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Garmin Nuvi 200 GPS Navigation Unit

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4.5

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Pros

  • Easy setup (141)
  • Easy to read (139)
  • Compact (136)
  • Easy menus (130)
  • Simple controls (127)
  • Reliable (117)
  • Acquires satellites quickly (98)
  • Secure mounting (10)
  • Large screen (9)
  • Good battery life (5)
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Cons

  • Acquires satellites slowly (23)
  • Inaccurate (12)
  • Poor battery life (11)
  • Flimsy mounting (6)
  • Not current w new roads (2)
  • Ac adapter not included (1)
  • Bulky (1)
  • Can be inaccrate at times (1)
  • Carry case not included (1)
  • Case not included (1)

Best Uses

  • Finding specific address (118)
  • Faster routes (75)
  • Planning trips (70)
  • Rural navigation (69)
  • Urban navigation (68)
  • Geocaching (15)
  • Auto (7)
  • Travel (4)
  • In car (3)
  • Highway driving (2)
 
 
 

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Navigate without breaking your budget with nuvi 200. This affordable entry-level Personal Travel Assistant comes with preloaded maps for the continental U.S., Hawaii and Puerto Rico or regional coverage in other areas. For even more mapping options, nuvi 250 features preloaded maps for all of North America or Europe, while the transatlantic nuvi 270 includes preloaded maps for both continents. Like all nuvi 200-series members, the 200 features an easy-to-use colorful touchscreen and ultra-slim design - perfect for everyday navigation.Navigate With Ease

nuvi 200 comes preloaded with City Navigator NT map data for the continental U.S., Hawaii and Puerto Rico (no Alaska or Canada detail) or one European region or country (click versions tab to view all). Simply touch the color sunlight-readable screen to enter a destination, and nuvi takes you there with 2D or 3D maps and turn-by-turn voice directions. In addition, nuvi 200 accepts custom points of interest (POIs) such as school zones and safety cameras and lets you set proximity alerts to warn you of upcoming POIs.

Go Beyond Navigation

Navigation is just the beginning. nuvi 200 includes many travel tools including JPEG picture viewer, world travel clock with time zones, currency converter, measurement converter, calculator and more. It also comes with Garmin Lock, an anti-theft feature, and configurable vehicle icons that let you select car-shaped graphics to show your location on the map. Optional plug-in SD cards for travel guides and a savings program provide detailed data for attractions and information on nearby merchants offering discounts, so you can customize nuvi for your travel needs.

  • Unit dimensions: 3.8 W x 2.8 H x .8 D in. (9.7 x 7.1 x 2 cm)
  • Display size 2.8 W x 2.1 H in. (7.2 x 5.4 cm); 3.5-inch diag (8.9 cm)
  • Display resolution 320 x 240 pixels
  • Display type: QVGA color antiglare TFT with white backlight
  • Weight: 5.2 ounces (147.42 g)
  • Waypoints: 500
  • Accepts data cards: SD card (not included)

Specification Description
Model 010-00621-10, 010-00621-2A, 010-00621-45, 010-N0621-10
UPC 753759065607
2D/3D view Yes
Antenna Internal
Anti-glare Yes
Anti-theft device Yes
Auto routing/rerouting Yes
Available for Store Pickup Spec Name: rshStandard Yes
Backlight Yes
Battery Average Run Time 5
Battery Average Run Time UOM HOURS
Battery Type Product
Benefits Voice prompts allow you to keep your eyes on the road and hands on the wheel (no street names)Preloaded City Navigator® NT mpas f
Cables Included Power cable
Capacity UOM mAh
Chemistry Lithium Ion
Color support Yes
Country Of Origin Taiwan
Day/Night mode Yes
Description Header Travel gets personal.
Display Catalog Number 20-140
Display size (diagonal) 3.5 inches
End Product Indicator Yes
Expandable Memory SD card
Features Includes high-sensitivity GPS receiver for superior navigation guidanceChoose between 2-D and 3-D map views for walking or driving
Included in the Box nuvi 200Vehicle suction cup mountVehicle power cableDashboard diskSetup and go guide
Inputs 1 x (Power)
Manufacturer Labor Warranty 12
Manufacturer Parts Warranty 12
MAP Price 0.0
Maps 48 contiguous United States, Hawaii and Puerto Rico
Menu navigation Touchscreen
Model nuvi 200
Mounting options Windshield, dashboard
New Date Tue Dec 18 00:00:00 CST 2007
Number of waypoints 500
Operating Temperature UOM ° F
Other features Customizable POIs, world travel clock with time zones, currency converter, measurement converter, calculator, configurable vehicle icon, add features
Photo viewer Yes
Power Device DC adapter, battery
Product Depth 0.8
Product Dimensions UOM inches
Product Disclaimer Drivers in California and Minnesota should not use the suction mount on their windshield or side or rear windows. Like most USB Mass Storage d
Product Height 2.8
Product Length 2.8
Product Type Car
Product Weight 5.2
Product Weight UOM ounces
Product Width 3.8
Rechargeable Yes
Resolution 320x240 pixels
Routing options Choice of route setup (faster time, shorter distance, off road), route avoidance (avoid highways, tolls etc.)
Supported Languages English
Touchscreen Yes
Type Color LCD
Updatable Maps Yes
Uploadable Maps SD card
Voice Guidance Yes
Waypoints Yes

