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| Garmin Nuvi 200 Mexico 3.5-Inch Auto Navigator | 
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| Brand: Garmin
Category: CE
List Price: $266.65
Buy New: $204.13
You Save: $62.52 (23%)
New (34) Used (1)
Avg. Customer Rating:  460 reviews
Sales Rank: 9292
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: Yes
Native Resolution: 320 x 240
Display Size: 3.5
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3
Dimensions (in): 3.8 x 2.8 x 0.8
MPN: Nuvi 200 Mexico
Model: Nuvi 200 Mexico
UPC: 753759080303
EAN: 0753759080303
ASIN: B0015F1L34
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Condition: New! Ships NOW! - MAPS4U from the shelves of our Wide World Maps and MORE store.
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| Customer Reviews:
 What would I do without this thing. August 25, 2007
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
I purchased the nuvi 200 just before setting out a 3,300 mile trip across the U.S. Having safely driven from Portland, Oregon to Washington DC I can safely say that this is an incredible device.
Pros:
The screen is very nice and can be viewed from a wider angle than many other gps units that I looked at. The touch screen is responsive and usually interprets my prods correctly. The unit itself usually connects to satellites in anywhere from 30 seconds to three minutes (in DC it can be difficult to get a signal until I get away from my apartment). The maps are highly accurate, although that doesn't always mean it will select the right route. The points of interests are excellent, I can't tell you how many times I used this thing to find gas stations and lodging. It automatically changes brightness when you get into dusk. It usually gives ample warning. The directions are generally very clear. The size is definitely a pro, I have no problem dropping this into a pocket.
Cons:
Don't get me wrong, I really love my nuvi, but during my trip there were a few experiences that I have a hard time forgiving it for. For instance, during my trip there was a detour of sorts because of a forest fire (it wasn't really a detour because the guy at the roadblock basically said turn around or take the county service road which he couldn't suggest that I do). Anyway, during the next ten miles it kept trying to get me to turn onto roads that looked that they had been made by loggers 15 years ago (you could just barely make out a faint trace of a road). Then it took me 10 miles over dirt roads, which was fine because it turns out that that was the correct path. HOWEVER!!! it then turned me onto another dirt road that ultimately lead to a locked gate with no way of turning around so I got to back up for a quarter mile!!! It turns out that instead of turning I should have gone straight for another quarter mile and that would have put me back onto pavement and lead the the highway. It also went a little crazy when I got into Chicago, it kept listing me on the wrong roads and suggesting that I turn the wrong way into one way traffic!!!
To sum it up, I don't know how I would have completed the trip without my Nuvi. True, there were a few bad experiences, but those were only a few hours out of a two week trip. The only feature that I wish it had, and I don't even know if this exists, is the ability to to tell you which lane you should be in. Not that it doesn't say keep right or keep left, but on a four lane highway keep right doesn't always help when there are two lanes exiting right.
Nice August 22, 2007
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
At the time when I purchased the Nuvi200 had already returned a Mio and two Megellans looking for a decent GPS unit. The Nuvi200 is a keeper. My only problem with this and most difficult to understand is WHY WHY WHY they couldn't have taken the extra step and make a allowances for categories. I guess they think that your entire database of special stops and personal points of interest can all be shoved into one category called - Favorites. I'm amazed to find that the only one making allowances for this was one called a Mio that you couldn't hardly see or hear and was the reason for taking it back or I would still have it, even over this Nuvi200, it even had better maps. The Mio was only $179 and you would think for twice that price Garmin could have made allowance in design for extra custom categories that users could make. They have this thing where custom POI can be developed and inserted but this not what I'm talking about.
 Worth It August 21, 2007
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
I picked this up 2 weeks ago and love it. Very easy to use and very accurate. Mine was shipped with the latest map version. The only negative is that it didn't come with a usb cable (I used the one that came with my digital camera). I didnt want the 250 or 300..who really wants to listen to music on a gps?
Garmin Nuvi 200 August 18, 2007
2 out of 7 found this review helpful
Grreat vendor. Got exactly what I ordered and it showed up on time. Would do business with them again.
Great basic GPS Nav system August 6, 2007
32 out of 32 found this review helpful
I bought this Nav system for my parents. Both of them are retired and like to take trips and visit friends. They would always ask me to print Mapquest directions for wherever they were going but now with the Nuvi 200 they don't need to.
I went with the basic model because they are not very tech savvy and would not use the extra feature anyway. I guess the text to speech option would be nice for hearing the street names but they have found the device more than functional without it.
It is very easy to use and enter addresses into. This is important because if it wasn't simple to use my mom and dad would have a hard time getting anywhere and it would have been a waste of money. If my parents can use it anyone can, as I have stated before they are not tech savvy people.
Getting a satellite signal outside or in the car has not taken longer then a few minutes even on overcast/cloudy days and calculating your route usually only take a few seconds. You may have trouble getting a signal inside your house. Sometimes I can but sometimes I have to go outside but I don't think it was designed for that anyway.
Now I only had the device a week or so before I gave it to my parents but in that time I really enjoyed it and I am currently thinking about getting one for myself.
There are a couple of things I wish it had though. For one I wish you could enter a different starting location than where you currently are if only to plan ahead.
Also, I would be nice if they included an AC adapter in the package instead of just a DC car charger. You will most likely not be leaving the device in your car so it would be nice to bring it in the home and charge. If you want to do this you will have to purchase the optional AC charger.
The suction cup mount is nice but for me than only place it will stick to is my window and nowhere else. It will not stick anywhere to the dash or center console in my Durango. I have tried both the suction cup and the sticky disk mount. Maybe I use to much armor all or something but I can only stick mine to the window. This is actually the best spot for it when you don't need it plugged in but if you do need it plugged in having a wire hanging from your windshield is kind of a annoying.
All that being said I really like this Nav system and would purchase one for myself without any hesitation.
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