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Compare Garmin GPSMAP 178C GPS Receiver to Garmin nuvi 205 Car GPS Receiver

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Product Description   
 
The GPSMAP 178C Sounder is a new-generation fully integrated chartplotter and powerful sonar, offering the same brilliant sunlight-readable color LCD, powerful features, and simple interface... More
The GPSMAP 178C Sounder is a new-generation fully integrated chartplotter and powerful sonar, offering the same brilliant sunlight-readable color LCD, powerful features, and simple interface as the GPSMAP 172Call in a compact, value-priced console that leaves fish nowhere to hide. Less
The Garmin nuvi 205W 4.3" GPS Navigator is your personal travel assistant for life on the go. Preloaded with Garmin nuvi City Navigator NT data for the lower 48 states, Hawaii and Puerto... More
The Garmin nuvi 205W 4.3" GPS Navigator is your personal travel assistant for life on the go. Preloaded with Garmin nuvi City Navigator NT data for the lower 48 states, Hawaii and Puerto Rico, this GPS navigator leads the way with voice-prompted turn-by-turn directions. With its "Where Am I?" GPS Emergency Locator, you'll always know your location and the closest hospitals, police stations and fuel stations. Plus, the Garmin nuvi 205W 4.3" GPS Navigator features optional MSN direct service. Minimize Less
Product MPN   
MPN 010-00340-05 Unknown
Key Features   
GPS Type   What is "GPS Type"? Marine Automobile
Form Factor Fixed Fixed
Map capabilities   What is "Map capabilities"? Internal, Map cartridges / Data cards Internal, Map cartridges / Data cards
Enhanced accuracy WAAS enabled Unknown
Input Method   What is "Input Method"? Unknown Touch Screen, Keyboard
Receiver Type 12 Channels Unknown
Screen Size 4.5 in. 4.4 in.
Display   
Display Size 3.2 in. x 3.2 in. 3.81 in. x 2.25 in.
Display Type 256 Color Display LCD TFT Display
Resolutions 320 X 320 480 x 272
Technical Features   
Marine Features Tide Prediction, Depth Display Unknown
Special Features   What is "Special Features"? Waypoint Icons JPEG Image Viewer, Converter, Calculator, 3D Map View
Audible Features   What is "Audible Features"? Proximity Alarm, Anchor Alarm, Arrival Alarm, Off-Course Alarm, Clock Alarm, Fish Alarm, Shallow/Deep Alarm, Low Battary/Voltage Alarm, Water Temperature Alarm Spoken Street Names
Trip calculator   What is "Trip calculator"? Moving average, Total average, Maximum speed, Odometer, Trip Timers, Points-of-Interest (POI) Detour Feature, Points-of-Interest (POI)
Included Software/Maps   What is "Included Software/Maps"? Marine Cartography, City Navigation Maps, North America Maps USA Maps, Canada Maps, Europe Maps
Grids   What is "Grids"? Lat/Lon, MGRS, UTM, Loran TD position format, Maidenhead Unknown
Other Features   
PC Interface NMEA-0183 Mini-USB
Environmental Protection IPX7 Waterproof Standard, High Impact Plastic Alloy Body Unknown
Expansion Slot Type Unknown SD (Secure Digital) Card Slot
Antenna Quadrifilar Helix Built-in
GPS System   
Accuisition Time - Cold 45 sec Unknown
Accuisition Time - Initial Time 15 sec Unknown
Update rate 1 per second, continuous Unknown
Max. Horizontal accuracy   What is "Max. Horizontal accuracy"? < 9.84 feet Unknown
Enhanced position accuracy < 10 feet Unknown
Differential standards DGPS Ready Unknown
Number of routes 50 Unknown
Waypoints   What is "Waypoints"? 3000 1000
PDA Features   
Plug-in Interface   What is "Plug-in Interface"? Unknown Secure Digital (SD)
Compatible PDA OS Unknown Windows 2000
Compatible Devices Unknown Notebook
Battery   
Battery Type and Quantity Unknown Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery
Battery Life Unknown 4 Hours
Warranty   
Warranty 1 Year Unknown
Dimensions   
Width 6.3 in. 4.8 in.
Depth 3.7 in. 0.8 in.
Height 4.9 in. 2.9 in.
Weight 1.48 lb. 0.33 lb.
Miscellaneous   
Family Line Garmin GPSMAP Garmin nuvi
UPC 753759043568 100071740
Product ID 21890675 51366714
 
Product Reviews
Garmin GPSMAP 178C Image
Garmin GPSMAP 178C GPS Receiver
2.5/5 stars
3 reviews
Garmin nuvi 205 Image
Garmin nuvi 205 Car GPS Receiver
4/5 stars
14 reviews

No-frills GPS that works

by clicq , Mar 29, 2009
Pros: Inexpensive, nice screen, simple interface
Cons: Directions could be clearer, detour option is not configurable
The Bottom Line: Inexpensive GPS gets you where you want to go with no fuss.
This reviewer recommends this product.
Review: After my friend got tired of me borrowing his Garmin GPS all the time, I saw this Garmin Nuvi 205W on sale near Christmas so I decided to get my own.

This is a basic, no-frills GPS. It will give you directions, has a large points of interest...
Author's Rating: 4/5 stars  

Covers the Basics

by bobbyslav , May 11, 2009
Pros: POI database, speed, accuracy, ease of use.
Cons: map detail, non-included accessories, voice prompts, navigational quirks.
The Bottom Line: This unit covers the basics well, if you can deal with the navigational quirks and poor map detail. The lack of included accessories is embarrassing for Garmin.
This reviewer does not recommend this product.
Review: ***NOTE! - This review is for the Garmin Nuvi 205, not the 205W. When I wrote it, I did use the page for the correct model number, but for some reason Epinions moved it here.***


Perhaps my experience with the Nuvi 205 is a reflection of...
Author's Rating: 3/5 stars  
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