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Garmin Nuvi 205 vs Garmin Nuvi 5000

    3.82 in
    0.79 in
    Garmin Nuvi 205 GPS Navigation
    Garmin Nuvi 205
      5.63 in
      37.09 in
      Garmin Nuvi 5000 GPS Navigation
      Garmin Nuvi 5000
      Available colors
      Editiorial reviews
      5
      5 editorial reviews
      For an affordable price, this nüvi offers turn-by-turn, voice-guided directions and 2D and 3D mapsRead more
      This in-depth review describes the Garmin Nuvi 205W GPS navigation unit and it's impressive features available for an affordable price. The 4.3-inch widescreen GPS unit has many benefits over comparable GPS units that have standard turn-by-turn directions. You'll be surprised by how much the 205 W model offers when it comes to re-directing, show the quickest (or longer) routes, and shortest distance options it offers to city and highway travelers. Find out here if the 205w is for you or if you should look for another option.Read more
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      User rating
      44
      4.2 out of 5
      44 user ratings
      5 stars
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      4 stars
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      3 stars
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      2 stars
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      4.3 out of 5
      28 user ratings
      5 stars
      		39 %
      4 stars
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      3 stars
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      Full Comparison

      Units:

      Design

      Garmin Nuvi 205Garmin Nuvi 205
      Garmin Nuvi 5000Garmin Nuvi 5000
      Form factorHandheldHandheld

      Display

      Garmin Nuvi 205Garmin Nuvi 205
      Garmin Nuvi 5000Garmin Nuvi 5000
      Display typeLCDLCD
      Screen resolution320 x 240 px800 x 480 px
      Interface typeTouchscreenTouchscreen

      Dimensions

      Garmin Nuvi 205Garmin Nuvi 205
      Garmin Nuvi 5000Garmin Nuvi 5000
      Colour of productGreyBlack
      Width3.82 in5.63 in
      Height0.79 in37.09 in
      Depth2.8 in7.87 in
      Weight5.2 oz9.29 oz

      Navigation

      Garmin Nuvi 205Garmin Nuvi 205
      Garmin Nuvi 5000Garmin Nuvi 5000
      Type of map view3D3D
      Number of waypoints10003000

      Communication

      Garmin Nuvi 205Garmin Nuvi 205
      Garmin Nuvi 5000Garmin Nuvi 5000
      Bluetoothnono

      Technical details

      Garmin Nuvi 205Garmin Nuvi 205
      Garmin Nuvi 5000Garmin Nuvi 5000
      Image vieweryesyes

      Features

      Garmin Nuvi 205Garmin Nuvi 205
      Garmin Nuvi 5000Garmin Nuvi 5000
      Basemapyesyes
      FM transmitternoyes
      MP3 playernoyes
      Anti-theft functionyesyes

      Pros & Cons

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