Strengths: nice portable size, good voice directions, easy to use, plenty POIs, nice visual mapping, uses NAVTEQ mapping

Weaknesses: sometimes it takes a while to obtain a satellite signal

Summary: First used this on our California vacation. The very first day, it wouldn't get a satellite signal. Don't know what the problem was because we made sure it was charged up beforehand, so unfortunately, we didn't have a backup map and relied mainly on our instincts and road signs. But, after that, we tried it again the next day of our vacation. It took a while to obtain the signal, but when it did, it worked quite well. We liked the voice directions and it got us to our destinations. It was handy to have the POIs to help us find eateries. All in all, it is a good device to have, but it might be good to have a map just in case you don't get satellite reception.

Strengths: Excellent...Price is affordable.Maps are up to date, routing is good.

Weaknesses: i havent found any problem on it. i have been using it for three weeks.

Summary: i have my CD player so i don't need mp3 or bluetooth functionality, so this model is what I got.It's easy to use and extrememly helpful in finding your way no matter where you are!

Strengths: Nice small GPS. Fast Satellite accurance and route calculation. Detour is a big plus

Weaknesses: Charger don't build into cradle

Summary: Nice small GPS if you don't need extra futures like Bluetooth, MP3 player, Traffic receiver and if you don't go to Canada. Nice antiglare sunlight visible screen. Automatically adjust to day / night.

Strengths: Very accurate device, long battery life, easy to use, preloaded maps.

Weaknesses: The device picks up satellites a little slowly

Summary: The GPS is replaced my previous Pioneer AVIC-S1. After several times tested. It is really a good gear.More accurate map and more powerful battery life than S1.I haven't looked at the LCD panel once because the audio direction is very clear and easy to use. I haven't had any problems with accuracy and the POI's are very handy in unfamiliar areas.I love this GPS unit and would recommend it to anyone who gets lost easily!

Strengths: Low priced entry level pocket GPS. Compact. New software upgrade from Garmin locks satellites faster. Accurate. Brilliant screen with adjustable brightness automatic day/night colors. Loud speaker.

Weaknesses: No bluetooth, No TTS: - Speaks turn directions, not street names. Has SD card slot, calculater, currency/unit converter, world clock .jpg viewer with input for custom points of interest (POI's).

Summary: Baseline workhorse of the nuvi line. I've had this nuvi model-200 for 12 months now in Hawaii and cannot say enough about it. Excellent easy to learn touch-screen user interface and very rugged. (Mine has survived some major drops on concrete, no problems). I recently upgraded to the nuvi-260 with TTS (see my review on the nuvi-260)...*New! Garmin has released several new software updates available on their web site and also a flash update for the WAAS enabled Bravo/SiRFstarIII satellite chipset available through their new web updater, along with many new voice languages new vehicle icons. The unit locks on satellites anywhere in the house now quickly. Streets, direction and ETA are clearly marked on the main map screen. Tap the position indicator anytime for current lat/long/elevation, or enter lat/long coordinates for simple geo-caching or [dry] boating (has off-road navigation mode). Customizable .jpg splash screen. You can upload view .jpg pics on the unit from a pc via the USB cable or through the SD card slot on the unit...The nuvi-200 unit comes with (updated) Navteq NT-2008 maps for the lower 48, Hawaii Puerto Rico. If you need US/Canada/Alaska try the nuvi-250; or the nuvi-270 which has US/Canada/Alaska + Europe, the new charcoal-black nuvi-260 has US/Canada/Alaska + TTS. TTS = Text to Speech which announces the street names, Interstate numbers, exit numbers and P.O.I. names). The unit comes with a dash mount, car charger and USB cable for updating the unit through your computer (unit will also charge through the USB cable). (I put some stick-on velcro on the back of my unit and on my upper dashboard and it works great!) You can buy online an (optional) Garmin home ac adapter/charger $15. and nice Garmin leather case $15. (recommended). Long 5 hour battery life off a 3-4 hour charge...Compact size, about the size of a deck of cards; fits easily in a pocket or small purse. Solidly built, clean looks and simple to learn and use. Excellent entry level pocket GPS for the beginner and experienced users alike. A winner! With prices now well under $200. [street] you cannot go wrong with the nuvi-200. (*Note: The nuvi-260 with US/Alaska/Canada + TTS is now under $250. [street], consider it). The baseline nuvi-200 is a very cool, useful proven GPS unit, everyone I show it to is amazed. Excellent value at current prices, makes the perfect gift. You will not be disapointed. Never get lost again!

Strengths: Easy to use, great value for price.

Weaknesses: Doesn't have text-to-speech: see below.

Summary: This product is very easy to learn how to use. Love the touch screen. Is very accurate at your position and gives promt directions about a quarter mile in advance of your turns. Only drawback is that it doesn't have text-to-speech. Text-to-speech not only gives you what direction to turn but also gives you the road name. This can be useful at times but overall this product works great.

