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Garmin nvi 260W 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator | 
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| Brand: Garmin
Category: CE
List Price: $229.99
Buy Used: $74.99
You Save: $155.00 (67%)
New (19) Used (16) Refurbished (2) from $74.99
Avg. Customer Rating:  878 reviews
Sales Rank: 576
Format: Cd
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: Yes
Operating System: N/A
Native Resolution: 480 x 272
Display Size: 4.3
Includes MP3 Player: 1
Size: Garmin Part #010-00455-00
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 4.8 x 2.9 x 0.8
MPN: Nuvi 260w
Model: Nuvi 260w
UPC: 753759077174
EAN: 0753759077174
ASIN: B0011ULQNI
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | GPS system preloaded with City Navigator North America NT | | • | 4.3-inch touchscreen display with 2D/3D mapping perspective | | • | Turn-by-turn directions with voice guidance and text to speech | | • | Rechargeable lithium-ion battery makes it convenient for navigation by car or foot | | • | Includes JPEG picture viewer, world travel clock with time zones, currency converter, measurement converter, calculator and more |
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Amazon.com Product Description
Garmin's nvi 260W combines the thinprofile and attractive price point of other nvi 200-series GPS with directions in real street names and a wide screen that lets you see more of what's around you as you drive. Garmin's line on the device is that, "the nvi 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." As with all nvis, you get Garmin reliability, the fast satellite lock of a high-sensitivity integrated receiver, a slim, pocket-sized navigator with a gorgeous display, 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.
| Wider screen lets you see more of what's around.
Compare these actual size views:
3-inch (diagonal) screen
4.3-inch (diagonal) widescreen | 
The nvi 260W comes preloaded with maps for U.S., Hawaii, and Puerto Rico, and features an ultra-slim design. | Text-To-Speech
The text-to-speech feature of the nvi 260W means that device automatically calls out street names (saying "turn right on Main Street" instead of "turn right in 200 feet."). This feature lets drivers keep their eyes on the road while navigating through busy traffic and tricky roadways. See More of What's Around
The 4.3-inch backlit widescreen touchscreen on the nvi 260W gives you 70% more actual screen area than a 3.5-inch screen. Primarily this translates into a better view of the area through which you are driving. This is especially useful in showing you what parks, restaurants, ATM, gas stations, etc. are nearby, or in letting you know whether a detour is a good idea. Also, the device itself is larger, meaning controls on the screen are more widely spaced and somewhat easier to push.
Smart, Powerful Design
The nvi 260W is built with a high-sensitivity GPS receiver for extreme accuracy, as well as an SD card slot for storing your media and additional navigation tools, and a USB interface for loading data.The nvi display is touchscreen-enabled, making it a cinch to control the device with your fingertips. A rechargeable lithium-ion battery provides up to five hours of battery life depending on use. Garmin Lock
Garmin's patent pending theft prevention system that disables the unit from performing any functions until the user types in a specific 4-digit PIN or takes the unit to a predetermined secure location First Rate Map Data
The nvi 260W comes preloaded with City Navigator NT North America--road coverage for the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico and nearly 6 million points of interest. City Navigator North America NT gives you everything you need to travel North America. Powered by NAVTEQ, a world leader in premium-quality digital map data, City Navigator brings you the most detailed street maps available so you can navigate with exact, turn-by-turn directions to any address or intersection.
Easy To Use Interface
Garmin's interface is a key to their success and one of the things that makes their devices such a pleasure to use. Simple controls and sub-screens make it easy to enter or search for destinations and get data about your trip.
Beyond Navigation
Browse your stored pictures with an easy-to-use JPEG viewer. |  nvi 260W accepts custom points of interest (POIs). View larger. | Navigation is just the beginning. nvi 260W features travel tools including JPEG picture viewer, world travel clock with time zones, currency converter, measurement converter, calculator and more. It also comes with Garmin Lock, an anti-theft feature, and configurable vehicle icons that let you select car-shaped graphics to show your location on the map.
This device is compatible with optional content plug-ins available via SD card, such as the Garmin Travel Guides and Garmin SaversGuide provide detailed data for attractions and information on nearby merchants offering discounts, so you can customize nvi for your travel needs.
Garmin has also added the ability for customers to add custom points of interest (POI’s) from third parties such as school zones and safety cameras.
Trick Your GPS Ride
Custom vehicle icons let you ride in style, at least inside your GPS.
See more icon option | Like all nvis, the 260W supports configurable vehicle icons. These fun, customized car-shaped icons come in a variety of colors to add a personal touch to your vehicle's position on the map. |
What's in the Box
nvi 260W, preloaded City Navigator NT for North America, vehicle suction cup mount, vehicle power cable, dashboard disk, and quick start manual.
