Garmin: Nuvi 205 Car GPS Reviews
Up for review: Garmin nuvi 205. The new Nuvi 205 is Garmin’s latest entry level navigators and is loaded with many technologically advanced features that were earlier available only in high-end models. This 205 Series comes with many more improvised features than the earlier 200 Series. With predictive technology such as faster satellite lock, terrain maps, exciting new photo navigation feature and interactive screen, the new Nuvi 205 is feature-wise rich.
Featuring a crisp and clear 3.5-inch LCD touchscreen under an inch thickness chassis, this new product looks pretty compact. The touchscreen also features turn by turn spoken directions which are sure to help the drivers. The improved GPS receiver has faster screen redraw facility and also support for traffic receivers. Especially the upcoming turn arrow on the map feature helps a lot while traveling on newer routes.
The new Nuvi 205 uses the much advanced HotFix GPS technology; hence startup time is comparatively faster than the earlier models. Also it has faster map drawing speeds compared to previous Nuvi 200 models. Three dimensional shaded terrain features can be viewed through the digital elevation model basemap. Hence, you can easily know when to expect mountains, hills, forests and other natural features.
Garmin nuvi 205 Features & Specifications Review:
Product Type: GPS receiver
Type: TFT
Resolution: 320 x 240
Diagonal Size: 3.5″
Display Illumination: Yes
Color Support: Color
Features: Touch screen, anti-glare
Recommended Use: Automotive
Voice: Navigation instructions
Antenna: Built-in
Features: Built-in speaker, calculator, clock, 2D / 3D map perspective, Garmin Lock, photo viewer, custom POIs
Maps Included: Puerto Rico, Hawaii, 48 United States
Software Included: MapSource City Navigator NT
Navigation Waypoints: 1000
Trip Computer: Avoid highways, trip timer, trip distance, avoid toll roads
Connections
Connector Type: USB
Slot Provided: MicroSD
Battery
Battery Enclosure Type: Internal
Technology: Lithium ion
Run Time (Up To): 4 hour(s)
Weight & Dimensions
Height: 2.8 in
Weight: 5.2 oz
Depth: 0.8 in
Width: 3.8 in
Photo Navigation feature is an interesting point of the new Garmin Nuvi 205. It lets you upload geo-coded photos from a geo-coding camera, compatible phone, or even from Garmin’s Connect Photos website. You can download the geo-located photos to the Nuvi 205 and use them as a guide for a richer navigation experience.
The new Nuvi 205 is compatible for FM Traffic and enhanced MSN Direct Content through an optional receiver. Dynamic content from the MSN Direct service can be accessed through this receiver and you can get live update about weather, local event, traffic jams and many more like this.
Besides these, all the standard navigation features such as Preloaded Maps, Custom Vehicle Icons, Memory Card Slots and Integrated Antenna are there in the new Garmin Nuvi 205 navigator. Just by tapping “where am I” will show you all the emergency services available nearby. With so many technologically advanced features, the new Garmin Nuvi 205 is available at an affordable price of around $130.
Compact, portable and affordable, the new Nuvi 205 can be your perfect travel assistant as you decide to hit the road.