Garmin nüvi 260W 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator (Factory Refurbished)

• GPS System Preloaded with City Navigator North America NT
• 4.3 in Diagonal Touchscreen Display with 2D/3D Mapping Perspective
• Turn by Turn Directions with Voice Guidance/Text to Speech Feature
• Trip Computer Records Mileage/Max SpeedTotal Time and More
• Features Picture Viewer/World Clock/Currency Measurement Converters/Calculator

Go wide with the ultra-cool nuvi 260W that speaks street names. This widescreen navigator is attractively-priced and simple to use. Like the rest of the nuvi 200-series, you’re just a few screen taps away from anywhere.Navigate With Ease
nuvi 260W comes ready to go right out of the box with preloaded City Navigator NT street maps, including a hefty points of interest (POIs) database with hotels, restaurants, fuel, ATMs and more. It even announces the name of exits and streets so you never have to take your eyes off the road. Simply touch the color screen to enter a destination, and nuvi takes you there with 2-D or 3-D maps and turn-by-turn voice directions. In addition, nuvi 260W accepts custom points of interest (POIs), such as school

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Question by Vic: What vehicle gps navigation product is most likely to work in and around Utah’s grid system?
I used a garmin once when i was on vacation there and it wouldn’t allow me to enter for example: “5555 north 5555 west” as the street. I’m moving there soon and would like to get a compatible gps for my needs here and there.

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Answer by Jhonny
i have family that lives there and i know what you mean. i had the same problem on my garmin and magellan too. im using a newelectronx gps now and it seems to work pretty good.

http://www.newelectronx.com/join-email-list.php?letter_id=75&lettertype=&pageaction=browse

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Garmin nüvi 255W 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator (Factory Refurbished)

• Factory Refurbished
• 4.3-inch auto navigator with an anti theft feature
• HotFix calculates your position faster to get you there quicker
• Compatible with optional enhanced MSN Direct content
• JPEG picture viewer, world travel clock, currency converter, calculator and more

Amazon.com Product Description This is a refurbished GPS. Refurbished generally means that the unit has been returned to the manufacturer, who brings the navigator back to like new conditions. Some GPS may contain cosmetic blemishes.

Garmin’s nüvi 255W improvesupon its 200-series predecessors by adding top-of-the-line features such as FM traffic updates or MSN Direct content to an entry-level line. But Garmin is also introducing some significant improvements with this new series, like a predictive technology that provides faster satellite lock, a redesigned screen with more information, terrain maps, and an exciting new photo navigation feature. The 255W adds complete maps for North America and Text-to-Speech, so you get turn by

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Garmin nüvi 205W 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator

• 4.3 in Touch Screen Navigator with 2D/3D Maps
• Turn by Turn Voice Directions and Optional MSN Direct Services
• Where Am I Emergency Locator / You Always Know Your Location
• With HotFix, It Calculates Your Position Faster to Get You There Quicker
• JPEG Picture Viewer, World Travel Clock, Currency Converter, Calculator and More

GARMIN NUVI 205W PORTABLE GPSGarmin’s nüvi 2×5 models improveupon their 200-series predecessors by adding top-of-the-line features such as FM traffic updates or MSN Direct content capability to an entry-level line. But Garmin is also introducing some significant improvements with this new series, like a predictive technology that provides faster satellite lock, a redesigned screen with more information, terrain maps, and an exciting new photo navigation feature. The 205W also offers a wide 4.3-inch (diagonal) screen that displays 70% more of the road around you.
The nüvi 2×5 models sport the slim design that Garmin introduced with the 200-series last year, so they all fit comfortably in your pocket or purse, and a rechargeable lith

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Question by FB: What is the difference between CAR and trecking GPS?
Hello;

I really would like to understand the difference between Car GPS and Trecking GPS. Are they similar?

I mean here from the point of syncing with satellites. I saw some trecking GPS that sync with 12 ( 12 channels). Does that mean that they are more sensitive than Car GPS?

Is it possible to use car GPS for trecking

Or are there GPS that can be used for both applications at the same time, and may be also for sailing, let’s say

If they are identical hardware-wise, does that mean one can use maps files for cars on a trecking GPS, or vice-versa?

Thank you in advance.

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Answer by kafer1958
I think the main difference is the power source and the software that is loaded. Car systems will be set up to use 12VDC, and typically be hard-mounted into the car. Trekking (portable) models will be battery operated, so voltage would be anywhere from 3-9VDC. Since a person will have to carry it, the portable GPS will typically be smaller and lighter.

Regarding software, Car units will be more likely to have better information on roads, addresses, attractions etc while the hiking model will feature land features etc.

All the GPS units I have seen use as many satellites as possible. It needs at least 3 to pinpoint where you are, the more satellites it ‘sees’, the more accurate it will be.

You can you a car GPS for hiking, but you will need to bring a 12VDC power supply… and car batteries are pretty heavy ; )

A better application would be to get a portable model and use that in your car, however I don’t think the hiking models typically give you turn by turn instructions.

Hope that helps.

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