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Preloaded maps of the continental US, Hawaii and Puerto Rico 4.3" full-color anti-glare touch screen Turn-by-turn voice instructions More than 6 million points of interest Fast automatic off-route and detour recalculation Built-in JPEG picture viewer Additional functions: world travel clock with time zones, currency converter, measurement converter, and calculator for complete manufacturer specifications With nuvi 200W's widescreen display, you'll always get the big picture.
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Product Reviews Summary
Avg. Customer Rating:
 
4.2 stars
(based on 73 reviews)
96% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Describe Yourself:
Bad with directions(20), Gearhead(10), Technically challenged(8), Traveler(52)
Primary use:
Business(20), Personal(52)
Pros:
Acquires satellites quickly(48), Compact(68), Easy menus(66), Easy to read(69), Easy to set up(64)
Cons:
Acquires satellites slowly(20), Difficult menus(3), Inaccurate(5)
Best Uses:
Faster routes(32), Finding specific address(55), Geocaching(3), Planning trips(36), Rural navigation(33)
 
Great product from a great store
By JT the PassifierVerified Purchaser from Alexandria, KY on 9/17/2008
Describe Yourself:
Frequent Traveler
Primary use:
Personal
Pros:
Acquires Satellites Quickly, Compact, Easy Menus, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Reliable Performance, Simple Controls
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I purchased this product for my parents. I currently own a Garmin Nuvi 200, so I bought them the 200W. I most like the Garmin Nuvi series because of their ease of use straight out of the box. My parents are technically challenged so this was a good fit.

 
Good overall
By BillVerified Purchaser from Unionville, PA on 8/26/2008
Primary use:
Personal
Pros:
Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

It took a while to learn how to use it and it did quite well. On our 5500+ mile cross country trip it twice gave us directions onto dead end roads and it did not always give the shortest route. So even though it's great to have, you still need to use your head.

 
found my way across the country
By EKVerified Purchaser from Michigan on 8/20/2008
Describe Yourself:
Bad With Directions, Frequent Traveler
Primary use:
Personal
Pros:
Acquires Satellites Quickly, Compact, Easy Menus, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up
Cons:
Needs highway only settin
Best Uses:
Finding Specific Address, Rural Navigation
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I traveled halfway across the country and it helpded me get to specific addresses, even if I left the road. I do wish there was a setting to say highway only, as I had a motor home, and could not go on some of the backroads that it suggested.

 
It isn't as good as earlier designs
By travelorVerified Purchaser from Washington on 8/20/2008
Describe Yourself:
Frequent Traveler
Primary use:
Personal
Pros:
Compact, Easy To Read, Simple Controls
Cons:
Acquires Satellites Slowly, Difficult Menus, Short Battery Life
Best Uses:
Urban Navigation
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

The nuvi usually takes twice as long as previous models to acquire enough data to begin tracking. Updating is undesireably slow. Turns can be missed while it is calculating the 'new position'. Re-routing is impressive when you do miss a turn. The included info for lodging, meals, etc., is good with up to date phone numbers and addresses. The battery is generally good for no more than four hours, the vehicle power cable is a must. The nuvi does not come with a USB cable, which is required for registering the product. It must be purchased seperately. Updates are huge and is best to pay the 'handling' fees to get the the DVD. It does not support dead-reconing so if you want to know the Lat/Long, tough. The best part....you can turn the stupid '3D' display off, which is slower than molasses in Siberia, and go 2D. Overall, it's a nice toy, does work, but needs far better software and apparently a receiver that can hear the satellites.

