GPS Information

Garmin 260W is definitely one of the most outstanding GPS device in market today. The unit is filled with features, and yet it is easy to use, and it has many physical pluses which make it a truly helpful travel companion.

Probably the most wonderful feature of Garmin 260Wis its text-to-speech capability. The device can certainly display visible directions on screen, but more than that it can say the directions audibly, including calling out name of streets as well as turn-by-turn directions. This feature lets drivers keep their eyes on the road while navigating through busy traffic and tricky roadways. The information is displayed on the screen very clearly and readable. The screen is back-lit and wide-screen with size of 4.3 inch, giving excellent view not only of maps and travel tracks but also of what parks, restaurants, ATM, gas stations, etc are nearby, or in letting you know whether a detour is a good idea. The display is equipped with touchscreen capability which makes it easy to manage the menus. Garmin 260W GPSis preloaded with City Navigator NT North America, with road maps for the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico as well as about six million point of interest. City Navigator NT North America has everything you need to travel in North America. Powered by NAVTEQ who is a world leader in premium-quality digital map data, City Navigator provides very detailed street maps which enable you to navigate with exact, turn-by-turn directions to any destination. On top of that, the device is built with an SD card slot for storing your media and additional navigation tools, and a USB interface for loading data, so that it is easy to add more maps to accommodate whatever destination you are going to.

Besides the above features, Garmin GPS 260W also has ultra sensitive GPS receiver which allows high accurate operation. The device has a built-in FM traffic receiver that alters you on road condition in real time and provides you with on-demand detour instructions. The device has reroute functions as well so you have the freedom to choose the shortest distance or the quickest route based on existing conditions. The device also has a JPEG viewer for browsing pictures, world clock, converters (currency, measurement), calculator and more. It is also equipped with anti-theft feature, and configurable vehicle icons that let you choose the car icon of your desire to show your position on the map. The device can operate up to five hours with a rechargeable lithium-ion battery.

Loaded with the above features, Garmin Nuvi 260W is definitely the ultimate travelling companion.