Text-To-Speech
The text-to-speech feature of the nüvi 260
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.
Smart, Powerful
Design
The nüvi 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.
All this is wrapped up in a package that
measures 4.8 x 2.9 x 0.8 inches (W x H x D)
and weighs just 6.6 ounces. The nüvi 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.
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Wider screen lets you
see more of what's
around.
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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
Navigate with
Ease
The nüvi 260 comes ready to go right out of
the box with preloaded City Navigator NT
street maps, including a hefty POI database
with hotels, restaurants, fuel, ATMs and
more. Simply touch the color screen to enter
a destination, and nüvi takes you there with
2D or 3D maps and turn-by-turn voice
directions. In addition, the nüvi 260
accepts custom points of interest (POIs),
such as school zones and safety cameras and
lets you set proximity alerts to warn you of
upcoming POIs.
Important note about map updates:
Due to our high volume of sales, almost
every Garmin portable GPS navigator sold by
Amazon.com will come with the most recent
map version. If you ever do need a map
update, you can purchase one from Amazon.com
at our Garmin Store.
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
Navigation is just the beginning. The nüvi
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 nüvi 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
Like all nüvis, the 260 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.
With this GPS system on board you'll be
prepared to steer clear of traffic with the
integrated FM TMC traffic receiver. The nüvi
260W is designed to receive alerts about
traffic tie-ups and road construction that
might lie ahead on your route. All you have
to do is simply touch the screen to view
traffic details and you'll be ready to
detour around any problem area. And if you
end up missing a turn, or you're forced into
a detour that is not relayed through the
traffic receiver, the nüvi's sophisticated
automatic routing will get you back on track
in no time.
What's in the Box
nüvi 260, preloaded City Navigator NT for
the continental U.S., Hawaii, and Puerto
Rico, Alaska, and Canada, vehicle suction
cup mount, vehicle power cable, dashboard
disk, and set up and go guide.
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