Garmin Nvi 1260 1260t 3 5 Inch
The Nuvi 1200 features an ultra-slim design (approximately 25% thinner than former models), an heightened user interface, ecoRoute, public transit mode and text-to-speech. The n vi 1200 also offers pedestrian navigation capability enabled through optional CityXplorer maps. CityXplorer maps are available for select tourist destinations in North America and Europe and may effortlessly be downloaded directly to the n vi. The n vi’s heightened user interface features bettered graphics and a new slide control for menu operation, while ecoRoute proposes fuel-efficient routes to save drivers cash and fuel. Also, Garmin’s new public transit mode allows you to navigate using buses, tramway, metro and suburban rail systems! Public transit – navigate using buses, tramway, metro and suburban rail schemes with optional City Xplorer content. Where Am I? feature – Find the nearest hospitals, police stations, gas stations, nearest address, intersection and coordinates Bright 3.5 diagonal color display; 320 x 240 pixels; QVGA TFT display with white backlight Built-in travel kit includes features such as picture viewer, world clock, currency and measurement converters and calculator MicroSD memory card elaboration slot Offers a 3-D mapping perspective, or 2-D overhead view Built-in lithium-ion battery, lasts up to four hours depending on usage Includes sturdy suction cup mount that allows for easy adjustment and quick release POI loader program, set up proximity alerts for school zones, construct habit POIs and more
nüvi® 1260T is big on features and little on profile. This thin navigator has preloaded maps for North America or Europe, pedestrian navigation options, free traffic alerts, hands-free calling and ecoRoute™ to calculate a more fuel-efficient route.
Navigate City Transit
With it is heightened pedestrian navigation capabilities, nüvi 1260T is the perfective travel associate for getting around town. Download optional cityXplorer™ content to aid 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. It effortlessly fits in your pocket or purse. cityXplorer maps are available for select cities allround North
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Garmin greets you with two simple questions: “Where to?” and “View Map.” This screen is central to each navigation function and route-planning tool. Simply plug and play. Click to enlarge.
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The device announces the name of exits and streets so you never have to take your eyes off the road. Click to enlarge.
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America and Europe. And with prices as low as $9.99, you’ll have cash left over to spend in the huge city.
An ultra-thin GPS navigator with great Garmin features like CityXplorer and ecoRoute. Click to enlarge.
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Get Turn-by-Turn Directions
nüvi 1260T’s intuitive interface greets you with two simple questions: “Where To?” and “View Map.” Touch the color screen to effortlessly look up addresses and services and get voice-prompted, turn-by-turn directions that speak street names to your destination. It comes preloaded with elaborated City Navigator® NT street maps, almost 6 million points of interest (POIs), 2-D or 3-D maps and the speed limit for most major roads in the U.S. and Europe. 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 intensified user interface, you may slide your finger to conveniently scroll among screens. You may also upload habit (POIs). And with HotFix® satellite prediction, nüvi calculates your position quicker to get you there quicker.
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 compatible Bluetooth phone and talk hands-free through the 1260T while staying focalized 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 it is built-in microphone. Enjoy commodious one-touch dialing for contacts and points of interest.
Receive Free Traffic Alerts
Steer clear of traffic with nüvi 1260T’s integrated FM traffic receiver and free lifetime¹ traffic updates. Receive alerts in regards to traffic delays and road construction that lie in front on your route. Next, merely touch nüvi’s screen to view traffic details or detour around the problem area.
Go Beyond Navigation
Navigation is just the beginning. nüvi 1260T saves you gas and cash with ecoRoute — a green feature that calculates the most fuel-efficient route, tracks fuel usage and more. The 1260T includes a good deal of travel tools including JPEG picture viewer, world travel clock with time zones, currency converter, measurement converter, calculator and more. With photo navigation, you may download pictures from Garmin Connect™ Photos and navigate to them. With it is “Where Am I?” emergency locator, you always know your location. Simply tap the screen to get your precise latitude and longitude coordinates, the nearest address and intersection, and the nearest hospitals, police stations and fuel stations. The 1260T features Garmin Lock™, an anti-theft feature, and is compatible with our free Garmin Garage where you may download habit habit voices and vehicles. Enhance your travel experience with optional plug-in microSD™ cards.
