When most people think, device GPS, the first name that pops to mind Garmin Nuvi. Garmin Nuvi 200 in the line of navigators is a perfect combination of ease of use and value. The new Nuvi 2×5 line of GPS navigation devices, is seeking to build on this reputation as a few new features, keeping prices relatively low. Garmin Nuvi 205W is one of two entry-level models in the line of 2×5 and features only the most basic navigation features.

The outstanding feature of the new model is the “Where am I?” option, which can be useful during an emergency, but mostly 205W is a significant increase in performance compared to the old Nuvis. Customers who like what they see in the Nuvi 205W, you can choose to step 205, which includes a smaller screen to save a few dollars, or up to 255W, which adds text to speech, to a set of functions.

Design
Chassis Nuvi 205W will be immediately familiar to anyone who has ever used PND Garmin.Dimensions of the device is 4.8 inches wide by 2.9 inches by 0.8 inches deep and the possibility of color touch screen, which occupies almost entirely on the front panel. The screen measures 4.3 inches diagonally and displays full color images at a resolution of WQVGA 480×272 pixels.

Along the top edge of the device power / lock slider. Pushing the slider to the government badge of office unit on and off. Move the slider to the lock icon will lock the touch screen. Left edge of the unit houses an SD card slot, and on the rear panel is home to the speaker and the mini-USB charging / connection port.

The unit comes with a 12-volt power cord, windshield suction cup on the cradle, adhesive disk to install the panel, and quick start manual. The cradle has a good amount of articulation of the ball-jointed neck, and better traction than the TomTom EasyPort hill. Nevertheless, the mount Garmin is very cumbersome than the TomTom, and less portable.

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After power Garmin, the user taken first to the main menu of the nüvi. Two great options are only displayed for “Where?” and “View Map”. Along the lower edge of the icons smaller in volume, tools, and – if the destination was chosen – to stop or detour routes.

Select “Where?” takes users to a screen destination entry, where they are given the choice between entering an address, search for points of entry, or view stored favorites.

Interface Nuvi is a little more than the main competition from TomTom, but at the same time, a little easier to navigate and understand.

Features
Nuvi 205W and its smaller brothers, 205, are the Garmin entry-level models in the Nuvi 2×5 line, and predictably units do not feature pack “heavyweights”. Nevertheless, Nuvi 205W has a few tricks.

The device comes preloaded with City Navigator NT map data for the adjacent United States, Canada or one European region, depending on where you purchased the product. (Our tester was loaded with maps for the lower 48 states, Hawaii and Puerto Rico.) For major roads and highways, Garmin icon displays speed limits as a warning to drivers approaching or exceeding the limit.

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“Where am I?” is a function hidden in the “Tools” menu, which displays the current GPS coordinates / elevation, the nearest address and nearest intersection, which may be useful in relaying your location to emergency services and roadside assistance. The function also provides a quick reference to find the closest hospitals, as well as police stations and gas.

The device comes preloaded with seven icons of the vehicle, with dozens more available for download on the website of Garmin.

While 205W does not support the Renewal Movement out of the box, it can be upgraded to support life FM traffic updates or subscription-based, enhanced MSN Direct services to complement the antenna and / or cradle.

In addition to navigation functions, Nuvi 205W also features an image viewer (which displays photos stored on the internal memory or SD card inserted), world clock, calculator and converter.

Performance
Cold boot time for the Nuvi 205W noticeably faster than the Nuvi 200 that it replaces, with a much faster satellite lock time, which means less waiting between flipping the power switch and hitting the road.

Powered and locked, we searched for several well-known attractions. Near POI, which are filled quickly. Nuvi does not support a predictive text input, or auto-complete, but enter the name of POI or address painless thanks to react on-screen keyboard in the Nuvi and quick search. The screen seems to buffer material, which allows you to quickly enter a name, without waiting for the Nuvi register inputs.

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Our goal is chosen, we set out and found the Garmin routing of our trip test to be fast and, in most cases, identical to those chosen in the TomTom XL 340. Because Garmin does not processing IQ routes or MapShare data, routing traffic, and rerouting after missing is noticeably faster on the Nuvi 205W. (On the other hand, Garmin did not benefit from learning the best routes or a free map of micro-updates).

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It’s easy! Simply connect your IPod directly into the device through the IPod Additional CD-IU50 cable, and you’re ready to rock and roll. Listen to the artist, you just can not get enough? Now you can hold “List” button and it will pop up folders containing specific artist, album or genre.You can also have your passenger control the music directly from the IPod.

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This year you can hear more detail, warmth and clarity of the way the artist intended it from all the compressed MP3, WMA and AAC files to play on the CD player. By restoring data that tends to get lost in the compression of digital, Pioneer, CD-receiver can make your music sound close to CD quality.

Do not let your favorite music downloads languish on your hard disk. burn them to CD-R or CD-RW and play them directly on the CD-receiver. Each disc you burn has the capacity to accommodate up to 10 full albums of MP3 music and 20 for the disc WMA. It’s a lot of music.
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What do you get when you pull the phone out of the Garmin Nuvifone? The obvious answer: “just another Garmin Nuvi”. However, it is not quite as forthcoming Garmin Nuvi 295W saves more than some of its smartphones a bit, including a 3-megapixel camera and Wi-Fi connection.

