Product ReviewsGarmin nuvi 260 Automotive Mountable

Great product at a low price.

Perfect for a person with a need for a small device that has all the features you need for travel. I recommend this item.

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Junk Garmin

The Garmin had a dead battery and could not be charged. Totally piece of junk. Lost my money
It started to work but quit. When i turned it on is said downloading maps. Then it went dead to a black screen.
Totally unhappy.
Mike Zettler FloridaRead full review...

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Garmin Nuvi 260 3.5"(Yet the 4.3 inch screen is BETTER)

Originally had the Garmin Nuvi 260 4.3 inch screen which is larger than this one. I do prefer the larger screen, despite the size, this is an excellent GPS. It is also rated very well to excellent on ConsumerReports.org-SEE BELOW:

Garmin Nuvi 260
Price: $170
Summary: The Garmin Nuvi 260 has a 3.5-inch LCD screen. Notable features include photo viewer and trip computer. It has preloaded maps for U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico.

Overall score
This score mainly reflects how easy a navigation system is to use, combined with factors such as information given, portability, and routing options. The displayed score is out of a total of 100 points.

Entering destination/POI ---GARMIN 260 RATING: EXCELLENT
Based on the logic and ease of programming an address or point of interest into the system. Includes whether the database allows dynamic searching for addresses, if letters are grayed out, ease of entering into navigation menus upon start-up, and ease of finding points of interest.

Info for driver ---GARMIN 260 RATING: VERY GOOD
Based on the on-screen and audible information given to the user during navigation. Includes type and font size of on-screen information, ability to speak proper street names, languages supported, and amount of audible information given including descriptions of the next maneuver.

Routing options ---GARMIN 260 RATING: GOOD
Based on the number of options for fine-tuning the route plotted by the system. Includes multi-destination routing, avoidance of toll roads, biking routes, walking routes, and RV/truck use. Also includes availability of foreign map databases.

Use of controls ---GARMIN 260 RATING: GOOD
Based on the design of the physical interface with the system. Includes size of on-screen icons, presence of hard keys, need to use a stylus instead of a fingertip, and ease of adjusting common functions like volume, brightness, and map zoom setting.

Mount design ---GARMIN 260 RATING: VERY GOOD
Considers how the mount is engineered, factoring size, security, and ease of installation.

Display ---GARMIN 260 RATING: VERY GOOD
Based on display size, brightness, contrast, and glare/reflections in bright sunlight. Considers ratio of screen size to overall device size for packaging efficiency.

Portability ---GARMIN 260 RATING: EXCELLENT
Based on the size and weight of the unit, as well the size of the mount and the ability to easily detach the mount for packing.

Routing time ---GARMIN 260 RATING: VERY GOOD
Based on measurements of calculation time for plotting various trips with GPS reception active. Also includes system response time when operating data-entry menus, such as POI searching.

Tested battery life (hrs.) ---GARMIN 260 RATING: 4 hours
After being fully charge, the length of time in hours that the unit remained on, while set to full brightness.

Weight (oz.) ---GARMIN 260 RATING: 5.2 OUNCES
Measured weight of just the unit (excluding mount) in ounces rounded to the nearest tenth.Read full review...

Gives all expected.

UP:
Clear speech, clear screen view. Day/Night auto brightness adjust with manual override options. Small screen, but this size is great. Bigger unit would be blocking some more view, and would look like more of an attachment. Refresh rate is very good, I can track easily. Shows the upcoming street, your speed (cruise mode), and the direction (separate digital compass indicator). Starts fast. Route re-calculating is very fast. Portable from one vehicle to another.
DOWN:
Battery was off in about 30 mins. I had to connect to my lighter outlet. On this setting it's not possible to turn it off, only back to the stand by/charging mode. After every ignition on/off it starts by itself. Then you have to put it back to the stand by/charging mode again, till you unplug, and shut it off. A better battery time is a must.
Overall:
For the $80 I paid (used from E-Bay) it makes me wonder how I did without it. I recommend it.Read full review...

Handy GPS

Likes:
1) Text to speech, says the street name does make a different.
2) Compact size, easy to carry, clean design.
3) Screen is clear and bright.
4) Preloaded US maps.
5) Auto zoom in and out while driving to destination.

Dislikes:
1) Speaker should be on the front and volume is acceptable.
2) Battery life away from charger is short.

I owned a Garmin C330 and decided to get a newer model. Unit is now heavily discounted vs the its current model so it is at a good price. Accurate and does the job. Don't expect too many bell and whistle just a basic unit that gets you to your destination.Read full review...

Garmin nuvi 260 GPS Receiver

This is a very user friendly GPS it is easy to set up and easy to use. I love the way it talks to you and tells you what road to drive to and when your turn is coming up. It finds points of interest like restaurants, hotels, and physical addresses. The only bad thing I've found about this Garmin is it doesn't have all the new road changes that have happened in the last couple of years. I'll need to buy a current card for it soon. All things considered, I would definitely recommend this GPS to anyone.Read full review...

Garmin Nuvi 760 is GREAT

This is extremely easy to use. You don't have to be an electronic whiz to navigate with it. Garmin's web site is awesome...it let me download the 2010 map (this takes a good while to do but is worth the effort) just by registering my product. The detail for street addresses is a little bit off. It told me on right when it was on left many times. But I can get over this because all in all...it's terrific. I highly recommend this nuvi version.Read full review...

Great for me. Have had one for years. Wanted second one to experiment with updated map options.

Unit works fine. Ok with older firmware as it's my second one for DIY map update experiments. Had it for years. Small screen is perfect for my needs.

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Good deal

Works fine...a little old and little scuffed but at the price a steal!...I uploaded the latest maps for free from the garmin website...Cool beans!!!

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Replacing an older model Lowrance

Easy to use, having had a newer off-road Garmin for several years. Was hoping this would accommodate the
SD card from my older unit, but cannot get it to read so far. Still handy as a dash-mount system when heading
into unfamiliar territory.Read full review...

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Lifesaver for traveling Europ

We used this Garmin to travel through Germany and Italy. It was a lifesaver. Very easy to navigate. Would recommend it to anyone. The price was excellent. A new Garmin and an Europe map download each cost more than the combined product did. Very Satisfied.Read full review...

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