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Customer Reviews for Garmin nüvi 200 Portable GPS
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Garmin nüvi 200 Portable GPS
Model: 010-00621-10
SKU: 8286516
UPC: 753759065607
At a mere 5.2 oz. this portable GPS system easily tags along on road trips and can be moved from vehicle to vehicle. The touch-screen display makes navigating the settings quick and easy for on-the-fly directions. Learn more about the GARMIN NUVI 200 GPS . (Flash demo)
Average Customer Rating:
4.5
out of 5
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Customer Reviews for Garmin nüvi 200 Portable GPS
Review 1 for Garmin nüvi 200 Portable GPS
Garmin has done it again
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: emptystreet130
from Dallas, TX
on 12/13/2008
Value for Price
5.0
Durability
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Features
5.0
What's great about it: Easy to setup, user friendly UI
What's not so great: none
I've played with both Tom Tom and Garmin, and I have to say, Garmin is down right easy to use and more user friendly than Tom Tom. Garmin does not have the hard to access, specific menu option that you're looking for that in the Tom Tom and instead choice a menu that is understandable and direct without hunting for it. Satellite pickup is fast and re-route is quick and painless. Bright screen, stylish, and loud and clear speaker makes this GPS a bargain. I'll be picking up a few more before Christmas!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 2 for Garmin nüvi 200 Portable GPS
Garmin 200 will exceed your expectations
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: NowIKnow
from Minnesota
on 12/03/2008
Value for Price
5.0
Durability
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Features
4.0
What's great about it: Easy..Easy..Easy...Fast and Accurate...Very User Friendly
What's not so great: Lacks Streets by name...but works flawlessly with distance voice directions
Garmin and TomTom lead the pack in GPS and for an entry level GPS this Garmin 200 performs flawlessly. I have used other brands which can be confusing at best and my wife who hates technology is absolutely hooked on her Garmin 200. Battery life is excellent also....I haven't used the car charger yet.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 3 for Garmin nüvi 200 Portable GPS
Sorry I didn't have one earlier!
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: 1808
from TX
on 12/01/2008
What's great about it: All the options that come with this little GPS
What's not so great: Haven't found any yet!
Just bought mine on Black Friday. VERY NICE PRICE! I can't beleive all the places, all the functions on this thing. Very accurate in finding gas stations, and addresses that you put in yourself. Pre loaded ATM's, Hospitals, Resturants, Parks and on and on. I bought mine as a "Toy", but I can see now that it's more than a toy, it's going to be a very helpfull traveling device. "IF" I need a Hospital while on the road, I now know where all of them are and how to get there!! No guess work, no asking, I just dirve to the front door step! I hope I never have to use this, but if I do... I've got it! Very compact, fits in a shirt or pants pocket, easy to read, shows up comming streets and name of streets.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 4 for Garmin nüvi 200 Portable GPS
Garbage Garmin
Customer Rating
2.0
Value for Price
2.0
Durability
4.0
Ease of Use
4.0
Features
2.0
What's great about it: easy set up
What's not so great: SSSLLLOOWWW to find satalite reception
I first had a tom tom, which was stolen so when I went to purchase another GPS. I decided to try the Garmin Nuvi 200,
based on the advice of the customer service rep. If I had never used a Tom Tom I guess I would think the product was ok being that I didnt have anything to compare it to. I travel quite a bit and when I used my Tom Tom it was always correct and didnt take me the long way around or worse yet to a different location all together. However the Garmin will take you the longest route possible (yes I have enabled features to try and prevent this) it will also take you to places you didnt ask to go.....for example, one day I typed in Sonic....I end up in a neighborhood in front of someones house!!! Before you think it....yes I know how to read a GPS, no I didnt read it incorrectly.....I use them all the time and when I travel there are times that I use the ones from the car rental agency so I am used to reading various ones. However after putting in "Sonic" a second time and choosing a different location it then took me to one near the highway which is where it should have dirrected me before??!!!??? I find myself doubting it and I never felt that way w/ my Tom Tom. Also when I put in a location I have to wait a while for it to locate satalites!
based on the advice of the customer service rep. If I had never used a Tom Tom I guess I would think the product was ok being that I didnt have anything to compare it to. I travel quite a bit and when I used my Tom Tom it was always correct and didnt take me the long way around or worse yet to a different location all together. However the Garmin will take you the longest route possible (yes I have enabled features to try and prevent this) it will also take you to places you didnt ask to go.....for example, one day I typed in Sonic....I end up in a neighborhood in front of someones house!!! Before you think it....yes I know how to read a GPS, no I didnt read it incorrectly.....I use them all the time and when I travel there are times that I use the ones from the car rental agency so I am used to reading various ones. However after putting in "Sonic" a second time and choosing a different location it then took me to one near the highway which is where it should have dirrected me before??!!!??? I find myself doubting it and I never felt that way w/ my Tom Tom. Also when I put in a location I have to wait a while for it to locate satalites!
