

The Nuvi doesn't support any sort of predictive text entry or autocomplete, but inputting a POI name or address is painless thanks to the Nuvi's responsive onscreen keyboard and fast search. Powered up and locked on, we searched for a few well-known points of interest. The screen measures 4.3 inches diagonally and displays full-color imagery at a WQVGA resolution of 480x272 pixels. The unit measures 4.8 inches wide by 2.9 inches tall by 0.8 inch deep and features a color touch screen that takes up almost the entirety of the front panel. The Nuvi 205W's chassis will be immediately familiar to anyone who has ever used a Garmin PND. Buyers who like what they see in the Nuvi 205W can choose to step down to the 205, which features a smaller screen, to save a few bucks, or up to the 255W, which adds text-to-speech to the feature set. The standout feature in this new model is the "Where am I?" option that can come in handy during an emergency but mostly the 205W represents a significant performance boost over the older Nuvis. The Garmin Nuvi 205W is one of two entry-level models in the 2x5 line, and features only the most basic navigation features. The new Nuvi 2x5 line of GPS navigation devices seeks to build on that reputation with a few new features, while still keeping the price relatively low. Garmin's Nuvi 200 line of navigators was an excellent blend of ease of use and value. When most people think of a GPS device, the first name that pops into mind is Garmin Nuvi.