 
Uniformed Salesman=Lots of Hassles
By Train your salesforce betterVerified Reviewer from White Plains, NY on 8/11/2008
Describe Yourself:
Bad With Directions
Primary use:
Personal
Pros:
Acquires Satellites Quickly, Compact, Easy Menus, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Reliable Performance
Best Uses:
Finding Specific Address, Rural Navigation, Urban Navigation
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

We already own a Garmin and even though it is reliable (most of the time) it was flimsy and not very durable. My wife purchased the Nuvi 200W because she heard that the newer models now offered traffic reports to avoid congestion. The salesman told her that this model definitely had that feature and was exactly what she was looking for. He was wrong and my wife is now wondering if the guy was desperate to make a sale or just acting like he knew what he was talking about. Either way we have to return it and waste time and fuel to correct a wrong purchase.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
good GPS for the money
By john c.Verified Purchaser from Chesterfield, VA on 7/30/2008
Describe Yourself:
Frequent Traveler
Primary use:
Business
Pros:
Acquires Satellites Quickly, Compact, Easy Menus, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Reliable Performance, Simple Controls
Cons:
Flimsy Mounting
Best Uses:
Finding Specific Address, Urban Navigation
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

good value

 
U Gotta Get This Thing!!!!
By Ray, the wayward traveller from Kings Prak, NY on 7/27/2008
Describe Yourself:
Bad With Directions
Primary use:
Personal
Pros:
Compact, Easy Menus, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Reliable Performance, Simple Controls
Cons:
Acquires Satellites Slowly, Somtimes
Best Uses:
Finding Specific Address, Planning Trips, Rural Navigation, Urban Navigation
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I've wasted alot of money on expensive gadgets in the past.I would use them a few times then throw them to the back of my closet when they did not live up to their promises.
I can tell you first hand that I had no buyers remorse after purchasing this unit. It's fast easy to read display & controls makes anyone who is navigationally challanged into a seasoned explorer.
Although not as intuitive as I would like it to be the Garmin nuvi 200w always got me where I needed to go.It has never let me down yet.
Forget the other brands and buy this thing, you won't be disappointed.

 
Garmin nuvi200W
By teachVerified Purchaser from Valparaiso,IN on 7/24/2008
Primary use:
Personal
Pros:
Acquires Satellites Quickly, Compact, Easy Menus, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Reliable Performance, Simple Controls
Best Uses:
Finding Specific Address, Urban Navigation
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Sometimes gives a wrong turn

 
Would buy this product again
By jimVerified Purchaser from westminster,Md. on 7/24/2008
Describe Yourself:
Bad With Directions, Frequent Traveler, Technically Challenged
Primary use:
Personal
Pros:
Compact, Easy Menus, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Simple Controls
Cons:
Acquires Satellites Slowly, Inaccurate
Best Uses:
Faster Routes, Finding Specific Address, Planning Trips, Rural Navigation, Urban Navigation
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Sometimes is right on the money, sometimes not.

 
Best way to find a place
By BobVerified Purchaser from Reading PA on 7/23/2008
Describe Yourself:
Frequent Traveler, Technically Challenged
Primary use:
Personal
Pros:
Acquires Satellites Quickly, Compact, Easy Menus, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Reliable Performance, Simple Controls, So easy to use
Cons:
Doesn't pick up rd change, Need house number
Best Uses:
Finding Specific Address, Planning Trips
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

The only negative is it won't find rural addresses unless they have a street number. You can't use RD 1 Box 000. Had fun with it going to Florida. Found great eating places and places of interest that we didn't even think of. The only problem we had going to Florida is that it didn't pick up the fact that a new exit was in existence ( 2 exit roads were changed 2 yrs ago).

[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
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By Rev. JimVerified Purchaser from Pinckney, MI on 7/1/2008
Describe Yourself:
Frequent Traveler
Primary use:
Personal
Pros:
Compact, Easy Menus, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Reliable Performance, Simple Controls
Cons:
Acquires Satellites Slowly
Best Uses:
Finding Specific Address, Planning Trips
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Good graphics.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
I like it
By zukieVerified Purchaser from Pittsburgh PA on 6/27/2008
Describe Yourself:
Frequent Traveler
Primary use:
Personal
Pros:
Compact, Easy Menus, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Simple Controls
Cons:
Acquires Satellites Slowly
Best Uses:
Faster Routes
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

