Garmin nuvi 200

Advantages: Good graphics
Disadvantages: outdated maps, not easily updated

I have been using the Nuvi 200W for about 6 months now. I like the graphics, especially at night. The voice directions are good, but the street name is not given, just "turn right in 500 feet"...sometimes there are 2 streets close together, so it's not totally clear where to go. Another problem is that the maps are very outdated. Roads and stores that have been there for years aren't shown. Updates are virtually non existent. I did some research ...
...a USB cable to update. I bought one , and discovered that there are no updates for this unit. The only thing I could do was download new content, so I downloaded a car graphic that looks more like my car.... For $199 (from Buy.com), it is an okay unit, but I am sorry I didn't spend a little more for something with street names and frequent (and accurate) updates. ... Read review

Advantages: Good graphical quality etc
Disadvantages: no road names

After using this product for some time now I would like to write a review on it to warn potential buyers. This is similar to another review on this unit and he was very right in what he said. In general, this gadget is just not accurate enough. When I am driving, it looks cool and high techy but thats pretty much the only completely positive aspect about it! It is very difficult to follow at times because there arent road names just directions ... Read review

Advantages: easy to use,friendly user interface
Disadvantages: a price is bit expensive

I have chance to be this stuff owner for a while becuae I have to cycling with bike touring group and business trip purpose. I have to say I like it so much . It can be help me during the trip. Come with very nice-designed,compact which can easily fit in your pocket. Very great wide screen.User interface is easily to use at the first time.It can start up very fast compared to the other brands. With the extensive database of locations,I can reach ... Read review

Advantages Easy to use, does what it's suppsed to do!
Disadvantages Satellite pairing takes ages, no mains charger!

...of the past, much like tv's. After extensive researching, price comparison and review reading, I came across the Garmin Nuvi 200w, and a sat nav system that seemed to impress greatly, so i decided to take the plunge and bought one. Much like many of the reviews I had read on the Nuvi 200w, my first impressions of it were very good. I bought the system off the Littlewoods website, as it had been reduced in a seasonal sale that they were having. This meant that the system was on offer for around £30 less than on any other reputable site that I could find it on. The product was well packaged, securely and compactly fitted to an inner cardboard shelf, that meant that the sat nav was unable to move or rattle within the box, therefor limiting the chance of damage during postal delivery to a minimum. Included in the box was the Nuvi 200w sat nav system... Read review

Advantages price, maps, points of interest, speed camera warnings
Disadvantages extra maps/updates pricy

...Just prior to going on holiday this year we decided to treat ourselves to a SatNav. Most of the bells & whistles the more pricy units have wasn't of interest to us, we just wanted something basic. My wife had used a TomTom in someone else's car so we wandered down to Halfords with something similar in mind. Having spent half an hour perusing about 20 different units none of which stood out, we grabbed a passing salesbod and asked for help. He immedietly pointed to the Garmin and rattled off a dozen reasons why, most of which blurred into a realisation that the stickers that showed the features on each unit were lying i.e. he said it had post code navigation, the stickers said not. Anyway, time was moving on so we grabbed one and paid the £165 it cost at the time. Having got home, the first thing I did was go online and check other... Read review

Advantages small compact, easy to put in pocket or bag.
Disadvantages Low battery life. No home charger. Need to charge from car

...Operating the unit is easy. One slide switch on top to start it up. This can also be locked. It has a full post code entry. If you dont have a house number to enter after the post code then it will take you to the centre of the postcode you have just entered. Also you can search just for city. Also you can just use the map function if you want to find your own way. There are plenty of extras in it such as "Favourites" and searching for entertainment, resteraunts, museams and things like that. There is a handy trip meter which also tells you the speed. Speed camara and speed check areas come up as a red band with a verbal warning. On screen graphics are good and can be + or - to your liking. Sound is good. Bright enough 4 daylight. No house charger with it though just car charger. You can also set it to be used as a pedestrian unit, so... Read review

Advantages: Easy to use and extremely helpful
Disadvantages: Can take a few minutes to locate the satellite and start working

...For a person like me, this is the best invention since sliced bread. The Garmin nüvi 200 is a life saver. The preloaded maps make it as easy as turning it on and going. The touch screen makes things simple and there are many different features that make it easy to use. One feature that saves time is the "favorites" folder. On my garmin my home location is programmed in so whenever i need to get home, its just one or two clicks away. Also a "recently found" folder lets you see your last few destinations to avoid having to type the same address in two times in a row. This system also lets you search for things in your area such as restaurants, stores, and other areas of interest. Going to garmin.com allows you to download games, maps, and different vehicle icons for your garmin (must go out and buy a chord for this... $15 at wal... Read review

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Advantages: easy to use
Disadvantages: ---

...After some time I decided to buy a satellite navigator. In truth was to be a gift, but I anticipated, went into a big shopping mall, and after several wander for electronics stores, I found what struck me. In recent weeks had seen various models, but the choice (even for the Board of committed) has fallen on one of the many Garmin. >>>>> Why I chose: size, convenience, functions, excellent value for money, seemed more nice compared to the other exposed. The name of Garmin has convinced me, and I believe that in recent times has exceeded its famous + competitor. After a wander among the showcase where they were exposed boaters, and after a careful reading of characteristics, I decided: Garmin Nuvi 200 ... ****** Features: I chose because it was one of the few in which they are loaded not only maps of Italy but across Europe...