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Garmin nuvi 205W 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator specifications:
- 4.3 in Touch Screen Navigator with 2D/3D Maps
- Turn by Turn Voice Directions and Optional MSN Direct Services
- Where Am I Emergency Locator / You generally Know Your Location
- With HotFix, It Calculates Your Position Faster to Get You There Quicker
- JPEG Picture Viewer, World Travel Clock, Currency Converter, Calculator and More
Garmin nuvi 205W 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator review:
With easy to use Touchscreen displays, the nuvi 205w can path to addresses, restaurants, hotels and more with turn by turn directions and voice guidance. Nuvi 205w will say “Turn right in 500 feet.” New appealing features are MSN Direct compatibility, HotFix, Garmin Connect Photos, digital elevation maps, auto time zone updates and smoother map updates. Nuvi 205w is matched with an optional MSN Direct receiver GDB 55. This optional MSN Direct receiver gives premium content like traffic updates, weather, gas prices, improved movie listings, stock information, news, local events and a send to GPS feature for trip planning. Nuvi 205w is the most cheap choice, with mapping coverage of the lower 48 states, Hawaii and Puerto Rico. It offers five million points of interest, as well as hotels, restaurants, gas stations, ATMs and attractions. The map data is offered by NAVTEQ, a world leader in premium quality mapping. Bright 4.3 diagonal color display, 480 x 272 pixels, WQVGA TFT display, with white backlight High sensitivity GPS receiver for improved performance and reception Trip computer records mileage, max speed, total time and more fitted travel kit will include features like picture viewer, world clock, currency and measurement converters and calculator Configurable car icons lets users to choose a fun, customized car shaped icon, users can download extra choices Offers a three dimensional mapping perspective or 2D overhead view fitted lithium ion battery lasts up to four hours based on handling Dimensions Width 4.8 x Height 2.8 x Depth 0.8 Weight 6.1 ounces
Product Description May 7, 2008:
Garmin’s nüvi 2×5 models improve upon their 200 series predecessors by adding top of the line features like FM traffic updates or MSN Direct content capability to an entry level line. But Garmin is introducing many important enhancements with this new series, like a predictive technology that gives faster satellite lock, a redesigned screen with more info, terrain maps, and an thrilling new photo navigation feature. The 205W also offers a large 4.3 inch diagonal screen that displays 70% more of the road around you.
The nüvi 2×5 models sport the thin design that Garmin presented 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 Learn more
- New Digital Elevation Model DEM Basemap shows 3D shaded terrain features Learn more
- New Faster 333 Mhz processor offers faster, Smoother map drawing and car icon motion through turns
- New Redesigned user interface offers more info Learn more
- New Photo Navigation allows you to upload geo coded photos from a phone, geo coding camera or photo site and navigate to them. Learn more
- New Add Dynamic MSN Traffic and Content with the optional GDB 55 antenna and charger Learn more
- New Send addresses straight to your Garmin from Google Maps or Mapquest Learn more
- New Auto Time Zone Transition
- 4.3 inch Widescreen shows you more of what is around you as you drive Learn more
- Memory Card Slots so you may be able to 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 four hours per charge
- Custom car Icons let you personalize your navigator Learn more
- Integrated Antenna for a thin form factor
- Where Am I? Instantly shows you all of the emergency services close Learn More
Which nüvi is Best for You?:
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| One of Garmin’s key product philosophies is to make very complex technology easy to use for anybody right out of the box, and possibly nowhere is that better exemplified than in the user interface for Garmin’s movable navigation devices.
Garmin’s interface is a key to their success part of what makes their devices such a pleasure to use. Simple controls and sub screens make it simple to enter or search for places and get data about your trip. Simply touch the color screen to enter a destination, and nüvi takes you there with turn by turn voice directions, 2 D or 3 D maps and smooth map updates as you navigate.
This year, Garmin redesigned its interface to include more useful info. |
Old Interface
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New Interface
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Your GPS device locks onto transmissions from a dedicated network of Satellites to find out its position. Till the device gets a “lock” on three satellites, it can not effectively navigate, so decreasing the time it takes for your device to get “satellite lock” is generally a objective of GPS manufacturers. With Garmin’s new HotFix technology, your Garmin GPS remembers the position of all satellites it’s tracking when you turn it off, and calculates their movements to predict where they should be the next time you turn it on. This gives the device an idea of where it should look for satellites, and considerably decreases the time it takes for your Garmin to get its position and start navigating. HotFix can predict satellite positions for up to three days after the device was last turned off.
