Garmin Nuvi 260W

Description

The Garmin Nuvi 260W combines a great form factor and attractive price and comes complete with amazing features like directions in real street names so that you don’t have to take your eyes off the road and a wide screen that lets you see more of what’s around you as you drive. Garmin have mentioned that the Garmin Nuvi 260W gives consumers the most sought-after navigation features, while eliminating many of the premium add-ons. The result is a PND that simply gets you from point A to point B – reliably, efficiently, and with style. The optional SD cards slot lets you add additional features. High-sensitivity receiver RoHS version available Built-in memory – Internal solid state with SD Card slot Waypoints/favorites/locations – 500 Voice prompts Speaks street names 3D map view Auto re-route (fast off-route and detour recalculation) Choice of route setup (faster time, shorter distance, off road) Route avoidance (avoid highways, tolls etc.)

When you buy the Garmin Nuvi 260W you get Garmin reliability, fast satellite locks of high-sensitivity integrated receivers, slim, pocket-sized navigators with a gorgeous displays. Along with detailed NAVTEQ maps that lets you search by name for more than 6 million points of interest like stores, restaurants or hospitals, and an easy, intuitive interface.

Why its good

• Easy of use – This system is very easy to use.
• Widescreen – See more of what is around you.
• Good Routing Engine – The system calculates the best routes for you. The engine used in Garmins are better than the ones in tomtom or magellan
• Garmin WebUpdater – Garmin provides a very easy way to keep the gps system maps up to date
• Text to Speech – The system announces the street names in a very nice natural voice.
• Faster processor – For smoother map drawing and vehicle icon motion through turns
• Easily transportable – Great form factor and design makes it fit in your pocket easily.
• Price

Con’s

• Slow satellite acquire time
• Speaker is a little weak
• Few number of voices that you can change to
• Battery Life

Bottom Line

Overall, the Garmin Nuvi 260W is amazing and the larger screen size of 4.3 inches really helps those with fat fingers and those that don’t want to squint to read a map. Its a solid system and we would recommend this system to anyone. You can look at a list here of the best gps systems to see other good systems.

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In the Box

The following items are included in the box

1. Garmin Nuvi 260W
2. EasyPort Suction Cup Mount
3. Preloaded with maps of North America and Europe
4. Adhesive Disk
5. User Guide
6. Services and Accessories Guide
7. Vehicle power cable
8. USB Cable
9. Carrying Case

Video Review

More information

You can read user comments of the Garmin Nuvi 260W or get more information and have questions answered on Garmin Gps Systems at our Gps Forums.

Do you have any questions about this system? If you do post a comment below and we will respond.

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Description

The Garmin nuvi 270 features a sleek, slim design with amazing auto routing capabilities that will get you where you are going using the most efficient route possible. It comes complete with an easy to use touchscreen display with turn by turn directions. The Garmin nuvi 270 comes loaded with high detailed maps for North America (US, Canada and Puerto Rico) and Europe. This machine is so easy to use that you become an expert user even without reading the user manual.

If you are looking for a GPS system to use in the US and you are planning to travel to Europe, this machine is probably the best system for the money. You will get a quality Garmin machine that has European maps at a fraction of the cost.

Why its good

• Easy of use – This system is very easy to use.
• Good Routing Engine – The system calculates the best routes for you. The engine used in Garmins are better than the ones in tomtom or magellan
• Garmin WebUpdater – Garmin provides a very easy way to keep the gps system up to date
• Text to Speech – The system announces the street names in a very nice natural voice.
• Faster processor – For smoother map drawing and vehicle icon motion through turns
• Easily transportable – Great form factor and design makes it fit in your pocket easily.
• Price

Con’s

• Speaker is a little weak

Bottom Line

The Garmin nuvi 270
0 an extremely easy machine to use and comes with a great price. The addition of European maps is great especially if you travel. We recommend this machine to anyone looking for a new gps system. You can look at a list here of the best gps systems to see other good systems.

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In the Box

The following items are included in the box

1. Garmin nuvi 270
2. EasyPort Suction Cup Mount
3. Preloaded with maps of North America and Europe
4. Adhesive Disk
5. User Guide
6. Services and Accessories Guide
7. Vehicle power cable
8. USB Cable
9. Carrying Case

Video Review

More information

You can read user comments of the Garmin Nuvi 270 or get more information and have questions answered on Garmin Gps Systems at our Gps Forums.

Do you have any questions about this system? If you do post a comment below and we will respond.

