Portable, affordable and wide, n?vi 205W is your personal travel assistant for life on the go. This navigator leads the way with turn-by-turn directions and optional MSN Direct services to get you there on time and keep you informed. It's packed with millions of destinations and maps for the contiguous U.S., Canada or regional sections of Europe. Like the rest of the sleek n?vi 2x5-series, the 205W is priced right and ultra-easy to use.
Features:
- MSN Direct compatible: with Garmin?s optional MSN Direct receiver (GDB 55), 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. This accessory will be available third quarter of 2008.
- HotFix: n?vi 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 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: n?vi will automatically adjust your time zone while navigating
- Sleek, ultra-slim design fits easily in pocket
- Easy-to-use, touchscreen interface
- Bright 4.3? diagonal color display; 480 x 272 pixels; WQVGA TFT display, with white backlight
- Preloaded with City Navigator - n?vi 205W includes detailed maps of the lower 48 states plus Hawaii and Puerto Rico
- High-sensitivity GPS receiver for improved performance and reception
- Trip computer records mileage, max speed, total time and more
- Built-in travel kit includes features such as picture viewer, world clock, currency and measurement converters and calculator
- SD memory card expansion slot
- Includes Garmin Lock anti-theft feature
- Configurable vehicle icons ? allows users to select a fun, customized car-shaped icon; users can download additional choices
- Built-in lithium-ion battery: lasts up to four hours depending on usage
- Includes sturdy suction cup mount that allows for easy adjustment and quick release
- Simplified PC connectivity, similar to a digital camera, using USB mass storage with access to either the SD card slot or to the unit?s internal memory directly from your
- PC desktop.
- With the POI loader program, users can set up proximity alerts for school zones, safety cameras, create custom POIs and more.
Specifications:
Physical & Performance: |
| Unit dimensions, WxHxD: | 4.8"W x 2.9"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: | 5.2 ounces (147.42 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 (regional) |
| Ability to add maps: | yes |
| Built-in memory: | internal solid state |
| Accepts data cards: | SD card (not included) |
| Waypoints/favorites/locations: | 1000 |
| Routes: | 0 |
Features:
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| 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 |
| Speech recognition (navigate with voice commands): | no |
| 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: | yes |
XM? Navtraffic (includes basic weather) &
Radio for U.S. compatible: | no |
| MSN? Direct for U.S. compatible: | yes |
Where Am I? feature (find closest hospitals, police &
gas stations, nearest address & intersection): | yes |
Car locator feature
(marks position when removed from windshield mount): | 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 |
Qwerty or ABC keyboard
(choose keyboard layout): | 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 |
n?vi 205W
Preloaded City Navigator NT data for the lower 48 states, Hawaii and Puerto Rico
Vehicle suction cup mount
Vehicle power cable
Dashboard disc
Quick start manual
