
Rating
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
redhead337
Location:Wilmette, IL
Date:August 21, 2012

Guarded but acceptable

"The ordering process was easy but installing updated maps from my pc was not."
Review 8 for Garmin nüvi 2555LM 5" Touchscreen Portable GPS
Rating
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
Cecilwh
Location:Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
Date:August 21, 2012
Model Number: 2555LM
"I have only installed the Nuvi 2555 in my vehicle and tried to get it ready for use. I expected it to be Bluetooth compatible but discovered that it is only compatible with a selected set of mobile phones which didn't include mine.
Otherwise, I EXPECT the new unit to be as serviceable as my other Garmin GPS and that will be satisfactory. But I'll know more when I get on the road and test if for results.
"
Review 9 for Garmin nüvi 2555LM 5" Touchscreen Portable GPS
Rating
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Inverness1
Location:IL
Date:August 21, 2012

Each Garmin is better than the previous one...

Cons: a little slow on the directions.
Model Number: 2555LM
"This is my 5th Garmin GPS and "she" Mable is the smartest one yet. Her voice is more calming and I get free map updates.
I have cleared the information on my older ones and passed them on for others to use and enjoy.
"
Review 10 for Garmin nüvi 2555LM 5" Touchscreen Portable GPS
Rating
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
itel1
Location:Olympia, Wa.
Date:August 21, 2012

a great gps at a very good price

Model Number: nuvi 2555lm
"How can I complain? It's a Garmin with lifetime maps. It doesn't have all the whistles and bangs of the pricier units but it gets me where I want to go with no hastle. Took forever to download the maps the first time, though."
Review 11 for Garmin nüvi 2555LM 5" Touchscreen Portable GPS
Rating
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Jlink
Location:Arizona
Date:August 16, 2012

quality unit

Pros: thinner, faster, no more "recalculating"
Cons: not voice activated
Model Number: nüvi 2555LM
"This is the third Garmin I have purchased. I have been pleased with each one. In the past I would replace them rather than pay for a map update. With LM I will keep this one much longer. The power cord included does not support Traffic updates; however, you may purchase it separately and have LMT. Three user defined buttons on screen make any feature "one touch" simple."
Review 12 for Garmin nüvi 2555LM 5" Touchscreen Portable GPS
Rating
3 out of 5
3 out of 5
StanM
Location:Suburban Philly
Date:August 16, 2012

Hard to program, but otherwise good

Pros: quickly readjusts to route changes, clear lcd screen
Cons: could benefit from a sleeve or jacket for storage, tedious to program
Model Number: Nuvi 2555 LM
"While a good performer once set, it is hard to get it to program without a zipcode option. The latter makes it fast and easy. Also, the alternate route options are not easy to find.
Starting up, it takes a while to locate the positioning satelite.
"
Review 13 for Garmin nüvi 2555LM 5" Touchscreen Portable GPS
Rating
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Anonymous
Location:Eastsound, WA
Date:August 16, 2012

Very good purchase

Pros: worked as advertised, reasonable price
Cons: none so far
Model Number: 2555LM
"Prompt delivery of order. The navigator worked right out of the box. Downloaded maps in accordance with instructions; did this during the night. Message next morning was that maps were now current. I could not be happier.Costco made it possible with a very fine product at a good price."
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
Review 14 for Garmin nüvi 2555LM 5" Touchscreen Portable GPS
Rating
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
Tiger9
Location:Los Angeles, CA
Date:August 16, 2012

Easy to use

"Easy to use even without reading manual. Only draw back that I can say about this GPS is that some instruction are bad (impossible to comply) Ex. You just pull out from a gas station and it instruct you to turn left at intersection. It's impossible to do, because you are about to cut across 4 lanes traffic.
Also, some instruction to exit freeway was way too close. Not enough time for you to react and end up missing those exits.
"
1 of 2 people found this review helpful.
Review 15 for Garmin nüvi 2555LM 5" Touchscreen Portable GPS
Rating
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Michael56
Location:Twin Falls, ID
Date:August 13, 2012

Good value, very pleased

Model Number: nüvi 2555LM 5"
"I purchased my Garmin partly because of the lifetime map upgrade. I had another brand that was 6 years old that I could not upgrade the map even if I would pay for it. I like the split screen which did not activate in Idaho, but when I arrived in Portland, Oregon it came on. I love the features on the unit, you can even use it as a book reader. I also like the world clock and alarm clock function, nice loud alarm too. I especially like how fast I can bring up locations which were recently visited. You can easily do this while driving without being distracted. The suction cup windshield mount really works good. A great product."
Review 16 for Garmin nüvi 2555LM 5" Touchscreen Portable GPS
Rating
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
lindi428
Location:California
Date:August 13, 2012

Great product for the price

Model Number: Garmin Nuvi 2555LM
"We have both a Garmin and a Magelin and the Garmin has features that are superior including showing speed limits and routing around traffic jams. The larger screen is wonderful. An overall improvement at a cheaper price and includes lifetime maps."
Review 17 for Garmin nüvi 2555LM 5" Touchscreen Portable GPS
Rating
1 out of 5
1 out of 5
VBMS
Date:August 13, 2012

Disappointing

"I just bought this product, and within ten days, the screen froze. I have to take it back to the store and return it now. It was a disappointing purchase."
0 of 2 people found this review helpful.
Review 18 for Garmin nüvi 2555LM 5" Touchscreen Portable GPS
Rating
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
RAshep
Location:Atlanta, GA
Date:August 9, 2012

Great Purchase

Model Number: Garmin nüvi 2555LM
"I opened the box upon delivery, connected it to my PC, registered the product and received the map and product updates and it has run fine every since. I would highly recommend this product for anyone in need of a free standing GPS device."
Review 19 for Garmin nüvi 2555LM 5" Touchscreen Portable GPS
Rating
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
RobbR
Location:Hanford, CA.
Date:August 8, 2012

Great Device

Pros: easy to see., easy to hear at freeway speeds.
Cons: none as of yet!
Model Number: Nuvi 255LM 5"
"I have been very happy with this product. It updates quickly when you miss your turn. It gives quick, precise directions. It points out restaurants and banks along your route.
The speed limit notification updates when the speed limit changes rapidly."
Review 20 for Garmin nüvi 2555LM 5" Touchscreen Portable GPS
Rating
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
tandt
Location:washington
Date:August 7, 2012
"I got gps a day before it was scheduled to arrive. We took a trip to Canada with it and had no problems until about 5 days into our trip, it couldn't get our location when we got off the ferry in Victoria. Thankfully my husband has a good sense of direction and we found our destination. There were other people that were staying were we did that had the same problem."
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