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Garmin’s nuvi 2×5 models improve upon their 200-series predecessors by adding top-of-the-line features such as FM traffic updates or MSN Direct content capability to an entry-level line. But Garmin is also introducing some significant improvements with this new series, like a predictive technology that provides faster satellite lock, a redesigned screen with more information, terrain maps, and an exciting new photo navigation feature. The 205W also offers a wide 4.3-inch (diagonal) screen that displays 70% more of the road around you.

The nuvi 2×5 models sport the slim design that Garmin introduced with the 200-series last year, so they all fit comfortably in your pocket or purse, and a rechargeable lithium-ion battery that makes them convenient for navigation by car or foot.All of the models include useful travel tools like a JPEG picture viewer, world travel clock with time zones, currency converter, measurement converter, calculator and more.

Key Features/Benefits for all 2×5 Series Navigators

• New – HotFix (Long Term Ephemeris Prediction) finds satellites faster
• New – Digital Elevation Model (DEM) Basemap shows 3D shaded terrain features
• New – Faster 333 Mhz processor offers faster, smoother map drawing and vehicle icon motion through turns
• New – Redesigned user interface offers more information
• New – Photo Navigation lets you upload geo-coded photos from a phone, geo-coding camera or photo site and navigate to them.
• New – Add Dynamic MSN Traffic and Content with the optional GDB 55 antenna and charger
• New – Send addresses directly to your Garmin from Google Maps or Mapquest
• New – Automatic Time Zone Transition
• 4.3-inch Widescreen shows you more of what’s around you as you drive
• Memory Card Slots so you can add maps and travel guides, or store photos (MicroSD card slot on 3.5-inch units; SD card slot on 4.3-inch units)
• Preloaded Maps with Navteq data of the Lower 48 States + Hawaii + Puerto Rico
• Rechargeable lithium-ion battery for easy portability (up to 4 hours per charge)
• Custom Vehicle Icons let you personalize your navigator
• Integrated Antenna for a slim form factor
• Where Am I? — instantly shows you all of the emergency services nearby

Basic MSN Direct Content Features
	Traffic Reports Find the best route through traffic. Your GPS device uses MSN Direct traffic data to select the best route for you to avoid traffic congestion. Check traffic flow. Know at a glance where to expect slowdowns in traffic. Get accident warnings. Receive warnings about accidents, road closures, and construction in the area that may affect you.
	Gas Prices Compare local gas prices. See a list of recent gas prices in your area and an indication of how recently the prices were reported. Find your way to the savings. Once you find the best price in your area, use your navigation system to guide you to the gas station.
	Weather Reports Stay on top of current conditions. View the current weather conditions in your area, including today’s high and low temperatures, chances of precipitation, and more. View the three-day forecast, Plan ahead by checking the three-day weather forecast for your area. Check weather in other cities. See current weather conditions in major cities across the country.
	Movie Times Search for a movie. Find the theaters in your coverage area that are showing the movie you want to see. See which movies are playing. View which movies are playing in your coverage area or at your favorite theater. See show times and get directions. Once you find a show you want to see, check the show times and use your GPS device to guide you to the theater.
Enhanced MSN Direct Content
	Web Favorites (Send custom destinations to your GPS with Live Search Maps) Powerful trip planning: Use Live Search Maps on your computer to look up an address, search for a business, or plan a trip Choose your favorite location, and then MSN Direct delivers the address, phone number, and more straight to your navigation system. Visit Live Search Maps at http://maps.live.com.
	Local Events See what’s happening near you. Find nearby events to see what’s happening in your area. Find the events that interest you. Browse events sorted by category. Search for an event. Get details about a particular event.
	Stock Quotes Watch the stocks that interest you. Select stocks that you want to keep an eye on, and then see regularly updated stock prices and daily changes. Get a little more detail. Touch a stock in your list to see daily highs, lows, and trading volume.
	News Headlines Browse the headlines at a glance. See breaking news and other major news stories of the day. Read more details. Select a headline to read all the details about the news story on your navigation system.
MSN Direct Coverage Map
Get detailed info for your Zip Code at the MSN Direct website.

Product Description
GARMIN Nuvi 205W 4.3 Inch Auto Navigator. Portable, affordable and wide, nuvi 205W is your personal travel assistant for life on the go. This navigator leads the way with turn by turn directions and optional MSN Direct services to get you there on time and keep you informed. Its packed with millions of destinations and maps for the contiguous U.S., Canada or regional sections of Europe. Like the rest of the sleek nuvi 2×5 series, the 205W is priced right and ultra easy to use. 

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Note: This is the short version. Last week on my personal blog I wrote a very long-winded article about the Garmin City Navigator North America NT Map Update 2009. And yes the title of the product is in fact that long. But anyway, if you want to read up on what I think Garmin needs to do in order to keep up with the times as far as map updating goes, read up if you wish.

If you have a Garmin StreetPilot c3xx, c5xx, the big units like the 2720/2730 or any nuvi series and live in North America, this update applies to you. No, it is not free and yes, that makes people upset they have to pay for it. However that’s the way things are at present with Garmin and map updates.