recalculates very fast

 
I already own this model
By xxxVerified Purchaser from xxx on 6/25/2008
Describe Yourself:
Frequent Traveler
Primary use:
Personal
Pros:
Acquires Satellites Quickly, Compact, Easy Menus, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Reliable Performance, Simple Controls
Best Uses:
Faster Routes, Planning Trips, Rural Navigation, Urban Navigation
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

handy item to have

 
Good Tool
By Toe TruckVerified Purchaser from Florida on 6/25/2008
Describe Yourself:
Frequent Traveler, Technically Challenged
Primary use:
Personal
Pros:
Acquires Satellites Quickly, Compact, Easy Menus, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Reliable Performance, Simple Controls
Best Uses:
Finding Specific Address, Rural Navigation, Urban Navigation
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

We went on a trip to a totally unfamiliar area. Nuvi led us 1330 miles, right to the door. The best part was on the interstate. It gives a one mile ahead heads up on "stay left" or "exit right" so you don't have to try to watch traffic, read the signs, and change lanes at the last second.

 
Very Good GPS
By JimVerified Purchaser from Chambersburg, PA on 6/23/2008
Describe Yourself:
Frequent Traveler
Primary use:
Business
Pros:
Acquires Satellites Quickly, Compact, Easy Menus, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Reliable Performance, Simple Controls
Best Uses:
Faster Routes, Finding Specific Address, Rural Navigation, Urban Navigation
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

None

 
Good Value for the price
By Travelling momVerified Purchaser from Middletown, Ohio on 6/23/2008
Describe Yourself:
Bad With Directions, Frequent Traveler
Primary use:
Personal
Pros:
Compact, Easy Menus, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Reliable Performance, Simple Controls
Cons:
Acquires Satellites Slowly
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

would like to be able to mount on the dash without it being a permanent mounting. Will mount on the window but the distance away from me in my van is further than I would like it to be. Otherwise I have really enjoyed the device and it is easy to use.

 
The best backseat driver money can buy
By The CratersVerified Purchaser from Seattle, WA on 6/21/2008
Describe Yourself:
Frequent Traveler
Primary use:
Business
Pros:
Acquires Satellites Quickly, Compact, Easy Menus, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Reliable Performance, Simple Controls
Best Uses:
Faster Routes, Finding Specific Address, Rural Navigation, Urban Navigation
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Well worth every penny!!!

 
Very easy to use
By DannyVerified Purchaser from Peachtree City, GA on 6/21/2008
Describe Yourself:
Bad With Directions
Primary use:
Personal
Pros:
Acquires Satellites Quickly, Compact, Easy Menus, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Reliable Performance, Simple Controls
Best Uses:
Finding Specific Address, Rural Navigation, Urban Navigation
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Very accurate and easy to use.
Excellent value.

 
Great
By DVerified Purchaser from Connecticut on 6/21/2008
Describe Yourself:
Frequent Traveler
Primary use:
Personal
Pros:
Acquires Satellites Quickly, Compact, Easy Menus, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Reliable Performance, Simple Controls
Cons:
Not easy to alter routes
Best Uses:
Finding Specific Address, Planning Trips, Urban Navigation
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Used it on a recent 1000 + trip

 
This was purchased for a gift.
By SallyVerified Purchaser from Ilinois on 6/20/2008
Describe Yourself:
Frequent Traveler, Technically Challenged
Primary use:
Personal
Pros:
Acquires Satellites Quickly, Compact, Easy Menus, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Reliable Performance, Simple Controls
Best Uses:
Finding Specific Address, Planning Trips
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

This was purchased as a gift because I own Garmin and love it. The gift was received well and has been used by a very satisfied person. I like the size of the screen on the model I purchased. [...]

 
Easy to use and good display device
By TeresaVerified Purchaser from Rochester MN on 6/20/2008
Describe Yourself:
Frequent Traveler
Primary use:
Personal
Pros:
Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up
Cons:
No street name
Best Uses:
Faster Routes
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

This GPS worths with its value. It is very easy to use and has a clear display. However, it does not have the street name for turning.. It may not be the issue for this model. The Germin 260w has this option. The only compliant that I have was that sometimes it did not recognize the toll way route at the beginning. For example , we drove through Chicago to Indiana, it kept telling us to use HWY 94, but the HWY90 is faster although we setup to use the faster route..
Other than that, it is a very good GPS.

