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| Garmin nüvi 260W 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator | 
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| Brand: Garmin
Category: CE
List Price: $428.56
Buy New: $226.96
You Save: $201.60 (47%)
New (19) Used (3) Refurbished (8) from $119.79
Avg. Customer Rating:  249 reviews
Sales Rank: 123
Media: Electronics
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: Yes
Native Resolution: 480 x 272
Display Size: 4.3
Includes MP3 Player: 1
Size: Garmin Part #010-00455-00
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3
Dimensions (in): 4.8 x 2.9 x 0.8
MPN: Nuvi 260w
Model: Nuvi 260w
UPC: 753759077174
EAN: 0753759077174
ASIN: B0011ULQNI
Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Customer Reviews:
 Good feature list, great price August 10, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Disclaimer: This is my first GPS, but I chose it after a lot of research.
For my taste this unit is at the "sweet spot" of the Garmin product line. It has all the features I really need, including a high-sensitivity SiRF chipset, WAAS three-meter accuracy, and spoken road names, without the cost burden of extra features such as verbal commands, blue tooth speakerphone, or MP3 player.
Among other things, the battery [if you charge it for 24 hours you really can get nearly five hours out of it] is an anti-theft feature. I do not mount the 260W to the window or dash; thieves look for tell-tale rubber ring marks. During short trips the 260W sits on a small beanbag in the well beneath the cigarette lighter, running on battery. When I park I pop it into the console CD cubby with one hand. No power cord to mess with. Even a badbuy watching me park would not see what I was doing.
My only complaint, and it is serious, is that there is no instruction manual. I was floundering until I found http://www.gpsmagazine.com/print/000260.php. It is a review of the earlier 250W but so far as I can tell the only difference is that the 260W adds text-to-speech street names.
An Extremely Capable GPS Unit August 9, 2008
The Garmin GPS 260W is an easy to use GPS unit containing a nice basic set of features. The text-to-speach feature is excellent and is a high value addition when navigating unfamiliar areas while contending with high traffic volumes. The route planning is excellent but I do wish I could specify a specific road to avoid when planning takes place so the planning feature could account for highway construction, etc. As currently designed you have to wait for real time updates when you deviate from the planned path during travel. This sometimes results in sub-optimal route plans.
 Great unit August 9, 2008
Great intuitive interface. Works as it should. I could go point to point on complaints people have, but many problems come from user mistakes. Make sure a GPS unit can see the sky when you turn it on. This unit finds itself within a minute or less unless you have traveled with it a great distance. It can take a few minutes then, but that is normal. Garmin has short sighted map update policies and that could be a reason to buy another brand, but the unit itself is a pleasure to use and the interface is so intuitive, you will be up and running right away.
great value for the money August 8, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Out of all the GPS systems out there that I have researched this I thought would be the best. It has a wide screen and gives you accurate driving info without the bells and whistles that would make the system cost alot more. If your looking for a great GPS for a great price this is it. I am very happy with it.
Pleased with the Garmin 260W August 8, 2008
As two retirees, this was our first experience with a GPS unit. Used it recently on a multiple-stop holiday from our home in Virginia to North Carolina, Georgia, Florida and again in North Carolina. Only one glitch in rural Georgia when we were directed to make a turn that was a dead end road, whereas we were far from our destination. Totally, a very good product that we expect will get lots of use during our future travels.
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