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Garmin Nuvi 205W comparison

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Product name	Garmin Nuvi 205W	TomTom XL 340 S	Garmin Nuvi 255W	Garmin Nuvi 765T	Garmin Nuvi 265WT
Price	$100.98 to $179.99	$129.95 to $249.99	$138.00 to $219.99	$212.88 to $349.99	$159.99 to $299.97
CNET editors' rating	3.5 stars Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)	3.5 stars Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)	3.5 stars Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)	3.5 stars Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)	3.5 stars Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
Average user rating	3.5 stars	2.5 stars	4.0 stars	2.0 stars	3.0 stars
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The Bottom Line	As entry-level GPS navigators go, the Garmin Nuvi 205W is still one of the best choices available for users who want speedy performance without breaking the bank.	The TomTom XL 340 S introduces a few advanced features to TomTom's midrange lineup, while staying well below the premium price bracket.	As entry-level GPS navigators go, the Garmin Nuvi 255W is still one of the best choices available for anyone who wants speedy performance without breaking the bank.	The Garmin Nuvi 765T packs a number of useful features into an easy-to-use package and its ad-supported traffic updates are quite useful--plus, the ads themselves are quite unobtrusive.	Despite some minor performance issues, the Garmin Nuvi 265WT is a good value GPS, offering a number of high-end features for an affordable price.
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Included GPS accessories	Power cable Vehicle mount	USB cable EasyPort mount Car power adapter	Power cable Suction cup mount	USB cable	USB cable TMC reciever Vehicle mount Car power adapter
Navigation routes	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	10	Info unavailable
Navigation waypoints	1000	Info unavailable	1000	1000	1000
Audible assistance	Navigation instructions	Navigation instructions Street name announcement	Navigation instructions Street name announcement	Navigation instructions Street name announcement	Navigation instructions Street name announcement
Services features	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Auto re-route Route avoidance Photo navigation Picture viewer Garmin garage Garmin lock
GPS PC connection	USB	USB	USB	USB	USB
Antenna	Built-in	Built-in	Built-in	Built-in	Built-in
Weight	5.2 oz	7 oz	6.1 oz	6.5 oz	6.1 oz
System features	Clock Calculator Custom POIs Garmin Lock Photo viewer Built-in speaker 2D / 3D map perspective	Plug & go Emergency Help Built-in speaker Automatic routing Downloadable POIs Preinstalled POIs TomTom QuickGPSfix Speed limit warning IQ Routes technology Text-to-Speech (TTS) Advanced Lane Guidance 2D / 3D map perspective TomTom Map Share technology TMC (Traffic Message Channel) ready	Clock Calculator Custom POIs Garmin Lock Photo viewer Garmin Garage Built-in speaker Currency converter Measurement converter 2D / 3D map perspective TMC (Traffic Message Channel) ready	Clock Calculator Garmin Lock Garmin Garage Built-in speaker Automatic routing Preinstalled POIs Currency converter 2D / 3D map perspective Built-in FM transmitter Hands-free calling via Bluetooth	Clock Calculator Custom POIs Garmin Lock Photo viewer Garmin Garage Built-in speaker Automatic routing Currency converter 2D / 3D map perspective Hands-free calling via Bluetooth
Destination	Automotive	Automotive	Automotive	Automotive	Automotive
Design features	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Clock Currency converter Unit converter Calculator Touchscreen Qwerty or ABC keyboard
Included GPS software	MapSource City Navigator NT	TomTom HOME	MapSource City Navigator North America NT	MapSource City Navigator North America NT	MapSource City Navigator North America NT
Data memory type	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	SD memory card
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