September 04, 2008

Garmin nuvi 205 review

Garmin_nuvi_205

The Garmin nuvi 205 is one of Garmin's newest entry level navigators. Like the rest of the 2x5 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 basics.

The 205 sports a 3.5" touch screen and includes pre-loaded maps of the entire U.S. except Alaska. It does not feature text-to-speech, so you'll hear "drive one-half mile, then turn left" instead of "drive one-half mile, then turn left on Oak Street."

Compare prices on the Garmin nuvi 205

Step up to the nuvi 205W, and you'll get the same feature set on a wider 4.3" screen. Another model, the nuvi 255 keeps the 3.5" screen, but adds text-to-speech and maps of Alaska and Canada, while the 255W offers these same features in a wide screen model. To see how the nuvi 205 stacks up against other models, check out my Garmin nuvi 205 comparison chart.

I've been very impressed with the nuvi 2x5 series, which I dubbed the best entry-level GPS on the market in my hands-on review of the nuvi 205W. Check it out for a full list of the features found on the 2x5 series, including the nuvi 205.

More Garmin nuvi 205 reviews

I'll be posting more hands on GPS reviews as they appear, but in the meantime, here are some...

Other Garmin nuvi 205 resources

Compare prices on the Garmin nuvi 205 at these merchants:

From the official Garmin nuvi 205 web page:

Portable and affordable, nüvi 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.

Related posts:

Sep 4, 2008 10:02:00 AM | Garmin, GPS Reviews, Hardware

The comments to this entry are closed.

NEXT POST
Voice command Garmin nuvi 880 on sale UPDATE: Originally slated to go off sale Septmeber 18, I'm leaving this post up since, here it is the 19th and the price has declined even more, to $699.95. Amazon has the voice command, top of the line, Garmin nuvi 880 on sale for $729.91 for the next two weeks. As far as I can tell, this is at least $100 lower than any price they've offered before. I got to review the Garmin nuvi 880 a few months ago and found it to be the best voice command system I've tried on any GPS. I think the $1,000 price tag is the only thing that has kept this unit from becoming more popular, so it's nice to see it drop a little lower. This deal expires September 18. Related post: Garmin nuvi 850 review Garmin nuvi comparison chart
PREVIOUS POST
Garmin Oregon 300 review The Garmin Oregon 300 is one of Garmin's first touch-screen handhelds for backcountry use. The Oregon 300 comes with a built-in worldwide basemap with shaded relief. Unlike the Oregon 400 series, the 300 doesn't come with pre-loaded detailed maps; it's an excellent choice for someone who already owns a Garmin map product though. Here's how this model compares to other units in the Oregon series: Oregon 200 - Simple basemap, no pre-loaded detailed maps; unlike other Oregon models the 200 has no barometric altimeter or electronic compass Oregon 400t - Built-in topo maps of the United States and a worldwide basemap with shaded relief Oregon 400c - Built-in BlueChart® g2 coastal charts and a worldwide basemap with imagery Oregon 400i - Built-in U.S. Inland Lakes and a worldwide basemap with imagery Compare prices on the Garmin Oregon 300 I really like the Oregon series touch screen. It's a superior interface and I recommend it highly instead of the Colorado series models. The touchscreen really is a joy to use. But these high-resolution screens have visibility problems, especially in bright light. Rather than rehash everything here, please read my hands-on Garmin Oregon 400t review for a full look at the unit's...

Rich Owings

The Typepad Team

Search

Recent Comments