Update: The Nuvi 260W can still be had for $99.99, here’s how:
Look on the right-hand side of the 260W page for “more buying options” and locate Amazon.com for $99.99 and then add it to your cart!
If you’re looking for a bargain GPS look no further!
Both of these GPS units have text-to-speech which means that they will speak street names and they both have 4.3″ widescreen displays.
Garmin Nuvi 260W-$99.99 Shipped
Garmin Nuvi 285WT-$119.99 Shipped
The 285WT has the same features as the 260W, but also has bluetooth for hands free calling, and a free 3 month MSN Direct traffic subscription. (After the 3 months the cost for the optional MSN service is $50/year. MSN Direct will not function after 01/01/12.)
Do these GPS have an option of Israeli maps?
@chaim:
Israel maps just became available last week for Nuvi’s.
They are $100:
https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?pID=72664&pvID=73172
help! which gps do i need?
text to speech,
bluetooth.
what is lane assist, is it necessary?
same with multi destination routing…
@auntiemus:
Text to speach is- VERY important. It means the GPS will speak ‘Turn left on Main Street’ as apposed to just saying ‘turn left’.
Bluetooth-I got a GPS with this feature but never used it. To use it on a consistent basis means turning on the device every time you get in your car. I only turn it on when I am going somewhere unfamiliar, so I wanted to buy a bluetooth earpiece anyway.
Lane assist is a helpful feature. When you are on a highway and there are 5 lanes, and you need to be in the 3rd lane, it will display a little diagram showing exactly which lane to be in. (If there is no lane assist, it will merely speak the name of the direction (‘Veer right toward **** Street’) and you need to check the sign to confirm which lane to be in.
Multi Destination Routing-Also a handy feature but not neccesary. With it, you can program in several places and have it guide you from place to place. Without it, you can only enter 2 locations, then it will take you to your first, then final destination and then you need to stop and program in the next place to go.
thanks. any good deals on GPS with multi destiantion routing?
Any info on the Garmin 1490t?
Does it work well?
Thanks!