Nuvi 260 just what you need

The Nuvi 260 is a Nuvi 250 with the addition of text to speech (speaks actual names). Contrary to the Text to Speech (TTS) function, the units are identical in appearance and operation.

Why did I buy?

1) Many GPS models have features not needed for navigation (like an MP3 player or Bluetooth). The 260 is what I think is needed in a handheld GPS. It is sleek (fits comfortably in your pocket), easily transportable, has preloaded maps with huge database, and a fast processor, which calculates and recalculates routes in seconds. Eliminating unnecessary features reduces the cost, the more it is easier to use.

2) The touchscreen interface in the Nuvi 260 is so intuitive, many people skip the instruction book altogether. Ten minutes of just “playing with the unit after leaving the box is all it takes to navigate. Who is the mark of a great design.

3) Unlike the flip-up antenna found in Garmin’s 300 series, 200 series has an internal antenna … a big plus. (One less thing to crack.) Moreover, the display units in the 200 series significantly brighter and sharper than the older 300 series Garmin.

4) Speaking street names is a valuable asset. Units TTS only say “In 500 meters, turn right.” Who makes you watch the screen to see what street / exit / etc you need to navigate. A unit with TTS says “In 500 meters Take exit 52, right, then Route 80 West. You keep your eyes on the road with this feature. Thus, in addition to convenience, the TTS is a safety device that is worth extra dollars.

What I dislike about the Nuvi 260?
1) I am not a fan of suction cup windshield. Among those many critics have said that the mountain is not reliable in the long term. It is random (which happened a few times). On a hot day can help the sucker and reluctant to stand out at all or have a ring indicator on the windshield. This is not good. (Incidentally, there was a significant increase in thefts of portable GPS devices from cars … even if the devices are not in sight. The police said that thieves assumed there was a GPS device concealed in the car as a residue of the suction ring was seen on the windshield.) save you the inevitable and buy the dashboard beanbag mount.

2) The information contained in the database and maps could be a few years old. This problem is seen in ALL brands of GPS devices, not just Garmin. There are millions of points of interest and maintain roads. It changes every day. When he makes the finished product on the market, sometimes it is already outdated.

But for more than 99% of the time is right and it is what I was looking for. Manufacturers to devise a way of their databases and maps updated in real time is what we have.

Once you think that the really important features in a portable GPS, you’ll realize that the Garmin Nuvi 260 is a good choice.

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