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Whistle Stopper - Garmin nüvi 200W 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator

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List Price: $535.70
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Manufacturer: Garmin
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Batteries Included: 1 Binding: Electronics Brand: Garmin EAN: 0053759072231 Feature: Wide WQVGA 4.3 Inch Diagonal Color Touchscreen Display with White Backlight Is Autographed: 0 Is Memorabilia: 0 Label: Garmin Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product. Manufacturer: Garmin Model: Nuvi 200W Native Resolution: 480 x 272 Publisher: Garmin Studio: Garmin
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Wide WQVGA 4.3 Inch Diagonal Color Touchscreen Display with White Backlight 480x272 Pixels Resolution Sleek Ultra Slim Design/ SD Memory Card Expansion Slot Turn by Turn Directions with Voice Guidance 0.38 Lbs (WxLxH) 0.80" x 4.80" x 2.90"
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Customer Rating:      Summary: Great Price - Very Easy To Use Comment: The Garmin 200W comes at a very great price and it is also very simple to use. Spend the extra $50 for the 200W (Widescreen) over the smaller 200. The extra screen space is well worth it.
Be sure to upgrade the firmware once you get it. The newer firmware updates the map on the move much faster. It also takes care of a couple bugs. Unfortunetly, the GPS doesn't come with a (mini) USB adapter, however I had one on hand that came with my Sony PSP.
If you register, you can also download the 2009 City Maps for free. It is a 2GB download.
I've also read that the 200W will work with topography maps (with a few limitations), should you want to use it for hiking and camping. I haven't tried this yet since I don't have an SD memory card yet, but plan on giving it a try. Of course, the 200W isn't really an "outdoor" GPS, so I'll have to come up with some way to waterproof it.
Overall, it is a wonderful little unit that has all the basic features that you need for auto navigation -- 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.
Customer Rating:      Summary: Best GPS for the money Comment: This is the first ground GPS, although I have used several flying. In aviation, the Garmin is considered the best, and this one lives up to its relatives reputation.
It is very easy to use, works perfectly in every expected way. The voice is clear, and the volumn can be set high enough to hear well. The screen is clear and very easy to read. The variety of information is very nice to have, and presented well on a couple of pages. The touch screen only requires a light touch, and addresses etc. are extremely easy to enter.
The bracket for the windshield works perfectly, and has never come loose.
This is one fantastic unit, and would be a bargain at 2 or 3 times the price.
Customer Rating:      Summary: Great Deal Comment: For the price you can't beat it. Good features, great screen. The only complaint is Garmins take 10 times longer to aquire sattlites.
Customer Rating:      Summary: Grarmon GPS Comment: I am very pleased. I have only had a few problems with getting it to accept addresses, I used an intersection and then looked up Hotels and plugged it in and it worked great.
Customer Rating:      Summary: Great product and great value Comment: Much better than spending a couple of thousand dollars for a built in navigation device. Garmin's updates via the Web, can't be beat. We have driven cross country with this device. It takes you right to you destination regardless of daylight or night. It makes driving a new experience. No need to look at maps, just follow the vocal directions. Another great feature for travelers is that based on your current location, it will tell you the location of restaurants, and service stations.
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Editorial Reviews:
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Garmin's nüvi 200W combines the thin profile and attractive price point of other nüvi 200-series GPS with and a beautiful 4.3-inch (diagonally) wide touchscreen that lets you see more of what's around you as you drive. As with all nüvis, you get Garmin reliability, the fast satellite lock of a high-sensitivity integrated receiver, a slim, pocket-sized navigator with a gorgeous display, detailed NAVTEQ maps that lets you search by name for more than 6 million points of interest like stores, restaurants or hospitals, and an easy, intuitive interface. Which nüvi is Best for You?: Click here to see a quick, simple comparison of features for all Garmin nuvi GPS navigators. Wider screen lets you see more of what's around. Compare these actual size views of a 3-inch (diagonal) screen  and a 4.3-inch diagonal widescreen  |  The nüvi 260W comes preloaded with maps for U.S., Hawaii, and Puerto Rico, and features an ultra-slim design. | See More of What's Around The 4.3-inch backlit widescreen touchscreen gives you 70% more actual screen area than a 3.5-inch screen. Primarily this translates into a better view of the area through which you are driving. This is especially useful in showing you what parks, restaurants, ATM, gas stations, etc. are nearby, or in letting you know whether a detour is a good idea. Also, the device itself is larger, meaning controls on the screen are more widely spaced and somewhat easier to push. Smart, Powerful Design nüvi is built with a high-sensitivity GPS receiver for extreme accuracy, as well as an SD card slot for storing your media and additional navigation tools, and a USB interface for loading data. All this is wrapped up in a package