Visit Garmin.com to get the latest firmware updates for your nvi to keep it current and performing at its best. Note: Like most USB Mass Storage Devices, the nvi is not compatible with Windows 95, Windows 98 or Windows Me. Which nvi is Best for You? Note: All nvis come with detailed NAVTEQ maps containing more than 6 million pre-loaded point of interest locations. | Device | Screen Size inches (W x H) | Included Maps | Text-to-Speech (Directions in Real Street Names) | Traffic | Bluetooth | Media | FM Transmitter (audio through car stereo system) | Multi-Point Routing | Battery life (hours) | | Cont. U.S., Hawaii, and Puerto Rico | AK and Canada | Europe | | nvi 260 | 2.8 x 2.1 | | | | | | | Photos | | | up to 5 | | nvi 205 | 2.8 x 2.1 | | | | | MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (with optional receiver) | | Photos | | | up to 4 | | nvi 205w | 3.81 x 2.25 | | | | | MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (with optional receiver) | | Photos | | | up to 4 | | nvi 255 | 2.8 x 2.1 | | | | | MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (with optional receiver) | | Photos | | | up to 4 | | nvi 255w | 3.81 x 2.25 | | | | | MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (with optional receiver) | | Photos | | | up to 4 | | nvi 260w | 3.81 x 2.25 | | | | | | | Photos | | | up to 5 | | nvi 265T | 2.8 x 2.1 | | | | | MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (receiver included; Lifetime Traffic) | | Photos | | | up to 4 | | nvi 265WT | 3.81 x 2.25 | | | | | MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (receiver included; Lifetime Traffic) | | Photos | | | up to 4 | | nvi 275T | 2.8 x 2.1 | | | | | MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (receiver included; Lifetime Traffic) | | Photos | | | up to 4 | | nvi 285WT | 3.81 x 2.25 | | | | | MSN-enhanced (receiver included; 9 months free); | | Photos | | | up to 4 | | nvi 465T | 3.81 x 2.25 | | | | | FM (receiver included; Lifetime Traffic) | | Photos | | | up to 4 | | nvi 755T | 3.81 x 2.25 | | | | | MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (receiver included; Lifetime Traffic) | | Photos, MP3s | | | up to 4 | | nvi 760 | 3.81 x 2.25 | | | | | MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (with optional receiver) | | Photos, MP3s | | | up to 5 | | nvi 765T | 3.81 x 2.25 | | | | | MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (receiver included; Lifetime Traffic) | | Photos, MP3s | | | up to 4 | | nvi 775T | 3.81 x 2.25 | | | | | MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (receiver included; Lifetime Traffic) | | Photos, MP3s | | | up to 4 | | nvi 780 | 3.81 x 2.25 | | | | | MSN-enhanced (receiver included; 9 months free); FM (with optional receiver) | | Photos, MP3s | | | up to 5 | | nvi 785T | 3.81 x 2.25 | | | | | MSN-enhanced (receiver included; 9 months free); FM (with optional receiver) | | Photos, MP3s | | | up to 4 | | nvi 850 | 3.81 x 2.25 | | | | | MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (with optional receiver) | | Photos, MP3s | | | up to 4 | | nvi 855 | 3.81 x 2.25 | | | | | MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (with optional receiver) | | Photos, MP3s | | | up to 4 | | nvi 885T | 3.81 x 2.25 | | | | | MSN-enhanced (receiver included; 9 months free); FM (with optional receiver) | | Photos, MP3s | | | up to 4 | | nvi 1200 | 2.8 x 2.1 | | | | | MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (with optional receiver) | | Photos | | | up to 4 | | nvi 1250 | 2.8 x 2.1 | | | | | MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (with optional receiver) | | Photos | | | up to 4 | | nvi 1260T | 2.8 x 2.1 | | | | | MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (receiver included; Lifetime Traffic) | | Photos | | | up to 4 | | nvi 1300 | 3.81 x 2.25 | | | | | MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (with optional receiver) | | Photos | | | up to 4 | | nvi 1350 | 3.81 x 2.25 | | | | | MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (with optional receiver) | | Photos | | | up to 4 | | nvi 1350T | 3.81 x 2.25 | | | | | MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (receiver included; Lifetime Traffic) | | Photos | | | up to 4 | | nvi 1370T | 3.81 x 2.25 | | | | | MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (receiver included; Lifetime Traffic) | | Photos | | | up to 4 | | nvi 1390T | 3.81 x 2.25 | | | | | MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (receiver included; Lifetime Traffic) | | Photos | | | up to 4 | | nvi 1490T | 4.4 x 2.5 | | | | | MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (receiver included; Lifetime Traffic) | | Photos | | | up to 4 | | nvi 1690 | 3.81 x 2.25 | | | | | NAVTEQ Traffic, 2 years free (Garmin nLink! service) | | Photos | | | up to 3 |
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| Customer Reviews: Read 873 more reviews...
 Great product July 25, 2010
I love this GPS. It is very user friendly and it works well. My only complaint is that it sometimes takes forever to search for points of interest that I look up by name. otherwise it is great!
 Good GPS July 22, 2010
I had a Garmin from my rental car when I was on vacation in California. It was amazing. My only issue is that the speaker is too small on the 260W. If you drive with the windows open you can't hear it and the speaker is pretty much useless. Otherwise it's great.
Garmin GPS July 20, 2010
This is an awesome product, I like the fact that I downloaded the Garmin updater and am able to connect GPS and update the software to the latest version available.
 false details July 20, 2010
The Garmin nuvi 260W 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator does not have Bluetooth support as stated and it does not have MP3 Player feature as stated and battery life was less than 2 hrs. So, we bought this item thinking it had all the features Amazon stated and we find out from Garmin themselves that this model does not have the features I mentioned above. I assume the letter 'Y' beside a feature means yes, right?
Very disappointed.
lousy product support July 20, 2010
Technical support is the pits!!! No matter what time of the day one calls, you receive "due to a high call volume all product support specialists are busy; minimum wait time is 30 minutes; please call back another time; best in the morning."
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