We’ll leave the pay factor aside for the time being and concentrate on how to make the map update process smooth and easy.

Step 1. Where to get it?
Register your Garmin GPS at the Garmin web site. All you need is the unit so you can enter in the serial number that’s physically printed on it.

Once registered you will have the option to purchase the update you need.

Step 2. DVD or download?
Get the DVD in the mail. The download takes way too long. Remember, it is a DVD’s worth of information we’re talking about.

Step 3. Install the latest Garmin USB drivers.
Grab those from here. It’s a fast install and painless. To note: Windows (and even OS X) will usually automatically install the drivers, but it’s better to get them manually just to be on the safe side.

Step 4. Plug in the GPS to your computer.
Step 5. CLOSE appsThis is the #1 reason why people have any problem with updating a Garmin GPS. They have a bunch of CRAP running, such as instant messengers, web browsers and so on. This does nothing but SLOW THE PROCESS DOWN. Whether your using Windows or OS X, close those frickin’ apps and KEEP them closed until the update is completed.

Step 6. Pop in the DVD and follow the instructions.
Step 7. Wait. A long time.
The update process takes 1 to 2 hours to complete.

For those wondering why it takes so unbelievably long to complete, remember once again we’re talking about a DVD’s worth of data here transferring over USB. Have you ever transferred over 4GB of data over USB? If you have then you know how long it takes.

There many be instances where the updating program appears to lock up. Trust me when I say it’s not. You just have to wait and be patient. It will complete.

I have performed map updates several times on several different Garmin GPS units. It always takes a long time. As long as you have no apps (or as little apps as possible) running and are patient, the update will complete successfully.

The 2009 update to date has been the easiest by far. The updater app did exactly what it was supposed to do and now I enjoy the latest-and-greatest map data set on my c580.

How to report map inaccuracies
If while driving you see a road that is marked incorrectly, or the intersection that is labeled wrong, or a business listed that is no longer there or the like, remember the following:

Garmin does not provide the map data.

NAVTEQ does.

If you want to report a map inaccuracy, head over to mapreporter.navteq.com. This is where you report inaccuracies. It’s free and stupidly easy to report map errors there.

So if you ever wondered how you can easily report map issues, there you go. No calling or e-mailing necessary.

Once in a blue moon I find myself needing to pick a point on the map screen of my nuvi. Maybe I know about where something should be on the map, but I don’t have an address and there’s no POI, or the nuvi has a strange road name. Whatever the reason, accurate placement of the selected point is important. But rarely do I get it right on the first try.

Here’s a tip…select a point on the map. Now drag the map. The selection arrow will stay in it’s current location on the screen, but the map moves underneath it. You can drag the map around until you get the arrow to line up with the location you’re aiming for. You can see in the next image that I dragged the map to an intersection.

I discovered this feature the first day I was playing with the Garmin Oregon 400t touch screen handheld. Then a surprised Groundspeak (Geocaching.com’s message board) participant reported that it works on the nuvi too.

Download the Training Center:
http://www8.garmin.com/support/download_details.jsp?id=835

Install it

Then download the MapSource update:
http://www8.garmin.com/support/download_details.jsp?id=209

Install it.

You now have full blown MapSource, enjoy!

Owners of any previous version of City Navigator North America NT such as City Navigator NT 2008 in any supported Garmin devices can upgrade to 2009 Map Update to get the latest map data to ensure you can find and go to any new places or navigate traffic flow that has been changed without hassle.

Go to https://my.garmin.com/maps/updates.htm and enter the unit serial number and click on “Find” button to find if there is any mapping update for the device, and whether you’re entitled to free Garmin City Navigator North America NT 2009 Map Update. If there is an update, which is likely to be City Navigator North America NT 2009 Map Update in this case, then the user can order the DVD with updated maps to ship to you.

In some cases, if you have purchased or owned Garmin GPS device for a time longer than 2 or 3 months ago, you may see that the map update costs $69.99 to order. Garmin maps is notorious for its policy that map updates are at a cost, and user have to fork out money to pay for new maps.

Here’s a trick to get free update to City Navigator North America NT 2009 Map, if you never receive any map updates before. Try to look for a link on the Garmin map update availability page above that allows you to register your product to receive this at no cost. If this is an option then first mapping update will be at no charge.

If no such offer for free map update by registering Garmin product been offered online, you may choose to call to Garmin Support and request for the free map update. In most cases, Garmin will provide an upgrade for free if you just recently purchased the navigation device. Whatever, there is no harm to try. In North America for all Garmin products except Apollo aircraft, phone 1-800-800-1020 (U.S.), 1-866-429-9296 (Canada) or (913) 397-8200 during hours of operation which is between 8 am to 7 pm Monday to Friday Central Time.

If you manage to get free City Navigator North America NT 2009 Map Update, an upgrade DVD which is formatted software disk that will be able to load to your computer will be sent to you. You will need a USB cable to connect your Garmin to the computer for the update to complete, which may takes around an hour.