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Garmin Nuvi 205

Garmin Nuvi 205

1400 reviews

Apr, 2024

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usability (795)
price (392)
performance (363)
size (98)
screen (85)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 1400 reviews of Garmin Nuvi 205. The average rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average rating of 3.9/5 for other GPS for all reviews. Views about the maps and screen are generally positive. The performance and price are also mentioned favorably.

usability, price, performance, screen, maps

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other GPS the Garmin Nuvi 205 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 86/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Garmin Nuvi 205

alaTest has collected and analyzed 275 user reviews of Garmin Nuvi 205 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other GPS on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers are impressed by the size and maps. The performance and price are also mentioned favorably.

usability, price, performance, maps, size

92% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Garmin Nuvi 205

alaTest has collected and analyzed 647 user reviews of Garmin Nuvi 205 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other GPS on Amazon.com. People are impressed by the screen and size. The performance and price also get good opinions. Many are negative about the durability. Reviews are divided on the reliability.

usability, price, performance, size, screen

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91% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Andrew Gould (techsmart.co.za)

Garmin Nuvi 205

The n??vi 205 is both portable and affordable, so it can go from your car into your bag or briefcase. This navigator gives you voice-guided turn by turn navigation to get you to where you want to go.

It has photo navigation so you to download Google Panoramio pictures via Garmin???s Connect Photos website and navigate to them.

The 205 lacks speech control and Bluetooth hands free calling.

Oct, 2008

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Expert review by : Fletch (gpsmagazine.com)

Garmin nuvi 205 Review

Garmin's nüvi 205 replaces the nüvi 200, adding niceties like an improved GPS receiver, faster screen redraws, support for traffic receivers, and, perhaps the most significant improvement, an upcoming turn arrow on the map. After thoroughly testing the...

The Best Recession-Friendly GPS You Can Buy

Dec, 2008

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Expert review by : Scott Martin (gpslodge.com)

Garmin Nuvi 205/255 Full Review

The Garmin Nuvi 205/255 were announced earlier this year and are quickly taking their place as solid entry level units in the Garmin line-up. The Nuvi 205/255 offer a series of new features and upgrades that improve on an already top notch interface,...

Nov, 2008

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Expert review by : Rich Owings (gpstracklog.com)

Garmin nuvi 205 review

The Garmin nuvi 205 is one of Garmin's popular entry level navigators. Like the rest of the 2×5 series, it comes with features previously unavailable in the nuvi line or found only in high-end models. Before we get into the details, let's look at the...

Sep, 2008

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Expert review by (goodhousekeeping.com)

Garmin 205 GPS Navigator

For an affordable price, this nüvi offers turn-by-turn, voice-guided directions and 2D and 3D maps, and is compatible with MSN Direct for receiving news, weather, traffic, local events updates, and more (the first three months are free; after...

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Consumer review (alaTest.co.uk)

Bet none of the expert reviewers tried to update the maps

The ETA on this machine is an utter joke. Utterly inaccurate can be out by half an hour on a 10 minute journey. Terrible at finding street names and the worst about Garmin is trying to update the maps. The GArmin site is probably the worst site I have...

Dec, 2011

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Consumer review (reevoo.com)