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.

Both 260 and 270 models have a QVGA (320 x 240 pixels) antiglare TFT 3.5 inch (diagonal) color touchscreen display. Other useful features are a picture viewer, calculator, currency converter, unit converter and world clock.

Models in the Garmin Nuvi 200 series include the 200 and 250 as well as the 260 and 270. The specification for models in the series is identical except the;

200 is preloaded with maps for lower 48 states, Hawaii and Puerto Rico or regional coverage in other areas,
250 has a basemap of US including Alaska and Hawaii as well as Canada and Puerto Rico preloaded,
260 model has text-to-speech for speaking street names, preloaded with maps for lower 48 states, Hawaii and Puerto Rico or regional coverage in other areas,
270 model has transatlantic maps (North America and Europe).

If you are looking for other features you may wish to look at our comparison of Garmin Nuvi models.

Customer Reviews and Price Comparisons Garmin nuvi 260 and 270

Both models have excellent ratings and reviews from customers and reviews on Amazon. The nuvi 260 has bestseller status. Read the hands on user reviews and get the prices for

Garmin nüvi 260 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator

Garmin nüvi 270 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator

Newegg.com also has strong positive ratings and plenty of user reviews. Check these and the competitive prices for

GARMIN NUVI 260 3.5″ Automotive GPS Navigation

Check the excellent prices and customer reviews at TheNerds.net for

Garmin nuvi 260 GPS (City/Vehicle, 3.5" LCD - MPN: 0100062131)

GPS, NUVI 270, CITY NAVIGATOR NORTH

Check Buy.com for a price and user reviews on the Garmin nuvi 270 Portable GPS System - 3.5 LCD Touch Screen w/ Preloaded Maps

Resources

Get an idea of the features and navigation interface for the nuvi 260 with Garmin’s Flash demonstration.

Garmin provide an extensive FAQ database for their GPS products.

Garmin’s nuvi 200 models have their own minisite.

You can compare the Garmin nuvi 260 and 270 with other models using Garmin’s comparison database which gives you side by side comparisons with differences highlighted.

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Specification Garmin Nuvi 260 and Garmin Nuvi 270

Physical & Performance:
Unit dimensions, WxHxD:	3.8″W x 2.8″H x .8″D (9.7 x 7.1 x 2 cm)
Display size, WxH:	2.8″W x 2.1″H (7.2 x 5.4 cm); 3.5″ diag (8.9 cm)
Display resolution, WxH:	320 x 240 pixels
Display type:	QVGA color antiglare TFT with white backlight
Weight:	5.2 ounces (147.42 g)
Battery:	rechargeable lithium-ion
Battery life:	up to 5 hours
Waterproof:	no
High-sensitivity receiver	yes
RoHS version available:	yes
Maps & Memory:
Basemap:	yes
Preloaded maps:	yes
Ability to add maps:	yes
Built-in memory:	internal solid state
Accepts data cards:	SD card (not included)
Waypoints:	500
Routes:	0
Features:
Voice prompts (e.g. “Turn right in 500 ft.”):	yes (internal speaker)
Speaks street names (e.g. “Turn right ON ELM STREET in 500 ft.”) :	260 model only
3D map view:	yes
Auto sort multiple destinations (provides most direct route):	no
Auto re-route (fast off-route and detour recalculation):	yes
Choice of route setup (faster time, shorter distance, off road):	yes
Route avoidance (avoid highways, tolls etc.):	yes
Custom POIs (ability to add additional points of interest):	yes
Hands-free calling with Bluetooth wireless technology:	no
FM traffic compatible:	no
XM Navtraffic (includes basic weather) & Radio for U.S. compatible:	no
MSN Direct for U.S. compatible:	no
MP3 player: <	no
Audio book player:	no
Picture viewer:	yes
Configurable vehicle icons (select car-shaped icons for map navigation):	yes
World travel clock, currency & measurement converter, calculator:	yes
Touchscreen:	yes
Remote control:	no
FM transmitter:	no
Headphone jack/audio line-out:	no
Dead reckoning:	no
Garmin Lock (anti-theft feature):	yes
Motorcycle-friendly:	no
Additional:	Please note: Like most USB Mass Storage devices, this product is not compatible with Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT or Windows Me.