Reviews of the Garmin Nuvi 660
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CNET Review
The Good: The Garmin Nuvi 660 offers an accurate GPS receiver, text-to-speech functionality, and traffic capabilities. The versatile system also features a gorgeous display, integrated Bluetooth, travel tools, and multimedia functions.
The Bad: The device is expensive, and there are no external volume controls. The system also doesn't support multidestination route creation.
The Bottom Line: If you can afford the hefty price tag, the Garmin Nuvi 660 is a solid-performing and versatile GPS device that offers all the navigation basics, tools for the world traveler, Bluetooth, and more.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 82/100 and users 88/100. Comparing these reviews to 85442 other GPS reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 95/100 = Excellent.
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techradar.com
Review Summary: With all these plusses, the nuvi is certainly a very attractive buy, but at £399 it costs the same as the TomTom 910. So which should you buy? We would say the TomTom - both devices are very expensive, but the 910's maps cover a wider area. I
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No Rating
digitaltrends.com
Review Summary: See more and explore with nüvi 660. This widescreen travel companion and navigator features preloaded maps, hands-free calling, traffic alerts, FM transmitter and more. Like the rest of the...
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gadgetspeak.com
Review Summary: I entered a number of known addresses via post-code into the system and each was correctly located and the selected routes seemed sensible and generally chose the almost the routes I would have taken
Manufacturer: Garmin
Part number: 010-00540-00
General
- Width 4.9 in
- Depth 0.9 in
- Height 2.9 in
- Weight 6.7 oz
Acquisition Times
- Cold acquisition times 38 sec
- Warm acquisition times 1 sec
GPS System
- Recommended Use Automotive
- SBAS WAAS
- Accuracy Position - 5 m ( With WAAS ), Velocity - 0.05 m/sec, Position - 10 m
- Update Rate 1/second
- Connectivity USB
- Traffic Services TMC (Traffic Message Channel)
- Voice Navigation instructions
- Antenna Built-in
- Features 2D / 3D map perspective, Built-in FM modulator, Built-in speaker, Hands-free calling via Bluetooth, Optional external GPS antenna connection, Built-in microphone, Garmin Lock
- Built-in Memory 2 GB
- Software Included MapSource City Navigator North America NT
- Maps Included North America
Built-in Display
- Type TFT - Widescreen
- Resolution 480 x 272
- Diagonal Size 4.3 in
- Features Touch screen
- Display Illumination Yes
- Color Support Color
- Display Menu Language English, French
Connections
- Connector Type USB, Antenna - MCX, Headphones / line-out - Mini-phone 3.5 mm
Navigation
- Waypoints 500
- Trip Computer Fast/short route, Avoid highways, Quickest route, Avoid toll roads
Digital Player
- Digital Player Yes
- Supported Formats JPEG, MP3
Miscellaneous
- Included GPS accessories USB cable, Carrying case, Vehicle mount, AC power adapter, Car power adapter
Slot Provided
- Slot Provided SD Memory Card
Battery
- Battery Enclosure Type Integrated
- Run Time (Up To) 7 hour(s)
- Battery technology Lithium ion
Environmental Parameters
- Min operating temperature 32 ?F
- Max operating temperature 140 ?F
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Buying Choices
Nuvi 660 GPS from 9 online stores: Lowest Price: $199.91
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HighTechElectronics.com $249.99 | In stock: yes
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PCNation.com
$274.15 |
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Tiger GPS
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