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GMailWireless.com - Garmin nüvi 200W 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator

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List Price: $535.70
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Manufacturer: Garmin
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Batteries Included: 1 Binding: Electronics Brand: Garmin Display Size: 4.3 EAN: 0753759072230 Feature: Wide WQVGA 4.3 Inch Diagonal Color Touchscreen Display with White Backlight Includes Mp3 Player: 0 Is Memorabilia: 0 Label: Garmin Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product. Manufacturer: Garmin Model: Nuvi 200W Native Resolution: 480 x 272 Publisher: Garmin Studio: Garmin
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Wide WQVGA 4.3 Inch Diagonal Color Touchscreen Display with White Backlight 480x272 Pixels Resolution Sleek Ultra Slim Design/ SD Memory Card Expansion Slot Turn by Turn Directions with Voice Guidance 0.38 Lbs (WxLxH) 0.80" x 4.80" x 2.90"
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Customer Rating:      Summary: Very Decent low priced GPS Comment: Overall Four Stars - I purchased this unit because I was going on a trip up north and do not like to drive in unfamiliar locations. This kind of activity is kept to a minimum, which is why I bought this lower priced GPS unit.
During my trips so far, this unit has been very helpful and I have gotten everywhere I had hoped for without any trouble.
This unit has a large screen ("W" for wide) and is very intuitive and easy to use.
You are able to see the following while on a trip:
Overall route plan with voice prompts with zoom functions - Direction, Street Name and Distance only. Does not voice street names (Main Map Screen)
Time - To destination (Main Map Screen)
How many miles to your destination (Sub-screen)
Speeds (Current and Average) (Sub-screen)
Time - Moving, Stopped (Sub-screen)
Turn by turn directions with mini maps (Sub-Screen)
You are able to search a variety of categories for Points of Interest (Spell Location, Fuel, Food, Transit, Lodging, Shopping, Bank/ATM, Parking) and after a tap or two, have the route ready to go.
You are even able to create Favorites to be able to quickly obtain a destination in the future.
If you do not know the address or if the location is not in the unit's database, you can easily drag/zoom the map to manually find the location and make it your destination.
The unit can recalculate your route quickly if you miss a turn or if there is a "Detour" (Button available on main map screen).
However, there are some issues that I find to be annoying at times, but acceptable due to the low price of the item (More $ = more options/features).
As some people have stated on here, sometimes it can take a minute or two to acquire a satellite signal, but it does not happen that frequently.
I assume that it may have difficulty due to being in motion at those times. I know that sounds wierd, but would it not be easier to plan your route or find you if you were stationary? Give it the short amount of time that it needs, as you should not already be driving somewhere if you don't know how to get there.
The initial start-up load time is about 30 seconds. Again, not a huge amount of time, and more costly units should be faster.
The unit plans some awkward routes sometimes. You can select in your preferences a "Faster Route" or "Shorter Distance," but for me, most of the time they seem to be about the same.
In one instance, I have personally chosen the route that is faster, but slightly longer, and the unit would rather I drive down main street of a nearby typical small city with more traffic lights and lower overall speeds (Either of the above settings).
Again, other more expensive units direct you based on speed limits and traffic patterns, but this is the less expensive option that I am happy with based on how I use it (Around town).
If I were to travel somewhere I was unfamiliar with, then I would be happy with any directions the unit gave me to get where I was going. That is the point of a GPS! If I traveled often to unknown areas, then I would spend more money on a unit with all of the bells and whistles.
Lastly, some have mentioned that the map updates cost about $69 (Once a year). I was not aware of this when I bought it. Paying for updates would not be so bad if they were around $10-15. With the cost of technology coming down all of the time, it might not make sense to pay that much for an update, as not much should change in that amount of time.
Most of these issues that I speak of are solved in units that cost much more, but not at a price point I was comfortable with.
Remember, always pay attention to what you are doing when driving and do not give your GPS blind trust. You do not want to be that person who drives into the lake because your GPS told you to!
Four Stars!
Customer Rating:      Summary: Wish I'd gotten one sooner! Comment: Great time saver and safer than my previous methods of navigation,allowing me to actually watch the road rather than look at map books while driving.Love it!Easy to use and very accurate.