 
Great for those directionally impaired
By SnooksVerified Purchaser from Forked River, NJ on 6/20/2008
Describe Yourself:
Frequent Traveler, Walking Breathing Mapques
Primary use:
Business
Pros:
Compact, Easy Menus, Easy To Read, Simple Controls
Cons:
Acquires Satellites Slowly, Inaccurate
Best Uses:
For Husband

Sometimes takes awhile to connect to satellite. I find the voiceannoying especially when it is telling me to do something wrong.

 
Love the Garmin Products
By GaryVerified Purchaser from Fairfield, IL on 6/20/2008
Describe Yourself:
Frequent Traveler
Primary use:
Personal
Pros:
Acquires Satellites Quickly, Compact, Easy Menus, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Reliable Performance, Simple Controls
Best Uses:
Finding Specific Address, Planning Trips, Rural Navigation, Urban Navigation
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

This is my second Garmin unit. They are the best, easy to use right out of the box and takes the stress out of traveling.

 
Small but handy gadget!
By DebbyVerified Purchaser from Swansea, MA on 6/20/2008
Describe Yourself:
Bad With Directions, Frequent Traveler
Primary use:
Personal
Pros:
Acquires Satellites Quickly, Compact, Easy Menus, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up
Best Uses:
Faster Routes, Planning Trips, Rural Navigation
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Easy set up and ready to go!

 
I would buy again
By DonVerified Purchaser from Il. on 6/20/2008
Describe Yourself:
Bad With Directions, Technically Challenged
Primary use:
Personal
Pros:
Acquires Satellites Quickly, Compact, Easy Menus, Easy To Read, Simple Controls
Cons:
Found cheaper elsewhere
Best Uses:
Finding Specific Address, Rural Navigation
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I found the unit considerabley cheaper somewhere else within days of ordering.

 
Not Too Thrill!!!!
By Zen WayVerified Purchaser from Yonkers, New York on 6/19/2008
Describe Yourself:
Frequent Traveler
Primary use:
Personal
Pros:
Simple Controls
Cons:
Acquires Satellites Slowly, Inaccurate
Best Uses:
Faster Routes, Finding Specific Address, Rural Navigation, Urban Navigation
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

I like it,because it has given some play themes and It can be use in foreign countries. But i am sad that I park in front of the store and wanted to see if it pick up in signal and location, Guess !!! It tell me to drive to next state. I thought the items is defect so i went and got a replace and try out again, Yes In front the store is Staples Store and It did not pick up, it tell me to take a drive 30 miles or go to the next state. So What kind GPS Navigator tell me to go off course.... So 1 Stars

 
good Gps at a good price
By JoeVerified Purchaser from Phila. on 6/19/2008
Describe Yourself:
Frequent Traveler
Primary use:
Personal
Pros:
Compact, Easy Menus, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Reliable Performance, Simple Controls
Cons:
Flimsy Mounting
Best Uses:
Finding Specific Address, Rural Navigation, Urban Navigation
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

works fine but mounting could be better

 
Good unit for the money
By PaulKTMVerified Purchaser from Harvest, AL on 6/19/2008
Describe Yourself:
Frequent Traveler
Primary use:
Personal
Pros:
Acquires Satellites Quickly, Compact, Easy Menus, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Reliable Performance, Simple Controls
Best Uses:
Faster Routes, Finding Specific Address, Rural Navigation, Urban Navigation
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

TomTom and this one are about the same, the wider screen is the best.

 
I would buy this again
By mersVerified Purchaser from Holland, Mi on 6/19/2008
Describe Yourself:
Frequent Traveler
Primary use:
Personal
Pros:
Easy Menus, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Simple Controls
Cons:
None
Best Uses:
Faster Routes
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Garmin is your best choice.

