garmin n vi 260 3.5-inch portable gps navigator
garmin s n vi 260 combines the thinprofile and attractive price point of other n vi 200-series gps with directions in real street names . as with all n vis 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 n vi is best for you click here to see a quick simple comparison of features for all garmin nuvi gps navigators . the n vi 260 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 n vi 260 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 . smart powerful design the n vi 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 n vi 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 navigate with ease the n vi 260 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 n vi takes you there with 2d or 3d maps and turn-by-turn voice directions . in addition the n vi 260 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 . beyond navigation navigation is just the beginning . n vi 260 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 n vi 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 . browse your stored pictures with an easy-to-use jpeg viewer . n vi 260w accepts custom points of interest pois . view larger . trick your gps ride custom vehicle icons let you ride in style at least inside your gps . see more icon option like all n vis the 260 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 n vi 260 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 n vi is not compatible with windows 95 windows 98 or windows me . which n vi is best for you note all n vis come with detailed navteq maps containing more than 6 million pre-loaded point of interest locations . device 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 n vi 260 2.8 x 2.1 photos up to 5 n vi 205 2.8 x 2.1 msn-enhanced with optional receiver fm with optional receiver photos up to 4 n vi 205w 3.81 x 2.25 msn-enhanced with optional receiver fm with optional receiver photos up to 4 n vi 255 2.8 x 2.1 msn-enhanced with optional receiver fm with optional receiver photos up to 4 n vi 255w 3.81 x 2.25 msn-enhanced with optional receiver fm with optional receiver photos up to 4 n vi 260w 3.81 x 2.25 photos up to 5 n vi 265t 2.8 x 2.1 msn-enhanced with optional receiver fm receiver included lifetime traffic photos up to 4 n vi 265wt 3.81 x 2.25 msn-enhanced with optional receiver fm receiver included lifetime traffic photos up to 4 n vi 275t 2.8 x 2.1 msn-enhanced with optional receiver fm receiver included lifetime traffic photos up to 4 n vi 285wt 3.81 x 2.25 msn-enhanced receiver included 3 months free photos up to 4 n vi 465t 3.81 x 2.25 fm receiver included lifetime traffic photos up to 4 n vi 755t 3.81 x 2.25 msn-enhanced with optional receiver fm receiver included lifetime traffic photos mp3s up to 4 n vi 760 3.81 x 2.25 msn-enhanced with optional receiver fm with optional receiver photos mp3s up to 5 n vi 765t 3.81 x 2.25 msn-enhanced with optional receiver fm receiver included lifetime traffic photos mp3s up to 4 n vi 775t 3.81 x 2.25 msn-enhanced with optional receiver fm receiver included lifetime traffic photos mp3s up to 4 n vi 780 3.81 x 2.25 msn-enhanced receiver included 3 months free fm with optional receiver photos mp3s up to 5 n vi 785t 3.81 x 2.25 msn-enhanced receiver included 3 months free fm with optional receiver photos mp3s up to 4 n vi 850 3.81 x 2.25 msn-enhanced with optional receiver fm with optional receiver photos mp3s up to 4 n vi 855 3.81 x 2.25 msn-enhanced with optional receiver fm with optional receiver photos mp3s up to 4 n vi 885t 3.81 x 2.25 msn-enhanced receiver included 3 months free fm with optional receiver photos mp3s up to 4 n vi 1200 2.8 x 2.1 msn-enhanced with optional receiver fm with optional receiver photos up to 4 n vi 1250 2.8 x 2.1 msn-enhanced with optional receiver fm with optional receiver photos up to 4 n vi 1260t 2.8 x 2.1 msn-enhanced with optional receiver fm receiver included lifetime traffic photos up to 4 n vi 1300 3.81 x 2.25 msn-enhanced with optional receiver fm with optional receiver photos up to 4 n vi 1350 3.81 x 2.25 msn-enhanced with optional receiver fm with optional receiver photos up to 4 n vi 1350t 3.81 x 2.25 msn-enhanced with optional receiver fm receiver included lifetime traffic photos up to 4 n vi 1370t 3.81 x 2.25 msn-enhanced with optional receiver fm receiver included lifetime traffic photos up to 4 n vi 1390t 3.81 x 2.25 msn-enhanced with optional receiver fm receiver included lifetime traffic photos up to 4 n vi 1490t 4.4 x 2.5 msn-enhanced with optional receiver fm receiver included lifetime traffic photos up to 4 n vi 1690 3.81 x 2.25 navteq traffic 2 years free garmin n link service photos up to 4