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Does the Garmin 250W and 205 have same or different maps (version/year)? Please explain waypoints and optional traffic. If priced the same which is the better value?
Randy, each device could come with different maps depending on when it was manufactured. Waypoints = number of favorites you can store. You can read about Traffic Services at that link.
Do you have an opinion as to which Garmin system is the better value between the 250w and the 205 if priced the same?
It depends. If you think you might want the traffic service down the road for example, the 205 supports it but the 250w doesn’t. Otherwise the 250w has the advantage of a widescreen and includes maps of Canada.
I have a Nuvi 205 with US maps. I have relatives living in Canada and want to add Canadian maps. How do I go about that?
Phil, the easiest way is to purchase the Garmin Canada maps on SD card from Garmin, part number 010-10966-00.
I am thinking between these two. But the comparison did not show the CPU processor speed between Garmin Nuvi 205 and Tomtom 130.
Hope you have this information.
Thanks, Chung
That isn’t information that the manufacturers typically list– and even if they did so it would be hard to use it in a comparison. With different amounts of memory, different operating systems, different programmers, different amounts of data, etc– it would make it difficult to get anything meaningful out of those specifications.
The reason why I am looking for the CPU processor
speed; I am concerning the screen reflesh and route reload.
Thanks, Chung
I guess I’d disagree with the assumption that a faster processor would always lead to a faster screen refresh rate and routing speed. Just too many other factors involved to look at that one alone.
Thanks Tim,
That’s what I was looking for. Every other search I did was coming up with the update DVD for North America 2009, although the prices are about the same. I’ll try to pick up a SD card copy before my next trip to BC.
Hi,
I’m trying to decide between the Garmin 260 and the 205. The 205 seems to have more features, more waypoints, a “Where am I,” and other features the 260 doesn’t have. But the 260 has text-to-speech. How important is text-to-speech? How about the “Where am I” feature? Can I do the equivalent of a “where am I?” (find nearest hospitals, etc.) on the 260?
Thanks,
Geoff
You can probably find the answers to those questions on our Text To Speech page and our Where am I? page.
Does the Garmin Nuvi 205 announce Streets by name as you approach a turn? New to GPS and not sure what ‘text to speech’ means, but it seems the 205 does not have it according to the feature summary…
David, see the Text to Speech link in the comment directly above your question.
Which would be the best choice? They are all priced about the same, so that can be taken out of the equation. My research tends to say the 350, but I wanted to make sure.
1. Refurbished Garmin nuvi 200W
2. Refurbished Garmin nuvi 350
3. Garmin nuvi 205
4. Garmin nuvi 250W
They have different features so the “best” one might be different for different people. I’d take the 250w from that list.
Just looking for a basic, inexpensive, entry level GPS system….Thanks.
Does nuvi 205 show the mph your vehicle is traveling? thanks
Michael, not on the map display, no. Although you can switch screens and find it on another view.
Tim, the 205 DOES have the speed of the vehicle in mph displayed on the map page at the lower left, even when navigating to a waypoint. IMHO, this was a major improvement of the 205 vs the older 200.
I wouldn’t think showing the speed of your car on your GPS would be very important if you have a working speedometer. Is there another advantage to that feature I’m not thinking of?
How do I update the map in my Nuvi 205?
Dan, register your device at my.garmin.com and it will tell you what updates are available and what price you qualify for.
i have garmin 205 and would like to know if i can install anything to get traffic and weather updates? thanks.
Garmin has announced a traffic receiver for the 2×5 series devices, but it is not yet available. Supposedly it should be available in the next couple of weeks.
My new 205 pops up a small speed limit sign if I’m exceeding the posted speed limit on Interstates..pretty handy reminder. Not quite a radar detector, but maybe can avoid a surprise!
Hi, I have a garmin 205 and I want to add the maps of israel, but there are non by garmin, so my question is can I convert the maps of a mio gps on sd card to the garmin 205?
Thanks
Fadi
Fred, you can’t.
Hi, I am trying to decide between the Garmin nuvi 205 and the Garmin nuvi 250. Which is the newer model and the better buy?
The 205 is newer, can be connected to optional traffic services, and has a few other small new features. The 250 is slightly older, but includes maps of Canada in addition to the USA and has a slightly longer battery life.
Just purchased, but found roads and freeways missing in the Phoneix,Maricopa area. How do you get updates? Can you send e-mail messages when updates are ready to buy?
Nuvi 200-205 skimpiest instructions ever, limited to a quick start “manual” which doesn’t cover half the details, even what the SD card can and can’t handle. Also, looking for work-arounds to allow deleting single entries, as in favorites.
Derricl - You can register your device at my.garmin.com and they will tell you if there are updates available.
jack - The vast majority of people will never need to use a SD card. You can delete a favorite by selecting it and instead of hitting ‘Go’ you can edit/delete it.
The nĂ¼vi 205 is definitely an improvement over the older 200 and has loads of extras. I switched from the 200 to the 205 simply because of it’s newer interface(turn arrows, speed display, etc), faster processor(333mhz), hotfix(faster satellite acquisition), where am i function, and lastly much brighter and crsiper display screen. I must say I’m really impressed with the 205 and would highly recommend it to any new GPS user.
I have bought the 255W but the “speed limit” sign does not come up. I have 2009 maps. Do I need to update something else, or is this not available in Canada?
I have the Garmin nuvi 205 & I keep reading about it having a text to speech feature but I can’t seem to find it on my device. Does it even exist on it?
The Nuvi 205 does not have text to speech.
I would like to know if there is or someone have the maps of israel for the nuvi 205.
Garmin 205 vs Garmin 205W?
Which one would do you recommend?
205w (widescreen) is wider.
205 is cheaper by $50 or so.
Which is more ideal for a bmw 3 series car?
Thanks,
Rick
You can read about Widescreen models and what changes.
Nuvi 205 has new updates, version 4.40.
“Added bluetooth support.”
Is the 205 integrated with a bluetooth? I doubt that..