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 enlarge | Brand: Garmin
Category: CE
List Price: $482.13
Buy New: $138.99
You Save: $343.14 (71%)
New (45) Used (4) Refurbished (2) from $131.95
Rating:  372 reviews
Sales Rank: 24
Media: Electronics
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: 0753759074777
ASIN: B000UU7ZPS
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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 Great navigator and works for Geocaching January 2, 2009
As it's been said, this is a great car navigator. However, the first question my wife asked was 'Can I use it for Geocaching?'.
The good news is: yes. While certainly not optimized for Geocaching, it can and does work, here's how:
1) Like most other Garmin units, you can download GPS coordinates directly from your web browser from the Geocaching.com (and from some points on Google Maps). This is nice time-saver as direct-downloading isn't an option for other brands.
2) By default, the Nuvi is configured for automobile mode & street navigation which isn't too helpful while stomping though bushes. Fortunately, it has an 'off-road' mode that works acceptably well for Geocaching. Not optimal, but it does the job.
My only complaint is that the touch-screen keyboard is not QWERTY. Minor but annoying.
Bottom line, you *can* have a great car navigator and Geocache with a single unit.
EXCELLENT December 31, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
EXCELLENT--WE PROGRAM THIS NUVI AND OUR PRIUS NAV FOR THE SAME DESTINATION AND GET DIFFERING ROUTES, BUT BOTH END UP AT THE DESTINATION. THIS NUVI HAS A FUN FACTOR OF 10 BECAUSE YOU CAN SET THE LANGUAGE FOR THE ORAL DIRECTIONS--WE HAVE IT SET FOR A BRITISH ACCENT.
THE NUVI PACKS INTO MY WIFE'S PURSE FOR OUT OF TOWN DIRECTIONS--WORKS GREAT
Best Bang for the Buck December 30, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I got a Garmin 260W as a Christmas present from my daughter. This is my first GPS and I found its use to be very intuitive. No full owners manual was included but none was needed. Amazon's under $150 price and free shipping makes this the best deal out there.
 Mostly Satisfied December 24, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The GARMIN 260 was very useful on my recent trip to Ga. & S.C. My only complaint is it doesn't give enough advance notice prior to making a change from one highway to the connecting highway change, especially on I-75 in Atlanta. I liked it so well I bought one for my son too.
Love it!!! December 22, 2008
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
First, let me say I am a sales rep on the road in multiple states. I use this product daily. I purchased this particular model after 2 other co-workers bought it. Best GPS. Honestly. My brother got a different name and it was so confusing to use. This one is user friendly. Simple to operate. Little instruction needed. Excellent turn by turn directions with a clear and easy to read screen. You won't be sorry you bought it. I recently updated it online at Garmin for $69. Again worth it. The roads change and make it necessary to update about once every year or so. Buy it and you will see. A great GPS unit at a fair price.
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