Garmin nüvi 260

Pros: Compact, easy to use, accurate, intuitive menus, easy-to-read maps

Cons: On-screen keyboard doesn't have a QWERTY mode, which can take some getting used to

The Bottom Line: If you're looking for a GPS, you won't be led astray with a Garmin Nuvi 260 at your side.

Review: I’ve always been easily disoriented when thrown off a planned route in unfamiliar territory. I really can’t explain why, but my internal compass never oriented itself. Online mapping services with turn-by-turn instructions are helpful—but ...

Pros: Highly Reliable

Cons: Battery Life

The Bottom Line: The Garmin nuvi 260 is an inexpensive yet highly efficient potable nav unit that belongs on your short list.

Review: Onboard navigation promises to revolutionize the way we drive than perhaps any other electronics for the automobile in recent history. Up until recently the only way you could take advantage of this feature was through expensive options package bundles ...

Pros: Many features, Faster calculation, easy mounting

Cons: Questionable routes.

The Bottom Line: A feature-filled sat nav for your car.

Review: The Garmin nuvi 760 is my replacement for the aging Ga rmin StreetPilot III I have owned since the early millennium. The old workhorse did it's job, but newer models have more map data onboard, faster calculation times, ...

Pros: Garmin Nuvi 260 Gets you where you are going / Speaks Street names

Cons: Garmin Nuvi 260 wont let you prefer expressways

The Bottom Line: If you never want to get lost again invest in a Garmin nuvi 260.

Review: Garmin Nuvi 260 ReviewI originally got a Garmin nuvi 200 for Christmas 2007. I fell in love with it and so did my family. My daughter was borrowing it all the time and I was going to get her one of her own when a friend of mine told me ...

Pros: User friendly, portable mounting, easy to see, volume control, accurate directions, long battery life

Cons: does not announce street names, sometimes takes awhile to connect to satellite

The Bottom Line: This little gadget is easy to use, and comes in handy to find where you want to go and get their in a timely fashion

Review: I got my Garmin nuvi 200 for Christmas from my husband. I did not really think I needed one, but this little gadget has really come in handy. I thought it was amazing that I could use this device with NO monthly service fee. It comes preloaded with ...

Pros: Large screen, good volume, good interface, loads of useful information, expandable

Cons: If you need maps of Canada and other accessories consider the next model: nuvi 350

The Bottom Line: If you need a GPS unit that does what GPS units do best (gives directions and general information about an area) this is the unit for you

Review: I like to start my reviews by specifying the intended audience. Who would be interested in reviews of GPS units? Folks who just like to browse epinions and rate reviews (hey, I’m with ya), consumers who just love everything electronic and gadgety, ...

Pros: Beautiful and bright 4.3" screen with “Text To Speech”, Traffic, and Bluetooth.

Cons: No carry case or house AC adapter are far from show stoppers.

The Bottom Line: The Nuvi 760 has all of the features one would want in a PND. Add the Portable Friction Mount and this is arguably the best GPS on the market today!

Review: My wife and I have been using Garmin C320 GPS in each of our cars since 2005. It was time for an upgrade. I purchased the Garmin Nuvi 760 and we love it. Here is a little overview about how I decided what to get and some of the key features we had to ...

Pros: Easy to use, good map set, wide screen, text-to-speech, compact size, reasonable price.

Cons: Instructions? What instructions? And where is the USB cable? Tiny "Reset" button.

The Bottom Line: The Garmin nüvi 260W is a good, basic GPS receiver with text-to-speech and a wide screen.

Review: Updated with a Post-Script, December 2008 Garmin's nüvi 260W The nüvi 260W is one of Garmin's basic, thin-profile GPS car navigation systems. It is touch screen operated, with nearly all functions accessed through on-screen menus. As ...

Pros: Simple, good automobile GPS and improved 'warm start'.

Cons: Travel features is no longer present. No MP3, or bluetooth capabilities.

The Bottom Line: I would strongly recommend this unit. But if you can 250 for little more, I would go for 250 instead.

Review: Garmin has established themselves as a top notch automobile GPS maker. Their solid hardware construction, and friendly software interface has solidified by their position. Nuvi 200 is the entry point for their latest edition of Garmin Nuvi family. ...

Pros: Works right out of the box. Inexpensive and great quality.

Cons: USB cable not included, but Ipod cable works just fine.

The Bottom Line: For a first time GPS unit, you can't beat this!

Review: We just purchased this GPS last week for our vacation to Ohio. Every year we take a vacation and wind up getting lost in the city, missing a turn off the highway or just driving around looking for stuff to do. No more! We purchased this system at ...