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Tomtom are developing a GPS application that will provide turn by turn directions for your iPhone 3G and iPhone 3Gs. They have also created a cool looking car kit that offers you a great dock that is secure and charges your iPhone at the same time.

The TomTom GPS navigation application for iPhone will be available via the Apple iTunes App Store, following the release of Apple’s OS 3.0 operating system. Details regarding pricing and availability for both the application and the TomTom car kit for iPhone will be made available in advance of the products’ launch later this summer.

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Did you just buy a new Mio and want to update the maps? You basically have two choices, hack it or follow the instructions below and have Mio send you a new map DVD.

Here are the instructions on how you can call Mio to send you a  FREE DVD with the latest maps and software free of charge.

1. Call Mio – 1-866-646-4477. Choose the pre-sales support option.

2. Explain that you recently purchased a Mio gps and were disappointed to learn that the maps on your NEW gps were almost 3-years old (most units are shipping w/2006 maps). Tell them you didn’t think that was fair and ask them if something can be done.

3. The rep will ask for:

Your name
Your address
Your Mio Model and its serial number
Your phone number
The date and place of purchase

before explaining that they are requesting that you be sent 2008 maps and software at no charge(retail value $79.95 + $12.00 S&H) and give you a case number.

Warning: This is only for actual MIO buyers – Some callers are being asked to fax their original invoice showing date of purchase.

From Fatwallet.

If want to hack you Mio here are the instructions:

Hacking the Mio is very simple, you need two things

1. Hacked mio software
2. And the updated maps

Follow the guide and you will have the BEST maps with 12 million POI’s.

MioPocket, which unlocks your Mio is not even necessary to do this. It would probably take less time and effort to do the map hack upgrade then call Mio and wait for the DVD.

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Excerpt from Press Release:

“The nüvi 1490T is designed to give drivers a big picture of the route ahead, while offering every-day conveniences customers want and need to take the worry out of traveling,” said Dan Bartel, Garmin’s vice president of worldwide sales. “With its enhanced pedestrian navigation capabilities and ultra-thin design, it’s also a perfect companion for travelers in unfamiliar territory who want to explore the city on foot or with public transportation.”

For the ultimate in convenience, the nüvi 1490T also makes it easy for drivers to steer clear of traffic accidents, road closures and construction. An integrated traffic receiver comes standard with the nüvi 1490T and gives free, lifetime traffic alerts without a subscription fee. The free lifetime traffic alerts are from NAVTEQ Traffic and are available in select coverage areas. Lifetime traffic alerts extend for the useful life of the nüvi unit or as long as Garmin receives traffic data from its traffic supplier.

To help drivers make their gas tanks go the extra mile, the nüvi 1490T comes standard with ecoRoute™ that suggests fuel-efficient navigation. In addition to “faster time” and “shorter distance” for route preference, ecoRoute lets nüvi users choose “less fuel” as the best way to save gas and money. Through ecoRoute’s Fuel Report and Mileage Report, drivers can focus on their fuel conservation and find fuel-saving tips along the way.

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Mother’s day is around the corner and you should get Mum a great gift like a gps that will ensure that she get’s home safe and sound every day. Here are some good machines that you can get :

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1. Garmin Nuvi 760- ~$200 – Read Review
2. Garmin Nuvi 360- ~$150 – Read Review
3. Garmin Nuvi 255W - ~$180 – Read Review
4. Garmin Nuvi 265WT - ~ $220 – Read Review
5. TomTom ONE XL-S Refurbished - ~$100
6. Garmin Nuvi 270 - $140- Read Review
7. Garmin Nuvi 260W - ~ $160 – Read Review
8. Garmin Nuvi 260 - ~ $140 – Read Review
9. Garmin Nuvi 250 - ~ $104
10. Garmin nüvi 755T – ~ $344
11. Magellan Maestro 4250 Refurbished- ~ $115
12. TomTom ONE 125- ~$119 – Read Review
13. Sony NVU73T – ~ $99
14. Garmin Nuvi 205W - ~ $160
15. Garmin Nuvi 750 - ~$169 – Read Review

Ok, which one do you choose if you are in the market for a new gps system. Here are our recommendations, first buy Garmin, they simply make the best gps systems, second, the following are our recommendations by price:

Basic Gps around $100 – Garmin Nuvi 250

Good gps with nice features around $160 – Garmin Nuvi 360

** Best gps with good usable features around $230 -  Garmin Nuvi 760

To find out more about the features on the the machines you can go the their product pages or look at the reviews that we have for the gps systems.  We hope these suggestions help you make up your mind, got a question? Post your comment below and we will respond .GPS Posts:

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Description

The Garmin Nuvi 360 GPS system is a all in one navigation system that also features a personal translator, multi-media entertainment and tour guide all wrapped into one. In addition to all the advanced features of the very popularGarmin Nuvi 350 , including automatic routing, turn-by-turn voice directions, an MP3 player and audio book player, JPEG picture viewer, and much more — this pocket-sized personal travel assistant comes with hands-free Bluetooth wireless technology, making it the hands-down go-anywhere travel companion.

