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| Garmin nüvi 260 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator | 
 enlarge | Brand: Garmin
Category: CE
List Price: $482.13
Buy New: $209.99
You Save: $272.14 (56%)
New (94) Used (2) Refurbished (4)
Avg. Customer Rating:  279 reviews
Sales Rank: 92
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: Yes
Native Resolution: 320 x 240
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
Condition: Brand New in retail box. Great deal
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| Customer Reviews:
 good for the price but June 1, 2008
A few weeks ago I had an epic failure with Google driving directions. It was extremely out of date and the only way I got to where I was going was by "Winging it". My friends had this little navigation system and I knew right then and there once we got home I was ordering one.
The actual road tests have varied. One thing I noticed was that yes, this will get you to where you want to go, however, it's not always the easiest route to get there. The first trek to long Island had a lot of turns which got kind of confusing at first, but the next trek to Long island left me scratching my head. My drummer's house is maybe 3 miles from mine, and when we left his house, it gave us a completely different route. More importantly, it was an EASIER route, far less turns, 3 high ways.
Traffic, there's still no way to tell what you are going to hit, but thanks to the "recalculations" you can pretty much turn off any time you want and it will get you to where you're going from where you are.
I chose this particular model because of the speech function, however the speech function tends to get annoying in several ways. "Avenues" become roads and the speech is subject to several mispronunciations. If you weren't aware of where you are, stuff like this could be a major problem, especially if there is a High Street and a High Ave in your area. Plus funny thing, at times it seems like the Garmin is nagging you, like I don't get enough of that from my girlfriend or mom.
One final thing I'd like to point out is that recently I had to find something in NJ off of route 17, I wasn't exactly sure where it was, and the garmin insisted the address didn't exist. That really didn't help at all.
Overall, this is a good device, just exercise good judgment, because this isn't always going to steer you the easy way. A more expensive model might be worth an upgrade. But this is still way better than printing out driving directions.
 Garmin Nuvi 260 May 31, 2008
I would say that I am pleased with the Garmin 260. It has everything one would need in a navigation system at an affordable price. Could there be more toys on it to make it more interesting, sure. However, those really are not needed. If you're looking for a good system with plenty of appeal and a good price try the 260.
 Garmin Nuvi 260 May 31, 2008
I spent a fair amount of time researching GPS models before deciding on the Garmin Nuvi 260. This GPS is ideal in many ways: The price is low, it has the features I need (text to voice) and is a reliable system. While the Nuvi 200 or 200W are nice, they don't have the voice to text, which actually helps immensely when you can't see road signs, or several roads are in close proximity as you come up. The 260W is a little bigger (saw it in the store), but really, is it worth the extra money for a slighly larger screen (0.7inches)?. I don't think so, as the standard 3.5 inch is perfectly clear and easy to work with. Honestly, since you're literally within arms reach of it. Why would you need a large screen? The larger one is also harder to transport, as many standard camera bags, etc can accomodate the nuvi 260. My only issue with the system is it cannot direct me to my house accurately. However, neither can google maps, mapquest, or any of the map generating programs available, so I'll let that go as it's as good at mapping as any other system or program. I highly recommend this system for anybody who wants a great GPS without the cost and doesn't care about a built in phone that you can't upgrade anyway
Just what I was looking for May 30, 2008
Simple to use and works as advertised. I often travel for work so I wanted a portable GPS I could take and use in a rental and that is why I chose the Nuvi. I paid the $40 in extra money for the voice capability so my wife wouldn't be distracted when it was her turn to use the GPS. Easily registered the unit and updated the software using my PC and the Garmin website. I used the same USB cable we have for our digital camera. I've never had an issue seeing the screen in the sunlight. I've found a few map errors, but those are in very remote locations and were minor - much better than relying on the free map sites on the internet. I'm amazed at how fast this acquires a satellite signal and pinpoints the location (almost instantly) - way faster than my handheld Garmin I use for hunting and fishing. This was an excellent value and the best gadget I've purchased in a long time.
GARMIN nuvi 260 May 29, 2008
I previously had a Tom Tom One. While adequate, it does not come close to the features on the nuvi 260. First & foremost, the text to speech feature, with detailed instructions is great. Additionally, it is easier to use, with a much greater intuitive operation than the One. If your looking for a full featured GPS, in a small package, this is the one to get.
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