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Last update: Oct 21, 2009

Garmin Nuvi 200 GPS Navigation Unit Reviews

 
 
 

Most helpful positive review

[12 of 18 customers found this review helpful]

Most helpful negative review

[6 of 10 customers found this review helpful]

 
★★★★☆
4.0
Great Deal

"We live in the UP of Michigan, so there isn't much need for it here because there isn't much in the UP...haha, but my family lives in Racine/Kenosha, wi. (about 8 hours away) we wanted to stop at the apple store in Milwaukee-punched the address in and it took us right there, we even got lost for a little bit, because of construction but the gps got us right back on the roads we needed to be on. On our way back h..." Read Full Review »

Jun 05, 2008 by Sarah and Chris

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★☆☆☆☆
1.0
Disappointing

"Model #200 doesn't consider Washington DC a 'state' so when the user wants to find a "nearby location" in Washington DC, there are no options to enter Wasshington D.C. or District of Columbia. Given that i live in Virginia and travel daily into Washington D.C., I've found the unit useless to program while still in Virginia. i have to wait until I get into Washington D.C. because the unit doesn't recognize DC as..." Read Full Review »

Mar 07, 2008 by Mini Cooper driver

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[12 of 18 customers found this review helpful]

Garmin Nuvi 200 GPS Navigation Unit Review

Great Deal

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Acquires Satellites Quickly
  • Compact
  • Easy Menus
  • Easy To Read
  • Easy To Set Up
  • More »

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Faster Routes
  • Planning Trips
  • Rural Navigation
  • Urban Navigation
 

"We live in the UP of Michigan, so there isn't much need for it here because there isn't much in the UP...haha, but my family lives in Racine/Kenosha, wi. (about 8 hours away) we wanted to stop at the apple store in Milwaukee-punched the address in and it took us right there, we even got lost for a l …"  Read Full Review »

side view - trying to get a pic of the L train

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Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jun 5 2008
Sarah and Chris
Sault Ste. Marie, MI
 

[9 of 9 customers found this review helpful]

Garmin Nuvi 200 GPS Navigation Unit Review

Great basic GPS

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Compact
  • Easy Menus
  • Easy To Read
  • Easy To Set Up
  • Simple Controls

    Cons

  • Acquires Satellites Slowly
  • New Maps Expensive

    Best Uses

  • Faster Routes
  • Finding Specific Address
  • Urban Navigation
 

"This is the first GPS I've ever owned. My primary exposure to GPS devices has been the Magellan devices that frequently show up in [...] rental cars. I've always found them a little clunky, but since they are in a rental car, I typically don't care.Recently I decided I'd like to get a GPS myself. I …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Apr 6 2008
Peter go far
San Jose, CA
I am:
  • Frequent Traveler
  • Good With Electronics
  • Into No Frills
  • Keeps Stuff a Long Time
  • Late Adopter
  • Technically savvy
 

[4 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

Garmin Nuvi 200 GPS Navigation Unit Review

Scientific Marvel

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Acquires Satellites Quickly
  • Compact
  • Easy Menus
  • Easy To Read
  • Easy To Set Up
  • More »

    Cons

  • Not for hiking kyaking

    Best Uses

  • Faster Routes
  • Finding Specific Address
  • Planning Trips
  • Rural Navigation
  • Urban Navigation
 

"Easy, simple, nearly foolproof. Manual & help are in the unit. Fits in shirt pocket. Very accurate. If you miss a turn or have to detour it recalculates a new route in seconds and has you on your way. I will never travel in another city or in an unknown area in my city without it. Seems to have even …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jun 20 2008
TJ
Virginia
I am:
  • Hate big cities
 

[4 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

Garmin Nuvi 200 GPS Navigation Unit Review

well worth the money

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Acquires Satellites Quickly
  • Compact
  • Easy Menus
  • Easy To Read
  • Easy To Set Up
  • More »

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Faster Routes
  • Finding Specific Address
  • Planning Trips
  • Restaurants
  • Urban Navigation
 

"I love this thing. I have rented cars with Hertz Neverlost in the past, but no more. This device was ready to go right out of the box and aquired the satellites immediately. It also recomputed directions very quickly whenevver I missed a turn. It does not say the streets, but who cares...it show …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jun 25 2008
copref
Mesa, Az
I am:
  • Frequent Traveler
 

[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

Garmin Nuvi 200 GPS Navigation Unit Review

AWESOME.Dwngrd from Nuvi 300 to Nuvi200

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Compact
  • Easy Menus
  • Easy To Set Up
  • Reliable Performance
  • Secure Mounting
  • More »

    Cons

  • Doesn't include Canada
  • No text to speech

    Best Uses

  • Faster Routes
  • POI
  • Walking Directions
 

"I bought a Garmin Nuvi 300 for twice the amount of Nuvi 200. I liked that it was the most compact GPS I've seen. I also thought I would need all the features such as BlueTooth, MP3 player etc. But I exchanged it 3 weeks later for the Nuvi 200. Same compact frame and map display. So it doesn't have …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Dec 15 2007
Windy City Boy
Chicago, IL
I am:
  • Bad With Directions
 
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