The Nüvi 200W has a 2D and 3D mapping display to project clear, precise driving instructions. Directions are easy to read on the Nüvi 200W 's bright touch screen, which is extremely easy to use when you're adjusting the system’s settings and access its many functions. The Nüvi 200W stores up to 500 addresses and several of your personal points of interest in its memory. And it even has a JPEG image viewer that records your journey in pictures!
Garmin nuvi 200W: My First GPS
Rating
Written By mashimaru
Date Written Feb 05 2008
Summary
When I got the Garmin nuvi 200W, it was a revelation. I didn't have a GPS installed in the dash of my car, but my husband did. The GPS in my husband's car doesn't even have a touch screen so you have to scroll through the alphabet with a dial...
I got my Garmin nuvi 200 for Christmas from my husband. I did not really think I needed one, but this little gadget has really come in handy. I thought it was amazing that I could use this device with NO monthly service fee. It comes preloaded with...
Strength
User friendly, portable mounting, easy to see, volume control, accurate directions, long battery life
Weakness
does not announce street names, sometimes takes awhile to connect to satellite
Bottom Line
This little gadget is easy to use, and comes in handy to find where you want to go and get their in a timely fashion
Garmin Nuvi 200: Turns out the basics is all you need
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Written By ngurevic
Date Written Mar 10 2008
Summary
I like to start my reviews by specifying the intended audience. Who would be interested in reviews of GPS units? Folks who just like to browse epinions and rate reviews (hey, I’m with ya), consumers who just love everything electronic and gadgety, those...
Strength
Large screen, good volume, good interface, loads of useful information, expandable
Weakness
If you need maps of Canada and other accessories consider the next model: nuvi 350
Bottom Line
If you need a GPS unit that does what GPS units do best (gives directions and general information about an area) this is the unit for you
The Garmin Nuvi 200 series; simple, cost efficient, helpful if you're completely lost... What can I say, I paid around $250 for this little guy and I got what I paid for, and that's not necessarily a bad thing in this case. Sure it's not the most...
Strength
Great screen, very user friendly, can change characters, TONS of POIs
Weakness
Sometimes you need to just use the map instead of the on-screen directions
Bottom Line
I would recommend this unit to someone who isn't very tech-savvy
I purchased the Garmin 200W for use while doing my job as a police officer. Prior to this, I had been using a much bulkier Street Pilot ColorMap for the past 8 years before it finally died. I was immediately impressed with the 200W when I took it out...
Strength
User friendly interface, accurate directions, durable, reliable, good battery life.
Weakness
Can be dangerous to use while driving.
Bottom Line
A great GPS for those needing directions from a user friendly, reliable device.
Positives: huge 4.3 inch screen, superbright, easy to read in direct Alabama summer sunlight while wearing sunglasses, very pleasing night color scheme, fast initial fix (except one mysterious evening when I was leaving the Atlanta airport to get on I-85...
Strength
bright screen, fast fixes, loud clear voice, 6 mill points of interest, intuitive to use
Weakness
irritating auto zoom, lack of map detail, no distance to next exit, no scale
This is the first GPS I’ve had so I can’t compare it to another manufacturer or model. In a nutshell, the Garmin nüvi 200W is a simple to use GPS with a big, clear display. The menus and buttons were intuitive. At no point have I needed to reference the...
Strength
Ease of use, clear display
Weakness
Old maps
Bottom Line
Perfect entry level GPS. Not bogged down with useless features.
I got this GPS at a very interesting time in my life. I was traveling 2000 miles across the country when I ran into a snowstorm in upstate NY. While in lodging for a few days I shopped around for a GPS. I was far away from home, and being less than a...
Strength
quality gps, very good signal pickup, customizable, inexpensive
Weakness
none really.
Bottom Line
If you do not know much about GPS - buy this one. Ease of use, quality, and price make this product hard to beat.
The GPS is a great device to have, especially if you are a frequent traveler. We are a military family, and we travel quite a bit. Our first time using the GPS was on a trip to South Carolina. The GPS was easy to program, and like any electronic...
Strength
portable, inexpensive, easy to use, saves ink & paper
Weakness
maps not always accurate
Bottom Line
I would recommend this to anyone, simply b/c it's friendly to the environment (no printed paper maps) plus it is easy to use.
I travel frequently for work and GPS has made my life easier. I know there are several to pick from and all have most have many good feature that often come with a higher price tag. The 200 series seems to be the lower cost model and runs a little over...
Strength
Easy to use touch screen, Simple menus, voice directions, stores and views photos.
Weakness
the screen may be a bit small and no traffic alerts
