Garmin Nuvi 205W Widescreen Review
Features:The 205 series GPS is quite compact - boasting an LCD crystal clear display in a housing that is less than an inch in thickness. As with most Garmin GPS navigation units it offers fast satellite acquisition and performs with fast and accurate real time navigation without the sluggish "Lag". This is due, in most part, to the integrated flash memory and the swift speed of the built in microprocessor. Most all Garmin users never have a reason to complain about the performance of their GPS unit"s performance, and we don"t expect anyone to do so with the 205 series either.
The Garmin Nuvi 205 series comes with Garmin"s City Navigator map database which offers specialed detailed map data for the area in which you live. Available in the US, the Garmin 205 series will also be offered for sale in most European countries such as UK, France, Ireland, and more. The navigation map display offers users the choice of 2D or 3D perspective and includes turn by turn voice prompts to get you to your destination safely. The Nuvi 205 series does not offer text to speech, but is easy to use and works as effectively as higher end units.
The Nuvi 205 does offer an MSN direct receiver that gives it"s user the ability to gather relevant real time data such as weather, movie times, and even gas prices. The MSN Direct service is free. It also has information on nearby emergency services such as fire, hospitals, and police. As with all new Garmin products, users can download their own map symbols and avatars for use on the navigation screen. This, of course, isn"t a requirement, but it adds an element of fun to your navigation experience.
The÷ Garmin Nuvi 205 Series does not offer music or video playback, but it does have a picture viewer feature.
If you"re looking for a compact navigation unit that you can rely on then this is one to consider. It weighs a modest 5 ounces and has a powerful lithium ion battery that can last up to four hours. Software/firmware updates are a piece of cake with it"s built in USB port. As with Garmin"s other units it automatically adjusts screen colors/brightness for day/night use and adjustable volume levels. Some other useful tools found in the menu are currency converter, clock, and a mathematical calculator. Above all this is the ability to receive FM-based traffic information which can really come in handy on your morning commute.