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Garmin nüvi 270

Product Code: 010-00621-30

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Shop now for Garmin nüvi 270

Garmin nüvi 270

Product Code: 010-00621-30

Item is no longer available.
Features

Overview

Preloaded with Navteq map data. 

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

    nuvi 270 map coverage; Ireland, UK, Europe   nuvi 270 map coverage; USA, Canada & Puerto Rico

Product Screen Shots

    garmin nuvi 270

Package Includes

  • nüvi 270
  • 12-24 volt vehicle power cable
  • Vehicle suction cup mount
  • Dashboard disk
  • Owner's manual & quick reference guide
Specs

Technical Specification

Garmin nüvi 270 Product Code: 010-00621-30

Physical & Performance:

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:

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:

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.
Reviews

Customer Reviews

Customer Reviews for the Garmin nüvi 270.

Our Comment

Irish road safety cameras

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.