 
None of the fancy pants features but...
By BeatnikVerified Purchaser from Shepherdstown, WV on 6/19/2008
Describe Yourself:
Frequent Traveler
Primary use:
Personal
Pros:
Compact, Easy Menus, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Reliable Performance, Simple Controls
Cons:
Acquires Satellites Slowly
Best Uses:
Finding Specific Address, Urban Navigation
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I use the product about 3 times a month for trips into DC. Anybody who has driven around Washington knows how frustrating the frequent construction and one-way streets can be.

 
Good Device, but takes you on back roads
By Short circuitVerified Purchaser from Colorado Springs, CO on 6/19/2008
Describe Yourself:
Frequent Traveler
Primary use:
Personal
Pros:
Acquires Satellites Quickly, Reliable Performance
Cons:
Difficult Menus, Need to Verify directions
Best Uses:
Finding Specific Address, Planning Trips
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Sends you on two lane roads to save a couple of minutes instead of the freeway. It also is not easy to find information via the menus. Otherwise it works well.

 
Perfect GPS for the price
By JohnnyVerified Purchaser from Storrs, CT on 6/19/2008
Primary use:
Personal
Pros:
Acquires Satellites Quickly, Compact, Easy Menus, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Reliable Performance, Simple Controls
Best Uses:
Faster Routes, Finding Specific Address, Planning Trips, Urban Navigation
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I've seen lots of reviews saying that this GPS is slow in acquiring satellite signals. I don't have any problem in this at all. The GPS works perfectly. The Garmin interface is much better than that of TomTom, more user-friendly. This will be a perfect starting GPS.

 
Nuvi 200w
By NxtpltvenVerified Purchaser from Saint Charles, IL on 6/19/2008
Primary use:
Business
Pros:
Acquires Satellites Quickly, Compact, Easy Menus, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Reliable Performance, Simple Controls
Best Uses:
Finding Specific Address
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Fantastic for an outside sale rep. Easy on the budget.

 
Garmin Wide Screen - Its ok
By ArcadianVerified Purchaser from Boston, MA on 6/19/2008
Describe Yourself:
Frequent Traveler
Primary use:
Business
Pros:
Acquires Satellites Quickly, Compact, Easy Menus, Easy To Set Up
Cons:
Bad with small towns, Not always acurate
Best Uses:
Planning Trips, Rural Navigation, Urban Navigation
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

We like it though it can give some really odd directions (this is especially true with smaller towns). There's been a couple of times where it would tell me I was at my destination and my destination was actually through the woods or on another side of the street. Other than that it really is good for general directions, its also good if you take another route and will recalculate your route for you.

 
EASY TO USE WORKS GREAT
By TOMVerified Purchaser from DOYLESTOWN PA on 6/19/2008
Describe Yourself:
Bad With Directions
Primary use:
Personal
Pros:
Acquires Satellites Quickly, Compact, Easy Menus, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Reliable Performance, Simple Controls
Best Uses:
Faster Routes, Finding Specific Address, Planning Trips, Urban Navigation
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

AQUIRES SATELITE QUICKLY
EASY TO USE

 
"I would buy this product again
By Miles LongVerified Purchaser from LIBERTY, SC on 6/19/2008
Describe Yourself:
Gearhead
Primary use:
Personal
Pros:
Acquires Satellites Quickly, Compact, Easy Menus, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Reliable Performance, Simple Controls
Best Uses:
Faster Routes, Finding Specific Address, Planning Trips, Urban Navigation
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Can see the street names better while driving than I can with smaller units.

 
Acquiring Satellites...
By ScottVerified Purchaser from Pelham, NH on 6/19/2008
Describe Yourself:
Gearhead
Primary use:
Personal
Pros:
Compact, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up
Cons:
Acquires Satellites Slowly, Difficult Menus
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Overall, this seems like a decent GPS -- widescreen display, accurate mapping, good volume, etc. My only complaint is that it often takes a LONG time to acquire satellites when it is first turned on, and sometimes it just times out without finding any.

