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 enlarge | Brand: Garmin
Category: CE
List Price: $482.13
Buy New: $182.99
You Save: $299.14 (62%)
New (72) Used (2) Refurbished (5) from $156.97
Rating:  339 reviews
Sales Rank: 81
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: Yes
Native Resolution: 320 x 240
Display Size: 3.5
Includes MP3 Player: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 3.8 x 2.8 x 0.8
nv:Type: Receiver
Waypoints: 500
Display: Color
Display: TFT
Touch Screen: Yes
Voice: Yes
Expansion Slots: SD Card
Battery Type: Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery
Battery Life: 5 hours
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
MPN: Nuvi 260
Model: Nuvi 260
UPC: 753759074777
EAN: 0053759074778
ASIN: B000UU7ZPS
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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 Garmin Nuvi 260 January 18, 2008
whistledow (california)
Bought the Garmin Nuvi 260 for my wife - she loves it. Very easy to set up and use
 Easy to Use January 16, 2008
sassy (Florida)
I thought the Garmin nuvi 260 would take a few times to figure out, but the very first time we opened the product and took a turn onto the interstate, the image and clarity were amazing and the system knew how to navigate from any street we chose. We would sometimes deliberately take a different street to see how quickly the device would recalculate the change, and it's usually immediate. This was the best Christmas gift of the season! We are already using the device regularly. It is easy to use, and up to date, even in Florida, where growth is constant. The only problems I have had so far, is (1)sometimes when you have an address that is similar to one already in the memory, the navigator doesn't want to accept the new address. I have had problems where it skips to the address it already knows. This has only happened a few times, however, and we use it a lot.(2) My husband would like a map on the screen which covers a larger area. You can't judge distances or exits that are more than a few miles from where you are traveling. The longer range view skips to a zoom out very quickly which loses the street names and includes only interstates and a general map of the state.
Excellent GPS January 14, 2008
MadScientist (MA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I previously owned the Garmin C330. This was a good GPS unit but sort of large. I didn't mind the lack of voice announcements for street names until I got into the city where some streets may only be 100 feet apart. I often took the wrong turn during these situations but the Garmin did a reasonably good job of recalculating my new route to my destination. I owned the C330 for about a year but it got stolen in an airport when I took my eyes off of it for a minute. This was my opportunity to get a Nuvi.
I researched the various models and believe that the Garmin Nuvi 260 offered the best price for the features that I desired. I didn't need a Bluetooth device or an MP3 player that plays through a tiny speaker.
Pros:
1. The receiver sensitivity of the Garmin Nuvi 260 is greatly improved over the C330.
2. The size is perfect for my jacket pocket or a ladies' pocketbook. Be sure to buy a case in order to protect the unit. I found a nice one at Radio Shack for $3. This unit will stay in my pocket at the airport; I won't have to watch it.
3. The street name announcement is a wonderful feature, especially when streets are close together.
4. Map details are better than on the C330.
5. The dashboard base is smaller and easier to put in your carryon baggage than was the previous base for the C330.
6. I have found that some routes have changed when using the Nuvi 260. Most have improved.
7. I have found that the stored list of restaurants, parks, etc. has improved. It's not comprehensive and somewhat out of date but certainly better.
8. I have not had any problems with either Garmin unit but I have contacted customer service with technical questions. I found them to be courteous and helpful. They, also, voluntarily mailed information at no cost to me. This included a map CD-ROM.
Cons:
1. The speaker points to the rear of the unit. This causes a somewhat muffled voice to reach the driver after echoing from the windshield.
2. Some spoken street names are difficult to understand and sometimes slurred. You still have the option to look at the screen and read the street name but this takes your eyes off of the road.
3. The unit only allows one via point. It would be nicer to have more.
4. You don't get the "ding" announcement when you reach your turn. The C330 had this optional feature. You may now look for the street sign unless it is night or you have a New York City taxi driver on your bumper.
5. The unit doesn't always tell you the side of the street where your destination is located. It does say that you are arriving so you get the opportunity to look all around for the building. I'm glad that streets only have two sides so that I select the wrong side only about 90% of the time when this happens.
