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This is the 3rd GPS unit that I have owned. My first was an older Garmin model. My second was another brand. I decided to buy the Garmin 260W because I liked the first Garmin better than the other brand. I bought this unit online on a Monday afternoon and it arrived on Thursday which was two days before the scheduled delivery date. The unit worked great right out of the box. My wife used it immediately. Since this model has been out for over a year it is VERY IMPORTANT to register the unit and update the maps. My unit came with 2007 maps which I updated to 2010 maps. The updated maps are free (one time update). I connected the unit to a computer and went to the Garmin web site. The registration/update process was easy (almost automatic). The unit's operating software (firmware) was also updated. The whole process took almost two hours (because the map file is large) but it was easy. The 260W is a great unit. It is simple to use. Everything works just like it is supposed to. This unit is for my wife. She doesn't use features like bluetooth, mp3 or FM transmitter so this unit is perfect for her. We both like Garmin's the best. From the Garmin website, I downloaded a couple of new voices and a vehicle that looks a lot like the one she drives. I'm very happy with this purchase.

This is a very easy to use GPS. I have rented cars that had a GPS in them and they were not easy to use, but this one will get you where you want to go with no problem. I would recommend it to any one.

After much research and deciding rather I really needed a GPS I bought the Nuvi 260W. I knew I wanted the wide screen and street name announce, other than that my needs were pretty basic. The 260W fits the bill. Power it up out of the box and you're ready to go. The on-screen prompts are simple to follow. This little device makes driving to unfamiliar destinations a breeze...no more trying to follow a map or printed directions, especially at night. I also purchased the Friction-mount which makes it easy to put the GPS out of view with no suction mark on the windshield when parked in a public area. Don't forget the one-time free map/GPS upgrade, I don't think it was well advertised in the paperwork. I learned about it reading the reviews and specifically looked for the upgrade after registering. Mine came loaded with 2007 maps so I'm sure there have been quite a few changes.

It is the best. I can't imagine getting by without it now that I am used to it. For people who have to go places where they are not familiar it helps immensely. It is much better than Mapquest because if you take a wrong turn it corrects your error. The only problem is that it once took me to an address a few blocks away, but that problem is rare I would think. It tells you how far you have to go and how long it will take. I recommend it .

I haven't had it very long, but I am amazed at how accurate my Garmin 260 is. I'm really looking forward to using it a lot more this summer. I don't think you could go wrong buying this Idem.

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The product came in a timely fashion and parts included were just as described. I like the large screen and, if the destination is entered in the GPS, directions are good. However, it seems that many destinations are not in the GPS' database, which is a pain. Also, even though I enter 'the shortest route', it has taken me around a much longer route. It seems to take a really long time to acquire satellites, but I have nothing to compare it. It came with a quick start guide, but no in-depth instructions.

As it says, this is my first sojourn into the GPS world, so I don't have anything for comparison. I am overall very pleased with the Garmin, and find t fairly easy to use. I have two wishes for a GPS that has nothing to do with the good productivity of this product. I wish that there was an option to save more than just my one home address, so that I could use several different starting or ending points without having to re-enter the address each time. The other thing which I am certain is standard among all GPS is when you turn the unit on, you have to scan through the "agreement" screens each time before loading the maps. Overall, I would buy this item again or recommend it to anyone!

Great product. Blew my wife away. I never thought I would purchase something like this but I love it and I got it at a great price at Amazon.com.

This is a gr8 product. Easy to use. Never got lost (Yet). Would recommend to others if they ask me about this product.

NICE OTHER FEATURES ALSO AS ADD ON WITHOUT COST- like vehicles, icon, personal photo no bluetooth,,, you dont need it

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Everything about the unit is fine, but I specifically was careful to order a NEW unit, not a refurbished unit, but it was a refurbished unit that was sent. This leaves a really bad feeling with me that you don't received what you order. Amazon should penalize suppliers that don't ship a NEW product when that is what the description states. This is the second time I come across this issue.

Gets me where I want to go and tells me when I will get there very accurately

I like pretty much everything about this product: the ease of use, the price, the customization, etc. But one thing really bugs me...the maps are very accurate, but the addresses are all jacked up. I thought it was my device, but I emailed Garmin and they said that's normal. It's designed to get you close to your destination rather that exactly to it. So that frustrates me. But other than that it's ok.

I should have got it sooner. It is very easy to use, screen is good to read and it is helping me greatly to find doctors offices, etc. with ease.

There is a slight learning curve with this product.It wouldn't list the town I was trying to spell so I had to dig out the map.And the map doesnt talk to you if you make the the wrong turn. all in all its worth the money. refurbished version!