Customer Rating:      Summary: GPS for travel Comment: This is our second Garmin. We love them both! The wide screen on this model is an asset and the product comes with great support. Well worth the money.
Customer Rating:      Summary: Perfect for Latin America Comment: I have already bought like 4 of these and I have to say that they have all worked perfectly well. As I would be using it primarily in Latin America I had been told that the Garmin 200w was the one that worked best. I don't know whether it is, in fact, the best one or not, but I cannot imagine any possible improvements.
Customer Rating:      Summary: WORKS OUT OF THE BOX!! Comment: No boring long winded review here!! Simple to use-Reacts quickly-Great sound-Works out of the box. Purchased refurbished in a sealed Garmin box. Also purchased a vent mount. I don't like the obnoxious top of dash/window mounts. Just my preference but comes with a good mount for that.
Want a basic GPS that works? Then get this one.
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Editorial Reviews:
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Garmin's nüvi 200W combines the thin profile and attractive price point of other nüvi 200-series GPS with and a beautiful 4.3-inch (diagonally) wide touchscreen that lets you see more of what's around you as you drive. As with all nüvis, you get Garmin reliability, the fast satellite lock of a high-sensitivity integrated receiver, a slim, pocket-sized navigator with a gorgeous display, detailed NAVTEQ maps that lets you search by name for more than 6 million points of interest like stores, restaurants or hospitals, and an easy, intuitive interface. Which nüvi is Best for You?: Click here to see a quick, simple comparison of features for all Garmin nuvi GPS navigators. Wider screen lets you see more of what's around. Compare these actual size views of a 3-inch (diagonal) screen  and a 4.3-inch diagonal widescreen  |  The nüvi 260W comes preloaded with maps for U.S., Hawaii, and Puerto Rico, and features an ultra-slim design. | See More of What's Around The 4.3-inch backlit widescreen touchscreen gives you 70% more actual screen area than a 3.5-inch screen. Primarily this translates into a better view of the area through which you are driving. This is especially useful in showing you what parks, restaurants, ATM, gas stations, etc. are nearby, or in letting you know whether a detour is a good idea. Also, the device itself is larger, meaning controls on the screen are more widely spaced and somewhat easier to push. Smart, Powerful Design nüvi is built with a high-sensitivity GPS receiver for extreme accuracy, as well as an SD card slot for storing your media and additional navigation tools, and a USB interface for loading data. All this is wrapped up in a package that measures 4.8 x 2.9 x 0.8 inches (W x H x D) and weighs just 6.6 ounces. The nüvi display is touchscreen-enabled, making it a cinch to control the device with your fingertips. A rechargeable lithium-ion battery provides up to five hours of battery life depending on use. Garmin Lock Garmin's patent pending theft prevention system that disables the unit from performing any functions until the user types in a specific 4-digit PIN or takes the unit to a predetermined secure location First Rate Map Data nüvi comes ready to go right out of the box with preloaded City Navigator NT street maps for the continental United States, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico, including a hefty database of more than 6 milliong points of interest (POIs), such as hotels, restaurants, fuel, ATMs and more, that are searchable by name or category. Simply touch the color screen to enter a destination, and nüvi takes you there with 2D or 3D maps and turn-by-turn voice directions. Garmin gets its map data from NAVTEQ, a world leader in premium-quality mapping. In addition, the nüvi accepts custom (POIs), such as school zones and safety cameras and lets you set proximity alerts to warn you of upcoming POIs Important note about map updates: Due to our high volume of sales, almost every Garmin portable GPS navigator sold by Amazon.com will come with the most recent map version. If you ever do need a map update, you can purchase one from Amazon.com at our Garmin Store. Easy To Use Interface Garmin's interface is a key to their success and one of the things