Garmin Nüvi 250W Test (Satellite Navigation System)


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Garmin Nüvi 250W
Test score: B Above average
The score of B is reached using 4 different tests on the Garmin Nüvi 250W (s).
Average score of all navigation devices: B.
Product specs: Type: In - car; Battery life: 5.0h; Display size: 4.3"; Weight: 173g; Extras: Picture Viewer; User - Interface: Touch - Screen; Bluetooth: No; Supported Memory Cards: Secure Digital (SD) ... more info
 
Computer Shopper
Issue 12/2007
14 products on test 		3 out of 5 stars
"With gorgeous looks, Europe-wide mapping and an excellent screen, the nuvi 250W is great value. But poor onscreen information and a reliance on voice prompts means that there are better devices here."
 
Computer act!ve
Publication date 10/2007
Single test 		5 out of 5 stars "Buy It!"
"If you don’t plan to travel in Europe you could pick up a cheaper navigator, but if you want a powerful device that's also easy to use this is a great buy."
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PDA Essentials & GPS Advisor
Issue 65/2007
Single test 		8 out of 10 points Value for money: 8 out of 10 points
"... While not the most feature-packed, it's a good option if you want a widescreen update over an existing model - and its ease of use is almost unrivalled."
 
CNET.co.uk
Publication date 8/2007
Single test 		"Very Good" (7,5 out of 10 points)
"An entry-level navigator that benefits from a superb screen, comprehensive European mapping and excellent search functions. Only exclusively urban motorists should worry about the fussy GPS reception. ..."
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The Garmin Nüvi 250W satellite navigation system received a somewhat middling verdict, only managing 3 out of 5 stars in issue (12/2007) of Computer Shopper.
The satellite navigation system was reviewed by 4 magazines with special attention paid to performance, convincing the majority of its quality.
Its highest score of 5 out of 5 stars came from Computer act!ve online magazine which tested the Garmin Nüvi 250W in their 10/2007 issue. The Test Labs of Computer Shopper magazine saw fit to give it a score of 3 out of 5 stars (review in issue 12/2007).
Another feather in the cap of the Garmin Nüvi 250W is the award; "Buy It!" (Computer act!ve 10/2007) .