Garmin nüvi 260 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator by Garmin
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Digital camera reviews of Garmin nüvi 260 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator
Digital camera Review: A++
Summary: 5 Stars
I have used a few navagation devices and the Garmin Nuvi is by far the best for its $. I dont expect anyone to take my word for it but highly suggest you use the Nuvi as a starting point when doing your research.Digital camera Review: All the features you really need!
Summary: 4 Stars
Finally, a great product with ONLY the essential features that you need! I had to look around too many sites to find a GPS that had only the features I really needed. Sure, Bluetooth, MP3 capability, and photo viewing are nice, but who needs them? I have my iPod for the car, a wireless earpiece for my phone, and do I really need to look at photos while I'm driving? This device updates routes quickly when you stray off course and has easily accessable Point-of-Interest locater. I think this is an awesome value!Digital camera Review: Amazing
Summary: 5 Stars
These little units are truly amazing. The functionality and the accuracy are really exceptional for a reasonably priced GPS. I bought this particular model because it was the first level that included the voice direction with street names, and that function is a huge plus especially when you are in an area where streets are close together. Aside from mapping accuracy and great direction finding, it also provides all of the pertinent data regarding your trip (time, distance, etc.) The touch screen controls are very intuitive and easy to use, the windshield mount works easily, and the screen is easy to see and read. I couldn't be more pleased with the Nuvi.Digital camera Review: Amazing GPS, but get the dashboard friction mount
Summary: 5 Stars
Just a word about mounting this: get the dashboard friction mount instead of the suction cup mount. There are thieves who look specifically for these mounts or marks left by these mounts to see if you have a GPS in your car. The friction dashboard mount, sort of like a big heavy beanbag with a friction strip, leaves no marks, stores easily under the seat, and can be moved from car to car with no problems.
I'm a genealogist and frequently have to travel to places that are out of the way and not easy to find. Sometimes I have street locations, other times I only have GPS coordinates. It's easy to preprogram the Nuvi to both these types of locations and save them as favorites. I have managed to find several places, such as old cemeteries, that I never would have found with a map. Plus, it is to much safer to use the GPS for navigation when traveling alone -- you don't have to take your eyes off the road to consult a map or directions, or pull over to do so.
The Detour function works perfectly. I was recently in a town where a bridge right on the main drag was out, but I needed to get to the other side. I just clicked Detour and it immediately and accurately plotted a route around the obstruction.
I like that it shows my distances and estimated arrival times.
I do wish it had a feature where you could erase or delete preprogrammed places. I have run into a few times where restaurants it had listed were closed, and it would be nice to delete those from the database. I haven't found a way you can do that.
I also purchased this product because it does speak the street names. Just having the confirmation when it says "Turn right on Prospect Street" and seeing the Prospect Street sign is good. In some towns I have been in, it's been a little hard to tell from the map which street is which.
It's become my second most important tool for genealogical research (the first being my computer), and I'll never be without one again.
Digital camera Review: Amazing but not perfect
Summary: 4 Stars
I have had this product for over two months and with few exceptions love the unit. Only a misdirection or two close to home keeps from my giving it a five star rating. Quick start up and easy to use are the main points in my appreciation of the Garmin nuvi 260.