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Bizrate User Review.
The wonders of technology
, Sep. 21, 2008
QuickTake:
Pros: Spoken street names so you don't have to look at the unit for the street.
Cons: Sometimes it takes the satellites some time to load.
Recommended: Yes
Bizrate User Review.
I'd be lost without it.
, Sep. 4, 2008
Comments:
It is easy to use ,and if you miss a turn it "recalculates" automatically. There is plenty of notice as to upcoming turns, plus reminders.
It is easy to use ,and if you miss a turn it "recalculates" automatically. There is plenty of notice as to upcoming turns, plus reminders.
QuickTake:
Pros: Gives plenty of notice , plus reminders, of upcoming turns. Easy to use and it compensates for human mistakes; ie, missed turns.
Cons: My passenger can't program it while I am moving.
Recommended: Yes
Bizrate User Review.
Groovi Nuvi
, Jul. 20, 2008
Comments:
Just purchased it and have not used it much yet; however, I will use it this week for a road trip. I am the only driver in the family and the only one who can read a map. Can't read and drive, so this will be great!
Just purchased it and have not used it much yet; however, I will use it this week for a road trip. I am the only driver in the family and the only one who can read a map. Can't read and drive, so this will be great!
QuickTake:
Pros: Nice display, easy to use, great reception.
Cons: Cannot understand some of the spoken street names, does not have current places of interest.
Recommended: Yes
Bizrate User Review.
The Basic GPS + Some Nice Features
, Jun. 24, 2008
Comments:
I bought this model because I wanted a basic navigation system plus a wide screen and spoken street names. I got exactly what I wanted. However, a GPS with an MP3 player would have allowed me access to audio tours (that can be downloaded from the internet). And having the foresight of bad traffic conditions would have been nice, but much more costly. So, I'm happy with my purchase.
I bought this model because I wanted a basic navigation system plus a wide screen and spoken street names. I got exactly what I wanted. However, a GPS with an MP3 player would have allowed me access to audio tours (that can be downloaded from the internet). And having the foresight of bad traffic conditions would have been nice, but much more costly. So, I'm happy with my purchase.
QuickTake:
Pros: Easy to Use, Large Screen, Speaks Street Names
Cons: No MP3 player, No Live Traffic Features
Recommended: Yes
Bizrate User Review.
Good Product
, Jun. 17, 2008
Comments:
I think it works pretty good and is easy to use. Could use a more current map though. But, it's hard to keep up with the constant construction in my area.
I think it works pretty good and is easy to use. Could use a more current map though. But, it's hard to keep up with the constant construction in my area.
QuickTake:
Pros: Quick and easy to set up and use.
Cons: Can't think of any
Recommended: Yes
Bizrate User Review.
Great look, average performance- would recommend!
, May. 25, 2008
Comments:
I looked into quite a few GPS systems and this seemed to be the right fit for me. The screen is huge and its light weight. I carry it around in my purse all the time. I was excited that it would say "Turn right 300ft on Main Street" vs "Turn right in 300ft". The only draw back is that feature only works for one specific language choice. It may be a personal preference thing but I hate the fact that it tells you the time you should arrive at your destination verses telling how long the trip should take or the total distance. All in all I'm still glad with my purchase.
I looked into quite a few GPS systems and this seemed to be the right fit for me. The screen is huge and its light weight. I carry it around in my purse all the time. I was excited that it would say "Turn right 300ft on Main Street" vs "Turn right in 300ft". The only draw back is that feature only works for one specific language choice. It may be a personal preference thing but I hate the fact that it tells you the time you should arrive at your destination verses telling how long the trip should take or the total distance. All in all I'm still glad with my purchase.
QuickTake:
Pros: Great display, Light weight.
Cons: Only gives name of the street you're turning on with specific language choice.
Recommended: Yes
gpstekreviews.com Professional Review.
Garmin Nuvi 260 and 270 Portable GPS Navigators Review
Comments:
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
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
digitaltrends.com Professional Review.
Garmin Nuvi 260
Comments:
Bring the ultra-cool nvi 260 along for the ride, and arrive on time and in style. Similar to nvi 250, nvi 260 is attractively-priced and simple to use. Plus, this...
Bring the ultra-cool nvi 260 along for the ride, and arrive on time and in style. Similar to nvi 250, nvi 260 is attractively-priced and simple to use. Plus, this...
cnet.com.au Professional Review.
Garmin Nuvi 260W Review - GPS
Comments:
garmin nuvi 260w review: A good, easy to use GPS, with great verbal speed and red light camera warnings which, unfortunately, aren't installed by default.
Review Verdict: A good, easy to use GPS, with great verbal speed and red light camera warnings which, unfortunately, aren't installed by default.
garmin nuvi 260w review: A good, easy to use GPS, with great verbal speed and red light camera warnings which, unfortunately, aren't installed by default.
Review Verdict: A good, easy to use GPS, with great verbal speed and red light camera warnings which, unfortunately, aren't installed by default.
QuickTake:
Pros: Simple interface with big icons, Compact windshield mount, Great verbal speed and red light camera warnings...
Cons: ...but you'll have to wrestle demonic overlord of the internet first, Slow start-up time
alaTest.com Professional Review.
Review summary of Garmin Nüvi 260
Comments:
alaTest has collected and analyzed 1217 reviews of Garmin Nüvi 260 from international magazines and websites.
Review Verdict: Experts rate this product 73/100 and users 89/100. Comparing these reviews to 118983 other GPS reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 92/100 = Excellent.
alaTest has collected and analyzed 1217 reviews of Garmin Nüvi 260 from international magazines and websites.
Review Verdict: Experts rate this product 73/100 and users 89/100. Comparing these reviews to 118983 other GPS reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 92/100 = Excellent.
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I like how this unit switches from day screen to night screen automatically and speaks the street names. My Dad has one and after using his to go to Disney, I had to have one myself. What a wonderful thing. I can even have it on map and if I see a road I want to get to, I touch that road and it gets me there. Also, I can find local restaurants at the push of a button. If I want Italian, it lists all the Italian restaurants and when I find one I like, it directs me there. GREAT for those who are directionally challenged.