GARMIN NUVI 205W GPS System
Portable, affordable and wide, nvi 205W is your personal travel assistant for life on the go. This navigator leads the way with turn-by-turn directions and optional MSN Direct services to get you there on time and keep you informed. Its packed with millions of destinations and maps for the…
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By Bill

from Knoxville, TN

About Me Enthusiast

Verified
8/10/2009

NUVI 205W GPS System

 
5.0

PROS

  • Acquires Satellites Quickly
  • Simple Controls
  • Much faster than older GP
  • Easy To Read
  • Easy Menus
  • Reliable Performance
  • Easy To Set Up
  • Large Screen
  • Compact

CONS

  • None

BEST USES

  • Rural Navigation
  • Urban Navigation
  • Finding Specific Address

Comments:

Not only are these units faster than the older units, they are mobile, much clearer screens, easy controls or menus. I am pleased enough to begin to upgrade each of our in use older 2070 units.

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

By Dean

from Jacksonville Florida

About Me Enthusiast

Verified
4/16/2009

Good base unit

 
4.0

PROS

  • Large Screen
  • Easy To Set Up
  • Easy Menus
  • Acquires Satellites Quickly
  • Easy To Read
  • Simple Controls

CONS

  • Short Battery Life
  • Inaccurate

BEST USES

  • Finding Specific Address
  • Faster Routes
  • Urban Navigation

Comments:

Two main problems with this unit so far are as listed below: 1. Only accurate to within 150 ft. May be at neighbors driveway instead of customers driveway if you aren't careful. 2. Do not download new maps into the 205w as the new maps include maps of Canada which will lock up your unit. Call and talk to an actual tech support person (not the first tier tech) to get proper instructions to avoid frustration and down time.

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

By TB

from Riverside RI

About Me Enthusiast

Verified
1/09/2009

Never get lost...

 
4.0

PROS

  • Simple Controls
  • Large Screen
  • Easy To Read
  • Easy Menus
  • Reliable Performance
  • Easy To Set Up

CONS

BEST USES

  • Planning Trips
  • Finding Specific Address

Comments:

The updated keyboard feature.

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

By Scott from T-Town

from Alabama

About Me Casual User

Verified
12/10/2008

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

Great GPS; Would Buy Again

 
4.0

PROS

  • Large Screen
  • Easy To Set Up
  • Acquires Satellites Quickly
  • Compact
  • Easy To Read
  • Reliable Performance
  • Simple Controls

CONS

  • Difficult Menus

BEST USES

  • Faster Routes
  • Urban Navigation
  • Finding Specific Address

Comments:

Finding things in the menus is not always straightforward. Once you understand where all the settings are located, it is very feature rich.

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

By walt the housedocter

from long island ny.

About Me Casual User

Verified
12/01/2008

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

Awesome Product , Easy to use

 
5.0

PROS

  • Easy To Set Up
  • Compact
  • Simple Controls
  • Strong Construction
  • Easy To Read
  • Versatile
  • Reliable Performance

CONS

  • Short Battery Life
  • Should not use mapquest

BEST USES

  • Travel
  • Auto
  • Walking
  • Boating
  • Adventure

Comments:

Love being able to find restaurants in the area of where I am .

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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