 
Better than my expectation !
By Cajun CharlieVerified Purchaser from Paso Robles, CA on 6/19/2008
Describe Yourself:
Frequent Traveler
Primary use:
Business
Pros:
Acquires Satellites Quickly, Compact, Easy Menus, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Reliable Performance, Simple Controls
Best Uses:
Finding Specific Address, Planning Trips, Rural Navigation, Urban Navigation
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Great for finding unknown addresses!

 
Does the Job
By LazydogVerified Purchaser from Harrisburg, PA on 6/19/2008
Describe Yourself:
Gearhead
Primary use:
Personal
Pros:
Acquires Satellites Quickly, Compact, Easy Menus, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Reliable Performance, Simple Controls
Best Uses:
Faster Routes, Finding Specific Address, Urban Navigation
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

First off, I'm no road warrior. All I was looking for in a GPS was some added confidence for our long distance trip to Western Tennesee/Eastern Arkansas area. The Nuvi 200 WS did the job with ease particularly around Memphis with all of its tourist stops. Menus were easy to step through and on-screen data easy to see. And, it slips into a pocket when you stop so that evil folks won't break through your window to get it.

Was impressed with the amount of Points of Interest that accomdated gas/food/rest stops along the way.

Was also impressed with the speed in which it acquired satellites.

So far as cons go, there really aren't any. I plan on using the device as a map, not as a dialer for my cell or as an MP3 player. Announcing everything in English (text to speech) would be nice, but I intentionally kept my cost down to get a wide screen unit. If that's important, spring the extra $$ to get it.

 
Excellent when u are on the move.
By MikeVerified Purchaser from Chicago, Illinois on 6/19/2008
Describe Yourself:
Bad With Directions, Frequent Traveler
Primary use:
Business
Pros:
Acquires Satellites Quickly, Compact, Easy Menus, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Reliable Performance, Simple Controls
Best Uses:
Faster Routes, Finding Specific Address, Planning Trips
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

recommend to all.

 
Get a GPS
By Art the DriverVerified Purchaser from Haverhill Mass on 6/19/2008
Describe Yourself:
Frequent Traveler, Gearhead
Primary use:
Business
Pros:
Compact, Easy Menus, Easy To Read
Cons:
Acquires Satellites Slowly, Short Battery Life
Best Uses:
Faster Routes, Finding Specific Address, Planning Trips, Rural Navigation, Urban Navigation
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

It is the thing to have when you are moving autos from dealer to dealer herte in the North East . It is very handy in helping you find the best way to your next stop .

 
SIMPLY GREAT
By BIKVerified Purchaser from WOODLAND on 6/19/2008
Describe Yourself:
Normal
Primary use:
Personal
Pros:
Acquires Satellites Quickly, Compact, Easy Menus, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Reliable Performance, Simple Controls
Best Uses:
Faster Routes, Finding Specific Address, Planning Trips, Rural Navigation, Urban Navigation
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

EVERY DAY LIFE BECAME LOT EASIER.

 
Great GPS
By FrankVerified Purchaser from Kissimmee,FL on 6/19/2008
Describe Yourself:
Bad With Directions
Pros:
Compact, Easy Menus, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Reliable Performance, Simple Controls
Cons:
Acquires Satellites Slowly
Best Uses:
Finding Specific Address, Planning Trips, Rural Navigation, Urban Navigation
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Great Product for the money!

 
Grab & Go Map
By 2many toys not enough timeVerified Purchaser from Midwest on 6/19/2008
Describe Yourself:
Frequent Traveler
Primary use:
Business
Pros:
Acquires Satellites Quickly, Compact, Easy Menus, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Simple Controls
Best Uses:
Faster Routes, Planning Trips, Rural Navigation, Urban Navigation
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

great product for the money. you have to watch the route it plans for you. i plan my route and if it takes me out of the way i make my own dissision and it quickly recalcuates after i go off the route. for the most part it does its job. i would recomend it. loads better than the old road map.

