Garmin Nuvi 205W vs 250W Any Comments?

[Silhoutte]

Hi,

 

I'm considering between the Garmin Nuvi 205W and the 250W to replace my WM Pocket PC GPS unit.

 

I understand that the main differences between the two are:

 

205W

Weight - 147.42 g (Lighter)

Batt Life - 4hrs (Shorter Batt Life)

Waypoints - 1000

FM traffic compatible - Yes

Where Am I? - Yes

Photo navigation - Yes

Choose keyboard layout - Yes

 

250W

Weight - 172.93 g (Heavier)

Batt Life - 5hrs (Longer Batt Life)

Waypoints - 500

FM traffic compatible - No

Where Am I? - No

Photo navigation - No

Choose keyboard layout - No

 

By looking at the comparison data gotten from the Garmin website, it seems that the 205W is a better GPS device, am I correct?

 

Are there any other differences between the two units other than what's stated in the Garmin website?

 

Which would be a better option of a GPS unit?

 

I have been using GPS via my WM Pocket PC + Bluetooth GPS Receiver and Mapking but I cannot search via postal codes.

 

My WM Pocket PC also hangs often and runs out of battery REALLY fast.

 

Will the Garmin 205W/250W GPS allow me to search postal codes?

 

Are there any more advantages which the Garmin 205W/250W GPS has against these WM Pocket PC GPS combos?

 

Pardon me for all these noob qns as I have very little knowledge on GPS devices.

 

Are there any Garmin GPS expert bros/sis can enlighten me?

 

Thanks,

Ed

[Dicksonzhang]

i am happy with my PDA phone with gps

just get a car charger

you can install different map software, GMXT, Mapking, Tomtom, etc

[Dafansu]

just get the basic 200w is more then enough, u wont be using the rest of the function

[Silhoutte]

Bro, my PDA loves to hang too...

[Silhoutte]

1 more thing to ask, I heard about some GPS units that are able to tell you of places that there are traffic congestion to allow you to re-rout and avoid them.

 

Are there any such devices commercially available locally?

 

Avoiding traffic jams and ERP gantries are also important factors to consider for a GPS device.

 

Cheers.

[Hoppie24]

currently not available in singapore yet. from what i know, they send the signal via FM then the GPS reciever will get the info and pinpoint the traffic jam location.

[Silhoutte]

Yeah I should have guessed so...

 

This technology is still rather new I guess.

 

It would be extremely useful though...

[Circuit]

i using the 200 model... more than enuff...

 

the downside of 200 model is when navigating no building shown.

But when searching have. all depends on map.

 

the 250W hav buildings shown while nav..

 

anyway for me , 200 cheap and good. so far go ard malaysia good enuff for me.

[Maddriver]

I am using 205W...Got it from Perfect Watch..I find it good enough..Comes with original Sing and Mal map..

[Silhoutte]

Thanks bro, I think I have decided between the two.

 

I'll be getting the Garmin Nuvi 205W.

 

Cheers.

[Tohto]

What is the price for 205W?

[Maddriver]

I got it at $429 and petrol watch...

[Silhoutte]

Hi,

 

Pls check your PM.

 

Cheers.

[Mivec9]

To be able search by postal code depends on map. the latest malsingmap, u be able search by postal code.

[Horsee]

The latest malsing map (can search by postal code), update on which month..Thanks.

[Silhoutte]

Yeah I agree, I have gotten the Garmin Nuvi 205W.

 

I'm able to search by postal code.

 

Cheers.

[Mivec9]

cool! i'm getting my new nuvi 360 this week. Getting excited

[Mivec9]

it should be version 2.28, july 2008.

 

now they are going to release version 2.29