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"Simple is better" on by cordner
Pros: Simple yet very functional. No extra gadgets to hinder the use and drive up the price. I only drive in the USA so why pay extra for software that is needed somewhere else.
Cons: The mount could use a tension knob. Other than that its the bomb.
Summary: I have had Garmin M3, M5, IQue 3600, C330. Of all the units this one is by far the easiest to use and the most clear and functional. The widescreen is perfect. No antenna to flip anymore. I can't say enough good things about it.
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"Best Value in Auotmotive GPS" on by natejwalker
Pros: Out of Box Ease of Use, Price, Very Nice Screen, Lots of Functions
Cons: No MP3 to FM, No Bluetooth phone..**
Summary: For $349...this Garmin 200w kicks TOMTOM and Magellan in the knees. Off-Brands that look like they save you money really can't compete with this Garmin unit. This unit is feature-rich with everything the beginner needs to get started. The ease-of-use is amazing, the touch screen is great, color is wonderful, the directions are near perfect, voice-guide gives you plenty of warning for turns. Garmin hits a home-run with this unit. **-the Price makes up for any Con I could think of.
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"Basic GPS Without All the Extras" on by dvdirv
Pros: Great value, widescreen LCD, Easy to Use, Compact
Cons: No SD card backup
Summary: If you're looking for an easy to use GPS without all the extras, check out the Garmin nuvi 200W. This is an update to the popular 200, but now with a 4.3" widescreen LCD.
It's got most features GPS owners want at a value price. If you want MP3 player or Bluetooth functionality or street-by-street turn voice prompts, then consider one of the other nuvis.
Besides basic mapping capabilities, this nuvi has a currency converter, measurement converter, calculator as well as a world clock. It's so compact it fits easily into pocket or purse.
The 200W has an SD card slot if you need to upgrade to other maps. A backup of the US map on a SD card would have been a plus.
For those who want a basic GPS at a great price, consider the Garmin nuvi 200W. You won't be disappointed. -
"Ok but not great" on by jeff7700
Pros: Great features
Cons: Slow satellite reception
Summary: I must have a defective unit as it will not connect to a satellite for 10-12 minutes, sometimes never. Hope the replacement solves the problem. Tech support wanted to blame it on my car, etc, not that there could be a problem with the unit. Support not too helpful.
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"Be prepared for hours of frustration during setup" on by mwjeweb
Pros: Wide screen.
Cons: Many Cons. See summary.
Summary: Poor instructions ? (comes with a quick start manual but a more detailed manual is nowhere to be found)
The manual says to connect the GPS to the PC but provides no other info. Determined a special USB cable is necessary to connect to GPS to the PC but this cable apparently must be purchased separately as it is does not come with the GPS unit.
Website confusing and its difficult to determine just what updates and maps should be downloaded.
The free updated map download is over 2GB in size and may take over 2 hours with a typical broadband internet connection. You have a limited amount of time to download. Future updates, should you choose to receive them, apparently cost $100
The route given from home to work was nonsensical as it is nowhere near the quickest or shortest route (and this is after install of the map update)
After downloading it may take 5 minutes or so to extract the file. When the actual download started I got an error message that the GPS did not have a sufficient amount of storage space to accept the updated map (38 mb short). Went back on the website and discovered it is necessary to delete the language files that are not being used on the GPS to free up enough space to download the map.
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