Routy wrote on 09/15/10 at 07:17:31:I have a new 255W.
Battery life is only 4 hrs, but it is not designed to actually run off the internal battery ! If thats what you want, get a handheld,...etrex or equiv. They all have 8 hr battery life.
The nuvis only have a battery so you can take it in the house,...or a resturant and programm it, add addresses, etc etc.
This new one is great .......for me anyway.
I mite have to trade the wife again when she's not looking ! Trouble is, I buchered the mount for the 330, it won't fit back on the dash pad :'(
So as long as it's plugged in to a car (or bike) it'll run as long as you want? Cool!
This is the navigation system I used yesterday.
Should've used tape instead of magnetic strips though, first semi I passed it caught it and the strips flew off, and I almost lost it! Had to put it in my pocket and keep checking it.
It got me there and home though, so I can't complain.
Mount St. Helens in the background.