It was rather surprising that I wasn't able to pinpoint a correct answer through Google and older forum posts, hence why I created this thread. As it turns out, these older GPS devices certainly have their charm, and considering the fact it can be updated (my 255 got updated to 2025.10 maps officially through Garmin Express!) it makes them still so usable, more so than say a mobile phone of that era. And reusing older devices for purposeful tasks is always a good thing. I'm a young'un in my twenties by the way, happy to play my part in keeping these alive! It seems like everywhere someone has an old GPS in their drawer when in fact they can still be so useful.

I prefer just keeping my phone in my pocket while driving (sort of a habit and I never lose or forget it), totally separate, without any conflicts with telephone or music. Hence this sat nav idea has turned out great. I just keep the Nuvi in my car and take it out when necessary, popping it into the 'ball' mount easy peasy.

Wow, with more than 50 it certainly sounds like collector status! It's interesting as it's certainly a nicher category than, say, mobile phone or game consoles collectors.