Garmin - Nuvi 200W GPS System Review

I bought my 70-something dad a GPS for Christmas last year.  It was a Garmin i-series, which is apparently discontinued.  That model was not pre-loaded, and would only hold maps for PA, MD, OH, WV & parts of NY.  So I returned that one and got the Nuvi 200W.  What a difference!  The touchscreen is great, and I like how you can either see a full-screen map or a split-screen with half map and half written directions.  The voice is loud and clear, and with over 6 million attractions, you can't go wrong in finding a restaurant, place to shop or hotel while on your trip.  The icons on the screen are large enough that you don't hit the wrong one.  If you don't want to permanently hook this unit to the dash or windshield, the available bean bag is stable and affordable at around $20.

In the 3 months my father has had this unit, he has gone from Pennsylvania to North Carolina, Virginia and Tennessee (with a few day trips around PA).  Disregarding a few turns that would have taken him 10-15 miles out of the way, the Nuvi (which he has dubbed "Jezebel") has been right on.  His neighbor borrowed her to go to Delaware, and another neighbor has taken her to the other side of the state.  I am borrowing her for an upcoming trip to Florida, and already programmed the address in and took a "test run".  This Garmin is a must-have for travelers!