 
Glad I bought it
By GondiVerified Purchaser from Crawfordsville, IN on 6/19/2008
Describe Yourself:
Frequent Traveler
Primary use:
Business
Pros:
Compact, Easy Menus, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Simple Controls
Cons:
Acquires Satellites Slowly
Best Uses:
Finding Specific Address, Planning Trips, Rural Navigation, Urban Navigation
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Use it for my real estate appraising & for personal travel

 
Works better than expected
By RayVerified Purchaser from San Jose, CA on 6/19/2008
Describe Yourself:
Frequent Traveler, Gearhead
Primary use:
Business
Pros:
Acquires Satellites Quickly, Built in battery supply, Compact, Easy Menus, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Portable, Reliable Performance, Simple Controls
Best Uses:
Finding Specific Address, Planning Trips, Rural Navigation, Urban Navigation
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I love the built power supply. I can carry this around and change cars without having a power cable to worry about.

 
Should have got this much earlier
By Toto walkerVerified Purchaser from Lorain, OH on 6/19/2008
Describe Yourself:
Gearhead
Primary use:
Personal
Pros:
Compact, Easy Menus
Cons:
Acquires Satellites Slowly
Best Uses:
Finding Specific Address, Planning Trips, Rural Navigation, Urban Navigation
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

The map upgrade from Garmin was fantastic. Had to delete some voices to have room, but no other glitches.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Very easy to read and accurate display.
By JimVerified Purchaser from E.Lansing, MI on 6/19/2008
Describe Yourself:
Very Technical
Primary use:
Personal
Pros:
Compact, Easy Menus, Easy To Read, Reliable Performance, Simple Controls
Cons:
In
Best Uses:
Finding Specific Address, Planning Trips, Rural Navigation, Urban Navigation
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Street and turn direction at top of screen are extremely easy to read; very legible. It's a US atlas in my pocket for group discussion. Finds destination right to driveway entrance. Trees and large structures interfere with satellite signal.

 
Garmin does it again!
By SmashVerified Purchaser from Austin, TX on 6/19/2008
Describe Yourself:
Bad With Directions, Technically Challenged
Primary use:
Personal
Pros:
Acquires Satellites Quickly, Compact, Easy Menus, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Reliable Performance, Simple Controls
Best Uses:
Faster Routes, Finding Specific Address, Planning Trips, Urban Navigation
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

This was great for a trip from New Hampshire to Texas. Very simple to use!

 
I think it's great
By Phyl the super momVerified Purchaser from Raleigh, NC on 6/19/2008
Describe Yourself:
Frequent Traveler
Primary use:
Personal
Pros:
Compact, Easy Menus, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Reliable Performance, Simple Controls
Cons:
Acquires Satellites Slowly
Best Uses:
Faster Routes, Finding Specific Address, Planning Trips, Rural Navigation, Urban Navigation
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I use my Garmin a lot. The kids go to different doctors, so I am need of a lot of directions. Just put the address into my Garmin and off I go. It has made geting around town and other places so much easier. I use it for work too when I have to run errands. I wish now that I had bought one sooner. It is a little slow in acquiring satellite but I have figured out when I need to turn it on so that it is ready just at the right time. I like mine so well that I bought one for my mother for mothers day.

 
Garmin Nuvi 200W
By ILoveLucyVerified Purchaser from Rosemont, PA on 6/19/2008
Describe Yourself:
Bad With Directions, Frequent Traveler
Primary use:
Personal
Pros:
Acquires Satellites Quickly, Compact, Easy Menus, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Reliable Performance, Simple Controls
Best Uses:
Finding Specific Address, Planning Trips
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

The only down side that I've encountered is that it sometimes takes me on a slightly longer route than necessary.

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
Excellent value but has minor faults
By JerryBeeVerified Reviewer from Discovery Bay on 5/6/2008
Describe Yourself:
Frequent Traveler
How long have you owned it:
One-to-three months
Primary use:
Personal
Pros:
Acquires Satellites Quickly, Compact, Easy Menus, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Reliable Performance, Simple Controls
Cons:
Inaccurate
Best Uses:
Finding Specific Address, Urban Navigation
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

She sometimes tells you to turn right when you should turn left, or vice versa, but the map display is accurate. Always verify the display directions. And she doesn't always pick the best (fastest) routes and if she has a particular course in mind and you deviate, she will continue to try to get you back on the course you deviated from, regardless that it would take more time than the current path.