that makes their devices such a pleasure to use. Simple controls and sub-screens make it easy to enter or search for destinations and get data about your trip. Beyond Navigation  Browse your stored pictures with an easy-to-use JPEG viewer. | nüvi 260W accepts custom points of interest (POIs). View larger. | Navigation is just the beginning. The nüvi features travel tools including JPEG picture viewer, world travel clock with time zones, currency converter, measurement converter, calculator and more. It also comes with Garmin Lock, an anti-theft feature, and configurable vehicle icons that let you select car-shaped graphics to show your location on the map. This device is compatible with optional content plug-ins available via SD card, such as the Garmin Travel Guides and Garmin SaversGuide provide detailed data for attractions and information on nearby merchants offering discounts, so you can customize nüvi for your travel needs. Garmin has also added the ability for customers to add custom points of interest (POI’s) from third parties such as school zones and safety cameras. Trick Your GPS Ride Custom vehicle icons let you ride in style, at least inside your GPS. See more icon option | All nüvis support configurable vehicle icons. These fun, customized car-shaped icons come in a variety of colors to add a personal touch to your vehicle's position on the map. | What's in the Box nüvi 200W, preloaded City Navigator NT for the continental U.S., Hawaii, and Puerto Rico (no Alaska or Canada detail), vehicle suction cup mount, vehicle power cable, dashboard disk, and set up and go guide Note: Like most USB Mass Storage Devices, the nüvi is not compatible with Windows 95, Windows 98 or Windows Me. Which nüvi is Best for You? Note: All nüvis come with detailed NAVTEQ maps containing more than 6 million pre-loaded point of interest locations. | Screen Size inches (w x h) | Included Maps | Text-to-Speech (Directions in Real Street Names) | Traffic | Bluetooth | Media | FM Transmitter (audio through car stereo system) | Multi- Point Routing | Battery life (hours) | Cont. U.S., Hawaii, and Puerto Rico | AK and Canada | Europe | | nüvi 200 | 2.8 x 2.1 |  | | | | | | Photos | | | up to 5 | | nüvi 200w | 3.81 x 2.25 |  | | | | | | Photos | | | up to 5 | | nüvi 250 | 2.8 x 2.1 |  |  | | | | | Photos | | | up to 5 | | nüvi 250w | 3.81 x 2.25 |  |  | | | | | Photos | | | up to 5 | | nüvi 260 | 2.8 x 2.1 |  |  | |  | | | Photos | | | up to 5 | | nüvi 260w | 3.81 x 2.25 |  |  | |  | | | Photos | | | up to 5 | | nüvi 270 | 2.8 x 2.1 |  |  |  | | | | Photos | | | up to 5 | | nüvi 350 | 2.8 x 2.1 |  | | |  | FM (with opt. receiver) | | Photos, MP3s | | | up to 8 | | nüvi 360 | 2.8 x 2.1 |  |  | |  | FM (with opt. receiver) |  | Photos, MP3s | | | up to 8 | | nüvi 370 | 2.8 x 2.1 |  |  |  |  | FM (receiver included) |  | Photos, MP3s | | | up to 8 | | nüvi 650 | 3.81 x 2.25 |  | | |  | FM (with opt. receiver) | | Photos, MP3s | | | up to 7 | nüvi 660 | 3.81 x 2.25 |  |  | |  | FM (receiver included) |  | Photos, MP3s |  | | up to 7 | nüvi 670 | 3.81 x 2.25 |  |  |  |  | FM (receiver included) |  | Photos, MP3s |  | | up to 7 | | nüvi 680 | 3.81 x 2.25 |  |  | |  | MSN (receiver included; 1-year free); FM (with opt. receiver) |  | Photos, MP3s |  | | up to 7 | nüvi 750 | 3.81 x 2.25 |  |  | |  | MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (with opt. receiver) | | Photos, MP3s |  |  | up to 5 | | nüvi 760 | 3.81 x 2.25 |  |  | |  | MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (with opt. receiver) |  | Photos, MP3s |  |  | up to 5 | | nüvi 770 | 3.81 x 2.25 |  |  |  |  | MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (with opt. receiver) |  | Photos, MP3s |  |  | up to 5 | | nüvi 780 | 3.81 x 2.25 |  |  | | | MSN-enhanced (receiver inc.; 3 months free) receiver); FM (with opt. receiver) |  | Photos, MP3s |  |  | up to 5 | | nüvi 850 | 3.81 x 2.25 |  |  | | | MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (with opt. receiver) | | Photos, MP3s |  |  | up to 4 | nüvi 880 | 3.81 x 2.25 |  |  |  | | MSN-enhanced (receiver inc.; 3 months free); FM (with opt. receiver) |  | Photos, MP3s |  |  | up to 4 | nüvi 5000 | 4.5 x 2.7 |  |  | |  | MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (with opt. receiver) | | |  |  | external battery only |
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