Using Garmin’s distinctive website — Garmin Connect Photos — users can decide from millions of geo located photos offered by Google’s Panoramio photo sharing community and download them to the nüvi for a richer navigation experience using pictures as a guide. |
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Using Garmin’s distinctive website — Garmin Connect Photos — users can decide from millions of geo located photos offered by Google’s Panoramio photo sharing community and download them to the nüvi for a richer navigation experience using pictures as a guide.
- Choose from Panoramio’s group of photos from around the globe.
- Easy to use interface displays photos on Google Maps.
- Search for photos by place name or map area boundary.
- Transfer photos directly from Garmin Connect to device with the Garmin Communicator.
- View photos in Google Earth.
- Supports Internet Explorer 6+, Firefox 2+, Safari 3+ on Windows and Mac.
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| Shaded break terrain maps show you when to expect hills, mountains, forests and other natural features. Topographic terrain maps are viewable when using the 2D “birds eye” view.
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Tching to attempt out a new restaurant, or setting off on a road trip to find the best toffee apples on the east coast? Now, it is easy to search for places on Google Maps or Mapquest, then move the addresses straight to your Garmin GPS navigator.
- Hook up your Garmin to the computer via it is USB port
- Search for the place you want
- Click the Send link in the information window for the address. That will bring up a popup “Send to” form.
- Pick GPS, then pick Garmin and hit the “Send” button.
The address will instantly move to your Garmin device, The point will be saved as one of your favorites, and you may be able to navigate to it or view it on a map just like with any other favorite.
The procedure does require a small plugin, which you may be able to get at Garmin’s web site at www8.Garmin.Com/support/download_details.Jsp?Id=3739. You may be able to send business addresses to your Garmin device from these countries: Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United States.
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| Search for the place you want.
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Pick “Send to GPS”.
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Go!
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MSN Direct improved Traffic and Content
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With an optional receiver, you may be able to access improved dynamic content from the MSN Direct service. Check the weather, avoid traffic backups, compare local gas prices, get improved movie listings, stock info, news and local events when you travel with your unit. Plan trips from the convenience of your computer, via Windows Live Local, and wirelessly send custom to your nüvi.
Check out a full description of MSN Direct content features, or a coverage map for MSN Direct services.
A 3 month subscription to MSN Direct is included with the receiver. After that, subscription fees are $49.95 per year, or $129.95 for a lifetime subscription. |
FM Traffic
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With an optional receiver, you may be able to get alerts from TMC Clear Channel about traffic tie ups and road construction that may lie ahead on your path. All you must do is simply touch the screen to view traffic details and you will be prepared to detour around any problem area. And if you end up missing a turn, or you are forced into a detour that isn’t relayed through the traffic receiver, the nüvi’s sophisticated auto routing will get you back on track in no time.
In most regions, TMC Clear Channel traffic transmits are uninterrupted — there is no waiting for scheduled traffic news updates or random alerts. Because traffic transmits are received via a “silent” FM data channel, you may be able to still listen to music or news programming on your car radio without interference from incoming FM traffic data transmissions.
A 3 month subscription to TMC Clear Channel’s Total Traffic Network is included with the receiver. For more info on subscription fees, coverage in individual cities, and traffic data networks in the United Kingdom and Europe, check the Garmin web site.
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| The super bright, 4.3 inch diagonal touchscreen display gives is anti glare for easy looking at throughout the day and automatically changes its color profile for easy looking at at night or in dim light. It offers 2d or 3D perspective views.
The widescreen format gives you 70% more real screen area than a 3.5 inch screen. Mainly this translates into a better view of the area through which you’re driving. This is particularly useful in showing you what parks, restaurants, ATM, gas stations, etc. Are close, or in letting you know if a detour is a smart idea. As well, the device itself is bigger, meaning controls on the screen are more widely spaced and somewhat easier to push. |
| Wider screen allows you to see more of what is around. Compare these real size views of a 3 inch diagonal screen
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And a 4.3 inch diagonal widescreen
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On any nüvi, just tap “Where Am I?” to find the closest hospitals, police stations, fuel stations, nearest address and intersection. Also see your exact latitude and longitude coordinates.
