A super-bright 4.3" widescreen display for improved map viewing
660 integrates Bluetooth wireless technology with a microphone
Speaker that lets you make hands-free mobile phone calls
Simply dial numbers with the n?vi's touch screen keypad to make a call on a compatible Bluetooth phone
It also supports configurable vehicle icons
This review is from: Garmin nvi 660 4.3-Inch Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator (Bilingual)I had originally gotten a TomTom Go 720, which I thought to be a great piece of equipment. The only problem being, that it's Bluetooth function wouldn't work with my CDMA Sprint phone. So, I returned it for the Garmin nuvi 660. The FM transmitter is decent. The Bluetooth function is exceptional. The mic/speaker works great, and the mapping software is pretty decentAlso, I was able to get quick satellite fixes from within my house (10-15' from the windows)Pros:*Car mount allows for one step installation. Power is delivered through the mount, therefore no need to detach from mount and unplug several cables, everytime you get in and out of the car.*Turns on/off with car power.*Bright screen for good sunlight read-ability.*GPS function can be turned on/off to save battery usage.*Bluetooth/speaker phone is crystal clear.Cons:*Menus not very intuitive. (TomTom interface wins here)*Processing speed should have been a little faster. Mapping feature a little jerky.*Clunky antenna must be flipped out for GPS usage. Not ideal for shoving in a pocket.*Text-to-Voice feature needs improvement. Hard to understand. I end up just looking at the screen to read to directions.Hardware winner: Garmin nuvi 660 - Pops in and out of car easily.Software winner: TomTom Go 720 - Intuitive menus run seamlessly. (If my phone would have worked with the TomTom, I would have kept it.)...
This review is from: Garmin nvi 660 4.3-Inch Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator (Bilingual)I waited for a while to do a review because I wanted to test it on a bunch of long trips as well as local trips. I have had it for almost 3 years and have to say it does everything it is suppose to do. We have used it to travel from LA to Texas and back then this past year we used it to travel from LA to South Dakota then on the Montana then back home. We used it to find rest stops, gas stations and motels along the way. I had to upgrade the traffic after the first year but it's now lifetime I don't have to pay another penny. I also upgraded the maps last year and now all my future upgrades are paid for life. Sometimes she seems to want to take us on a longer route locally, but when we follow her directions she actually knew what she was talking about. Because we live in California and can't attach her to our windshield we got the bean bag mount and it is perfect. It's very sturdy and doesn't slip and it's easy to move her to the floor when we go in to eat a bite or visit the rest stop. We can't imagine not having our nuvi when I try to locate new place. The bluetooth worked beautifully when we had motorola phones, but now we have LG Shine and the calls come thru perfect but it doesn't recognize our phone books so unless we recognize the # we don't know who's calling. Not a big deal. We hate our LG's so we will be changing back to motorola or some other phone once our contract is up. All in all we love just about everything about the 660. A lot less expensive models have come out but this one has never given us a minute of trouble....
This review is from: Garmin nvi 660 4.3-Inch Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator (Bilingual)I've owned this device for a couple of years now and although a bit outdated it is an excellent GPS navigator. Directions are accurate and the display is easily readable in all but direct sunlight. Some back roads may "confuse" the device at times - one amusing incident was when the "nuvi" told me to drive 6 miles and make a u-turn (I was on a jeep trail in the Colorado mountains). I've had to replace the battery once, but that was a simple process. The battery replacement kit (from a non Garmin source) included detailed instructions AND all the tools I needed. I also purchased the lifetime map update from Garmin which I think is a bit pricey but still a good idea. These devices have advanced over the years as most hi-tech items do, but if you see this GPS navigator for sale somewhere at a good price I don't think you'd regret buying it....
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