Garmin nuvi 260W 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator



Go wide with the ultra-cool nvi 260W that speaks street names. This widescreen navigator is attractively-priced and simple to use. Like the rest of the nvi 200-series, you're just a few screen taps away from anywhere.nvi 260W comes ready to go right out of the box with preloaded City Navigator NT street maps, including a hefty points of interest (POIs) database with hotels, restaurants, fuel, ATMs and more. It even announces the name of exits and streets so you never have to take your eyes off the road. Simply touch the color screen to enter a destination, and nvi takes you there with 2D or 3D maps and turn-by-turn voice directions. In addition, nvi 260W 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.Like the rest of the nvi 200-series, nvi 260W sports a sleek, slim design and fits comfortably in your pocket or purse. Its rechargeable lithium-ion battery makes it convenient for navigation by car or foot.Navigation is just the beginning. nvi 260W includes many 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. Optional plug-in SD cards let you add additional features. Purchase Garmin Travel Guides for detailed data on attractions and SaversGuide for information on nearby merchants offering discounts to customize nvi for your travel needs.

Garmin's nuvi 260W combines the thin profile and attractive price point of other nuvi 200-series GPS with directions in real street names and a wide screen that lets you see more of what's around you as you drive. Garmin's line on the device is that, "the nuvi 260W gives consumers the most sought-after navigation features, while eliminating many of the premium add-ons. The result is a PND that simply gets you from point A to point B - reliably, efficiently, and with style." As with all nuvis, you get Garmin reliability, the fast satellite lock of a high-sensitivity integrated receiver, a slim, pocket-sized navigator with a gorgeous display, detailed NAVTEQ maps that lets you search by name for more than 6 million points of interest like stores, restaurants or hospitals, and an easy, intuitive interface.

Which nuvi is Best for You?: Click here to see a quick, simple comparison of features for all Garmin nuvi GPS navigators.

Wider screen lets you see more of what's around. Compare these actual size views of a 3-inch (diagonal) screen
3-inch screen


and a 4.3-inch diagonal widescreen
4.3-inch screen


The nuvi 260W comes preloaded with maps for U.S., Hawaii, and Puerto Rico, and features an ultra-slim design.
Text-To-Speech
The text-to-speech feature of the nuvi 260W 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.

See More of What's Around
The 4.3-inch backlit widescreen touchscreen on the nuvi 260W gives you 70% more actual screen area than a 3.5-inch screen. Primarily this translates into a better view of the area through which you are driving. This is especially useful in showing you what parks, restaurants, ATM, gas stations, etc. are nearby, or in letting you know whether a detour is a good idea. Also, the device itself is larger, meaning controls on the screen are more widely spaced and somewhat easier to push.

Smart, Powerful Design
The nuvi 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 nuvi 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.

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

First Rate Map Data
The nuvi 260W 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 nuvi takes you there with 2D or 3D maps and turn-by-turn voice directions. Garmin gets its map data from NAVTEQ, a world leader in premium-quality mapping.

In addition, the nuvi 260W 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.

Garmin's own navigation is easy to use


Beyond Navigation


Browse your stored pictures with an easy-to-use JPEG viewer.		 nuvi 260W accepts custom points of interest (POIs). View larger.

Navigation is just the beginning. nuvi 260W 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 nuvi 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

custom vehicle icons
Custom vehicle icons let you ride in style, at least inside your GPS.
See more icon option		 Like all nuvis, the 260W 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.




What's in the Box
nuvi 260W, 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.

Note: Like most USB Mass Storage Devices, the nuvi is not compatible with Windows 95, Windows 98 or Windows Me.

Which nuvi is Best for You?

Note: All nuvis come with detailed NAVTEQ maps containing more than 6 million pre-loaded point of interest locations.


Screen
Size
inches
(w x h)
 Included Maps
 Text-to-Speech
(Directions in
Real Street
Names)
 Traffic
 Bluetooth
 Media

 FM Transmitter
(audio through
car stereo
system)		 Multi-
Point
Routing
 Battery
life
(hours)
Cont. U.S.,
Hawaii, and
Puerto Rico
 AK and
Canada
 Europe
nuvi 200 2.8 x 2.1
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Photos

up to 5
nuvi 200w 3.81 x 2.25
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Photos

up to 5
nuvi 250 2.8 x 2.1
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Photos

up to 5
nuvi 250w 3.81 x 2.25
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Photos

up to 5
nuvi 260 2.8 x 2.1
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check

Photos

up to 5
nuvi 260w 3.81 x 2.25 check check
check

Photos

up to 5
nuvi 270 2.8 x 2.1
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Photos

up to 5
nuvi 350 2.8 x 2.1
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check FM (with opt.
receiver)
Photos, MP3s

up to 8
nuvi 360 2.8 x 2.1
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check FM (with opt.
receiver)		 check Photos, MP3s

up to 8
nuvi 370 2.8 x 2.1 check check check check FM (receiver
included)
 check Photos, MP3s

up to 8
nuvi 650 3.81 x 2.25
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check FM (with opt.
receiver)
Photos, MP3s

up to 7
nuvi 660
 3.81 x 2.25
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check FM (receiver
included)
 check Photos, MP3s check
up to 7
nuvi 670
 3.81 x 2.25
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included)		 check Photos, MP3s check
up to 7
nuvi 680 3.81 x 2.25
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check MSN (receiver
included;
1-year free);
FM (with opt.
receiver)
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up to 7
nuvi 750
 3.81 x 2.25
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check MSN-enhanced
(with optional
receiver);
FM (with opt.
receiver)
Photos, MP3s check check up to 5
nuvi 760 3.81 x 2.25
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check MSN-enhanced
(with optional
receiver);
FM (with opt.
receiver)		 check Photos, MP3s check check up to 5
nuvi 770 3.81 x 2.25
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(with optional
receiver);
FM (with opt.
receiver)		 check Photos, MP3s check check up to 5
nuvi 780 3.81 x 2.25 check check

MSN-enhanced
(receiver inc.;
3 months free)
receiver);
FM (with opt.
receiver)		 check Photos, MP3s check check up to 5
nuvi 850 3.81 x 2.25 check check

MSN-enhanced
(with optional
receiver);
FM (with opt.
receiver)
Photos, MP3s check check up to 4
nuvi 880
 3.81 x 2.25 check check check
MSN-enhanced
(receiver inc.;
3 months free);
FM (with opt.
receiver)		 check Photos, MP3s check check up to 4
nuvi 5000
 4.5 x 2.7 check check
check MSN-enhanced
(with optional
receiver);
FM (with opt.
receiver)

check check external
battery
only

Review by Jon W. Woelk Jr. from Kansas City, MO USA:

Very happy with my Garmin nuvi 260W. Its simple to operate, and the many features are great as advertised....

Review by A. Boehm from 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.

Review by D. E. Turney from 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".

Review by B. J. Morton from Durham, NC, USA:

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 nuvi 260 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator (Factory Refurbished)

BJ Morton

Review by J WEST from EAST TEXAS:

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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