The Garmin nuvi 860 has exactly the same specification as the recently reviewed Garmin nuvi 880 except for the preloaded City Navigator NT maps which are for Europe (full coverage) rather than the US. The premium feature of both the Garmin nuvi 860 and 880 is speech recognition.

The Garmin nuvi 860 comes with a FM traffic receiver and vehicle power cable. Below are the details of the traffic services available in Europe.
(read more..)

The Garmin zumo 550, 500, 450 and 400 are specialized GPS navigators for motorcycles built to be durable, vibration tolerant, waterproof. The plastics they are constructed from are able to withstand fuel spills and continuous exposure to the elements. The 3.5 inch, 320 x 240 pixel resolution, UV-resistant display is bright enough to be read in direct sunlight. Thinking of the user, Garmin have designed the navigation interface with icons large enough for operation with a gloved hand.

Garmin Zumo Use in the Car

With practical flexibility, the Garmin zumo can also be shifted to your car (mount included) and used as a automotive navigation device. The zumo car mount features an integrated speaker. Note that the zumo must be plugged into the cigarette lighter socket to use the speaker. There’s an audio output jack and microphone output jack on both the automotive and motorcycle mounts or you can use Bluetooth on the 550 and 500 models.
(read more..)

Garmin’s Edge 205 and 305 are models in Garmin’s Edge range of GPS enabled personal trainer and cycle computers which integrate GPS technology and basic navigation. The units come with a mount for attaching to a bike stem or handlebars. Garmin have designed them to be suitably rugged and lightweight. Not requiring calibration, you simply need to snap the unit into its mount and head off. The SiRFStarIII high sensitivity GPS receiver is able to cope with weak GPS signal reception areas such as those with heavy tree cover.

Using data supplied by the GPS receiver the Edge units can automatically output speed, distance, time, calories burned, altitude, climb and descent. The Edge GPS units feature two customizable data screens to display up to 16 lines of data. Some training aid features are;
(read more..)

The 2007 model of the GolfLogix GPS is based on a previous version of the Garmin handheld GPS hardware and does not have some features of the new GolfLogix GPS-8 2008 model including;

• More memory to hold 20 rather than 10 golf course maps and up to 6 hazards per hole
• Distance of last shot feature to aid in club performance tracking
• Auto-recognition of the course being played when the unit is powered on

The green casing easily distinguishes the 2007 GolfLogix GPS from the new 2008 model.

Amazon is an excellent site to visit if you want to get a competitive price and have a look at the reviews customers have posted.

GolfLogix GPS by GARMIN (2007 Model)

The latest GolfLogix GPS version, the GolfLogix GPS-8, was unveiled at the 2008 PGA Merchandise Show. It’s a popular, rugged, golfer friendly device. The new version is built on the latest GPS platform from Garmin and includes numerous new features included at the request of golfers. New features include;

• increased memory capacity,
• ability to hold up to 20 courses and up to 6 hazards per hole,
• last shot distance and
• auto course recognition

GolfLogix have done their product design homework with their software interface benefiting from the input of thousands of golfers interviewed. In 2007 the USGA and R&A both sanctioned the use of satellite-based yardage measuring devices during competition.
(read more..)

Garmin’s handheld mapping GPS76 range includes the GPS76, GPSMAP76, GPSMAP76S, GPSMAP76CS and GPSMAP76CSx. They are nominated my Garmin as their mariner friendly mapping GPS devices which could be used for boating, hunting or fishing. The premium models, the GPSMAP76CS and GPSMAP76CSx can also provide you with turn-by-turn on road navigation to your destination. All units have a well rounded range of features for their intended duty including the essential ability of floating if dropped in the water. Naturally they are rugged being made from a high impact plastic alloy and are fully gasketed for a waterproof (submersible) IPX7 rating.

All GPS76 models have a compact form factor and light weight (7.7 oz or 218g with batteries) and will sit easily into a pocket. The long 16-18 hour battery life depending on model means that you don’t have to carry an excessive number of batteries in your other pockets.
(read more..)

The Garmin Nuvi 660 shares all the features and performance of the Garmin Nuvi 680 Car Navigator apart from not having MSN Direct compatibility. The nuvi 660 also comes preloaded with City Navigator NT maps for North America or Europe (full coverage) or other country as opposed to the nuvi 680 which comes preloaded with City Navigator NT for North America (full coverage).

For full coverage of all features of the Garmin Nuvi 660, read our detailed review of the Garmin Nuvi 680.

User Reviews and Price Comparisons

The Garmin Nuvi has been at the top of Amazon’s GPS bestseller list for a long time and has an excellent customer rating and lots of user reviews to consider.

Garmin nüvi 660 4.3-Inch Widescreen Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator

GPS, NUVI 660, BILINGUAL, CITY NAV

Nuvi 660 GPS (City/Vehicle, 4.3 LCD)

Resources

If you want to get an idea of the interface for the nuvi 660 have a look at Garmin’s Flash demonstration of it’s features.

Garmin provide an extensive FAQ database for their GPS products.

Garmin’s owners manual for the Garmin nuvi 660

You can compare the Garmin nuvi 660 with other models using Garmin’s comparison database which gives you side by side comparisons with differences highlighted.

The Garmin GPSMap 60 range including the 60, 60CSx and 60Cx are ideal for the mobile, outdoor GPS user including individuals involved in hiking, climbing and geocaching. It can however, give you automatic, turn-by-turn directions coming with a built-in Americas autroroute basemap, including highways and exits.

Features making the units ideal for outdoor use include:

• light weight of around 7 oz (200g)
• IPX7 waterproof rating for moisture protection (microSD card slot is inside the waterproof battery compartment)
• reasonably large 1.5 x 2.2 inch (3.8 x 5.6 cm) 256 level color TFT display (60Cx + 60CSx) or 4 level gray LCD (60)
• high sensitivity GPS receiver for poor GPS satellite reception situations including ravines and heavy foliage (60Cx and 60CSx only)
• WAAS-ready for WAAS satellite coverage in North America to improve positioning accuracy to within 3 meters (95 percent of the time)
• an external antenna for better reception
• barometric altimeter and electronic compass for determining your heading (link in news on pointing technology)
• automatic logging of path traveled

(read more..)

Garmin’s eTrex series of outdoor handheld GPS units consists of seven models with the eTrex Venture HC, Vista HCx, Summit HCx and Legend HCx being reviewed being the models with a color TFT screen 2,1 (5.4cm) inch diagonal for map display. All the eTrex series are of a compact size, waterproof (submergible, IPX7) and lightweight as would be expected of a GPS device intended to be used outdoors. Each model is powered by twin AA batteries but battery life varies with the eTrex Vista HCx and eTrex Legend HCx lasting up to 25 hours and the Venture HC and Summit HC lasting up to 14 hours.

All three review models have a high sensitivity SiRF Star III GPS receiver. Accuracy is excellent at less than 10 feet (3m) as delivered by a high sensitivity SiRF Star III WAAS enabled GPS receiver. The SiRF delivers some of the best GPS satellite acquisition times available.
(read more..)

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.

Specification Garmin Nuvi 260 and Garmin Nuvi 270