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Garmin Nuvi 205W Traffic Widescreen Satellite Navigation System with UK Mapping | 
| Brand: Garmin
Category: CE
List Price: £149.99
Buy New: £100.00
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Rating:  reviews
Sales Rank: 272
Media: Electronics
Batteries: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.2
Dimensions (in): 6.5 x 6.5 x 3.4
MPN: 010-00718-30
Model: 010-00718-30
UPC: 753759077624
EAN: 0753759077624
ASIN: B001521ZXS
Release Date: May 16, 2008
Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days
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| Customer Reviews:
 Excellent piece of kit! December 4, 2008
G. A. Redrup (Essex UK)
341 out of 342 found this review helpful
Having reluctantly decided to purchase a satnav after a couple of disasters due to traffic accidents, I plumped for this model.
Anyone purchasing their first sat nav will be aware of how daunting the market is. I spent hours checking reviews including those on here and, after weighing up the pros & cons, bought the 205. In fact, I bought this on the recommendation of another reviewer of the 255, who suggested the cheaper version if you didn't require European mapping, thanks!
The unit is so easy to use and has exceptional clarity. With it's built-in traffic warnings (essential for me), which have been very accurate both in location and density and safety camera warnings, the unit has the same level of features as much dearer units.
I won't list all the features as these are available on the 255 reviews, but I heartily recommend either unit depending on what mapping you require.
Pleased but............ February 6, 2009
Jane Dorsett (England)
91 out of 91 found this review helpful
This is my first Sat nav and overall I am happy with it. Clear audio and visual directions, with occasional 'silly' moments telling you to take first left at roundabout when it should be second. I am mostly using it on routes I know at the moment to get used to its quirks.
The redirecting ability, when you do not follow the instuction given, is very fast and very useful.
Main complaint is the difficulty in updating the map after registering. The only option I was given was to buy an update and despite an evening navigating around the Garmin site I could not get my free update. An email sent to Garmin with a simple question asking how to get the update got the response - 'we cannot translate your question'.
I finally phoned a freephone number 08082380000 and was told I was not being given the free map update because when I registered I had not told them when I had bought the unit or got first satellite connection. I have no memory of that question on registration and if it is so important then registration should not be complete until the information is given, I think.
I have now, as asked sent proof of purchase and the serial number to Garmin and hopefully I will be given the free map update.
I hope that this information proves useful to others who may encounter the same problem.
Also get a USB (mini) cable! It's a 'must' December 14, 2008
dovefancier (London, England, UK)
167 out of 169 found this review helpful
I won't be long - enough reviews are available here, so let me just add a couple of things: you'll definitely need a USB (mini) cable with your Garmin Sat Nav, because
1) with a USB (mini) cable, you CAN recharge your Garmin Sat Nav with your PC/Mac, which is not clearly mentioned in the user's manual. Remember, your Sat Nav doesn't come with this cable or an AC adapter (you need to buy them separately!), so you can't recharge the battery until you connect it with the vehicle power cable.
2) with this cable, you can also download the latest map, update the software, and configure the Sat Nav via Garmin's website. You'll need to do all this (and it's simple) if you want draw out the maximum performance from your Sat Nav!
3) If possible, get a good cable, such as this one AmazonBasics USB 2.0 A-Male to Mini-B Cable (1.8 Metres) rather than a cheap one.
Hope this helps!
Brilliant! January 30, 2009
D. J. Pickett (UK)
45 out of 45 found this review helpful
After a terrible journey across country as I watched my friend disappear into the distance using his Sat Nav I decided that I just had to have one! After reading and re-reading reviews, finally the 'Which' magazine on the best Sat Nav convinced me the 205 was the model for me!
Out of the box I was able to programme it without looking at the manual, it is that easy to use! The menu is clear and the screen bright, its so good that you can read the maps at a glance when driving. The instructions are for the most part excellent although certain types of road can confuse the software but you soon get used to it!
Included in the package is an in car charger which doubles as a radio reciever for traffic alerts. The Navi has a series of traffic light displays on the screen showing the degree of delays, green, amber and red. Should the Navi recieve a serious warning of a delay then it automatically recalulates a new route or detour! Last week end this device saved me half an hour travel time. But you have to learn to trust it! Last night on the way home I ignored the directions only to find the route flooded! Hence it directing me away from the usual road!
The Navi comes with screen mounting devices but it is a good idea to buy the 'Garmin Friction mount' as this does not leave any telltale marks on the dash or windscreen. The Navi comes with a security lock which is very useful.
Sadly it does not come with a USB cable or AC charger. This is odd as Garmin surplies USB cables and AC chargers with its 'Forerunner' and 'Edge' series GPS systems. As I also have an Edge and Foreunner for training I discovered that both the USB cable and charger fit the Navi!! But you will still need a USB cable to download updates and software from the Garmin website.
On registration I was given a free 2009 map update which for me proved hard to install. Thanks to my IT department they sorted out the problem that was really down to my PC not the Navi, they assured me it was easy to install the new maps. You can also personalise the Navi from the online Garmin garage with either a bike, 4 x 4, motor bike or whatever as your map icon. Mine is a Spitfire!! Sad I know but its cool to fly along the roads!
I can't recommend this item enough!! Buy it with a Garmin Friction Mount you will not be disappointed.
Excellent Sat Nav March 27, 2009
AD (England)
41 out of 41 found this review helpful
Bought from Halfords for £117 and my second Sat Nav after much research.
I'm looking to cover 3 points brought up in previous reviews:
1. Map update - I had reason to contact customer services as I could not find an option to download the new map update after registration that came as a free option on purchase. It was my own fault as I had not registered a signal before the registration process, so the system did not recognise my serial number as being new. I found customer services to be extremely helpful & after emailing my proof of purchase, this was rectified straightaway without any fuss. They couldn't have been more helpful.
2. Map download - Yes it does take a few hours to complete the download process, but the file size is 3.1gb(!!) and you end up with a free map update as of January 2009; so as far as I'm concerned it was well worth the wait.
3. Yes, there is a good old blokes gadget with this one, where your average speed (overall & moving), top speed, journey waiting time etc is logged & can be reset after each journey. There is also an "eco" option which works out your fuel consumption etc for each journey.
All in all I would thoroughly recommend the 205WT, particularily as it has the lifetime traffic "avoidance" feature (the power lead acts as the aerial)and you don't need the extra "features" sold with more expensive sat navs (bluetooth / built in media players, cameras etc)
I just want to get from A to B with the minimum of fuss and have the confidence of an efficient customer services should anything go wrong.(I believe it has a 2yr guaranttee). This product fits the bill on both scores.
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