Garmin nüvi 270
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Garmin nüvi 270
Item is no longer available.
Overview
Features
- Latest MapSource® City Navigator NT preloaded
- Map data includes: Ireland, UK and Europe & North America
- 3.5" diagonal, QVGA color antiglare TFT display with white backlight
- Intuitive easy-to-use navigation - touchscreen, voice prompts
- 2D/3D map display
- Automatic re-routing
Map Coverage
Product Screen Shots
Package Includes
- nüvi 270
- 12-24 volt vehicle power cable
- Vehicle suction cup mount
- Dashboard disk
- Owner's manual & quick reference guide
Technical Specification
Garmin nüvi 270 | Product Code: 010-00621-30 |
Physical & Performance: |
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Unit dimensions, WxHxD: | 3.8"W x 2.8"H x .8"D (9.7 x 7.1 x 2 cm) |
Display size, WxH: | 7.2 x 5.4 cm (2.8"W x 2.1"H); 3.5" diag (8.9 cm) |
Display resolution, WxH: | 320 x 240 pixels |
Display type: | QVGA color antiglare TFT with white backlight |
Weight: | 147g |
Battery: | rechargeable lithium-ion |
Battery life: | up to 5 hours |
Waterproof: | no |
High-sensitivity receiver: | yes |
RoHS version available: | yes |
Maps & Memory: |
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Basemap: | yes |
Preloaded maps: | yes |
Ability to add maps: | yes |
Built-in memory: | internal solid state |
Accepts data cards: | SD card (not included) |
Waypoints: | 500 |
Routes: | 0 |
Features: |
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Voice prompts: | yes (internal speaker) |
Speaks street names: | no |
3D map view: | yes |
Auto sort multiple destinations (provides most direct route): | no |
Auto re-route (fast off-route and detour recalculation): | yes |
Choice of route setup (faster time, shorter distance, off road): | yes |
Route avoidance (avoid highways, tolls etc.): | yes |
Custom POIs (ability to add additional points of interest): | yes |
Hands-free calling with Bluetooth® wireless technology: | no |
FM traffic compatible: | no |
XM Navtraffic (includes basic weather) & Radio for U.S. compatible: | no |
MSN® Direct for U.S. compatible: | no |
MP3 player: | no |
Audio book player: | no |
Picture viewer: | yes |
Configurable vehicle icons (select car-shaped icons for map navigation): | yes |
World travel clock, currency & measurement converter, calculator: | yes |
Touchscreen: | yes |
Remote control: | no |
FM transmitter: | no |
Headphone jack/audio line-out: | no |
Dead reckoning: | no |
Garmin Lock™ (anti-theft feature): | yes |
Motorcycle-friendly: | no |
Additional: | This USB Mass Storage device is compatible with Windows® 2000 or later and Mac OS X 10.4 or later. |
Customer Reviews
Customer Reviews for the Garmin nüvi 270.
Check out our nüvi 270 Deluxe Pack with Road Safety Cameras for Ireland
Verdict
Full detailed maps of Ireland, the UK, Europe and North America.The GPS is a simple navigator - it does not come with Bluetooth®, a MP3 player or traffic information but you get detailed maps in a very neat package that will easily slip into your pocket. The screen size is 3.5" diagonal and the integrated high sensitivity GPS receiver makes the nüvi 270 very portable.
Note that the GPS does not have an option to specify a vehicle type when calculating routes so it is not suitable for trucks and camper vans.
Recommendation
Whether you choose the standard pack or deluxe pack, the nüvi 270 is excellent value for money.The single most important accessory is the Leather Carry Case as this is essential to protect the screen. If you can stretch to it we would highly recommend the AC Home Charger and the Portable Friction Mount along with the Deluxe pack.
Our experience is that the home charger is almost an essential accessory as often the charge from the in-car charger or USB cable is insufficient to keep the nüvi's internal lithium-ion battery fully charged or in tip-top condition.
The portable friction mount is great for detering would-be thieves of your sat nav as it does not leave any indication that the vehicle has a GPS system when the car is unattended.