Why its good

• Easy of use – This system is very easy to use.
• Good Routing Engine – The system calculates the best routes for you. The engine used in Garmins are better than the ones in tomtom or magellan
• Garmin WebUpdater – Garmin provides a very easy way to keep the gps system up to date
• Text to Speech – The system announces the street names in a very nice natural voice.
• Faster processor – For smoother map drawing and vehicle icon motion through turns
• Easily transportable – Great form factor and design makes it fit in your pocket easily.
• Bluetooth – It is very easy to pair you bluetooth devices to this system.
• Price

Con’s

• Speaker is a little weak

Bottom Line

Bluetooth Handsfree and text to speech are features that we recommend to get when buying a gps navigation system which the Garmin Nuvi 360 has. The system is a very good navigation system and will get you to your destination by selecting the best available route. This is a great system to buy and works as a great replacement to the very popular Garmin Nuvi 350. You can look at a list here of the best gps systems to see other good systems.

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In the Box

The following items are included in the box

1. Garmin Nuvi 360
2. EasyPort Suction Cup Mount
3. Preloaded with maps of North America
4. Adhesive Disk
5. User Guide
6. Services and Accessories Guide
7. Vehicle power cable
8. USB Cable
9. Carrying Case

Video Review

More information

You can read user comments of the Garmin Nuvi 360 or get more information and have questions answered on Garmin Gps Systems at our Gps Forums.

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Description

The Garmin Nuvi 780 with MSN direct content gives you the latest traffic updates on your gps syste. Additional features like multi-destination routing and “Where Am I?” help to create a superior navigation device for business as well as casual drivers. As with all Garmin Nuvi’s, you get Garmin reliability, the fast satellite lock of an integrated high-sensitivity receiver, a slim, pocket-sized design with a gorgeous display, an easy, intuitive interface, and detailed NAVTEQ maps for the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico with more than 6 million name-searchable points of interest. All of the 700-series navigators also feature a rich array of features including spoken directions in real street names, integrated traffic receivers, MP3 player and photo viewer, and an FM transmitter that will play voice prompts, MP3s, audio books, and more, directly through your vehicle’s stereo system.

Why its good

• Ease of Use – This system is so easy to use you do not have to read the manual. Just start it up and go.
• MSN Direct – Great information resource that gets you up to date information like weather, news, fuel prices and movie listings.
• Good Routing Engine – The system calculates the best routes for you. The engine used in Garmins are better than the ones in tomtom or magellan
• Garmin WebUpdater – Garmin provides a very easy way to keep the gps system up to date
• Text to Speech – The system announces the street names in a very nice natural voice.
• Faster processor – Comes with a 333 Mhz processor for smoother map drawing and vehicle icon motion through turns
• Easily transportable – Great form factor and design makes it fit in your pocket easily.
• Where am I – Gives the user one-touch access to your current location, nearby hospitals, police, and gas stations.
• Handsfree Bluetooth – It is very easy to pair you bluetooth devices to this system.

Con’s

• FM transmitter- The transmitter is very weak making this feature virtually useless.
• Speaker is a little weak
• MSN Direct data takes a long time to download before it is available for use

Bottom Line

The Garmin Nuvi 780 is a very good GPS System and when paired with MSN Direct service, it becomes a great system. You get accurate traffic reports and the gps system guides you through the mess easily and its route optimization engine always gives you a good efficient route. As for most Garmins the Garmin Nuvi 780 does a great job at the basics of gps navigation. We would recommend this machine to anyone looking for a gps system.

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In the Box

The following items are included in the box

1. Garmin Nuvi 780
2. EasyPort Suction Cup Mount
3. Preloaded with maps of North America (United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico)
4. MSN Direct receiver with integrated vehicle power cable
5. 3 months free MSN Direct service
6. Adhesive Disk
7. User Guide
8. Services and Accessories Guide
9. Vehicle power cable
10. USB Cable

Video Review

More information

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