Garmin nüvi 205 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator
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Manufacturer: GarminBrand: Garmin
Edition: Electronics
Format: CD
Model: 010-00717-40
Color: Standard
Publisher: Garmin
Studio: Garmin
Music Label: Garmin
Product 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
- Bracketron UFM-300-BX Nav-Pack Weighted GPS Dash Mount/Carrying Case
- Garmin 3.5-Inch Carrying Case
- NAVGEAR Universal Dash Mount
- Garmin Vehicle Suction Cup Mount
- Garmin AC Charger and International Adapter Set
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Customer Review: Garmin "Hero Maker" 205
Summary: 5 Stars
Update 1/21/11:
The unit is still giving excellent directions but there are three problems I thought were worth mentioning. The first is that the battery does not take a full charge anymore. This could, however, be due to the fact that we store the unit in the glove box and the heat in the summer may have diminished the battery capacity. The unit will still run for a couple of hours on an overnight charge and still works great from the car adapter.
The second issue is that it now takes several minutes to acquire satellites when first turned on. It keeps a signal lock once acquired and is very accurate but it seems as if its almanac may be faulty as it has to search a long time whenever it is turned on so we tend to keep it on when we stop at a gas station or restaurant on our trips to keep from having to wait for it to acquire again.
The last thing is fairly minor but I have noticed especially on the data entry screens where a keyboard is being used that the display kind of "fuzzes" out a bit. It seems to lose resolution or to fade out every other line on the display. This happens only momentarily and does not affect the function of the device but it is something to note.
My wife was skeptical about getting a GPS because we "don't travel that much" which is somewhat true. However, I kept asking and finally got this one as it is a brand I trust and was inexpensive. I couldn't be more pleased with the price / feature set ratio.
The touch screen is fast enough to respond that it's easy to quickly set via points and detours. It's not though and that can be felt with text entry. Not slow by any means but not instant.
The directions were excellent and dragged me around Los Angeles, CA almost as if I knew what I was doing.
Features I like: automatic rerouting is quick; lots of speed, cost, and remaining distance stats available on one easy access screen; directions can be seen in a "google" like format by tapping the top of the screen (this is very helpful in busy cities because you can quickly see when a left turn will be followed shortly by a right and begin merging quickly or start off from an outer left turn lane); easy switch between 3D and 2D maps; speed limit is shown for many roads; with it's extreme portability you can loan it to friends or family if you feel you're the type who doesn't "travel that much."
Features I didn't like: multiple turns in rapid succession are related as "turn left then turn right then turn right" and that gets confusing; navigation sometimes rapidly recalculates when you are approaching a via point (I just mute it until I'm back on my course); no speed limit display in 2D map (I found using the 2D map was easier in the city (where speed limit is important) as you could see the next few turns in street map form whereas you can only see the next turn in 3D mode)
Features I couldn't care less about: fuel cost estimation; eco challenge mode; GPS simulation mode
All in all this is a great item. We found food, shopping, gas, hotels and airports with absolute ease. We felt confident taking an unknown off ramp when the dog needed to potty knowing we would be redirected back onto the freeway regardless of where the off ramp took us. We also knew when we could afford to stop for a quick bite or leg stretch and still not be late due to the constantly updated ETA.
One word of warning is that when it's fresh out of the box and you're playing with it make sure you turn off any avoidances you may have activated. I saw one terrible review for this unit saying it told the person to take every single freeway off ramp they went by. It sounds to me like they had "avoid highways" selected. And if you have "avoid u turns" selected be prepared to be directed around a whole city block if you miss a turn. I chose to keep that on though since I wasn't going to trust the unit to know where U turns were legal or not.
Description of Garmin nüvi 205 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator
Garmin nüvi 205 Automobile Navigator 010-00717-40 Portable / Handheld NavigatorsPortable and affordable, nüvi 205 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. It's packed with millions of destinations and maps for the contiguous U.S. or regional sections of Europe. Like the rest of the compact nüvi 2x5-series, the 205 is priced right and ultra-easy to use.
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nüvi 205 comes preloaded with City Navigator® NT map data for the contiguous U.S. or one European region or country (click versions tab to view all). Simply touch the color screen to enter a destination, and nüvi takes you there with turn-by-turn voice directions, 2-D or 3-D maps and smooth map redraw rates as you navigate. Its digital elevation maps show you shaded contours at higher zoom levels, giving you a big picture of the surrounding terrain. In addition, nüvi 205 accepts custom points of interest (POIs), such as school zones and safety cameras and lets you set proximity alerts to warn you of upcoming POIs. With HotFix® satellite prediction, nüvi calculates your position faster to get you there quicker.
Take It With You
Like the rest of the nüvi 2x5-series, nüvi 205 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.
Go Beyond Navigation
Navigation is just the beginning. nüvi 205 includes many travel tools, including JPEG picture viewer, world travel clock with time zones, currency converter, measurement converter, calculator and more. With photo navigation, you can download pictures from Garmin Connect? Photos and navigate to them. The 205 is compatible with optional enhanced MSN® Direct content (subscription and receiver required) and our free Garmin Garage? where you can download animated vehicles that show your location on the map. It also comes with Garmin Lock?, an anti-theft feature. Enhance your travel experience with optional plug-in microSD? cards such as Garmin Travel Guides for detailed data on attractions.
What's in the Box
nüvi 205, preloaded City Navigator® NT data for the lower 48 states, Hawaii and Puerto Rico (no Alaska or Canada detail), vehicle suction cup mount, vehicle power cable, and quick start manual.
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