Garmin Nuvi 205W Review

Getting lost will be a thing of the past, when you use a Garmin Nuvi 205W Widescreen Portable GPS to help guide you when the going gets tough. Designed to be used when travelling on foot or in a vehicle, the Garmin Nuvi 205W is small enough to slip into your pocket or purse. Using the latest satellite technology, the Garmin Nuvi 205W is ready to call up five million points of interest, including restaurants, lodging and places to shop.

As if five million points of interest were not enough, users can add up to a thousand of their own points of interest. The Garmin Nuvi 205W has a 4.3 inch touch screen interface that offers a clear view of Google maps, Mapquest directions, photographs and turn by turn voice directions to help you reach your destination with the least fuss. Users can choose from different map styles such as the 3D terrain maps and flat maps.

Not only will the gadget tell you exactly where you are, it also tells you the road name to turn on, the distance to that road, current speed limits and the estimated time of your arrival at your final destination. Users can also access a calculator, currency converter, time zones, a measurement converter and other applications to make life easier. If a MSN receiver is purchased with the Garmin Nuvi 205W, the users can access further information, including weather reports, gas prices, stock quotes, news headlines, movie times and traffic reports.

Customer reviews about the Garmin Nuvi 205W are very positive with many users claiming that the gadget is easy to use and very convenient. Customers are especially happy with the large screen and easy access to information that allows their travel time to be much more relaxed without the worry of getting lost in a new place.