that measures 4.8 x 2.9 x 0.8 inches (W x H x D) and weighs just 6.6 ounces. The nüvi display is touchscreen-enabled, making it a cinch to control the device with your fingertips. A rechargeable lithium-ion battery provides up to five hours of battery life depending on use. Garmin Lock Garmin's patent pending theft prevention system that disables the unit from performing any functions until the user types in a specific 4-digit PIN or takes the unit to a predetermined secure location First Rate Map Data nüvi comes ready to go right out of the box with preloaded City Navigator NT street maps for the continental United States, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico, including a hefty database of more than 6 milliong points of interest (POIs), such as hotels, restaurants, fuel, ATMs and more, that are searchable by name or category. Simply touch the color screen to enter a destination, and nüvi takes you there with 2D or 3D maps and turn-by-turn voice directions. Garmin gets its map data from NAVTEQ, a world leader in premium-quality mapping. In addition, the nüvi accepts custom (POIs), such as school zones and safety cameras and lets you set proximity alerts to warn you of upcoming POIs Important note about map updates: Due to our high volume of sales, almost every Garmin portable GPS navigator sold by Amazon.com will come with the most recent map version. If you ever do need a map update, you can purchase one from Amazon.com at our Garmin Store. Easy To Use Interface Garmin's interface is a key to their success and one of the things that makes their devices such a pleasure to use. Simple controls and sub-screens make it easy to enter or search for destinations and get data about your trip. Beyond Navigation  Browse your stored pictures with an easy-to-use JPEG viewer. | nüvi 260W accepts custom points of interest (POIs). View larger. | Navigation is just the beginning. The nüvi features 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. This device is compatible with optional content plug-ins available via SD card, such as the Garmin Travel Guides and Garmin SaversGuide provide detailed data for attractions and information on nearby merchants offering discounts, so you can customize nüvi for your travel needs. Garmin has also added the ability for customers to add custom points of interest (POI's) from third parties such as school zones and safety cameras. Trick Your GPS Ride Custom vehicle icons let you ride in style, at least inside your GPS. See more icon option | All nüvis support configurable vehicle icons. These fun, customized car-shaped icons come in a variety of colors to add a personal touch to your vehicle's position on the map. | What's in the Box nüvi 200W, preloaded City Navigator NT for the continental U.S., Hawaii, and Puerto Rico (no Alaska or Canada detail), vehicle suction cup mount, vehicle power cable, dashboard disk, and set up and go guide Note: Like most USB Mass Storage Devices, the nüvi is not compatible with Windows 95, Windows 98 or Windows Me. Which nüvi is Best for You? Note: All nüvis come with detailed NAVTEQ maps containing more than 6 million pre-loaded point of interest locations. | Screen Size inches (w x h) | Included Maps | Text-to-Speech (Directions in Real Street Names) | Traffic | Bluetooth | Media | FM Transmitter (audio through car stereo system) | Multi- Point Routing | Battery life (hours) | Cont. U.S., Hawaii, and Puerto Rico | AK and Canada | Europe | | nüvi 200 | 2.8 x 2.1 |  | | | | | | Photos | | | up to 5 | | nüvi 200w | 3.81 x 2.25 |  | | | | | | Photos | | | up to 5 | | nüvi 250 | 2.8 x 2.1 |  |  | | | | | Photos | | | up to 5 | | nüvi 250w | 3.81 x 2.25 |  |  | | | | | Photos | | | up to 5 | | nüvi 260 | 2.8 x 2.1 |  |  | |  | | | Photos | | | up to 5 | | nüvi 260w | 3.81 x 2.25 |  |  | |  | | | Photos | | | up to 5 | | nüvi 270 | 2.8 x 2.1 |  |  |  | | | | Photos | | | up to 5 | | nüvi 350 | 2.8 x 2.1 |  | | |  | FM (with opt. receiver) | | Photos, MP3s | | | up to 8 | | nüvi 360 | 2.8 x 2.1 |  |  | |  | FM (with opt. receiver) |  | Photos, MP3s | | | up to 8 | | nüvi 370 | 2.8 x 2.1 |  |  |  |  | FM (receiver included) |  | Photos, MP3s | | | up to 8 | | nüvi 650 | 3.81 x 2.25 |  | | |  | FM (with opt. receiver) | | Photos, MP3s | | | up to 7 | nüvi 660 | 3.81 x 2.25 |  |  | |  | FM (receiver included) |  | Photos, MP3s |  | | up to 7 | nüvi 670 | 3.81 x 2.25 |  |  |  |  | FM (receiver included) |  | Photos, MP3s |  | | up to 7 | | nüvi 680 | 3.81 x 2.25 |  |  | |  | MSN (receiver included; 1-year free); FM (with opt. receiver) |  | Photos, MP3s |  | | up to 7 | nüvi 750 | 3.81 x 2.25 |  |  | |  | MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (with opt. receiver) | | Photos, MP3s |  |  | up to 5 | | nüvi 760 | 3.81 x 2.25 |  |  | |  | MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (with opt. receiver) |  | Photos, MP3s |  |  | up to 5 | | nüvi 770 | 3.81 x 2.25 |  |  |  |  | MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (with opt. receiver) |  | Photos, MP3s |  |  | up to 5 | | nüvi 780 | 3.81 x 2.25 |  |  | | | MSN-enhanced (receiver inc.; 3 months free) receiver); FM (with opt. receiver) |  | Photos, MP3s |  |  | up to 5 | | nüvi 850 | 3.81 x 2.25 |  |  | | | MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (with opt. receiver) | | Photos, MP3s |  |  | up to 4 | nüvi 880 | 3.81 x 2.25 |  |  |  | | MSN-enhanced (receiver inc.; 3 months free); FM (with opt. receiver) |  | Photos, MP3s |  |  | up to 4 | nüvi 5000 | 4.5 x 2.7 |  |  | |  | MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (with opt. receiver) | | |  |  | external battery only |
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