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| Garmin nüvi 670 4.3-Inch Widescreen Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator | 
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| Brand: Garmin
Category: CE
List Price: $1,099.99
Buy New: $390.00
You Save: $709.99 (65%)
New (82) Used (2) Refurbished (2)
Avg. Customer Rating:  68 reviews
Sales Rank: 115
Platform: Not Machine Specific
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Native Resolution: 480 x 272
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 1 x 5 x 3
nv:Type: Car Kit
Inputs: USB
Inputs: Bluetooth
Display: Color
Touch Screen: Yes
Expansion Slots: SD Card
Battery Life: 7 hours
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
MPN: 0100054030
Model: 0100054030
UPC: 753759068035
EAN: 0753759068035
ASIN: B000MF674G
Release Date: January 8, 2006
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Pre-loaded with complete Navteq maps for all of North America and Europe | | • | 4.3-inch, touch-screen TFT LCD display with 480 x 272 pixels of resolution | | • | Bluetooth for hands-free calling; Integrated receiver for traffic data | | • | MP3 player, photo viewer, world clock, currency and measurement converters, calculator and more | | • | Weighs 6.2 ounces and measures 4.9 x 2.9 x 0.9 inches (W x H x D) |
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Product Description
The Nuvi670 GPS Navigator and Personal Travel Assistant builds upon the best selling features of the Nuvi family while adding preloaded map coverage of North America and Europe. The Nuvi670 comes preloaded with highly detailed City Navigator NT road maps for North America and Europe. This map database features points of interest, including hotels, restaurants, gas stations, ATMs and attractions. The map data is provided by NAVTEQ, a world leader in premium quality mapping. Other features include a super-bright, 4.3-inch widescreen display for improved map viewing, POI lookup and MP3/audible book playback. The built-in FM transmitter allows the user to wirelessly transmit audio through the vehicle's stereo. Nuvi670 also offers Bluetooth wireless technology for hands-free calling when paired with compatible phones. Users simply tap Nuvi's screen to answer calls and then speak directly into the unit's built-in microphone. WAAS enabled, flip-up antenna includes MCX-type connector for optional external GPS antenna connection Built-in travel kit includes features like sample Language Guide, MP3 player, audible book player with sample audio books, picture viewer, world clock, currency & measurement converters and calculator Configurable vehicle icons allows users to select a fun, customized car-shaped icon Standard microphone and headphone jacks Audible and visual navigation instructions and warnings Built-in lithium ion battery Battery life - 3-7 hours depending on usage Simplified PC connectivity using USB mass storage with access to either the SD card slot or to the unit's internal memory directly from your PC desktop With the POI loader program, users can set up proximity alerts for school zones, safety cameras, create custom POIs and more Unit Dimensions - Width 4.9 x Height 2.9 x Depth 0.9 inch Unit Weight - 6.2 ounces
Amazon.com Product Description
Now you can go from North America to Europe without loading any more maps with the Garmin's transatlantic nüvi 670 Personal Travel Assistant. This pocket-sized personal travel assistant comes with built-in street maps for both continents, making traveling abroad as easy as getting off the plane. The nüvi 670 is loaded with convenience features such as a travel kit and hands-free calling, on top of which it provides you with even more maps and an integrated traffic receiver. Despite being loaded with features, the nüvi 670 still allows you to navigate with ease. This unit comes ready to go right out of the box with preloaded NavTeq City Navigator NT street maps for both North America and Europe, and includes a hefty points of interest (POIs) database with hotels, restaurants, fuel stops, ATMs and more. Simply touch the super-bright, sunlight-readable color screen to enter a destination, and the 670 takes you there with either 2D or 3D maps and turn-by-turn voice directions. This navigator voice even announces the name of exits and streets so you never have to take your eyes off the road, and can concentrate on your driving to keep yourself and your loved ones safe. In addition, the 670 accepts custom points of interest (POIs), such as school zones and safety cameras, and lets you set proximity alerts to warn you of upcoming POIs that require your special consideration such as speed zones and safety cameras. 
