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Garmin Nuvi 860

Garmin Nuvi 860

45 reviews

Nov, 2024

Positive
usability (12)
maps (6)
performance (5)
screen (4)
memory (2)

Negative
price (9)
durability (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 45 reviews of Garmin Nuvi 860. The average rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average rating of 3.9/5 for other GPS for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the design and screen. The maps and performance also get good opinions, whereas some have doubts about the durability and price.

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price, durability

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other GPS the Garmin Nuvi 860 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 89/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Garmin Nuvi 860

alaTest has collected and analyzed 5 user reviews of Garmin Nuvi 860 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other GPS on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers are impressed by the usability. The performance also gets good reviews.

price, performance, usability

80% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by (gpstekreviews.com)

Garmin Nuvi 860 Vehicle Navigation Device Review

The Garmin nuvi 860 has exactly the same specification as the recently reviewed Garmin nuvi 880 except for the preloaded City Navigator NT maps which are for Europe (full coverage) rather than the US. The premium feature of both the Garmin nuvi 860 and...

May, 2008

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Expert review by : James Morris (trustedreviews.com)

Garmin nuvi 860 Sat-Nav

Garmin's nuvi 860 sat-nav isn't cheap but its voice-activated navigation is the best we've used so far.

Although the voice recognition is the main feature of the 860, it is a premium device and has numerous other extra facilities. The maps cover the entirety of Western Europe in detail, plus major roads in some nearby countries in Eastern Europe. The...

Dec, 2011

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Expert review by : James Morris (trustedreviews.com)

Garmin nüvi 860 Sat-Nav Review - Mobile Device Reviews

Garmin's n-vi 860 sat-nav isn't cheap but its voice-activated navigation is the best we've used so far.

Dec, 2008

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Expert review by : Tech Staff (techradar.com)

Garmin Nüvi 860T review

Lacking in style, but a fully featured and easy-to-use satellite navigation device

Great display ; Useful range of features ; Easy to use menus ; Voice control is an interesting idea

Not as stylish as some rivals

A generous array of features makes this a great value sat nav

Jan, 2009

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Expert review by : electricpig (electricpig.co.uk)

Garmin nuvi 860T

With innovative features such as voice control, the Garmin nuvi 860T is breaking new ground. It doesn't forget its routes, though. Arf.

Innovative new features. Speedy mapping.

Voice control can be a bit laborious. Pricey.

Jun, 2009

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Expert review by (channel5.com)

Garmin Nuvi 860T

Speech recognition that's something to talk about with nuvi 860. This advanced navigator features speech recognition (SR), a widescreen display, preloaded maps, hands-free calling, traffic alerts, an FM transmitter and more. Like the rest of the wide...

Breaking new ground with features such as voice activation, the Garmin 860T is an exceptionally advanced satnav. It is expensive, but you get a lot for your money. Garmin Nuvi 860T is tagged with GPS device, Garmin and FM transmitter. Select a tag (GPS...

Sep, 2008

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