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Garmin Nuvi 205W

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4 editorial reviews
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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
I have been using Garmin Nuvi 205W for more than eight months, it is simple and fundamental in use, and everybody can use it with out trouble. If you are a tourist ...Read more
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Pros

  • excellent blend of ease of use and value

Cons

  • Mounting cradle is bulkier than competing models and not very portable
  • Nuvi 205W's feature set is rather limited
  • Mini-USB charging/connecting port

Key specs

  • Touchscreen
  • no
  • 2D
  • yes
  • Britain, Ireland
  • Handheld

Garmin Nuvi 205W - Pros & Cons

Garmin Nuvi 205W

Pros

  • excellent blend of ease of use and value

Cons

  • Mounting cradle is bulkier than competing models and not very portable
  • Nuvi 205W's feature set is rather limited
  • Mini-USB charging/connecting port
  • the units are not feature-packed powerhouses
  • The screen seems to buffer inputs

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Garmin Nuvi 205W - Full Specifications

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Design
Form factorHandheld
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Dimensions
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Grey
Width4.8 in
Height2.91 in
Depth0.79 in
Weight6.1 oz
Handheldno
Wristbandno
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Communication
Bluetoothno
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Features
Basemapyes
Calculatoryes
FM transmitterno
MP3 playerno
Anti-theft functionyes
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Power
Battery operatedyes
Battery typeLi-Ion
Battery life (max)4.0 h
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Display
Display typeLCD
Screen size4.3 in
Screen resolution480 x 272 px
Interface typeTouchscreen
Colour screenyes
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Technical details
USB 2.0 ports quantity1
Image vieweryes
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Storage
Compatible memory cards
Secure Digital

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