Garmin Nuvi 200w Widescreen Automotive GPS System

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and a few nice extra features. It doesn't have Bluetooth, FM transmitter, MP3 player, nor will it wash your dishes, but it will easily get you from point A to point B.

The voice audio is also very loud and can easily be heard even when listening to your car stereo.

It also comes with a mounting unit, which allows you to either mount it to your windshield or dash. It uses a suction cup to mount to the windshield and can easily be adjusted while driving. To connect to the dash, it uses a (very) sticky pad, which will likely mess up your dash when you remove it. I have it mounted to my windshield. It is also very easy remove from the windshield mounting, so you can put it in your pocket after leaving your car.

Little trick: you can save your current location, so if you are parked in a very large parking lot, just save the location of your car for later. I was at a large amusement park recently and after a very long day, it was cake re-locating my car.

Comes with many Points-Of-Interests (POI), so it makes it very easy to find pretty much anything you would ever need: gas, food, lodging, shopping, etc. This is nice if you are on E and not sure if that next exit in the middle of nowhere has a gas station or not!

I have no problem recommending the Garmin 200W.

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I have since purchased an 8GB SD memory card along with TOPO (Topography) Maps. TOPO works fine with the 200W, although make sure that the map orientation is Always Up or North Up as it won't work correctly in 3D.

I wouldn't recommend the 200W as a primary "outdoor GPS", but for occassional and light "on the trail" use, it works wonderfully with TOPO maps.

I'm still learning how to use MapSource (PC program to select and create maps to install to GPS), but it is pretty straight forward. The only thing, I think, is that each time you create a new map set, it creates it entirely. I.e., you can only have one actual map file in the SD memory. The single file can, however, contain as many maps as you want. Again, I'm still learning, so this may or may not be the case. I'm referring to add-on maps, not the US City Navigator 2008 (or 2009 if you get the free upgrade) that is the main GPS memory.

After having the 200W for a relative short time, I can't imagine not having it now. It comes in handy every day. One of the things that really comes in handy is that all the POI's include their telephone numbers. Its like having a national Yellow Pages in your car. Very handy.

Even in your own local and familiar area, it comes in handy. Last night, my GF and I wanted to check out a seafood restaurant that we heard was really good. We didn't know the full name of the restaurant or the location though. We were able to find it on the GPS by simply entering the partial name. Fifteen minutes later, we were seated and ordering drinks and appetizers.

The 200W is a very useful gadget at a very great price. $200 was a great price for this gadget that actually does make life easier.

As for the reception, I haven't had any problems at all. It even acquires the satellites from inside my house.

Since the screen seems to be pretty scratch resistant, I'm not even going to bother with a screen protector. Touchscreens sure have come a long way as far as scratch resistance goes. My first PDA's touchscreen back in '99 would scratch by just wiping it with a cloth. You will want to get a case for it though. Since GPS's are the "latest big thing", accessories can be expensive, but there are plenty of other alternatives that work just as well if not better. I found a leather case at Walmart for $5 that fits my 200W perfectly.

Garmin Nuvi 200w Widescreen Automotive GPS System

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left", leaving behind all the potential harassment about my weight or the fact that I'm eating meat products. I even casually ordered a milk shake and then shot a worried glance at her glowing square frame, braced and ready for the onslaught of criticism about my wanton disregard for healthy eating. But there was none. She just stared at me quietly and without a sound. In fact, the only time she talks is when I need something.

Now, I'm not trying to be sexist...I'm just stating the facts. You'll see if you get one. I'm pretty sure this little unit saved my life. I was dating this girl who talked A LOT and ALWAYS griped about my driving. Well, let's just say after a short stint with "Carmen" I told that lady to hit the bricks! Later I found out she hooked up with some guy and he ended up flinging himself from a moving vehicle. He should've bought a Garmin nuvi 200w. This little doo-dad is a real humdinger for sure!

Garmin Nuvi 200w Widescreen Automotive GPS System

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my overall mark is average. Look for other products - especially with better navigation, but you can definitely use this one with some experience and caution.
Good driving, Igor.