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Garmin Nuvi 205W Features


Features & Tips

Here is a listing we have put together of some of the common

Garmin Nuvi 205W features

, along with a few user tips that you may find of help for this particular item.
  • Voice prompts (e.g. "Turn right in 500 ft."): yes (internal speaker)
  • Speaks street names (e.g. "Turn right ON ELM STREET in 500 ft.") : no
  • MSN® Direct compatibility: receive premium content such as traffic updates, weather, gas prices, enhanced movie listings, stock info, news, local events and a send-to-GPS feature for trip planning. Need optional MSN® Direct receiver (GDB 55)
  • HotFix™: nuvi will decrease satellite acquisition times by recording ephemeris data, then predicting satellite location for the areas and times recorded for up to three days
  • Garmin Connect Photos: associate your favorite images with saved locations and visit Garmin connect at http://connect.garmin.com to download new images with included coordinates
  • Digital elevation maps show you shaded terrain contours at zoom levels of five miles and above
  • "Where Am I?" feature: find the closest hospitals, police stations, gas stations, nearest address and intersection. Also see your exact latitude and longitude coordinates
  • Auto time zone: nuvi will automatically adjust your time zone while navigating
  • 3D map view: yes
  • Auto sort multiple destinations (provides most direct route): no
  • Auto re-route (fast off-route and detour recalculation): yes
  • Choice of route setup (faster time, shorter distance, off road): yes
  • Route avoidance (avoid highways, tolls etc.): yes
  • Custom POIs (ability to add additional points of interest): yes
  • Hands-free calling with Bluetooth® wireless technology: no
  • FM traffic compatible: no
  • XM Navtraffic (includes basic weather) & Radio for U.S. compatible: no
  • MSN® Direct for U.S. compatible: no
  • MP3 player: no
  • Audio book player: no
  • Picture viewer: yes
  • Configurable vehicle icons (select car-shaped icons for map navigation): yes
  • World travel clock, currency & measurement converter, calculator: yes
  • Touchscreen: yes
  • Remote control: no
  • FM transmitter: no
  • Headphone jack/audio line-out: no
  • Dead reckoning: no
  • Garmin Lock™ (anti-theft feature): yes
  • Motorcycle-friendly: no
  • Additional: This USB Mass Storage device is compatible with Windows® 2000 or later and Mac OS X 10.4 or later.
Physical & Performance:
  • Unit dimensions, WxHxD: 4.8"W x 2.8"H x .8"D (12.2 x 7.4 x 2.0 cm)
  • Display size, WxH: 3.81"W x 2.25"H (9.7 x 5.7 cm); 4.3" diag (10.9 cm)
  • Display resolution, WxH: 480 x 272 pixels
  • Display type: WQVGA color TFT with white backlight
  • Weight: 6.1 ounces (172.93 g)
  • Battery: rechargeable lithium-ion
  • Battery life: up to 4 hours
  • Waterproof: no
  • High-sensitivity receiver: yes
  • RoHS version available: yes
Maps & Memory:
  • Basemap: yes
  • Preloaded maps: yes - continental U.S., Hawaii and Puerto Rico (no Alaska or Canada detail)
  • Ability to add maps: yes
  • Built-in memory: internal solid state
  • Accepts data cards: SD card (not included)
  • Waypoints: 500
  • Routes: 0
  • Custom POIs: yes






  




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