Nüvi accepts custom points of interest POIs. View bigger.
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The nüvi comes prepared to go right out of the box with preloaded City Navigator NT street maps for the continental United States, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico, as well as a hefty POI database with hotels, restaurants, fuel, ATMs and more. Simply touch the color screen to enter a destination, and nüvi takes you there with 2D or 3D maps and turn by turn voice directions. Garmin gets its map data from NAVTEQ, a world leader in premium quality mapping.
In addition, nüvi accepts custom points of interest POIs, like school zones and safety cameras and allows you to set closeness alerts to warn you of forthcoming POIs
Important note about map updates: caused by our high volume of sales, nearly every Garmin movable GPS navigator sold by will come with the last map variant. If you ever do need a map update, you may be able to buy one from at our Garmin Store. |
Garmin’s patent pending theft prevention system that disables the unit from performing any functions till the user types in a particular 4 digit PIN or takes the unit to a preset secure location
Browse your stored pictures with an easy to use JPEG viewer.
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Navigation is just the beginning. The nüvi 2×5 models features travel tools as well as a JPEG picture viewer, world travel clock with time zones, currency converter, measurement converter, calculator and more.
This device is matched with optional content plug ins available via microSD card, like the Garmin Travel Guides and Garmin SaversGuide supply in depth data for attractions and info on close merchants offering savings, so you may be able to customize nüvi for your travel needs. For Accessory Map Cards and Travel Guides the Units Feature: a MicroSD Card Slot on the 3.5 inch Units, and an SD Card Slot on the 4.3 inch Units.
Garmin also has added the capability for customers to add custom points of interest POI’s from 3rd parties like school zones and safety cameras.
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Custom car icons let you ride in style, at least inside your GPS.
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All Garmin nüvis support configurable car icons. These fun, customized car shaped icons come in a range of colors to add a personal touch to your vehicle’s position on the map. |
Notes
- Optional software for language translation, in depth travel guides, and savings programs let you to customize your nüvi to fit your travel needs
- Like most USB Mass Storage Devices, the nüvi isn’t matched with Windows 95, Windows 98 or Windows Me.
Note: All nüvis come with in depth NAVTEQ maps containing more than six million pre loaded point of interest places.
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Included Maps
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Text to Speech
Directions in
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Traffic
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Bluetooth
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Media
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3D Terrain
Maps
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Photo
Navigation
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FM Transmitter
Audio through
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Multi
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Battery
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Cont. U.S.,
Hawaii, and
Puerto Rico |
AK and
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2.8 x 2.1
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| Nüvi 200w |
3.81 x 2.25
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| Nüvi 250 |
2.8 x 2.1
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Up to 5 |
| Nüvi 250w |
3.81 x 2.25
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Up to 5 |
| Nüvi 260 |
2.8 x 2.1
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Up to 5 |
| Nüvi 260w |
3.81 x 2.25 |
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Up to 5 |
| Nüvi 270 |
2.8 x 2.1
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Up to 5 |
| Nüvi 205 |
2.8 x 2.1 |
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MSN enhanced
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FM with opt.
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Up to 4 |
| Nüvi 205W |
3.81 x 2.25 |
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MSN enhanced
With optional
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FM with opt.
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Up to 4 |
| Nüvi 255 |
2.8 x 2.1 |
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MSN enhanced
With optional
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FM with opt.
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Nüvi 255W
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3.81 x 2.25 |
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MSN enhanced
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Up to 4 |
| Nüvi 350 |
2.8 x 2.1
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Photos, MP3s
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Up to 8 |
| Nüvi 360 |
2.8 x 2.1
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Photos, MP3s |
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Up to 8 |
| Nüvi 370 |
2.8 x 2.1 |
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FM receiver
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Photos, MP3s |
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Up to 8 |
| Nüvi 650 |
3.81 x 2.25
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FM with opt.
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Photos, MP3s |
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Up to 7 |
Nüvi 660
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3.81 x 2.25
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FM receiver
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Up to 7 |
Nüvi 670
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3.81 x 2.25
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FM receiver
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Photos, MP3s |
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Up to 7 |
| Nüvi 680 |
3.81 x 2.25
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MSN receiver
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1 year free,
FM with opt.
