Figure 2: Everything That's Included in the Box

The nüvi 205 includes the following items in the box:

• nüvi 205
• Preloaded City Navigator® NT data for the lower 48 states, Hawaii and Puerto Rico (no Alaska or Canada detail) or one European region or country
• Vehicle suction cup mount + Cradle
• Dashboard disc
• Quick start manual

Figure 3: Garmin nüvi 205, Front

The nüvi 205 looks similar to previous Garmin nüvis; except for the power switch on the top of the case, there are no physical controls to speak of. All controls are performed via the 3.5-inch color touch screen.

The nüvi 205 feels solid and well built. It fits nicely in the palm of your hand, and matt plastic case doesn't pickup fingerprints too easily.

Figure 4: Garmin nüvi 205, Left Side

Measuring 0.8" thick, the nüvi 205 is thin enough to slip into a shirt pocket or jacket. A MicroSD memory card slot is located on the left side of the device.

Note: no additional memory cards are needed to operate the 205. It comes pre-loaded with maps of the U.S. (or one European region, if buying the European model). Additional maps can be purchased and installed via the memory card slot.

Figure 5: Garmin nüvi 205, Back

The loudspeaker and USB connector are located on the back of the 205.

The included 12v power adapter connects to the USB port. A standard USB data cable (not included), can also be used to connect the nüvi 205 to a Mac or PC to transfer data or update the firmware.

A USB cable is included with Garmin's more expensive GPS units, but isn't included with the nüvi 205.

The internal GPS antenna is located underneath the Garmin logo.

Figure 6: Garmin nüvi 205, Top

The power key is located on the top of the nüvi 765T. Sliding the power switch to the left turns the unit on or off. Sliding the switch to the right locks the screen.

Figure 7: Garmin nüvi 205, Bottom

Figure 8: Suction-Cup Mount

The nüvi 205 attaches to your vehicle's windshield using a suction-cup mount and cradle. The cradle snaps onto the end of the mount, forming a ball and socket joint that can easily be rotated into the desired viewing angle.

The cradle has a socket in the rear that snaps onto the ball of the suction cup mount. Connecting the cradle to the mount is simply a matter of pressing firmly on the mount until the ball snaps into the socket on the cradle. To remove the cradle, simply twist the cradle to the right or left until it snaps off the mount.

Figure 9: Suction-Cup Mount & Cradle

This ball-and-socket style mount is easy to use, holds up well against normal wear and tear, and keeps the GPS firmly in place while driving.

Figure 10: nüvi 205, Docked

Garmin's mounting hardware is excellent. The windshield mount holds the nüvi firmly in place and vibration-free when driving. The ball-and-socket joint on the windshield mount makes it easy to adjust the nüvi's viewing angle with one hand, and without having to turn any knobs or slip any levers.

However, unlike the nüvi 7x5 windshield mounts, the nüvi 205's mount isn't powered. That means you have to connect the power cable to the mini-USB plug on the back of the nüvi every time you mount the 205 in the car. Not a huge deal, but a differentiater between the budget-friendly nüvi 205 and the more expensive 705 series.

Figure 11: 12v Power Adapter

The included 12v power adapter connects to your vehicle's cigarette lighter.