The Garmin nuvi 1260T offers
A lot of Goodies

Overview

The Garmin nüvi 1260T, like the other 1200 series nuvis, will easily fit in your pocket or purse and it won’t cost you an arm and a leg.

At an affordable MSRP of $189 you’ll get the necessary basics to navigate to your destination. Regional preloaded maps of either North America or Europe and its slim design with a 3.5” TFT color screen, it’s an extremely portable GPS system just may be the best GPS for you. The Garmin nuvi 1250 includes text to speech enabling the GPS to announce streets by name. In addition it offers pedestrian navigation options and includes ecoRout e™. which calculates a more fuel-efficient route to your destination.

Also included is the Garmin traffic receiver and a lifetime subscription to Navteq traffic which enables you to get up-to-date traffic information allowing you to bypass traffic slow-downs or tie-ups. With the included Bluetooth feature you’ll also be able to make hands free call with a compatible Bluetooth enabled cell phone.

Pedestrian Navigation

If you are a stranger in a big city the Garmin nüvi 1260T is the perfect travel companion for you.. With its enhanced pedestrian navigation capabilities, it’s perfect for getting around town. Download optional cityXplorer™ content to help you navigate city public transit. Know where to walk, where to catch the bus, subway, tram or other transportation and how long it will take to get there. cityXplorer maps are available for select cities throughout North America and Europe. And with prices as low as $9.99, you'll have money left over to spend in the big citg. This feature may put this at the top of the list for best portable GPS systems.

Portability

Twenty-five percent slimmer than other nüvis, you can take the 1260T anywhere. It easily fits in your pocket or purse and its rechargeable lithium-ion battery makes it convenient for navigation by car or foot making it a true portable GPS system.Get Turn-by-Turn Directions

The Garmin nuvi 1260T has an intuitive interface which 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. It comes preloaded with detailed City Navigator® NT street maps, nearly 6 million points of interest (POIs), 2-D or 3-D maps and the speed limit for most major roads. Its digital elevation maps show you shaded contours at higher zoom levels, giving you a big picture of the surrounding terrain. With the 1260T's enhanced user interface, you can slide your finger to conveniently scroll between screens similar to the new smart phones. You can also upload custom points of interest (POIs). And with HotFix® satellite prediction, this nuvi GPS calculates your position faster to get you there quicker.

Now you can make hands-free Calls

For hands-free calling, nüvi 1260T integrates Bluetooth® wireless technology with a built-in microphone and speaker. Just pair it with your cell phone and talk hands-free through the 1260T while staying focused on the road. . Simply dial numbers with nüvi's touchscreen keypad to make a call. To answer calls, just tap the screen and speak into its built-in microphone. Enjoy convenient one-touch dialing for contacts and points of interest.To check to make sure you phone is compatible just click on compatible Bluetooth phone.

You’ll also Receive Free Traffic Alerts

You’ll be able to steer clear of traffic tie-ups and traffic slow downs with your Garmin nuvi 1260T. Integrated FM traffic receiver and free lifetime¹ traffic updates all included with these Garmin GPS units. Receive alerts about traffic delays and road construction that lie ahead on your route. Next, simply touch the screen of your Garmin nuvi 1260T to view traffic details or create a detour around the problem area. To check Navteq traffic coverage for your area just click Navteq traffic coverage map.

There is even more

If you are like me, you may want to get detailed information on how the Garmin nuvi 1260T operates. I have found that the operator’s manual is a great source of information. Just click onGarmin nuvi 1250 manual and you can view the operator’s manual for these automotive GPS units.

¹Lifetime traffic extends for the useful life of your Garmin traffic receiver (as long as you own a compatible Garmin GPS) or as long as Garmin receives traffic data from its traffic supplier, whichever is shorter. Traffic content is not available for all areas. See Enduser License Agreement containing complete terms and conditions.

Features:

• Voice prompts (e.g. "Turn right in 500 ft."): (internal speaker)
• Speaks street names (e.g. "Turn right ON ELM STREET in 500 ft."):
• Auto re-route (fast off-route and detour recalculation):
• Choice of route setup (faster time, shorter distance, off road):
• Route avoidance (avoid highways, tolls etc.):
• Bluetooth® wireless Technology:
• FM traffic compatible: (receiver and lifetime traffic included)
• MSN® Direct compatible:
• Speed limit indicator (displays speed limit for most major roads in the U.S. and Europe):
• Where Am I? (find closest hospitals, police & gas stations, nearest address & intersection):
• ecoRoute™ (calculates a more fuel-efficient route) :
• Custom POIs (ability to add additional points of interest):
• Garmin Garage™ vehicles compatible (download car-shaped icons to your device):
• Garmin Garage™ voices compatible (download custom voices to your device):
• Photo navigation (navigate to geotagged photos):
• World travel clock, currency & unit converter, calculator:
• Picture viewer:
• Garmin Lock™ (anti-theft feature):
• Touchscreen:

Note: This Garmin GPS USB mass storage device is compatible with Windows® XP or newer and Mac® OS X 10.4 or later.

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