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Review 5 for Garmin nüvi 200 Portable GPS
If you want to avoid highways
Customer Rating
5.0
Value for Price
5.0
Durability
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Features
4.0
What's great about it: saves ny butt time and again
What's not so great: battery life
just set it to avoid highways and it will find another way around.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 6 for Garmin nüvi 200 Portable GPS
Very good, but no street names aloud
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: kfro
from Chicago, IL
on 11/17/2008
Value for Price
4.0
Durability
4.0
Ease of Use
4.0
Features
4.0
What's great about it: Compact size; accuracy of roads; can find nearest store by name or type - or any place!
What's not so great: Does not say street name aloud; sometimes takes too long to find location; no alternate routes (non-express way for ex)
This GPS is great! I have the pink one that came out around Mother's Day '08. I didn't realize it didn't say the street names aloud, but that's not such a bad thing b/c I still find using it a breeze. I've had a few occasions in which the GPS took me to a wrong location then I freaked out b/c I hadn't been paying attention to my surroundings and had no clear where I was. Sometimes the GPS takes a long time to find a place I'm searching for that I have to turn it off, then back on. It is so easy to use and I use it all the time. To be able to look up the closest grocery store or find a place by name is so great! The ability to insert your camera memory card is cute (to view photos). Very neat idea to see the photos. I wish the GPS had the ability to do non-expressway routes during Chicago traffic (only allows shortest distance and quickest distance). Overall, I am so satisfied and love this GPS. We have two in our family.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 7 for Garmin nüvi 200 Portable GPS
Amazing GPS machine
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: Luckysquares
from Athens, GA
on 11/13/2008
Value for Price
4.0
Durability
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Features
5.0
What's great about it: Ease of use
What's not so great: Price
If you are afraid of getting lost or want to count on a machine all the time anywhere this GPS is just perfect for you.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 8 for Garmin nüvi 200 Portable GPS
Good Garmin
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: Dante9000
from Lincoln, NE
on 11/11/2008
Value for Price
5.0
Durability
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Features
5.0
What's great about it: I think it is great, my friend owns it,
I just got back from omaha and my friend was using it, in there car and i think it work great, it does a really good job with telling you where to go. and does a great job of showing you as well. i would think everyone should have one.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 9 for Garmin nüvi 200 Portable GPS
This is a great GPS
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: kphee
from Columbus, OH
on 11/10/2008
Value for Price
5.0
Durability
4.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Features
5.0
What's great about it: Works right out of the box.
What's not so great: Hard to use windshield mount
This is a wellengineered piece of electronics. Effective interface that is easy to use. I wish I always had one of these!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 10 for Garmin nüvi 200 Portable GPS
Life saver for a teenage daughter
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: Mom48
from Sacramento
on 11/09/2008
Value for Price
5.0
Durability
4.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Features
4.0
What's great about it: Easy to use, don't have to take your eyes off the road.
What's not so great: bigger screen would be nice.
May daughter could get lost backing out of the driveway. Since buying this item she has not once called home to tell me she was lost and ask how she is supposet to get home. True no everyone has this issue but many of us know a direction challenged individual and this is the gift to kee them on track. I have used it myself and am buying myself a wide screen as a christmas present to myself.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 11 for Garmin nüvi 200 Portable GPS
Fantastic!
Customer Rating
4.0
What's great about it: Simple to work with, just as good as a built-in Navigation!
What's not so great: Some locations do not show up, but this is rare and in rural areas.
This product is good for the price. The display settings allow you to view that map in different ways. It is a little small for big fingers, but it is do-able.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 12 for Garmin nüvi 200 Portable GPS
Great Product
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: japine
from hubert, N.C.
on 11/07/2008
Value for Price
5.0
Durability
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Features
5.0
What's great about it: user friendly
This product is so user friendly, that I bought 2 as presents. What I didn't like with the fact that they no longer had this product in the stores, but that's alright shopping online was just as good.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 13 for Garmin nüvi 200 Portable GPS
not great but not bad either
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: JCforMEhowboutU
on 11/06/2008
this Garmin GPS shows the way... but is a little bit on the laggy side so by the time you get to the street it's too late to make any sudden turns. the opnly upside is the price when on sale... wait for the holidays to get it! good luck!
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Review 14 for Garmin nüvi 200 Portable GPS
Wonderful Navigator.....worth every penny!
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: Kathy07
from Canton,Ohio
on 11/03/2008
Value for Price
5.0
Durability
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Features
4.0
What's great about it: Easy to use, great price
I bought this navigator for friend, who is afraid of getting lost. She hardly ever ventured out anywhere, because of this fear. Now she is hardly ever home, she feels safe, like she will never get lost, and has the peace of mind like someone...almost like an angel is sitting in her passenger seat with her guiding her on every journey.....I am so glad I could give her this sense of peacefulness when driving, and the ability to venture out into the world. I recommend this navigator to anyone, it is easy to use, and light weight, and easy to attach to your window, and audibly easy to hear...so you do not have to tak your eyes off the road...
