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| Garmin nüvi 200W 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator | 
 enlarge | Brand: Garmin
Category: CE
List Price: $535.70
Buy Used: $165.51
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New (70) Used (4) Refurbished (6)
Avg. Customer Rating:  369 reviews
Sales Rank: 142
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: Yes
Native Resolution: 480 x 272
Shipping Weight (lbs): 8
Dimensions (in): 4.8 x 2.9 x 0.8
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
MPN: Nuvi 200W
Model: Nuvi 200W
UPC: 753759072230
EAN: 0053759072231
ASIN: B000QUZV9O
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| Customer Reviews:
 Garmin July 8, 2008
I'm very pleased with this product. If you travel at all it's worth the cost.
Great Price - Very Easy To Use July 6, 2008
The Garmin 200W comes at a very great price and it is also very simple to use. Spend the extra $50 for the 200W (Widescreen) over the smaller 200. The extra screen space is well worth it.
Be sure to upgrade the firmware once you get it. The newer firmware updates the map on the move much faster. It also takes care of a couple bugs. Unfortunetly, the GPS doesn't come with a (mini) USB adapter, however I had one on hand that came with my Sony PSP.
If you register, you can also download the 2009 City Maps for free. It is a 2GB download.
I've also read that the 200W will work with topography maps (with a few limitations), should you want to use it for hiking and camping. I haven't tried this yet since I don't have an SD memory card yet, but plan on giving it a try. Of course, the 200W isn't really an "outdoor" GPS, so I'll have to come up with some way to waterproof it.
Overall, it is a wonderful little unit that has all the basic features that you need for auto navigation -- and a few nice extra features. It doesn't have Bluetooth, FM transmitter, MP3 player, nor will it wash your dishes, but it will easily get you from point A to point B.
The voice audio is also very loud and can easily be heard even when listening to your car stereo.
It also comes with a mounting unit, which allows you to either mount it to your windshield or dash. It uses a suction cup to mount to the windshield and can easily be adjusted while driving. To connect to the dash, it uses a (very) sticky pad, which will likely mess up your dash when you remove it. I have it mounted to my windshield. It is also very easy remove from the windshield mounting, so you can put it in your pocket after leaving your car.
Little trick: you can save your current location, so if you are parked in a very large parking lot, just save the location of your car for later. I was at a large amusement park recently and after a very long day, it was cake re-locating my car.
Comes with many Points-Of-Interests (POI), so it makes it very easy to find pretty much anything you would ever need: gas, food, lodging, shopping, etc. This is nice if you are on E and not sure if that next exit in the middle of nowhere has a gas station or not!
I have no problem recommending the Garmin 200W.
Edit Add:
I have since purchased an 8GB SD memory card along with TOPO (Topography) Maps. TOPO works fine with the 200W, although make sure that the map orientation is Always Up or North Up as it won't work correctly in 3D.
I wouldn't recommend the 200W as a primary "outdoor GPS", but for occassional and light "on the trail" use, it works wonderfully with TOPO maps.
I'm still learning how to use MapSource (PC program to select and create maps to install to GPS), but it is pretty straight forward. The only thing, I think, is that each time you create a new map set, it creates it entirely. I.e., you can only have one actual map file in the SD memory. The single file can, however, contain as many maps as you want. Again, I'm still learning, so this may or may not be the case. I'm referring to add-on maps, not the US City Navigator 2008 (or 2009 if you get the free upgrade) that is the main GPS memory.
After having the 200W for a relative short time, I can't imagine not having it now. It comes in handy every day. One of the things that really comes in handy is that all the POI's include their telephone numbers. Its like having a national Yellow Pages in your car. Very handy.
Even in your own local and familiar area, it comes in handy. Last night, my GF and I wanted to check out a seafood restaurant that we heard was really good. We didn't know the full name of the restaurant or the location though. We were able to find it on the GPS by simply entering the partial name. Fifteen minutes later, we were seated and ordering drinks and appetizers.
The 200W is a very useful gadget at a very great price. $200 was a great price for this gadget that actually does make life easier.
As for the reception, I haven't had any problems at all. It even acquires the satellites from inside my house.
Since the screen seems to be pretty scratch resistant, I'm not even going to bother with a screen protector. Touchscreens sure have come a long way as far as scratch resistance goes. My first PDA's touchscreen back in '99 would scratch by just wiping it with a cloth. You will want to get a case for it though. Since GPS's are the "latest big thing", accessories can be expensive, but there are plenty of other alternatives that work just as well if not better. I found a leather case at Walmart for $5 that fits my 200W perfectly.
Best GPS for the money July 6, 2008
This is the first ground GPS, although I have used several flying. In aviation, the Garmin is considered the best, and this one lives up to its relatives reputation.
It is very easy to use, works perfectly in every expected way. The voice is clear, and the volumn can be set high enough to hear well. The screen is clear and very easy to read. The variety of information is very nice to have, and presented well on a couple of pages. The touch screen only requires a light touch, and addresses etc. are extremely easy to enter.
The bracket for the windshield works perfectly, and has never come loose.
This is one fantastic unit, and would be a bargain at 2 or 3 times the price.
 Great Deal July 4, 2008
For the price you can't beat it. Good features, great screen. The only complaint is Garmins take 10 times longer to aquire sattlites.
Grarmon GPS June 30, 2008
I am very pleased. I have only had a few problems with getting it to accept addresses, I used an intersection and then looked up Hotels and plugged it in and it worked great.
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