Receiver
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Photos, MP3s |
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Nüvi 750
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3.81 x 2.25
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MSN enhanced
With optional
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FM with opt.
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Photos, MP3s |
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Up to 5 |
| Nüvi 760 |
3.81 x 2.25
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MSN enhanced
With optional
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FM with opt.
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Photos, MP3s |
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| Nüvi 770 |
3.81 x 2.25
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MSN enhanced
With optional
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FM with opt.
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Up to 5 |
| Nüvi 780 |
3.81 x 2.25 |
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MSN enhanced
Receiver inc.,
Three months free
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FM with opt.
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Photos, MP3s |
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Nüvi 850
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3.81 x 2.25 |
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MSN enhanced
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FM with opt.
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Photos, MP3s |
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Up to 4 |
Nüvi 880
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3.81 x 2.25 |
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MSN enhanced
Receiver inc.,
Three months free,
FM with opt.
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Photos, MP3s |
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Up to 4 |
Nüvi 5000
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4.5 x 2.7 |
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MSN enhanced
With optional
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FM with opt.
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Traffic Reports
- Find the best path through traffic. Your GPS device uses MSN Direct traffic data to choose the best path for you to avoid traffic congestion.
- Check traffic flow. Know at a glance where to expect slowdowns in traffic.
- Get accident warnings. Get warnings about accidents, road closures, and construction in the neighborhood that may influence you.
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Gas Prices
- Compare local gas prices. See a list of recent gas prices in your area and an indication of how newly the prices were stated.
- 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.
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Weather Reports
- Stay over current conditions. View the current weather conditions in your area, as well as 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 big cities across the country.
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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 beloved 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.
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Web Favorites Send custom places 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 beloved place, , then MSN Direct delivers the address, phone number, and more directly to your navigation system.
- Visit Live Search Maps at maps.Live.Com.
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Local Events
- See what is happening near you. Find close events to see what is happening in your area.
- Find the events that interest you. Browse events sorted by group.
- Search for an event. Get details about a specific event.
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Stock Quotes
- Watch the stocks that interest you. Choose stocks that you want to keep an eye on, , then see on a regular basis updated stock prices and daily changes.
- Get a bit more detail. Touch a stock in your list to see daily highs, lows, and trading volume.
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News Headlines
- Browse the headlines at a glance. See breaking news and other big news stories of the day.
- Read more details. Choose a headline to read all the details about the news story on your navigation system.
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| MSN Direct Coverage Map |
Get in depth information for your Zip Code at the MSN Direct web site.
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Not sure, but it’s pretty expensive in Phoenix area, maybe try Costco
How long is the warranty?
Usually price of garmin nuvi is cheap for car electronics
September 1, 2008 at 8:15 pm
Compare online prices, dont bother with store price
September 2, 2008 at 8:22 pm
i buy it at Staples store that had a lowest price, but usually online deals are better
September 3, 2008 at 8:47 pm
Pros: Great product for the low price. Cons: Difficult to find in stock
September 4, 2008 at 1:45 pm
i got it in Costco store that had a clearance sale, but generally online deals are better
September 5, 2008 at 6:44 pm
What’s panasonic dect compared to other telephones?
September 6, 2008 at 3:49 pm
Very good value for the money.
September 7, 2008 at 11:41 pm
saw panasonic dect 6.0 reviewed everywhere, and this really is the cheapest price
September 8, 2008 at 9:24 pm
Don’t think closeout prices are a deal, i would buy it now.
September 9, 2008 at 7:28 pm
Target had the best price before, buy it there
September 10, 2008 at 6:56 pm
Review pretty much sums it up, great deal
September 11, 2008 at 4:40 pm
Buy it at amazon, has free shipping over $50, i think
September 12, 2008 at 3:33 pm
Enough comparisons, just buy it.
September 13, 2008 at 11:16 pm
Pros: Great product for the price. Cons: Hard to find in stock
September 14, 2008 at 7:43 pm
I think Target may have free shipping
September 15, 2008 at 0:43 pm
So far the best offer for panasonic dect can usually be found at an online dealer
September 16, 2008 at 4:22 pm
I am looking to buy one in Milwaukee so i dont pay for shipping if it’s not free