Gps Systems Reviews

• Wide WQVGA 4.3 Inch Diagonal Color Touchscreen Display with White Backlight
• 480×272 Pixels Resolution
• Sleek super thin Design/ SD Memory Card Expansion Slot
• Turn by Turn Directions with Voice Guidance
• 0.38 Lbs WxLxH 0.80″ x 4.80″ x 2.90″

Garmin’s nüvi 200W combines the thin profile and nice price point of other nüvi 200 series GPS with and a beautiful 4.3 inch diagonally large touchscreen that allows you to see more of what is around you as you drive. As with all nüvis, you get Garmin dependability, the fast satellite lock of a high sensitivity integrated receiver, a thin, pocket sized navigator with a gorgeous display, in depth NAVTEQ maps that lets  you search by name for more than six million points of interest like stores, restaurants or hospitals, and an easy, intuitive interface.

Which nüvi is Best for You?: Click here to see a fast, simple comparison of features for all Garmin nuvi GPS navigators.

Wider screen allows you to see more of what is around. Compare these real size views of a 3 inch diagonal screen And a 4.3 inch diagonal widescreen

The Nüvi 260W comes preloaded with maps for U.S., Hawaii, and Puerto Rico, and features an  ultra slim design.

See More of what is Around
The 4.3 inch backlit widescreen touchscreen gives you 70% more real screen area than a 3.5 inch screen. Mainly this translates into a better view of the area through which you’re driving. This is particularly useful in showing you what parks, restaurants, ATM, gas stations, etc. Are close, or in letting you know if a detour is a smart idea. As well, the device itself is bigger, meaning controls on the screen are more widely spaced and somewhat easier to push.

Smart, Powerful Design
Nüvi is built with a high sensitivity GPS receiver for extreme accuracy, also as an SD card slot for storing your media and extra navigation tools, and a USB interface for loading data. All this is wrapped up in a package that measures 4.8 x 2.9 x 0.8 inches W x H x D and weighs just 6.6 ounces. The nüvi display is touchscreen enabled, making it a cinch to control the device with your fingertips. A rechargeable lithium ion battery gives up to five hours of battery life based on use.

Garmin Lock
Garmin’s patent pending theft prevention system that disables the unit from performing any functions till the user types in a particular 4 digit PIN or takes the unit to a preset secure location

First Rate Map Data
Nüvi comes prepared to go right out of the box with preloaded City Navigator NT street maps for the continental United States, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico, as well as a hefty database of more than six milliong points of interest POIs, like hotels, restaurants, fuel, ATMs and more, that are searchable by name or group. Simply touch the color screen to enter a destination, and nüvi takes you there with 2D or 3D maps and turn by turn voice directions. Garmin gets its map data from NAVTEQ, a world leader in premium quality mapping. Also, the nüvi accepts custom POIs, like school zones and safety cameras and allows you to set closeness alerts to warn you of forthcoming POIs

Important note about map updates: caused by our high volume of sales, nearly every Garmin movable GPS navigator sold by will come with the last map variant. If you ever do need a map update, you may be able to buy one from at our Garmin Store.

Easy To Use Interface
Garmin’s interface is a key to their success and one of the things that makes their devices such a pleasure to use. Simple controls and sub screens make it simple to enter or search for places and get data about your trip.

Beyond Navigation

Browse your stored pictures with an easy to use JPEG viewer.

Nüvi 260W accepts custom points of interest POIs. View bigger.

Navigation is just the beginning. The nüvi features travel tools as well as JPEG picture viewer, world travel clock with time zones, currency converter, measurement converter, calculator and more. It also comes with Garmin Lock, an anti theft feature, and configurable car icons that allow you to choose car shaped graphics to show your place on the map.

This device is matched with optional content plug ins available via SD card, like the  Garmin Travel Guides and Garmin SaversGuide supply in depth data for attractions and info on close merchants offering savings, so you may be able to customize nüvi for your travel needs.

Garmin also has added the capability for customers to add custom points of interest POI’s from 3rd parties like school zones and safety cameras.

Trick Your GPS Ride

Custom car icons let you ride in style, at least inside your GPS. See more icon option

All nüvis support configurable car icons. These fun, customized car shaped icons come in a range of colors to add a personal touch to your vehicle’s position on the map.

What is in the Box
Nüvi 200W, preloaded City Navigator NT for the continental U.S., Hawaii, and Puerto Rico no Alaska or Canada detail, car suction cup mount, car power cable, dashboard disk, and set up and go guide

Note: Like most USB Mass Storage Devices, the nüvi isn’t matched with Windows 95, Windows 98 or Windows Me.

Which nüvi is Best for You?

Note: All nüvis come with in depth NAVTEQ maps containing more than six million pre loaded point of interest places.

	Screen Size Inches W x h	Included Maps			Text to Speech Directions in Real Street Names	Traffic	Bluetooth	Media	FM Transmitter Audio through Car stereo System	Multi Point Routing	Battery Life Hours
		Cont. U.S., Hawaii, and Puerto Rico	AK and Canada	Europe
Nüvi 200	2.8 x 2.1							Photos			Up to 5
Nüvi 200w	3.81 x 2.25							Photos			Up to 5
Nüvi 250	2.8 x 2.1							Photos			Up to 5
Nüvi 250w	3.81 x 2.25							Photos			Up to 5
Nüvi 260	2.8 x 2.1							Photos			Up to 5
Nüvi 260w	3.81 x 2.25							Photos			Up to 5
Nüvi 270	2.8 x 2.1							Photos			Up to 5
Nüvi 350	2.8 x 2.1					FM with opt. Receiver		Photos, MP3s			Up to 8
Nüvi 360	2.8 x 2.1					FM with opt. Receiver		Photos, MP3s			Up to 8
Nüvi 370	2.8 x 2.1					FM receiver Included		Photos, MP3s			Up to 8
Nüvi 650	3.81 x 2.25					FM with opt. Receiver		Photos, MP3s			Up to 7
Nüvi 660	3.81 x 2.25					FM receiver Included		Photos, MP3s			Up to 7
Nüvi 670	3.81 x 2.25					FM receiver Included		Photos, MP3s			Up to 7
Nüvi 680	3.81 x 2.25					MSN receiver Included, 1 year free, FM with opt. Receiver		Photos, MP3s			Up to 7
Nüvi 750	3.81 x 2.25					MSN enhanced With optional Receiver, FM with opt. Receiver		Photos, MP3s			Up to 5
Nüvi 760	3.81 x 2.25					MSN enhanced With optional Receiver, FM with opt. Receiver		Photos, MP3s			Up to 5
Nüvi 770	3.81 x 2.25					MSN enhanced With optional Receiver, FM with opt. Receiver		Photos, MP3s			Up to 5
Nüvi 780	3.81 x 2.25					MSN enhanced Receiver inc., Three months free Receiver, FM with opt. Receiver		Photos, MP3s			Up to 5
Nüvi 850	3.81 x 2.25					MSN enhanced With optional Receiver, FM with opt. Receiver		Photos, MP3s			Up to 4
Nüvi 880	3.81 x 2.25					MSN enhanced Receiver inc., Three months free, FM with opt. Receiver		Photos, MP3s			Up to 4
Nüvi 5000	4.5 x 2.7					MSN enhanced With optional Receiver, FM with opt. Receiver					External Battery Only

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