255w ?

I see where the Garmin 255w is advertised @ $99 this week.
Any plus's or minus's I should know about?
What about the battery recall issue? I see where one can enter the serial#
on the website to find out if a particular GPS is affected or not, but how
can I find out before purchasing one?
Thanks,
John

Milkyway wrote on Nov 20, 2010:


A reputable supplier should accept a return if you find the unit is listed as
having a defective battery.

The Nuvi 200 series is now listed as 'Discontinued' by Garmin.

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Mike Lane
UK North Yorkshire
mike_lane at mac dot com

On Sat, 20 Nov 2010 10:48:55 +0000, Mike Lane wrote:


Is it? Thanks. Probably not much point in getting a lifetime maps
update for my 200w then. I was considering a new one anyway since I'd
like the choice of multiple via points.

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You cannot simply assume someone is honest
just because they are not an MP.

I don't understand what the two have to do with one another.

On 11/20/2010 6:45 AM, Elmo P. Shagnasty wrote:

Nothing really. The only criteria to concern yourself with is whether
your unit requires the NT maps format. AFAIK, there has been no
announcement of a new mapping software scheme that would change that format.

I have several Street Pilots and a Quest 2 that are only good until such
time as we can no longer find a majority of the streets we're looking
for as the maps used are not of the NT variety.

Meanwhile, the Lifetime Map subscription - especially when you purchase
from a third party like Amazon.com, GPS City, etc. at a discounted price
offer the biggest bang for your buck if you want to keep the maps as
current as possible. Two map upgrades off the lifetime subscription and
you're easily $40 - $50 ahead of the game compared to two "one-off
upgrades."