Garmin nüvi 260W 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator
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Digital product summary information
Manufacturer: GarminBrand: Garmin
Edition: Electronics
Audio: English (Original Language); French (Original Language)
Format: CD
Model: Nuvi 260w
Publisher: Garmin
Studio: Garmin
Music Label: Garmin
Product features:
- GPS system preloaded with City Navigator North America NT
- 4.3-inch touchscreen display with 2D/3D mapping perspective
- Turn-by-turn directions with voice guidance and text to speech
- Rechargeable lithium-ion battery makes it convenient for navigation by car or foot
- Includes JPEG picture viewer, world travel clock with time zones, currency converter, measurement converter, calculator and more
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Digital camera reviews of Garmin nüvi 260W 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator
Digital camera Review: 2 years old and still love it!
Summary: 5 Stars
I've had this Garmin Nuvi 260W for 2, maybe 3 years (can't remember which Christmas I received it). I absolutely love this unit - it still works like a charm. My parents bought this for me after doing a lot of research and I'm very glad they did. I still haven't updated the maps again (you are supposed to do this annually), but it's still very accurate. The POI's miss places every once in a while, but I would guess that's my fault for not updating the system. This has been very reliable, and now it's under $100??? I know it was WAY more when I got it, and for under $100 it's a steal. Sure, it's an older model and there are probably cooler models out there, but seriously - why would you use WiFi on this? Or Bluetooth for that matter? Nor do you really want it synking with your radio station (if for some reason you don't hear what it says, it gives written instructions on the screen as well) - I probably listen to my music too loud most of the time, but I have to keep this unit at about 70% volume because it's capable of being REALLY loud. I've heard that other Garmin Nuvi systems have volume issues, but I know for a fact mine does not.
The reason I ask why you would use all of those other features is this.. get familiar with your unit (it took me a little time), enter your destination before you leave - if you ever need a restaurant or gas station, just a couple of clicks gets you there. If you use the via point features, then you never need to re-type your destination. Don't we all have smart phones now? Why do you need WiFi on your GPS? To each his own I guess, but you can't use it unless you're pulled up outside a Starbucks or McDonalds anyways (or you're skimming off of somebody's unlocked home WiFi connection) - either way, it's not practical while you drive. If there is a restaurant that you've heard about but you can't find in the POI's, ASK SOMEBODY. Old concept but it still works.
The only really cool feature that I've seen on other units if the voice command feature (not on this unit). They seem useful, especially if you are driving down a highway by yourself or in traffic and don't have time to focus on typing/searching on your Garmin. Depending on the extra price of those units, they could be worth the money. (However, from what I've seen, the microphone you speak into mounts to your steering wheel, which could get in the way. Also, a problem that I found when researching these 'this may not be typical for all of this type, but for the one I was looking at on Amazon' - when you used the voice command, it used up a lot of the processor and caused the maps to freeze / glitch temporarily. I don't know if that is common, or if that was an older unit of it's kind, but thought I'd mention it.)
Also, this being an older unit, the touch screen isn't quite what we come to expect these days (the iPhone and other devices blow this out of the water). At first it felt odd, texting on the iPhone, which you could probably type on with your tongue, and then using the Garmin - which you have to actually apply a bit of pressure to. After extended use though, I don't even notice it now. I just automatically push a little harder when using the Garmin - I wouldn't have even added this note, except I played with a few of the newer models at Target a few days ago and they are really smooth. The newer units also allowed you to 'fling' the maps when you were at a distance view, like the iPhone on similar devices - whereas this Garmin only allows you to drag the maps as far as your finger will slide, then re-grab the map to slide it more. Again though, this really isn't important (remember the $$$ savings!).
Overall, I am very happy with this unit and will probably buy other one if this one ever breaks. For those of you who want a good, reliable GPS that is easy to use and doesn't have all the bells a whistles, this one is definately the one for you. It's easy to set up, easy to use, and easy to turn off and hide when you park in the 'bad' part of town. Oh, and as with any electronic device, don't leave this mounted in the window in full sunlight all of the time just because the mount is a convenient spot to leave it. Like all electronics, it can get too hot and warp the important parts.
Summary of Garmin nüvi 260W 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator
Go wide with the ultra-cool nüvi 260W that speaks street names. This widescreen navigator is attractively-priced and simple to use. Like the rest of the nüvi 200-series, you?re just a few screen taps away from anywhere. |
nüvi 260W comes ready to go right out of the box with preloaded City Navigator® NT street maps, including a hefty points of interest (POIs) database with hotels, restaurants, fuel, ATMs and more. It even announces the name of exits and streets so you never have to take your eyes off the road. Simply touch the color screen to enter a destination, and nüvi takes you there with 2-D or 3-D maps and turn-by-turn voice directions. In addition, nüvi 260W accepts custom points of interest (POIs), such as school zones and safety cameras and lets you set proximity alerts to warn you of upcoming POIs.
Take It With You
Like the rest of the nüvi 200-series, nüvi 260W sports a sleek, slim design and fits comfortably in your pocket or purse. Its rechargeable lithium-ion battery makes it convenient for navigation by car or foot.
Go Beyond Navigation
Navigation is just the beginning. nüvi 260W includes many travel tools including JPEG picture viewer, world travel clock with time zones, currency converter, measurement converter, calculator and more. It also comes with Garmin Lock?, an anti-theft feature, and is compatible with our free Garmin Garage where you can download custom vehicles that show your location on the map. Enhance your travel experience with optional plug-in SD cards such as Garmin Travel Guides for detailed data on attractions.
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What's in the Box
nüvi 260W, preloaded City Navigator NT for North America, vehicle suction cup mount, vehicle power cable, dashboard disk, and quick start manual.
All nüvis come with detailed NAVTEQ maps containing more than 6 million pre-loaded point of interest locations.
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