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Garmin Nuvi 205

Garmin Nuvi 205
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alaScore 86

1400 reviews

Nov, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 1400 reviews of Garmin Nuvi 205. The average rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average rating of 3.9/5 for other GPS for all reviews. People are impressed by the maps and screen. The performance and price also get good opinions.

usability, price, performance, screen, maps

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other GPS the Garmin Nuvi 205 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 86/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Garmin Nuvi 205

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 275 user reviews of Garmin Nuvi 205 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other GPS on Amazon.co.uk. Comments about the size and maps are on the whole positive. The performance and price are also appreciated.

usability, price, performance, maps, size

92% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Garmin Nuvi 205

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 647 user reviews of Garmin Nuvi 205 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other GPS on Amazon.com. Reviewers really like the screen and size. The performance and price are also appreciated. Many are critical about the durability. There are some mixed views about the reliability.

usability, price, performance, size, screen

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91% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : Fletch (gpsmagazine.com)

Garmin nuvi 205 Review

 

Garmin's nüvi 205 replaces the nüvi 200, adding niceties like an improved GPS receiver, faster screen redraws, support for traffic receivers, and, perhaps the most significant improvement, an upcoming turn arrow on the map. After thoroughly testing the...

The Best Recession-Friendly GPS You Can Buy

Dec, 2008
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Expert review by : Scott Martin (gpslodge.com)

Garmin Nuvi 205/255 Full Review

 

The Garmin Nuvi 205/255 were announced earlier this year and are quickly taking their place as solid entry level units in the Garmin line-up. The Nuvi 205/255 offer a series of new features and upgrades that improve on an already top notch interface,...

Nov, 2008
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Expert review by : Rich Owings (gpstracklog.com)

Garmin nuvi 205 review

 

The Garmin nuvi 205 is one of Garmin's popular entry level navigators. Like the rest of the 2×5 series, it comes with features previously unavailable in the nuvi line or found only in high-end models. Before we get into the details, let's look at the...

Sep, 2008
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Expert review by (goodhousekeeping.com)

Garmin 205 GPS Navigator

 

For an affordable price, this nüvi offers turn-by-turn, voice-guided directions and 2D and 3D maps, and is compatible with MSN Direct for receiving news, weather, traffic, local events updates, and more (the first three months are free; after...

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Expert review by : Andrew Gould (techsmart.co.za)

Garmin Nuvi 205

 

The n??vi 205 is both portable and affordable, so it can go from your car into your bag or briefcase. This navigator gives you voice-guided turn by turn navigation to get you to where you want to go.

It has photo navigation so you to download Google Panoramio pictures via Garmin???s Connect Photos website and navigate to them.

The 205 lacks speech control and Bluetooth hands free calling.

Oct, 2008
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

OK unit - Update issue

 

I really don't want to spend all that money to upgrade the map.

Bought this unit to replace older 250 Nuvi. Worked better and used twice on trip through NY/NJ. Prompts at right times for turns, etc. 3 egs for performance ; Unit sale price better than cost to upgrade map

Garmin doesn't do very well in saying it up front. You must register and update 60 days from registration/acquiring satellite. Sad to say I didn't understand/update in time and now I have two Nuvi's with out of date maps. Contacted Garmin, not much...

Sep, 2010
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

GARMIN nüvi 205 3.5" GPS Navigation

 

its small. some people don't think of this but i can just stuff it in my back back and i would never know it was there ; sturdy build. i have dropped it a bunch of times

its small. the suction cup doesn't always stick sometimes i find it falling off my window. i can not get the sticky part to stick to my dash ; abc key board ; slow map refresh. doesn't really matter

Jun, 2010
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Poor Fit for Road Warrior

 

This is a good little very basic GPS for tooling around for short periods of time or distances. It is not for the professional on the road or the road warrior or trucker or any person needing a GPS while traveling for long periods of time or distances....

I realize now that I've been spoiled w/ my little Garmin nuvi 350. It's served me well having been a little work horse for the past few years. But it's starting to glitch a little once in a while so I thought I'd better begin looking for a replacement....

There are a no. of "Cons" I could list here but suffice it to say that this is a stripped down GPS w/ few if any useful bells and whistles ; The real deal breaker for me was not being able to use the GPS while it's charging. I tried it out for the 1st...

Jun, 2010
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Just as good as my old unit

 

Smaller than old unit. Works just as good after you figure out the different ways of configuring it and using it

None

May, 2010
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

A pleasure to use.

 

If you occasionally get lost or just don't ever like to ask for directions this is the device for you! Everyone who has ridden with me and "Lola" wants to play with her. All your friends will too! Ha ha but on a more serious note I bought this for the...

Touch screen, easy to use, installed in seconds, easy to see, bright, fast with next to no visible latency when recalculating or starting up

Makes me wish I had someone I could buy this for as a gift

Apr, 2010
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