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Garmin Nuvi 205W GPS Navigation
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Garmin Nuvi 205WRead 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
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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User rating
45
3.9 out of 5
45 user ratings
5 stars
28 %
4 stars
37 %
3 stars
31 %
2 stars
2 %
1 stars
0 %
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4.0 out of 5
44 user ratings
5 stars
25 %
4 stars
47 %
3 stars
25 %
2 stars
2 %
1 stars
0 %
39
4.1 out of 5
39 user ratings
5 stars
38 %
4 stars
35 %
3 stars
25 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
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Design

Form factorHandheldFixedFixed
Built-in camera
N/A
nono
Placement supported
N/A
N/A
Horizontal

Display

Display typeLCDTFTTFT
Screen size4.3 in5.0 in5.0 in
Screen resolution480 x 272 px480 x 272 px480 x 272 px
Interface typeTouchscreenTouchscreenTouchscreen
Colour screenyes
N/A
yes
Backlight display
N/A
yesyes

Dimensions

Colour of product
  • Black
  • Grey
BlackBlack
Width4.8 in5.47 in5.47 in
Height2.91 in0.79 in0.79 in
Depth0.79 in3.39 in3.39 in
Weight6.1 oz6.35 oz6.35 oz
Handheldno
N/A
no
Wristbandno
N/A
no

Navigation

Type of map view2D
N/A
N/A
Map includedyesyesyes
Map coverage
  • Britain
  • Ireland
  • Canada
  • USA
  • Canada
  • USA
Navigation areaVehicles
N/A
N/A
Points of interestyes
N/A
N/A
Speed limitsyesyesyes
Voice commandsnonono
Navigation bracket
  • Ireland
  • UK
N/A
Europe
Number of waypoints100010001000
Route avoidanceyes
N/A
yes
TMC support
N/A
nono
Street name pronunciation
N/A
yesyes
Waypoints
N/A
yesyes
Free lifetime map updates
N/A
N/A
yes
Voice guidance
N/A
N/A
yes

Communication

Bluetoothnonono

Features

Basemapyes
N/A
N/A
Calculatoryes
N/A
N/A
FM transmitterno
N/A
N/A
MP3 playernonono
Anti-theft functionyes
N/A
N/A
Route planner
N/A
N/A
yes
Speedometer
N/A
N/A
yes

Storage

Compatible memory cards
Secure Digital
microSDmicroSD
Storage media type
N/A
SSDSSD
Memory card reader
N/A
N/A
yes

Power

Battery operatedyes
N/A
yes
Battery typeLi-IonLi-IonLi-Ion
Battery life (max)4.0 h2.0 h2.0 h
External power connection
N/A
BatteryBattery
Battery life (running)
N/A
N/A
2.0 h

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