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Garmin Nuvi 260 / 260W

Garmin Nuvi 260 / 260W
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alaScore 87

4485 reviews

Nov, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 4485 reviews of Garmin Nuvi 260 / 260W. The average rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average rating of 3.9/5 for other GPS for all reviews. People really like the screen and reliability. The performance and price are also appreciated.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other GPS the Garmin Nuvi 260 / 260W is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 87/100 = Very good quality.

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Amazon.com review summary for Garmin Nuvi 260 / 260W

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 4033 user reviews of Garmin Nuvi 260 / 260W from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other GPS on Amazon.com. People really like the screen and reliability. The performance and price also get good feedback.

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93% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : Bonnie Cha (cnet.com)

Garmin Nuvi 260 review

 

Garmin Nuvi 260

The Garmin Nuvi 260 boasts a compact design and is easy to use. It offers accurate directions and some nice tools for the traveler. The Nuvi 260's text-to-speech reads street and POI names aloud.

Though the Nuvi 260 is more affordable than other models in the series, we wish the price was slightly lower based on the included feature set.

The Garmin Nuvi 260 offers drivers and travelers a more budget-friendly version of the popular portable navigation devices and includes text-to-speech, but we think the price is still slightly high for what you get.

Jul, 2009
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Garmin nuvi 260W

 

As the nuvi 260w has now been replaced by updated models, there is probably better performance to be found elsewhere via newer GPS models that incorporate updated hardware. Garmin and TomTom still fiercely compete for your GPS dollar, so actively...

Slim DesignHigh sensitivity receiverRoom for 500 custom locationsSpoken street names

Slow startup time

The Garmin nuvi 260w provides widescreen GPS navigation with a touch...

Sep, 2009
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Expert review by : Bonnie Cha (cnet.com.au)

Garmin Nuvi 260 review: Garmin Nuvi 260

 

Garmin Nuvi 260

The Garmin Nuvi 260 boasts a compact design and is easy to use. It offers accurate directions and some nice tools for the traveler. The Nuvi 260's text-to-speech reads street and POI names aloud.

Though the Nuvi 260 is more affordable than other models in the series, we wish the price was slightly lower based on the included feature set.

The Garmin Nuvi 260 offers drivers and travelers a more budget-friendly version of the popular portable navigation devices and includes text-to-speech, but we think the price is still slightly high for what you get.

Jul, 2009
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Expert review by : Derek Fung (cnet.com.au)

Garmin Nuvi 260

 

As per the 260W — an easy to use GPS, with great verbal speed and red light camera warnings which, unfortunately, aren't installed by default — but narrower and AU$100 cheaper.

Simple interface with big icons ; Compact windshield mount ; Great verbal speed and red light camera warnings

but you'll have to wrestle demonic overlord of the internet first ; Slow start-up time

Overall In ease-of-use terms the Garmin loses in a points decision with TomTom's, primarily because of the missing QWERTY keyboard and the safety camera warnings which have to be loaded manually. At the RRP we'd still plump for TomTom's fourth...

Nov, 2008
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Expert review by : Derek Fung (cnet.com.au)

Garmin Nuvi 260W

 

A good, easy to use GPS, with great verbal speed and red light camera warnings which, unfortunately, aren't installed by default.

Simple interface with big icons ; Compact windshield mount ; Great verbal speed and red light camera warnings

but you'll have to wrestle demonic overlord of the internet first ; Slow start-up time

Overall In ease-of-use terms the Garmin loses in a points decision with TomTom's, primarily because of the missing QWERTY keyboard and the safety camera warnings which have to be loaded manually. At the RRP we'd still plump for TomTom's second...

Sep, 2008
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Expert review by : Fletch (gpsmagazine.com)

Garmin nuvi 260W Review

 

Garmin's nuvi 260W has been moved to the "Discontinued" section of Garmin's website, but the company still provides regular firmware and map updates for the 260W.

Good, Basic Reliable GPS with Text To Speech

Oct, 2009
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Garmin Nuvi 260 and 270 Portable GPS Navigators Review

 

The Garmin Nuvi 260 and 270 models are less expensive, portable GPS navigators. The 200 Nuvi series overall is the entry level series of the very popular Garmin Nuvi range of portable/personal GPS navigators with features to aid the traveller

Feb, 2008
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Expert review by : Rich Owings (gpstracklog.com)

Garmin nuvi 260W review

 

The Garmin nüvi 260W is a member of Garmin's popular entry level nuvi 200 series. A 4.3″ wide screen version of the smaller nuvi 260, the 260W is identical to it in all other respects. The 260 and 260W are the only two models in the first-generation...

Feb, 2008
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Garmin Nuvi 260W Widescreen GPS Navigation with Text to Speech

 

The garmin nuvi 260W is an extension of the nuvi widescreen models which already includes the Garmin nuvi 200W and Garmin nuvi 250W. It's specification is identical apart from the addition of text-to-speech capability

Feb, 2008
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Expert review by : Rich Owings (gpstracklog.com)

Garmin nuvi 260 review

 

UPDATE: A newer model, the nuvi 255, offers these features and more.

Sep, 2007
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