Garmin Nüvi 200 3.5-inch Portable GPS Navigator
With its sleek Nüvi style, the Garmin Nüvi 200 is the perfect entry-level GPS device. Although it’s Garmin’s cheapest Nüvi, it still packs a lot of features.
What I Like About The Garmin Nüvi 200
- Comes preloaded with United States maps
- (The Nüvi 250 has maps of the whole of North America, while the transatlantic 270 covers both continents)
- High-sensitivity, WAAS-enabled receiver
- Weighs just 5.2 ounces
- 3.5-inch touch screen
- Comes with City Navigator NT street maps
- Large database of points of interest
- Includes a world of extras, JPEG picture viewer, travel alarm clock, currency converter, more…
- Ultra-slim, means you can easily carry it in your pocket
What People Are Saying About The Garmin Nüvi 200
- Easy to use
- Comparable with the Tom Tom One
- Very small and convenient
- No text-to-speech function
- No mp3 player
- Antenna is completely internal–not a flip-up as on older models
- Battery life much better than the Tom Tom One
- 200’s NAVTEQ maps are not as good as the Tom Tom One’s TeleAtlas maps
Summary
The Nüvi 200 is a great first GPS system! It’s sleek with preloaded maps and a touch screen. Easier to use than some of Garmin’s older units, the Nüvi strikes a perfect balance between price and functionality. And, of course, Amazon has the best prices! Pick one up there today!
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