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Garmin nüvi 260 GPS
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If you are at all familiar with GPS systems then you are probably aware that Garmin is one of the top players in the industry, known for its high quality and reliability, but also for creating impressive products for a variety of budgets and needs. The Garmin 200-series GPS units are at the lower end of the price spectrum, and while having fewer features they uphold the same high standards of quality Garmin is known for.
The Garmin nüvi 260 GPS units are affordable but have some features that set them apart from other cheaper 200-series Garmin nüvi units. Like with other nüvis, you get the high speed satellite lock of a high sensitivity integrated receiver, a thin, pocket sized navigator with an attractive display, NAVTEQ maps with fine detail that let you search by name for over six million places of interest like shops, restaurants or hospitals, and a straightforward, intuitive interface.
One function that distinguishes the 260 from other Garmin nuvi 200-series units is its “text to speech” capability. The text-to-speech feature of the nüvi 260 means that device automatically calls out street names (announcing “turn right at Main Street” rather than “turn right in 200 feet.”). This capability allows drivers to keep their eyes on the road as they navigate heavy traffic and confusing roadways.
In the tradition of modern gadgets like Ipod and Itouch, the nuvi 260 GPS has multimedia features such as a photo viewer, currency convereter, metric converter, calculator, and multiple time zone clock. It is a fun and handy little gadget even when you stop your car. You can also choose from a variety of custom vehicle icons such as tanks.
The device comes with a vehicle power cable, but also has a battery life of up to 5 hours so you can use this as a hand-held navigation system as well. The maps included with the Garmin nuvi 260 are the entire United States including Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico, as well as Canada. If you require maps of Europe then a nuvi 270 would be better for you.
