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Garmin nüvi 205 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator

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- Bright 3.5 diagonal color display- 320 x 240 pixels; QVGA TFT display with white backlight- MSN(R) Direct compatible- Features HotFix(TM) technology, which decreases satellite acquisition time- Digital elevation maps at zoom levels of 5 miles & above- Where Am I? feature finds closest hospitals, police stations, gas stations & intersections- Auto time zone- Sleek, ultra-slim design- Easy-to-use touchscreen interface- Turn-by-turn directions with voice guidance- Preloaded with City Navigator(R) – Features detailed maps of US, Canada& Puerto Rico- High-sensitivity GPS receiver- Trip computer records mileage, max speed, total time & more- Built-in travel kit includes picture viewer, world clock, currency & measurement converters & calculator- Micro Secure Digital Card(TM) slot- Includes Garmin Lock(TM) anti-theft feature- Configurable vehicle icons- Choose 2D or 3D maps- Built-in Li-Ion battery lasts up to 4 hours depending on usage- Includes sturdy suction cup mount

Features

  • 3.5-inch Touch Screen Navigation with Turn by Turn spoken Directions
  • Pre-loaded Maps for continental U.S., Hawaii, and Puerto Rico with 6.5 million searchable points of interest
  • FM Traffic or MSN Direct Traffic/Content compatible (with optional GDB 55 receiver)
  • Easy to Use Interface; slim, pocket-sized form factor; 4-hour rechargeable battery
  • 3D terrain views, navigate to photo, and automatic time zone adjustment
  • Dimensions (W x H x L): 3 x 1 x 4 inches
  • Weight: 1 pounds

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Reviews

  1. by chukar hunter

    This is an excellent navigator, with all the necessary features. In the two months we have used it, which included two cross-country trips, it has performed flawlessly. If you are looking for a great navigator and you do not care about the hand-free phone options and other bling bling that really doesn’t help you get from point A to point B, then this is the navi for you :)

  2. by Randall Heinbaugh

    Biggest bang for the buck. This Nuvi 205 is awesome. Lots of features for the money. Nice display and plenty of fun. You won’t find a better deal for less than $90. Nicer than my older Nuvi 350. Buy it. Hands down.

  3. by D King

    I bought this as my wife’s Mother’s Day gift, and she’s been delighted with it. She uses it regularly to work around traffic in her commute. (We don’t get traffic reports, but now she’s now afraid to bail out on a clogged street because she knows the GPS will still get her where she’s going.) We used it to visit some friends over the weekend, and it worked well for us. It would be nice it the voice told you the name of the upcoming street to turn on–the visual map has it–but that can be a mixed blessing as well, when the street signs aren’t aligned as you expect, and confusion results.

    All told, I’m kicking myself for not having bought one sooner. I didn’t realize the less expensive units worked so well.

  4. by Raj K. Pasi

    I have been using this GPS for the last 2 years and it has met all my expectation. Recently bought one for my friend to..It picks up the signal within 1 minute after start. Directions are almost accurate. Overall a very good product from Garmin

  5. by Frank Wonke

    I carry the Nuvi 205 with me for use in relocating my parked S.U.V.

    Some parking-lots are so large you can wander around for quite a while before locating your vehicle.

    For on-the-road use I rely on my Nuvi 760. These G.P.S’s are really a big help.

    Thank You,

    Frank Wonke, Jr.

  6. by C. Alvarez

    Its my third gps, and i just love it

    Easy to use, load south American maps as well as using the preloaded ones.

    Good battery life, readings, etc etc

    I cant find any cons. Recommended, i bought another one as a gift

    Enjoy

  7. by Tammy L. Neher

    GOT THIS FOR DAUGHTER FOR CHRISTMAS. ENDED UP CANCELLING MY ONSTAR AND PUTTING IN MY TRUCK. MUCH MORE PRECISE THAN ONSTAR AND MORE COST SAVING

  8. by B. J. Tyburski

    Great GPS, this is our family’s second Garmin GPS product. We will be in the market for a third one soon.

  9. by S. Johnson

    It may not have all of the bells and whistles of others, but it has what I needed and wanted, the price was great, and it is very easy to use! I love it!

  10. by David C. Greenop

    It’s a nice unit and does the job for me. It is easy for my wife to use also.

  11. by Clayton Henry

    I had this product for a year. I recently went on Garmin’s website to download an update. Now the device says there are no maps available for routing. It’s the definition of a brick now. Totally useless. Even Garmin tech support couldn’t solve the problem.

  12. by FlyNRyan

    I got this item as a gift. I wanted to update the map so I went to the website. I connected it no problem and found a map update. The problem, they want $70 for it!!! That is just for a one time download too. The lifetime is $120! This is nuts the update should be free. Oh we will give you a product thats only good for less than a year, then you need to give us more money HA! HA! HA! Bloodsuckers!!!!!!!!

  13. by The Man

    I had an older Garmin that took a long time to sync to satellite which made it almost unusable.

    The new version syncs much faster.

    This is a good one!!!

  14. by Debby L. Deroche

    Great GPS, love that it shows the speed limit of the roads above your current speed. Can download for free the extra cars and other options, voice, etc. With the 2010 map (free upload) it is very accurate. Use it on my motorcycle as well. Works great!

  15. by Gracie Edwards

    This is a great item, and it is easy to operate. I recieved it in record time and right away I could work it.Thank you

  16. by Keith M. Desser

    This GPS has served all of my needs to date. It seems to lag from time to time, but it gives excellent directions, and I never feel as though it’s taking me in a circle as some units seem to do. It is big enough to be seen with no trouble, but small enough so you can easily take it with you.

  17. by Katherine K. Slick

    This is a very affordable GPS and we prefer this brand over the others. If you want the street name to be spoken, this would not be the model for you, but we have no problems since the distance before you turn is spoken and the street name is written on the screen.

  18. by Michael Garrett

    This GPS is just right,I use it on the bike or in the car,you can even take it on a hike and it will work just as well.

  19. by Juan R. Reyes

    I love Garmin quality, and this was a very good deal I’ve got from Amazon. A good product for a low price and fast delivery!

  20. by Petra

    The product is wonderful. Easy to use and love the graphics. Would highly recommend this product. And it would really be beneficial to those who are not computer savvy because it’s just the touch of a few buttons, and you’re at your destination.

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