All external dimensions and details are identical between 295W and G60, with the exception of chrome 295W in trim.

Form Factor Nuvi 295W is almost the same from the Garmin Nuvifone G60, which debuted at AT & T this year. At 4.4 inches by 2.3 inches wide and just over half an inch, the physical dimensions of 295W are identical, and its 480×272 pixels, 3.5-inch resistive touch screen is also the same.

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At the upper edge of the lock / power button, the right edge of live volume control and a special camera button and the left side has a slot for charging car cradle, mini-USB port for syncing and charging, and it seems to MicroSD card slot is hidden behind the door .

And yes, 3MP autofocus camera with geotagging GPS will be familiar to anyone who has seen our review of the G60. In fact, the only noticeable external difference is the chrome trim on the 295W in place of all-black exterior of G60.

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PND also receives a new “Garmin in Breeze UI” software, which includes large icons home screen, “Where?” and “View Map” (apparently, “Phone” icon is missing), above a rolling series of smaller icons for the second function. When you connect to Wi-Fi hot spot, 295W can get access to Google Local search, browse the Web with WebKit-browser, download weather forecasts, as well as send and receive both POP3 and IMAP e-mail. Obviously, the Nuvi 295W features turn-by-turn directions – is, after all, Garmin – from text to speech spoken street names, but not to live traffic data functions.

When we tested Nuvifone G60, we thought it made a good mate, but not as a smartphone. So, perhaps without the phone element, Nuvi 295W will have a chance of success. We learn soon enough when the Nuvi 295W hits stores on May 16 for a suggested retail price of $ 280. At the same time to check a couple of short videos outlining the promo-295W in camera and Wi-Fi features after the jump.

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Families Garmin Nuvi handheld navigation devices (PND) is constantly growing, and manufacturer of GPS adds a new line called the Nuvi 2×5 series that focuses on providing high-end features at an affordable price. The flagship of the line Garmin Nuvi 265WT offers text-to-speech functionality, integrated Bluetooth, and free traffic for life – all for a reasonable $ 349.99.On the road, PND offers accurate driving directions and clear audible saver, but there were some problems with performance. Nevertheless, there are very few, if any, GPS, which provides these values. If you want maximum return on investment, Garmin Nuvi 265WT fits the bill.

Design
Garmin Nuvi 265WT looks like the latest model Nuvi, which is good, because we like its slim and simple design. Dimensions of the device is 4.8 inches wide by 2.9 inches by 0.8 inches deep and weighs 6.1 ounces. In addition to the compact size, PND has a good solid design that makes it a nice companion for the road and just for multivehicle use.

The main attraction Nuvi 265WT is a spacious 4.3-inch WQVGA touch screen. It is 480×272 pixels, so that maps and text look bright and clear. You can adjust the screen brightness via the menu “Options” and, like all modern GPS, maps can switch automatically from day to night colors, so you get the best viewing experience.

We have always liked Garmin devices for their easy-to-use interfaces, and 265WT is no different. The main menu screen presents you with two clear choices: “Where?” and “View Map”. It also has large icons with clear identification, so that even if you delve into the menus and various functions, all fairly intuitive.

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The touch screen responds to our commands, and on-screen keyboard is available in QWERTY or ABC format. Keyboard a bit on the smaller side, so users with larger fingers might have some problems. The good news is that it has predictive text so that it will automatically pull up possible search results as soon as you start typing couple of letters. We also wish that the number of keys are included all on the same keyboard, and you do not need to switch to a separate screen room.

As we have said, Nuvi 265WT is pretty simple and not so much external control. There’s a POWER / HOLD switch located on the upper part of the system. The left spine has an SD slot card, as well as a mini-USB port is located on the rear panel, where you can connect the car charger. The only thing we would like to see some of the external volume controls. Although you can adjust the volume on the screen, several buttons on the outside for quick access would be good.

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Garmin Nuvi 265WT comes with a car charger with an integrated traffic receiver, cable USB, vehicle mount (windshield and dash), and reference materials.

Features
Garmin Nuvi 265WT offers a variety of functions and costs. First, a new feature HotFix, which automatically calculates and stores important satellite information for the acceleration of satellite acquisition. The system comes preloaded with City Navigator NT street-level maps of North America and more than 6 million points of interest.

POI database contains all the major categories (gas stations, lodging, ATMs, restaurants by cuisine type, etc.) and more specialized interests, including golf courses, gyms, and nightclubs.In addition to pre-record, you can add custom POI, such as safety cameras and school zones, and it is compatible with MSN services Direct. The latter allows you to get more information on specific areas, such as movie times and weather, but it requires an additional receiver and subscription fee.

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To start planning your trip, you can enter a specific address, choose a POI, or select a location from the recently discovered or Favorites. Nuvi 265WT supports multidestination trip, and you can add points “on the fly.” Do you have a choice of three route preferences (faster time, shorter distance or off-road), and 3 modes of use (automobile, bicycle, or pedestrian). You can avoid certain road types if you choose, for example, toll roads and highways.

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