Strengths: Excellent interface, finger touchscreen, nice display, NAVTEQ maps, can display coordinates and altitude ( /save/route to them)

Weaknesses: No support whatsoever for ZIP codes in the US, weak detour function, reception not in par with other typical Sirf III chipset devices

Summary: In comparison with the Magellan Maestro, The Nuvi has a much better touchscreen (noticeable when and it has way more POIs (Point Of Interests). However, I miss the excellent detour function of the Maestero, its better routing options, and that it recognized ZIP codes. It's a real shame the Garmins don't recognize ZIP codes in the US :(

Strengths: COMPACT NEW ROUTE 2008

Weaknesses: SATELLITES SLOWLY SOME TIMES

Summary: THIS IS A REAL COMPACT GPS EASY TO USED NOTHING COMPLICATED FOR THE PEOPLE THE ONLY WANT TO KNOW HOW TO ARRIVED TO THE DESTINITY THIS EASY , THE FUTURES IS OK FOR THE PRICE 200 WAS THE DEAL IS GREAT IF YOU WANT TO BUY THIS GPS AND DONT WANT TO SPEND 500 DLLS THIS IS YOUR OPTION AND ONE THING THE MAPS IS REAL TO UPDATE 2008

Strengths: compact, loud, good details

Weaknesses: no blue tooth and text to speech

Summary: this is one of the better gps at this price range. the only weaknesses are no bluetooth and doesn't pronouce street names. all the pro outweighs the cons. there are plenty of points of interest at 4.5 millions. the position and directions are very accurate. and the best part is that it is very easy to use and compact.

Strengths: ease of use, resolution, brightness, size

Weaknesses: none so far

Summary: This is my first navigation system, but I have used them before in rental cars. Very impressed with this product. Intuitive functionality, good directions. It does not have any extra gadgets (MP players, bluetooth, etc), but I don't need them anyway. I would recommend this product to anyone.

Strengths: Absolutely the easiest piece of equipment to use

Weaknesses: Personally, I can't think of any

Summary: After getting lost and loosing numerous time because of this I decided to purchase this garmin. It is one of the best purchases I have ever made. Simple to operate and I just love it. I now feel so safe having this piece of equipment in my car. I highly recommend this to everyone. I also intend to buy another one for my daughter.

Strengths: Simple, straight-forward. Smart route calculation

Weaknesses: No seperate buttons for basic control, ie volume. No zip code entry for address search

Summary: I used to have Mio C310x as a my travel guide, but I switched over this boy. Compare to C310x, it does have smarter calculation of route. UI is more simple than Mio's, so you will be easily figure out the way to play around with it.But here are negative things. Unlike C310x, it does not have seperate buttons for volume control. I have to go to menu to just make it louder or quieter. Also, it does not have address search by zip code. Five digit number is easier to memorize than five words if the town name is weird.Overall, it is a good GPS nav, but I'd expect more.

Strengths: Simple to operate; loud enough vioce; bright enough for night and day drives

Weaknesses: it takes while to locate the Satellite signal sometimes, particular at the starting time.

Summary: no Canada and Alaska maps. It does not spell the street names. Do not know the version of the map. But overall, a good deal if all you need is just a GPS.

Strengths: Small, thin, easy to use... Does the Job...

Weaknesses: Nothing that is a deal breaker

Summary: I bought this to use on our road trips in Europe and then gave that to a friend... Bought a new one for the US and it works great... Mine came with the 2008 maps loaded and then I updated the POIs off of the Garmin website in minutes... Same mapping program as the more expensive Garmin models... just without all the useful or useless extras... I didnt need the bluetooth, live traffic, etc... I have a headset and can still hear the traffic on 880am... Worth the price tag and very easy to use.. No complicated menus and above average POI (points of interest) database... best of all, you can customize any POI (change address, update phone number, change map symbol) or add your own house or a new bank or a new restaurant within seconds... A very good buy and perfect gift.

Strengths: Garmin user interface, small form factor, bright screen, quickly acquires satellite signal

Weaknesses: Has difficulty at times with right vs left and one way streets. Suction cup mount can be difficult to remove from window when needed. The screen is a fingerprint magnet.

Summary: The Garmin Nuvi 200 is my second GPS unit. My faithful Magellan Roadmate 300 has guided me well, but its mount is beginning to show its age. There will be no more map updates for my Magellan and its chipset is not the new high sensitivity type. In looking for a replacement unit my primary concern was accuracy. While I have been pleased with my Magellan, it does have a tendency to miss some streets and Points of interest that have been around for many years. It also is prone to becoming confused between right and left and around one way streets. The Garmin certainly fills the gaps when it comes to points of interest, but the right, left, and one way street confusion remains. I am beginning to wonder if this is created by something tied to the NAVTEQ mapping. The form factor of the unit is great. My wife likes the thickness. It is thicker than the Magellan Maestro series. I am impressed with the simplicity of design, but strangely I am missing the weight of the Garmin C550 I use for work. There is something robust about the C550 while the Nuvi is best described by my wife as "cute." Finally when it comest to user interface the Garmin outperforms the Magellan. The Magellan was certainly easy to use, but the Garmin seems to be quite a bit more intuitive. It can recognize streets and places with less keystrokes than the Magellan. It seems to be a mind reader at times. I give Garmin two thumbs up for this. The Garmin touchscreen also seems to work better than the screen on my Magellan. The Garmin icons are easier to activate. For the price I paid, this unit certainly is more than I could ask for. If you seek simple operation and an attractive form factor then this could be the unit for you. If you are looking for something more robust look to a Nuvi widescreen receiver or even the Garmin Streetpilot C Series. My Roadmate 300 still works and I am sure I will pull it out from time to time so we can take a trip together.