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 15 for Garmin nüvi 200 Portable GPS
User-Friendly!
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: ZHS8
from Fort Lauderdale, FL
on 10/29/2008
Value for Price
4.0
Durability
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Features
3.0
What's great about it: easy to use, quick access options, small and portable but big enough to see, speaks turns out loud
What's not so great: only one via point, can't do advance planning, no advanced options (Bluetooth, etc) if you're looking for that.
I bought this GPS during Black Friday last year, so I got a decent deal on it. However, almost a year later, it is still pretty pricey. I can say from working with other GPS systems, this is very easy to use and intuitive. Even if you don't want to use the GPS function, you can use it as a map, or just to find nearby things (gas station, food, post office, etc). The battery also lasts many hours so you don't need to always have it plugged in. It's saved me many times when I was in an unfamiliar area. However, it does NOT always give the BEST way to get there, and you'll notice that when you are in a familiar area. So, be careful with that-go with the way you know.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 16 for Garmin nüvi 200 Portable GPS
Love this GPS!!
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: TPrice
from Newport News, Va.
on 10/29/2008
Value for Price
5.0
Durability
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Features
5.0
What's great about it: Gets me exactly where I need to go
What's not so great: doesnt SAY the name of the road I am turning on
GPS was given to me as a gift. I can not travel any where without it! I have traveled to Florida, North Carolina, West Virginia and many long distance destinations right here in Virginia. Every trip I used the Garmin nuvi 200 and every time it got me to my destination with NO errors!
I love the preciseness. I also like the fact that the road/ route you are to follow during navigation is highlighted for visible view. Everyone should have one. I am going to purchase for Christmas gifts for family members!
I love the preciseness. I also like the fact that the road/ route you are to follow during navigation is highlighted for visible view. Everyone should have one. I am going to purchase for Christmas gifts for family members!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 17 for Garmin nüvi 200 Portable GPS
great
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: niceguy22
from reading
on 10/28/2008
What's great about it: omg,, i can find any thing
What's not so great: nothing
i'm not real ggod at direction and computers,, and i can get any where now,,, just ask me,,,,,
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 18 for Garmin nüvi 200 Portable GPS
i love my girlfriend
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: nuvigf
on 10/26/2008
Value for Price
5.0
Durability
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Features
4.0
What's great about it: easy to use, ultra portable
What's not so great: costly maps upgrade, battery life low after a year
i call this my girlfriend: nuvi. takes me everywhere i want to go: on the car, on the boat, or even as a pedestrian walking from museum to museum. speaks well and clear. very accurate with ETA and mileage. have used it around tennessee, georgia, illinois, washington dc, california. easy to find places to go to: restaurants, museums, parks. very portable and looks good and sleek. basic and easy to use features. garmin car image downloads are nice. has all i need to get where i want to go.
i would like to keep the maps upgraded but it could be costly. maybe i will upgrade every other year. i hope there are free map upgrades. i have had this for a year and battery life seems to be running low when unplugged. i keep it power plugged for now when in use but would investigate on what i need to do to keep it going while running on battery power. sometimes it takes too long to pick up satellite reception. but all in all works very well.
i can't go anywhere without it. i even use it around familiar town to go to meetings just to see which route it would give me. so far so good. i give it a thumbs up!
i would like to keep the maps upgraded but it could be costly. maybe i will upgrade every other year. i hope there are free map upgrades. i have had this for a year and battery life seems to be running low when unplugged. i keep it power plugged for now when in use but would investigate on what i need to do to keep it going while running on battery power. sometimes it takes too long to pick up satellite reception. but all in all works very well.
i can't go anywhere without it. i even use it around familiar town to go to meetings just to see which route it would give me. so far so good. i give it a thumbs up!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 19 for Garmin nüvi 200 Portable GPS
best gps it is easy to understand and to use
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: bb29
from brooklyn,ny
on 10/26/2008
Value for Price
5.0
Durability
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Features
5.0
What's great about it: it is awsome and great price
What's not so great: if you leave it in your car you can get robbed
the nuvi 200 is very easy to hold nice and it is thin and comes in many different variety of colors and it has a great ccd touchscreen and has many capabilities through the internet
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 20 for Garmin nüvi 200 Portable GPS
Useful Device
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: SaraB
from New York, NY
on 10/26/2008
Value for Price
4.0
Ease of Use
5.0
What's great about it: It was very reliable
What's not so great: Nothing
I used this device multiple times to navigate an unfamiliar area in CT. The directions were correct, it was easy to program, and the system screen was bright and clear.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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