nuvi 260 USB cable: Is that the same cable as used to connect an ipod to a PC or is that the 'type A'?
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No, iPods have a proprietary connector on the iPod end. The Nuvi260's connector is just a standard mini-USB port. Chances are you already have a cable you can use for it from your other devices, such as a digital camera. And yes, you need to connect your Nuvi260 to the PC via the USB cable to install new maps on the device.
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Mr Pearlman, see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USB_3.0#Connectors that connector on the back you're pointing at is a USB 3.0 Micro B connector. While it's new tech and not backward compatible with USB 2.0, it is a standard compliant USB cable produced by many manufacturers. It's not correct to call it proprietary.
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If your nuvi is a newer model, the traffic receiver is internal, and this cable will work. Older models require the GTM series of cables to get traffic information. If your unit has the internal traffic receiver, go to Settings: Device: About. If the third line on this screen says something like "traffic receiver: internal", _ANY_ USB Micro cable will get traffic information when you are close to major cities.
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USB is the only connection to the computer available and I am using the cable that came in box. The cable looks to be 24", but I did not disconnect it to measure it. Not sure of USB type. I believe my computer recognizes USB 3.0 and 4.0
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It's a standard 2.0 USB connection. The wording in the description is just funny. Any standard USB port will work.
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It is obly a usb cable. Nothing more. By the way, mine was defective, I recommend buying from another provider.
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It is called: USB type A to USB type B cable. I would suggest a six foot cable.
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I'm donating it so it's packed away right now. I seem to recall a cable that had a standard A connector on it. Whatever it was, it didn't meet my needs, and I bought a 2 port front panel USB 3 unit.
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A simple iPod-type connector cable from the nuvi to your audio in port on the car audio
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The cable I got turned out to be a pretty, run of the mill, USB cable. Seriously, just go to a computer store and find one that fits and try it. It will probably be much cheaper and quicker.
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LOL, yeah it is a weird connection, but common. It's a "USB Type A to Mini 4 Pin Cable". Easily found on various sites. Mycablemart.com
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Actually, it is very similar to a Type a but Fuji put in a little notch so you can only use it with the camera. Thus, it is a proprietary cable and has to be ordered through Fuji on their website or by calling the repair/parts department (I must warn you though, the repair/parts dept is very rude)
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As a side note, I am able to successfully update my Nuvi 1450 with this Garmin USB cable. Just be aware that it is only 38 inches long.
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Its a standard USB cable and will work...very well made with a decent price
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According to the Owner's Manual: "The device supports the following file types: Maps and GPX waypoints from MapSource, and GPI custom POI files from Garmin POI Loader." and it goes onto explain how to connect the Nuvi to your computer with a USB cable.
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The standard cable is the old style serial cable, though I've heard that there are USB ones either available, or you can buy an adapter.
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It seems like a mini-usb, but I am not sure if it is a standard. I have a pile of the smallish usb cables that all seem unique. I have wondered why there isn't a standard. Sorry I can't be more accurate.