Nuvi 260

I bought Garmin NUVI 260 at Circuit City Austin Texas

I will try to use it in the Philippines next week

[nobody135]

Hi all, I had this Garmin Nuvi 260 for almost a year now with the European maps loaded. I found this site and got really excited. I'm now in Manila and testing the maps out and it is fantastic.

[LGMan]

nobody135, are you able to save tracks from your GPS to Mapsource? Can you send tracks to your device? I am planning to purchase the 260W.

Thanks!

Hi all, I had this Garmin Nuvi 260 for almost a year now with the European maps loaded. I found this site and got really excited. I'm now in Manila and testing the maps out and it is fantastic.

[amf]

nobody135, are you able to save tracks from your GPS to Mapsource? Can you send tracks to your device? I am planning to purchase the 260W.

Thanks!

I don't think the 260 can save tracks. It can only save Favorites/POIs.

allan

[LGMan]

Thanks, now I'm going to be forced to do an upgrade to 760

I don't think the 260 can save tracks. It can only save Favorites/POIs.

allan

[hubertmd]

Tracks = Trip Logs?

Are tracks same as trip logs?

Because if they are, then the Nuvi 260 can record tracks.

I know this is an old thread. I just wanted to share my thoughts on the topic.

[pokz]

Are tracks same as trip logs?

Because if they are, then the Nuvi 260 can record tracks.

I know this is an old thread. I just wanted to share my thoughts on the topic.

Can you post an example of a trip log made by nuvi 260?

[hubertmd]

Here is the log

pokz.

I've decided to post the trip log here instead.

Please check if you can open it and if this is a track.

Thanks.

[pokz]

pokz.

I've decided to post the trip log here instead.

Please check if you can open it and if this is a track.

Thanks.

Hmmm, just wondering how you were able to record tracks as nuvi 260 don't have this function. Nevertheless, your track's resolution is not good. Secondly, I'm not sure if your log was created with nuvi on stick to road function enabled. But on resolution quality alone I think it won't be a wothy contribution. Attached is a comparison of your track and one I've made with my data logger at the same zoom level. See the difference.

[hubertmd]

Nuvi Log

How do i change the "stick to road" function?

Is there a way for me to change the resolution?


HubertMD

[hubertmd]

I didn't have to change anything in my Nuvi 260W. I just noticed a couple of days ago when I was transferring data from it to my laptop that I was able to transfer several tracks.

HubertMD

[Reiji]

Are tracks same as trip logs?

Because if they are, then the Nuvi 260 can record tracks.

I know this is an old thread. I just wanted to share my thoughts on the topic.

Its the same.
Trip logs are recorded tracks in nuvi but interval can not be set at 1 sec.
Thats why these tracks are close to unusable.
Check if this is applicable to Nuvi 260: http://www.roadguide.ph/forums/showp...9&postcount=11
Tracks from these recording are at 1 sec interval.

[hubertmd]

Thanks.

I was able to get my HWID but I think the patch is not compatible with my 260W.

I didn't want to risk messing up my unit.

HubertMD

[rhodor]

Its the same.
Trip logs are recorded tracks in nuvi but interval can not be set at 1 sec.
Thats why these tracks are close to unusable.
Check if this is applicable to Nuvi 260: http://www.roadguide.ph/forums/showp...9&postcount=11
Tracks from these recording are at 1 sec interval.

i tested my bro's Nuvi 260 it can really records tracks. you can collect it by using Garmin Mapsource - "Receive from Device" command or copy all file/s you find inside "GPX" folder of Nuvi's main memory or maybe on memory card also (haven't tested coz my bro's nuvi doesn't have memory card inserted)

you can open the GPX files using Mapsource or other waypoints & tracks viewer softwares like gpsbabel, gpsutilities, etc.,

as early as 2002, our gps buddies started collecting tracks & waypoints so they can start creating customized philippine map. during that period, most of the gps doesn't have the 1 second mode recording. probably the map we are using now particularly the luzon came from the old map formed by the tracks, waypoints, POI from old gps.

the more satellite the more accurate your data, even if you record your tracks on 1 sec interval but your gps found only 3 satellite the data collected will still be less accurate. these happen on highly urbanized area with tall buildings like makati or binondo, manila.

[rhodor]

Garmin Nüvi 260 GPX files viewed on Mapsource. Nüvi 260 automaticaly records tracks, you only need to retrieved them.