 
Economically Beneficial
By arkyproVerified Reviewer from Little Rock, AR on 4/12/2008
Describe Yourself:
Bad With Directions, Frequent Traveler
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Primary use:
Personal
Pros:
Compact, Easy Menus, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Reliable Performance, Simple Controls
Cons:
Acquires Satellites Slowly
Best Uses:
Faster Routes, Finding Specific Address, Planning Trips, Rural Navigation, Urban Navigation
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

This is an absolutely amazing product for the simple fact you get so much for a fraction of the cost of other similar systems. It is amazing how easy it is to use, even when your in the middle of nowhere with traffic everywhere. The only problem that I have found is that it is slow upon startup to connect to the satellites. Once connected, I have never lost signal. I have went from Little Rock to Atlanta, to Chicago, then Memphis and back to Little Rock. Two words: Simply amazing.

[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Excellent product!
By LarryVerified Purchaser from Medina, OH on 3/12/2008
Describe Yourself:
Frequent Traveler
How long have you owned it:
A month or less
Primary use:
Personal
Pros:
Acquires Satellites Quickly, Compact, Easy Menus, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Reliable Performance, Simple Controls
Best Uses:
Faster Routes, Finding Specific Address, Rural Navigation, Urban Navigation
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Easy to use, right out of the box!

 
Never get lost again
By Never Lost NellieVerified Purchaser from Iowa on 3/12/2008
Describe Yourself:
Frequent Traveler
How long have you owned it:
One-to-three months
Primary use:
Personal
Pros:
Compact, Easy Menus, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Simple Controls
Cons:
Acquires Satellites Slowly
Best Uses:
Finding Specific Address, Rural Navigation, Urban Navigation
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I love my GPS. Great unit for the money! It was fun to play with at first (like I can't already find my house from work - lol) but has come in handy several times. My only problem is my location and acquiring a satellite when I start out from home. Once I am out of town, I can pick up a satellite just fine. I don't think there is any problem with the unit.

[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
works great
By sargeVerified Purchaser from hammond,ind on 3/11/2008
Describe Yourself:
Frequent Traveler
How long have you owned it:
A month or less
Primary use:
Business
Pros:
Acquires Satellites Quickly, Compact, Easy Menus, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Reliable Performance, Simple Controls
Best Uses:
Faster Routes, Planning Trips, Rural Navigation, Urban Navigation
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

When you get off the main highway it shows you an easy way to find your way back to the highway.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
200W From Dallas
By George the TravelerVerified Purchaser from Dallas, TX on 3/7/2008
Describe Yourself:
Frequent Traveler
How long have you owned it:
A month or less
Primary use:
Business
Pros:
Acquires Satellites Quickly, Compact, Easy Menus, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Reliable Performance
Best Uses:
Finding Specific Address
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Easy to use, and the unit is very accurate. However, the volume control is a bit difficult. You have to go into a different screen and disable or mute the sound, which is an issue while you are driving and talking on the phone. Other Garmin products have a volume control which makes it easier. Overall, this is a good unit for the money, and I would recommend it to others.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
No more asking directions when I am lost
By DawnsieVerified Purchaser from Long Island, NY on 3/7/2008
Describe Yourself:
Bad With Directions, Frequent Traveler
How long have you owned it:
A month or less
Primary use:
Personal
Pros:
Acquires Satellites Quickly, Compact, Easy Menus, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Reliable Performance, Simple Controls
Cons:
None so far
Best Uses:
Faster Routes, Finding Specific Address, Geocaching, Planning Trips, Rural Navigation, Urban Navigation
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

System adjusts easily when you decide to take an alternate road then advised.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Great Item at a Great Price
By MilesVerified Purchaser from Manassas, VA on 3/7/2008
Describe Yourself: