Garmin nuvi 1260T ReviewExercise or traveling can be pretty mundane without a companion or a co-driver. You need some one to look up the maps specially if you are going to a new place and tell you about the important places. However in today’s busy world there are times when your spouse can also be busy with their own engagements. In such scenarios the Garmin nuvi 1260T can be your perfect traveling companion! Latest Update: The Garmin
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OverviewGarmin nuvi 1260T is a GPS navigator big on features and small on profile. This ultra-thin navigation device with a 3.5" screen has preloaded maps for North America, free traffic alerts, bluetooth hands-free calling and ecoRoute - a green feature that calculates the most fuel-efficient route. You can keep it in your purse or shirt pocket without any problems. FeaturesThe Garmin nuvi 1260T comes with a plethora of features like a more interactive user interface, public transport mode, text-to-speech and pedestrian navigation. The pedestrian navigation features are available via the City Xplorer maps which can be downloaded directly to the nuvi 1260T for major tourist sights in Europe and North America. This GPS has better and more enhanced graphics than its predecessors and the menu options have a new slide control feature. If you are driving your own vehicle, eco Route can help you save fuel by advising you on the best and the shortest routes available to your destination. If you don’t have your own vehicle, the public transit feature can help you to locate the bus, tram or metro of your choice. The nuvi 1260T is equipped with Bluetooth® wireless technology for hands-free calling via a compatible phone. With a built-in microphone and speaker you will be able to talk hands-free through the 1260T without taking your eyes off the road. If you need to commute to the office every day and keep wondering whether you will be able to reach on time or will encounter a traffic jam then you can get rid of all your worries through the NAVTEQ Traffic receiver which will give you your local traffic status and even will act as a power charger. You can get specific information like traffic flow speeds, nationwide coverage for US, accidents and other unplanned problems on your route and construction work sites as well.
The Garmin 1260T has millions of points of interest (POI) s like restaurants, hotels and gas stations. All you need to do is add the destination you need to go to and the nuvi 1260T will help you get there with the help of 2D and 3 D maps and voice directions. You can even add your own points of interests like schools, colleges and your favorite shopping places! It also has the “Where Am I” locator feature which provides your exact coordinates; plus the location of the nearest hospital, police station and fuel stations in case of an emergency.
Actual user review:
• My son bought the same GPS for my Christmas - I love it. He did a lot of research prior to buying it. His personal GPS was stolen and I decided to replace it for his birthday in March. As he really keeps up with "technology" I did not want to make a decision on what type GPS to purchase; he told me he would be delighted with the same one that he had purchased for me. A bonus was that I paid a lot less for the one he purchased for me. I travel a lot by plane and find my GPS easy to carry and use in rental cars - it is easy to use and gets me where I need to go every time. - C. Decker (GA,USA) Product Feature Summary
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More user comments:
• "BEST GPS for Travelers! I have purchased many GPS products over the years (all more expensive than this)... I love the technology. I have had 4 portable, one on my phone, and one built into my car. This GPS beats them all... and it was so inexpensive!!! I did a lot of research on this as I do a great deal of travel and rely greatly on my GPS. This one has all of the required features, including the Traffic alert... its quick, small, easy to use. You are also not paying for a bunch of features you will never use (thus is inexpensive). " - K. Day (CA,USA). • "The Garmin nuvi 1260T is a marvelous piece of equipment. Very easy to use, very easy to read. It has the perfect size to glance from time to time as you drive and you can even take it with for some city expeditioning, if that is your fancy. A great investment that will not let you down. I definitely recommend it. " - J.Ospina (CA,USA) Average User Rating : List Price: $299.99 |
Navigation has never been easier. Its intuitive interface greets you with two simple questions:
"Where To?" and "View Map". Touch the color screen to easily look up
addresses and services and get voice-prompted, turn-by-turn directions that speak street names to your
destination without squinting into your GPS.
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