Garmin 260w pedestrian mode? Trying to decide on a Garmin 260w. Does this model operate in a pedestrian mode? How does one use the unit on a walking tour of a large city?
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Yes, it does have a pedestrian (and a bicycle) mode.I've used it in New York City. The major problem is initially locating and then keeping locked on satellites, especially in areas with narrow streets and tall buildings.I've also used it in more open open areas where, once it finds a satellite, it works fine.
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There is pedestrian mode. My husband used this in NY city this past week to walk around town. I didn't ask for details but he seemed happy with its functionality.
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I agree-have been in the market for a new GPS for awhile now. Really do not need one [my Garmin 350 still does the job]. I like some of the newer features on the 1300 series-see such mixed reviews!! Model numbers should be mandatory when submitting a review so the customer can differentiate between units.
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Well after a couple weeks of going back and forth, I finally decided to buy the 765t. The deal breaker was the fact that the 1390t DOES NOT have a powered mount, so you need to plug the power cable in every time you mount it. I confirmed this with Garmin.
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There are two different models:265W https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?pID=35586265WT https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?pID=13430#nuvi265wt
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Yep, I just replied to your latest comment on your review. Although I find the lack of detailed street names annoying if not ridiculous, I'm not quite to the point to where I would abandon Garmin all together. Quite a few of their units, like my much older Quest, do show street names. By the way, if you want to check out an excellent site for downloading POIs, icons, sounds, etc go to: http://www.poi-factory.com
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I wondered about that too .. although I'd trust Garmin's website and other 3rd party discussion sites ... the ?70 units are built to contain maps for both continents, and the ?80 are the first one's with MSN Direct. Perhaps there'll be a future ?90 (390/690) range that combines the two sets of new features? :) For now, I'm just wondering whether tot ake the plunge with the 660 and its FMt raffic/preloaded POIs, or wait for the MSN-direct 680 to be released (April?)!
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I have a 255w some times it goes crazy taking you to a different place then you plugged in. The map update is close to $100.So I'm Locking for a GPS that advertises when there product maps were installed.
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Ok I am finding the best way for me to manage multiple stops is just to punch them in as Add as Via Point, then go to Custom Routes, Current Route, Save, then Manual Reorder. When you are Done the GPS shows you a map with your Start, Stops and End flags along the pink route line. Manually Reorder again if needed. If you know that you can't park on the side of the street Garmin wants you to just over/under shoot your turn, it will reroute you to go around the block and still reach your point. I updated the unit with the latest maps yesterday and it still has a problem with oneway streets.
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I am considering buying my dtr a Garmin 260W for Christmas. I have read what is included. I understand it has a power cable in the box which I would need in the car, is there anything else I would need to order to operate this device or down the road would end up needing before closing out my order?
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How can you find out if it is a LMT (Lifetime Map + Traffic) or non-LMT?I purchased a re-furbished Garmin and could not use the Lifetime Update feature!When I tried to update, a message appears on my PC: "This device does not have a lifetime subscription tied to it.Please purchase a subscription from garmin.com or contact garmin support."I am returning the device to hopefully obtain a correct one.
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Does the Garmin 250 or 200 come with Street name announcements, or just "right & left turn now?" Is the voice annoying? Henry
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Can you use the Nuvi 255W in Europe? The product description implies you can, but I can't find anything that says how to do it.
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Thank you!I was worried because I saw those SD card maps on Garmin's web site are quite expensive.In fact, I had been checking Costco web site for 650 for the past few days, but it is always out of stock .....I will come back and purchase 250W is the 650 is really unavailble to meThank you
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I just bought 255w at Amazon but it shipped by another vendor and I just found out It did not have a new map version.How do I update the map(package did not have USB cable and where can I find the Usb cable) I thought If I buy it from Amazon web site all GPS should go with new map.I'm confuse.I need some experts to help me out. Thanks,
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I would recommend the Garmin over the Magellan, I've owned two Garmin's an I3 and a Nuvi 350. I had returned a Magellan Maestro because I didn't think its routing capabilities were as good as Garmin. I would also suggest the Nuvi 265T or the WT if you want the wide version, that has free traffic it's newer than the 760 and it's about the same price. I think the only thing that the 760 does that is better is that is has multi routing capabilities, which I wouldn't need anyway.
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Actually I contacted Garmin. And they acknowledge that 255w does have all the features of 260w plus more. And they can't explain why 260w cost more. So I guess I'm getting the 255w then.
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I bought the 260 and can recommend it (although later Garmin changed the interface to the 2x5 series ... which may or may not be a positive). My new 765t doesn't route me any better than my 260 did (it just has a few bells and whistles that I liked and needed ... lane assist for one). I've never owned a TomTom, so I cannot compare the two.