Garmin Nuvi 200 Best Deal

Let's see if the Nuvi 200 Best Deal really is the best deal.

The Nuvi 200 is a good, solid GPS . However, I do not recommend it since it does not speak street names.  

Having to take your eyes off the road to read the street names on the display is extremely dangerous.  I speak from personal experience with my Garmin StreetPilot c330.  

The first GPS up from the Nuvi 200 that speaks street names is the Nuvi 255.  This is a new GPS in the 2x5 product line.  

Here are some other options to consider.  The prices for each are posted as of the date this was written to give you the relative difference in price .  

Nuvi 200 - $146.99  

• least expensive unit in the Garmin Nuvi line
• does not speak street names

Nuvi 255 - $199.99

• new 2x5 model that speaks street names
• fast satellite acquisition

Nuvi 260 - $199.99  

• only GPS in the Nuvi 200 series that speaks street names
• is rated as a Consumer Reports Best Buy

Nuvi 200W - $179.99

• has a 4.3 inch display versus a 3.5 inch display for the Nuvi 200
• does not speak street names but larger display is easier to read

Nuvi 350 - $199.99   (Discontinued but still sold and still a best buy)

• speaks street names
• was the best rated electronics product on Amazon in 2007
• is rated as a Consumer Reports Best Buy
• has MP3/audio book player, calculator, currency converter, units converter, photo viewer, and world clock.

If your mind is made up to buy a Nuvi 200, scroll down past the picture to read the Product Description, Editorial Review, and Customer Reviews.

If you still want to purchase the Nuvi 200 and do not want to upgrade to one of the suggested units, you can purchase your Nuvi 200 now by going to the top of this page and clicking the “Add to Shopping Cart” button.