Customer Reviews:
 Exactly what you want for the average guy/girl January 4, 2009
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
There is no need to type an essay about pros and cons. It does what it is supposed to do. It doesn't cost $8000, so it's not going to cook you breakfast for you. Great product, I've had it a few days and have no complaints. I see people up here complaining about things that aren't included...they tell you exactly what's in the box. There should be no surprises. BOTTOM LINE: GREAT GPS!
Great navigator and works for Geocaching January 2, 2009
As it's been said, this is a great car navigator. However, the first question my wife asked was 'Can I use it for Geocaching?'.
The good news is: yes. While certainly not optimized for Geocaching, it can and does work, here's how:
1) Like most other Garmin units, you can download GPS coordinates directly from your web browser from the Geocaching.com (and from some points on Google Maps). This is nice time-saver as direct-downloading isn't an option for other brands.
2) By default, the Nuvi is configured for automobile mode & street navigation which isn't too helpful while stomping though bushes. Fortunately, it has an 'off-road' mode that works acceptably well for Geocaching. Not optimal, but it does the job.
My only complaint is that the touch-screen keyboard is not QWERTY. Minor but annoying.
Bottom line, you *can* have a great car navigator and Geocache with a single unit.
EXCELLENT December 31, 2008
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
EXCELLENT--WE PROGRAM THIS NUVI AND OUR PRIUS NAV FOR THE SAME DESTINATION AND GET DIFFERING ROUTES, BUT BOTH END UP AT THE DESTINATION. THIS NUVI HAS A FUN FACTOR OF 10 BECAUSE YOU CAN SET THE LANGUAGE FOR THE ORAL DIRECTIONS--WE HAVE IT SET FOR A BRITISH ACCENT.
THE NUVI PACKS INTO MY WIFE'S PURSE FOR OUT OF TOWN DIRECTIONS--WORKS GREAT
Best Bang for the Buck December 30, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I got a Garmin 260W as a Christmas present from my daughter. This is my first GPS and I found its use to be very intuitive. No full owners manual was included but none was needed. Amazon's under $150 price and free shipping makes this the best deal out there.
 Mostly Satisfied December 24, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The GARMIN 260 was very useful on my recent trip to Ga. & S.C. My only complaint is it doesn't give enough advance notice prior to making a change from one highway to the connecting highway change, especially on I-75 in Atlanta. I liked it so well I bought one for my son too.
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