For peace of mind on the go, nüvi 255 leads the way with voice-prompted, turn-by-turn, and optional MSN Direct, to get you to your destination on time. It's packed with millions of destinations and maps for North America or Europe. Like the rest of the compact nüvi 2x5 series, this portable navigator is easy to use. nüvi 255 comes ready to go right out of the box with preloaded City Navigator NT street maps, including a hefty points of interest (POIs) database with hotels, restaurants, fuel stations, ATMs and more. It even announces the name of exits and streets so you never have to take your eyes off the road. Simply touch the colour screen to enter a destination, and nüvi takes you there with turn-by-turn voice directions, 2D or 3D maps, and smooth map updates. Its digital elevation maps show you shaded contours at higher zoom levels, giving you a big picture of the surrounding terrain. In addition, nüvi 255 accepts custom POIs, such as school zones and safety cameras, and lets you set proximity alerts to warn you of upcoming POIs. With HotFix satellite prediction, it calculates your position faster to get you there quicker. It sports a sleek, slim design and fits comfortably in your pocket or purse. Its rechargeable lithium-ion battery makes it convenient for navigation by car or foot. With its Where Am I? emergency locator, you always know your location. Simply tap the screen to get your exact latitude and longitude coordinates, the nearest address and intersection, and the closest hospitals, police stations, and fuel stations.