Never struggle with paper maps or finicky computer apps when you have the Garmin nuvi 205W automotive GPS. Gone are the days of asking strangers for directions when you have this 4.3-inch navigation system mounted to your dash. The Garmin nuvi 205W GPS navigator is easy to use thanks to its intuitive software design. This unit has information for millions of destinations and has maps for the contiguous U.S., Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Canada, and regional sections of Europe. The nuvi 205W screen is wide and offers a clear picture of your route as you make your way to your destination. You can easily view details on the map, as well as driving direction photos. The Garmin nuvi 205W GPS can be read in any light, even in powerful sunshine, so you will always know where you are going. With this model, all you have to do is touch the color screen to enter your destination, and the Garmin nuvi 205W GPS will take you there with accuracy, as it gives you turn-by-turn voice directions and 2D or 3D maps. Garmin nuvi voice prompts you when turns are coming up, and you can check the screen display for accurate update of your surroundings. You can get a bigger picture of the surrounding terrain with nuvi’s digital elevation map feature, which shows shaded contours at higher zoom levels. Make the Garmin nuvi 205W GPS your own by adding a custom POI (point of interest). You can even get alerts for upcoming POIs, such as school zones and safety cameras. The internal memory software of the Garmin nuvi 205W can store up to 1,000 locations, favorites, and waypoints. This GPS unit keeps you moving even when there is traffic with a Route Avoidance feature that can be used to avoid highways and tolls, while also helping you avoid speeding tickets, as it guides you through areas with speed limit changes on major roads (feature available in the United States and Europe). The Garmin nuvi 205W GPS is your portable, personal travel assistant for when you are on the go. This device is lightweight so it travels easily, despite being fully-featured. The design of the Garmin nuvi 205W GPS, like the rest of the Garmin GPS line, is sleek and slim, so it fits quite comfortably in a pocket or bag for easy portability. The Garmin nuvi 205W GPS works by attaching to your car power, but for times when you have no access to power (if your car battery dies, etc.), the internal battery can last up to 4 hours, so you can still get directions. The Garmin’s battery is rechargeable, and makes the device super convenient for navigation when travelling by bike or foot. The Garmin nuvi 205W is more than a GPS to get you through traffic. It comes with many of the same desirable features as your computer, including a JPEG picture viewer, world travel clock with time zones, a currency converter, measurement converter, calculator, and more. The Garmin nuvi 205W GPS keeps you in the know and on the go without missing a beat. You have the option with the Garmin nuvi to subscribe to MSN Direct content for a more enhanced experience. The Garmin units also comes with its own anti-theft feature: Garmin Lock.