Garmin has introduced the 200W model which comes equipped with several modern satellite navigation features. The 4.3” widescreen display is ideal for driving conditions by providing a bright, colorful appearance. The Garmin NUVI 200W weights in at a mere 6.1 ounces and offers an impressive 5 hour battery life, thanks to the rechargeable lithium-ion it’s powered by. Pre-loaded with the 200W is a complete set of maps of every state except Alaska. You have the option of uploaded additional maps via SD card. As with many recent Garmin devices, millions of Points of Interest (POIs) are displayed to direct you towards many popular places such as: gasoline stations, shopping malls, ATM machines, hotels and more. You also have the ability to add custom POIs such as speed cameras to avoid painstaking speeding fines. While viewing route data you can choose between 2D or 3D maps.
Several Garmin NUVI 200W reviews have stated how much they enjoyed the various travel tools included. You can add your favorite pictures an display them with a picture viewer, a world travel clock with all time zones, measurement and currency converter, calculator and much more. A useful security feature is included as well, the Garmin Lock™, which is an anti-theft feature that disables the device unless a passcode is provided. While setting up a new destination you can choose between the fastest route, shortest mileage and avoid tolls or highways. If you happen to miss a turn don’t worry, the 200W will automatically re-route your directions to get you back on track. Voice commands are given by the internal speaker to notify you of any upcoming turns. Like all Garmin products, you can expect the quality you deserve when purchasing from them. Simply tap the touchscreen to enter your directions and you are ready to go. While driving the sleek 200W displays detailed information regarding your trip such as time spent driving and distance from destination. Garmin’s Nuvi 200W is a must have gadget if you are needing a new or upgraded quality gps device.
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