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The Garmin Nuvi 1260T is an ultra-thin protable GPS that fits at the top of Garmin's 1200 series. The 1200 and widescreen 1300 series are 25% slimmer than other Nuvis making this an extremely transportable device. It has a 3.5" diagonal QVGA color antiglare TFT screen with white backlight with a 320 x 240 pixel resolution. The Nuvi 1260T greets you with two simple options; "Where to?" or "View map" and will speak turn-by-turn directions once you decide where you want to go. It is pre-loaded with City Navigator NT street maps with nearly 6 million POI's. The ecoRoute feature calculates the most fuel-efficient route and the "Where am I?" function quickly helps you find your location on a map. The 1260T features Bluetooth wireless connectivity and included FM traffic receiver and lifetime traffic that is not seen on other 1200 series models. Other features include JPEG picture viewer, world travel clock, currency converter, calculator and many more.
MSRP $299.99
Release date March, 2009
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Physical & Performance
- Unit dimensions, WxHxD: 3.7"W x 2.9"H x .6"D (9.3 x 7.5 x 1.6 cm)
- Display size, WxH: 2.8"W x 2.1"H (7.2 x 5.4 cm); 3.5" diag (8.9 cm)
- Display resolution, WxH: 320 x 240 pixels
- Display type: QVGA color antiglare TFT with white backlight
- Weight: 4.0 ounces (113.4 g)
- Battery: rechargeable lithium-ion
- Battery life: up to 4 hours
- High-sensitivity receiver
- RoHS version available
Maps & Memory
- Basemap
- Preloaded maps
- Ability to add maps
- Built-in memory: internal solid state
- Accepts data cards: microSD card (not included)
- Waypoints/favorites/locations: 1000
- Routes: 0
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 (connect to your phone for hands-free calling)
- MSN Direct compatible
- FM traffic compatible (receiver and lifetime traffic included)
- Speed limit indicator (displays speed limit for most major roads)
- 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
- Additional: This USB mass storage device is compatible with Windows 2000 or later and Mac OS X 10.4 or later.
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Garmin Nuvi 1260T
• Garmin n?vi 1260T 3.5-Inch Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator
• Nuvi 1260T GPS 3.5" PND w/Traffic
UPC: 753759090364
EAN: 753759090364
MPN: 010-00783-10
Competitors
MSRP $300.00
Released June, 2009
Pros
- highway lane (exit) assist
- large 4.7" colour touchscreen display
- multi-destination routing
- affordable price
Cons
- poor placement of USB port - cannot be plugged in while mounted
- poor POI database, also very strict with search queries
Garmin Nuvi 1260T
vs.
Magellan RoadMate 1475T
MSRP $250.00
Released March, 2009
Pros
- large 4.7" touchscreen display
- microSD expansion for additional maps
- text-to-speech
Cons
- sound quality is tinny
- does not always respond promptly to touch
- lacks higher end features such as Bluetooth, FM transmitter, etc...
Garmin Nuvi 1260T
vs.
Magellan RoadMate 1470
MSRP $350.00
Released January, 2009
The Nextar X3 is an entry-level GPS receiver designed to provide basic navigation and entertainment functionality. The receiver features a 3.5" color touchscreen LCD display with day and night modes which adjusts the screen to the appropriate lighting conditions. It has a built-in speaker to provide voice-guided directions and turn-by-turn voice prompts and also o...
Garmin Nuvi 1260T
vs.
Nextar X3
MSRP $249.95
Released April, 2009
The TomTom XL 340 and XL 340-S are similarly featured mid-range widescreen GPS devices. The XL 340 is exactly the same as the XL 340-S, except for the added text-to-speech functionality, which is used for street names and places. The TomTom XL 340/340-S sports a black bezel with chrome trim, unlike its predecessor (XL...
Garmin Nuvi 1260T
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TomTom XL 340/XL 340-S
MSRP $249.99
Released January, 2009
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Garmin Nuvi 1260T
vs.
Mio Moov S500
MSRP $279.99
Released March, 2009
Pros
- Bluetooth - for hands-free calling
- 2GB of internal memory
- Rand McNally Scenic Routes
Cons
- somewhat misleading moniker - 4300T Max is a lower end model than the 4300T
- lacks the voice-enabled address entry and control of the 4300T
- non-removable battery
Garmin Nuvi 1260T
vs.
Navigon 4300T Max
MSRP $299.99
Released January, 2009
Pros
- large 4.7" display
- good upgrades over less expensive models in the line (Blusetooth and lane/junction guidance)
- affordable price
- attractive design
- text-to-speech
Cons
- 7" S700 model costs the same
Garmin Nuvi 1260T
vs.
Mio Moov S556
MSRP $300.00
Released March, 2009
The Alpine PND-K3msn is an in-car GPS receiver from Alpine's line of portable navigation devices and is an upgrade to the PND-K3 from 2008. The receiver features OnPoint advanced GPS positioning for faster and more accurate vehicle pinpointing and comes pre-loaded with maps of the US and Canada. It offers turn-by-turn voice guidance and text-to-speech functionality as...
Garmin Nuvi 1260T
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Alpine PND-K3msn
MSRP $299.99
Released January, 2009
The Mio Moov S700 is a midrange-level GPS navigator outfitted with Mio Moov’s revolutionary ‘Mio Spirit’ navigation software, described as a “highly usable software system focused on minimizing clicks by simplifying the interface so users can save time and effort during their travel.” The fourth of four Mio Moov Spirit GPS receivers, the Mio...
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Mio Moov S700
Reviews
June 1, 2009
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Pros
- voice prompts and text to speech
- public transportation and pedestrian modes
- affordable price
- 6-million POI
- Bluetooth connectivity for hands-free calling
- free lifetime FM traffic updates
- MSN Direct compatible
Cons
- no lane or exit assist
- smaller 3.5" touchscreen
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- voice prompts and text to speech
- public transportation and pedestrian modes
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