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The Garmin Nuvi 205W features a large touch screen and an easy to understand interface. Start-up... (cnet.com)
For many shoppers interested in purchasing a GPS for their car or travel needs, there sometimes... (devhardware.com)
We have collected and analyzed 27 expert reviews and 456 user reviews from international sources. Experts rate this product 72/100 and users rate it 85/100. The average review date is March 7, 2009. We have compared these reviews to 139219 reviews from other GPS. The alaScore™ for this product is 95/100 = Excellent. Last update: November 7, 2009.

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483 reviews
November, 2009
27 Experts
Product Age
456 Users
Rank 18
$109.99
alaTest has collected and analyzed 483 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers really like the performance.
Performance, Menu, Memory, Interface
Reviewers rate this product 85/100. We analyzed these ratings, the product age and more factors. Compared to other Global Positioning Systems (GPS), the Garmin Nuvi 205 / 205W is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 95/100 = Excellent quality.
The Garmin Nuvi 205W features a large touch screen and an easy to understand interface. Start-up, destination entry, and trip routing/rerouting times are slightly faster than the competition. "Where am I?" feature is very useful for emergencies
The Nuvi 205W's feature set is rather limited. Mounting cradle is bulkier than competing models and not very portable
As entry-level GPS navigators go, the Garmin Nuvi 205W is still one of the best choices available for users who want speedy performance without breaking the bank.
Features The Nuvi 205W and its smaller sibling, the 205, are Garmin's entry...
For many shoppers interested in purchasing a GPS for their car or travel needs, there sometimes lies the dilemma: do I go cheap, or risk it and pay a lot for a GPS that does more than what I really need, which is navigation? Not everyone needs a GPS ...
Such is not the case with the Garmin 205W GPS. The 205W is not only easy to use, but also performs well despite its rather basic overall package. It lacks many "fancy" features that more high end GPS devices may have, but when it comes to its main ...
Nice bright screen, good graphics,and loud speaker tones
I think map detail, as with most GPS, could be more detailed
Nice bright screen, good graphics,and loud speaker tones
I think map detail, as with most GPS, could be more detailed
All in all, I no longer need a map for anythi...
I paid $169 and could not be more happy. Plug in and go right from the store and never had to even glance at the directions, nothing tricky and not to simple, awesome size screen with many settings to choose from. I recommend
In order to receive traffic, weather, etc. you need to purchase the seperate power cord/receiver for bout another bill
Portable and affordable, nuvi 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.
Navigate With Ease
nuvi 205 comes preloaded with City...
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