What’s in the Box
nüvi 1260, Preloaded City Navigator® NT North America (U.S. and Canada) vehicle suction cup mount, Lifetime traffic¹, FM traffic receiver with vehicle power cable (indicated by “T” after model number on the box), USB cable, dashboard disc, and quick commence manual
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¹Lifetime traffic extends for the utile life of your Garmin traffic receiver (as long as you own a compatible Garmin GPS) or as long as Garmin receives traffic data from it is traffic supplier, whichever is shorter. Traffic content not available for all areas. See www.navteq.com/rdstraffic for traffic coverage areas and www.garmin.com/traffic/fm/navteq.html for program License Agreement containing finish terms and conditions.
Most helpful customer reviews
98 of 100 people found the following review helpful.
 Good Upgrade from Old TomTom One 3rd Edition
By B. Franklin
Pros: Small size, good text-to-speech, SD mapcard, ease-of-use, bright display, great suction cup mount, great satellite performance, decent maps (so far), clear and loud speaker
65 of 66 people found the following review helpful.
Another solid nuvi GPS but in many ways nothing new
By JerryWithaJ
I got my 1260T from an authorized dealer on June 19 and used it along side of my 255 with MSN traffic. Because my MSN subscription would have to be renewed and maps upgraded soon, I thought buying a new GPS wouldn’t cost much more and would give me a chance to get the latest bells and whistles. However, there aren’t that many new bells and whistles to be had. I recommend reading the product description carefully. Unless the 1260T has what you consider a “can’t-do-without”
feature not available on the 265T, I’d recommend taking advantage of the low prices for the 265T that can now had with the arrival the 1260T. In fact, that’s what I did. I returned the 1260T and purchased the 265T saving more than 1/3 of the cost of the 1260T.
** On trips of 30 minutes or more, the 1260T initially reported arrival times that were 4 to 5 minutes earlier than the 255 over the same route. The 255′s estimates were more appropriate. Someone on another forum told me that this would change as the 1260T learned my driving habits. It didn’t happen in the 10 days I used the unit continuously.
** The 1260T’s voices sound very thin compared to 2xx units, but it makes them easier to hear over road noise.
** Even though the GPS is now a mature product, the 1260T continues Garmin’s practice of not having a QWERTY keyboard in 3.5″ units.
** Even though the GPS is now a mature product, the 1260T does not allow for zip code entry.
** The speed indicator turns to magenta in the afternoon and red at night when speed exceeds the posted limit. Magenta is a terrible color for text.
** To erase favorites, one now goes to Settings / My Data
** The unit IS thinner than the 2xx series, but not “Oh, wow!” thin.
** The instructions from the 1260T and 255 are nearly identical. The estimates of distances to next turn are the same. The 1260T sometimes gives voice alerts 0.1 mile before the 255, say at 0.3 mile rather than 0.2 mile, but for the most part using both units is like listening in stereo.
** Emily now refers to “slip roads” rather than “ramps”.
I did not experiment with the new pedestrian features. In terms of how it works in auto mode, I find nothing compelling over the 265T.
51 of 52 people found the following review helpful.
 An Upgrade From Nuvi 350
By R. M. Mayhew
My wife is the world’s biggest Garmin fan. Her Nuvi 350 was stolen recently and we replaced it with the 1260T. This looked like it was the top of the line for the smaller 3.5 inch units, which is the same size as the stolen unit.
As noted by another reviewer, the keyboard is not QWERTY. We purchased an iPod Touch recently and using that keyboard is easy and familiar. The Garmin though, with a straight across A, B, C, D, E, etc. layout takes more time and makes us look like it is our first day of typing class. There must be a reason Garmin did this but we’re not happy about it.
Our Nuvi 350 came with a nice case. The 1260T does not. We are in the market for a case and plan to spend $10 to $20 for one, which then increases the price of this replacement purchase.
Overall the unit is the same as the Nuvi 350 but after three years we expected more of a “WOW” factor from the upgrade.
PUBLIC SERVICE NOTICE: We don’t use the suction cup windshield mount and the old Nuvi 350 was hidden in the glovebox so the thieves got randomly lucky. We’ll be taking it out of the car more often now (the 1260T is a little thinner so this is easier to do). A police friend told us thieves check the windshield for the “suction cup circle” and that’s an indication the car uses a GPS. Just a word to the wise.
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