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Garmin Nuvi 660

Manufacturer: Garmin International   Part number: 010-00540-00
$289.95 - $698.99at 16 online stores.
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CNET Editors' rating: 8.3 out of 10
Average user rating: 7.3 out of 10

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CNET Editors' review - Garmin Nuvi 660
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Excellent

8.3

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CNET Editor's rating: 8.3 out of 10
Reviewed by Bonnie Cha
Review date: 11/20/06

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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User opinions - Garmin Nuvi 660
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Very good

7.3

out of 10
Average user rating from 128 users

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9 out of 10 - Spectacular
My friends are all trading in their own GPS units for this one after seeing...
After having tried the Magellan 3050T, I returned it for this model. My primary reason for... Read more
by the2600 (see profile) - October 17, 2006

77 out of 77 users found this user opinion helpful.
1 comment posted to this opinion

9 out of 10 - Spectacular
The "Apple iPod" of GPS units...No Regrets
HINT: Thieves LOVE this. Be sure to remove it from your window (inluding the suction mount) and... Read more
by james_t_boyd (see profile) - October 14, 2006

258 out of 268 users found this user opinion helpful.
1 comment posted to this opinion

6 out of 10 - Good
I Returned Mine. This Is Why...
I was given a TomTom One for Christmas and I thought I loved it. Navigation was clear and direct.... Read more
by Mahler12x (see profile) - January 15, 2007

158 out of 166 users found this user opinion helpful.
2 comments posted to this opinion

1 out of 10 - Abysmal
NOT worth the money!!!!
I wanted to make this GPS work so bad. I have been using Garmin for a long time now and was... Read more
by dentalrep (see profile) - November 18, 2006

198 out of 269 users found this user opinion helpful.
4 comments posted to this opinion

3 out of 10 - Poor
Thoughtful Review of an Unthoughtful Product
This is a detailed review of the Garmin Nuvi 660, which I'm returning after 2 weeks of light use... Read more
by ichor (see profile) - November 5, 2006

618 out of 829 users found this user opinion helpful.
37 comments posted to this opinion

3 out of 10 - Poor
How it stacks up against Tom Tom
I work as a Sales Engineer and having a fast reliable GPS is critical. I shelled out $900.00 at... Read more
by ms777sd (see profile) - April 21, 2007

60 out of 70 users found this user opinion helpful.
1 comment posted to this opinion

2 out of 10 - Terrible
Navigation features very basic
For $850-900 Garmin has left too many navigation features out. For this price you can't even save... Read more
by marktz (see profile) - November 19, 2006

62 out of 92 users found this user opinion helpful.
1 comment posted to this opinion

7 out of 10 - Very good
No QWERTY key board choice on any Nuvi model!
This is a really nice unit but how can anyone in this "modern" age not provide an interface that... Read more
by REDLINE2K (see profile) - December 11, 2006

51 out of 61 users found this user opinion helpful.

5 out of 10 - Average
Returned Nuvi 660 - this is why...
Cannot adjust sound volume high enough (Nuvi 350 was fine), very slow start-up (well on your way... Read more
by reviewer321 (see profile) - March 6, 2007

45 out of 45 users found this user opinion helpful.
1 comment posted to this opinion

10 out of 10 - Perfect
This thing is GREAT!!!
I purchased mine the day that they were released and have had a great time learning how to use... Read more
by moe3754 (see profile) - October 9, 2006

50 out of 60 users found this user opinion helpful.
1 comment posted to this opinion





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Full specifications - Garmin Nuvi 660
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Manufacturer: Garmin International
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 - 10 m, Velocity - 0.05 m/sec, Position - 5 m ( With WAAS )
Update Rate 1/second
Connectivity USB
Traffic Services TMC (Traffic Message Channel)
Voice Navigation instructions
Antenna Built-in
Features Garmin Lock, Built-in speaker, Built-in microphone, Built-in FM modulator, 2D / 3D map perspective, Hands-free calling via Bluetooth, Optional external GPS antenna connection
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 French, English