Garmin Nuvi 205W Traffic Widescreen Satellite Navigation System with UK Mapping
Simple, safe, portable and affordable with optional traffic re-routing, the nüvi 205W is your personal travel assistant for life on the go. This simple, safety-minded navigator leads the way with turn-by-turn directions, lifetime traffic avoidance and a unique, advanced safety camera warning system to get you there on time and keep you safe on the road. Packed with up to millions of points of interest (POIs) and maps for the UK and Ireland, the 205W is compact, versatile and easy to use. Simplicity and safety Nüvi 205W comes preloaded with City Navigator® NT map data for the UK and Ireland. Simply touch the colour screen, key in your destination and nüvi takes you there with turn-by-turn spoken directions, 2-D or 3-D mapping and smooth map redraw rates. Digital elevation maps show shaded contours for an understanding of the surrounding terrain. In addition, nüvi 205W accepts custom points of interest such as traffic blackspots and post offices and lets you set proxim
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Raeanne on July 9, 2009 at 8:11 pm
4.0 out of 5 stars
GOOD VALUE
Garmin Nuvi 205W Traffic Widescreen Satellite Navigation System with UK Mapping
Having experimented with a friend’s Tom Tom and read several reviews, I bought the…
Zuleika on July 9, 2009 at 9:29 pm
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.
Xochitl on July 9, 2009 at 10:11 pm
5.0 out of 5 stars
Pity about the lack of accessories
Very pleased with the 205w, pity they didn’t include the USB cable cos without it you can’t update or get any extra’s.
Negeen on July 9, 2009 at 10:24 pm
well if your like me you will wonder what sat nav to get, there were so many!!! after a bit of research on the net and having seen friends sat nav i went for the Garmin 205 WT. It did everything i needed in a sat nav, i didt want to pay extra for any gadgets on it that i am never going to use anyway! and i am nnot going to drive in Europe! I am not dissapointed, great unit, so easy to use, finds its signal quickly, auto re-routes, the camera warning tone can be adjusted so it does not annoy you like some do i have seen. Traffic feature seems to work very well. Do buy a pc cable when you purchase your garmin though as does not come with one, there only a few pound so thats no hassle. 10/10
Vaman on July 9, 2009 at 11:06 pm
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 rather than a cheap one. Hope this helps!
Linaeve on July 10, 2009 at 12:51 am
4.0 out of 5 stars
Garmin Nuvi 205W SatNav
This entry level satnav is pretty intuitive which is just as well because the instructions that come with it are far from comprehensive.
Rafael on July 10, 2009 at 1:57 am
5.0 out of 5 stars
Mother’s little helper
I bought this as my husband was intent on buying a different model without the widescreen, but this one was a best buy from Which?
Lainey on July 10, 2009 at 4:01 am
4.0 out of 5 stars
Garmin Nuvi 205WT Sat Nav
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…
Edgerton on July 10, 2009 at 5:40 am
5.0 out of 5 stars
How did I manage without one?
After getting lost in the countryside for the last time and not knowing whether to turn left, right or catch a bus, I decided to buy a GPS (Sat/Nav) device.
Anonymous on July 10, 2009 at 6:34 am
5.0 out of 5 stars
Garmin Nuvi 205W Widescreen Satellite Navigation System
The product arrived on time and in good condition.
We are very pleased with the Garmin – much better than our Navman.
Nehemiah on July 10, 2009 at 9:28 am
4.0 out of 5 stars
Garmin Nuvi 205W
I have been using my Garmin Nuvi 205W since Christmas. Its overall performance has been very satisfactory and I am finding myself relying on it more and more.
Tim on July 10, 2009 at 11:16 am
4.0 out of 5 stars
Basically good with a few niggles
Before purchasing this item I looked at various sat nav reviews and also visited a branch of a well known store to check them out.
Nefertiti on July 10, 2009 at 12:51 pm
2.0 out of 5 stars
Could do better
All very nice but:
It has an obsession with the A406. I live North East London, and every time I want to go down to the M3 or similar, it wants to take me on the…