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 Garmin nuvi 260W is perfect! January 6, 2009
Jon W. Woelk Jr. (Kansas City, MO USA)
Very happy with my Garmin nuvi 260W. Its simple to operate, and the many features are great as advertised....
 I have no problems with it January 5, 2009
A. Boehm (Seattle, WA)
I like the Garmin 260W. The screen is very large so its easier to use without taking your attention off the road too much. It has all the features I would ever really need (it doesn't have traffic or bluetooth capabilities) such as speaking the street names, etc. You can even download new cars to use as your navigator. Sometimes it does take a little longer than I would like to find the satellite, but sometimes it is quick. That would be my only complaint. Its a good all around GPS system, basic & easy to use.
Very pleased with my Garmin 260W January 4, 2009
D. E. Turney (Cleveland, OH USA)
This is my first GPS, I did my homework before I bought it. CR rated it a "best buy" in their "basic navigator" tests a few weeks ago. It works well for me. The 260w's "text to speech" feature is nearly flawless and helps me stay focused on driving, instead of upcoming turns.
This Garmin 260W is a very good: "beginner's GPS".
 False advertisement December 29, 2008
B. J. Morton (Durham, NC, USA)
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
I agreed to purchase a factory refurbished and boxed item. This item was just used, with no indication that it had undergone factory review. The item works, but it is false advertising to say that it is from the factory. The box doesn't even have the name of the item on it. I believe I should receive some form of refund.
Further, I paid for express delivery and it took a week to get the item. I should also receive a refund of the express fees.
Garmin nüvi 260 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator (Factory Refurbished)
BJ Morton
GARMIN 260W packs a lot of value December 24, 2008
J WEST (EAST TEXAS)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I;ve been using GPS navigation in my truck and on my motorcycles for over 10 years. Back then, GPS was very expensive, often difficult to program, and the data was spotty at best (great for locations in large cities, not so great for rural areas. I've have several Garmin GPS units in the past five years which I use both in my vehicles and on my motorcycles. I liked the Garmin units because they were rugged, easy to program, and the map could be updated fairly reasonably every few years. I purchased the 260W to have a second GPS unit and I am very pleased with the unit. The screen is much improved over previous smaller sized screens and appears easier to see and read. The 260W has all of the basic components needed and is a bargain at below $200. You don't need a lot of the bells and whistles being offered in more expensive units like bluetooth, traffic reporting (which only works in certain large cities anyway), or MP3. You really needed accurate mapping and directions with a understandable speaking voice giving directions. This unit has the basics and works very well day to day. There have been a few POI's that are not in the database that has surprised me but nothing major. I purchased the "bean bag" mount that sits on the dash which is what I've used for years with my other Garmin GPS units. I like the bean bag mount because you can take it down and put under the seat and it does not leave a tell-tale imprint on the windsheild advertising the fact that your car has a GPS to steal. In sum: the Garmin nuvi 260W is a lot of GPS value for the money and works well.
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