6. Sometimes, the map update rate appears a little slow when zoomed-in. This makes the maps appear to jump onto the screen. The C330 didn't do this but it had less detail. Maybe that's the tradeoff?
7. Be prepared to play with the Menu structure as the manual is very "thin." In fact, it is almost non-existent.
Overall, however, this is an excellent unit and I highly recommend it. The price is excellent and it provides great value, especially for those of us who get lost and never stop to ask directions. This means almost every man that I know. I plug in my destinations before I leave for a trip. I arrive, get my rental car, plug in the GPS, select my destination, press "Go" and fight the traffic until I arrive. Just imagine, no more MapQuest maps that were wrong most of the time and no more driving while reading a list of directions that won't get you to your final destination. That leaves both hands free for your cellphone and coffee. Happy traveling!
Garmin nuevi 260 January 14, 2008
Eric Jain (Seattle, WA USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Why did I choose this model?
I compared several models from different manufacturers in a shop; the Garmin interface seemed to be the simplest and most usable. (Tip: There is a demo mode where you can enter a destination and simulate a trip, all while standing in the shop.) I didn't need the MP3 player, radio and hands-free kit that some of the more expensive Garmin models provide, and was skeptical about the usefulness of the traffic information feature after reading some reviews. On the other hand, having a model that can pronounce street names (rather than just say "next right") is a good idea because the GPS can't always be accurate, and I want to be able to check the names of the streets I am turning into without having to consult the display. Finally, some Garmin models are a bit wider, but this didn't seem to make the display easier to read for me, plus the wider models don't fit into your pockets quite as easily.
How do I like it?
I've been using the nuevi 260 for several weeks now, and don't think I could live without it anymore! Following are some comments on various things I like (or that I think could be improved):
- After switching the unit on, the GPS is usually able to locate the satellites within a minute or two -- about the time I need to fasten my seatbelt etc and enter the destination.
- Compared to a small handheld GPS unit I own (Garmin Geko 301) the unit works fine with a much weaker signal, sometimes even indoors. The only place where I run into trouble is in downtown (Seattle) between tall buildings. Instead of just loosing the signal, the GPS goes off, and the unit starts telling me to turn etc even while I'm on the right way... I'd prefer if the unit gave some indication of the current accuracy (as the handheld unit does) and refrained from giving directions while the accuracy is below some threshold.
- The unit doesn't have a built-in compass (but uses the GPS signal to extrapolate the direction in which you are heading). Having a real compass would be useful when orienting yourself in a parking lot, when turning in complicated intersections, and of course when on foot.
- The map display is quite good. The only squabble I have here is that there is no indication of the current zoom level. I'd like to know if one inch on the screen is 100 yards or 1 mile!
- When you reach your destination, the unit will tell you if it's on right or on the left side, very useful.
- The maps are not 100% accurate. I have the most recent map, but ran into some cases where the unit told me to turn where I couldn't, get into a turn-only lane when I shouldn't, and, my favorite, to jump onto an overpass. It's a bit frustrating that I have no way to correct this.
- The unit has an excellent database of "points of interest" such as shops, attractions, parking lots, gas stations, you name it. However it doesn't know about my nearest Safeways (though it does find a smaller one nearby).
- One killer feature the unit lacks is Google Maps integration (as you get with some TomTom units).
- The unit is sold with maps for Canada, but apparently these are not detailed? I don't live too far from the border, so maybe one day I'll go investigate...
- The unit can be connected to a computer with a normal type-B USB cable -- no need to buy an expensive, proprietary cable. Once connected you can use the unit as a portable hard drive, and update the firmware (need to download some software from Garmin's website for that).
- Voices that can speak street names sound a bit robotic (and don't always get the pronunciation right) but are clear and still useful.
- The power cable plugs into the unit rather than into the mount, so some extra fiddling when installing or removing the unit is required. I haven't had any problems with the mount, so far.
- There doesn't seem to be a tracklog function. Would be cool for trips.
Amazing January 14, 2008
Tripp Reitmeier
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.
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