This sleek multi-tasking Personal Travel Assistant features a colorful widescreen, hands-free calling, and an FM transmitter. | 
The nüvi 670 includes many must have entertainment and travel tools. | 
The nüvi 670 features a 4.3-inch display with a touchscreen interface that makes it easy to select destinations, play MP3s, and more. | Speaking of keeping you safe, the nüvi 670 lets you make hands-free calls so you can talk freely during your worry-free driving. By integrating Bluetooth wireless technology with a built-in microphone and speaker, you can pair your nüvi with any compatible Bluetooth phone and talk hands-free while staying focused on the road. You no longer have to fumble with your phone's handset to answer a call or dial a number, just tap the 670's screen and you're instantly connected. And with 1-touch dialing for your POIs, you can quickly and conveniently call ahead to make reservations or get needed information. You can also avoid tie-ups and steer clear of traffic with the nüvi 670's integrated FM TMC traffic receiver. This unit allows you to receive alerts about road construction and traffic problems that lie ahead on your route. Simply touch the nüvi's screen to view traffic details or change your route so you can detour around the problem area. All of which can be customized with configurable vehicle icons that let you choose individual car-shaped icons in a variety of colors that show your position on the map. As an added benefit, the nüvi 670 has an FM transmitter as well, which allows you to hear its voice prompts, or your music or audio books through your car's stereo for a fuller, richer sound. In additional to all this functionality, the nüvi 670 includes many must-have entertainment and travel tools such as an MP3 player, an audio book player (subscription to Audible.com required), and a JPEG picture viewer so you can take your favorite music and pictures with you wherever you go. This unit also features a world travel clock with time zones, a currency converter, a measurement converter, and a calculator so that wherever you travel it will be easy to know what you are getting and keep track of your costs. The MP3 player lets you browse music by artist, album, and/or song, while the optional audio books may be purchased from Audible.com which features over 70,000 hours of audio programs. What's more, the nüvi 670 allows further customization via optional software such as travel guide, savings programs and language translation on plug-and-play SD cards for all your travel needs. The Garmin nüvi 670 comes with a built-in, high-sensitivity, WAAS-enabled GPS receiver, and lets you view and operate it via its bright, LCD TFT touch-screen, wide-screen display that measures 4.3 inches (diagonal) and has a resolution of 480 x 272 pixels with 64,000 colors and a white backlight. As a whole, the nüvi 670 measures 4.9 x 2.9 x 0.9 inches (W x H x D), and weighs only 6.2 ounces for easy portability. This unit provides you with from three to seven hours of battery life (depending on use) via its rechargeable lithium-ion battery, and comes with Garmin Lock, which is an anti-theft feature to protect your investment. While you can add software via the SD card slot, the Garmin nüvi 670 also lets you interface via high-speed USB for loading data, though users should note that, like most USB mass storage devices, this unit is not compatible with Windows 95, Windows 98 or Windows Me.
What's in the Box
Garmin nüvi 670, City Navigator NT maps for North America and Europe (preloaded, full coverage), FM traffic receiver and transmitter, vehicle suction cup mount, AC charger, vehicle power cable, dashboard disk, USB cable, leather carrying case, quick reference guide, and owner's manual.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 63 more reviews...
Very Pleased Overall April 16, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
The Garmin nuvi 670 is the first GPS I've owned, I've used them in rental cars, but decided that since I travel so much, I needed to own one. I bought the 670 rather than the 660 although no trip to Europe is planned right now; the cost difference between the 660 and 670 was about $100, and Europe maps cost about $200.
The unit is great so far. Mapping works, although it doesn't know some recent roads. I travel alot, both in the city and in very rural (gravel road) areas. The routing in rural areas was weird - took me miles out of the way, but later I learned that the "avoid unpaved roads" was turned on. I've unchecked this option and will try again soon. Another weird routing decision was that it routed me one way to my destination and another way on the return trip. Despite these events, it gets me where I need to go and is an improvement on my total lack of direction.
I love audiobooks, and took advantage of the 3 free Audible books with the Garmin. They have a fantastic selection and I'm really thrilled to get bestsellers to listen to. My library has a good selection, but not too much really recent. Also the NY Times - really great to have the news read to me in the morning!
I thought I'd love the FM transmission feature - but I guess I didn't understand how it works. I can't listen to my car radio or CD player while its in FM transmission mode. So I don't use it much, except when I'm listening to something from Audible that I've loaded into the unit.
The best feature is the bluetooth. I don't have to take my phone out of my purse. I can make and receive calls so easily and its much safer than trying to hold the phone while driving. And I like it much better than the headphone I sometimes remembered to wear. My callers say that the sound quality is OK - not great, but as good as what I was doing before.
The TMC traffic is pretty useless - it has warned me about incidents that don't exist by the time I get to the area - and not warned me about other incidents - or rerouted me into major construction areas. I've heard MSN is better, but I'd have had to spend at least $100 more on a 7xx model, and I didn't think it was worth it for me.
The POI is really neat too - a mobile yellowpages. Really geat that I can also call with just a press of the button. Its just as helpful at home as on the road in unfamiliar places.
How did I get along before my GPS?
 2000 miles thru Europe in new BMW April 12, 2008
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
Just back from taking Euro delivery of BMW 550i. As Garmin shareholders, we elected to not purchase the BMW nav and instead the Nuvi 670.
Overall impressions are good with some reservations. First day travels took us from Munich north in one day to Lieden, Netherlands (about 600 miles). We then drove back south to the Alps over the course of two weeks.
PROS:
Overall good screen and value. Used it to "lock" on the car and then wandered thru villages, and mountain hiking, with unit in jacket pocket. Great at night to find way back to hotel or car. Fast satellite acquistion times and idiot proof functionality. Our first time with a "car" unit, we are longtime offshore sailing users of Garmins and liked the ease of use, quick tap in for addresses and visuals. Liked the option of fast route and shortest distance for interesting country roads and side trips.
CONS:
VERY disappointed on the lag time for turning instructions. At normal speed limits, we were often in the intersection or at the exit before the prompt "turn onto ......." began and there was no faster setting. Couple that with the incorrect pronounciation of the street names in local language and ........frustrating as it cycled into "re-calculating". Another issue was fuel stations that were often the right brand (Shell) but unfortunately located on the other side of the autobahn and totally inaccessible or worse at exits, not there at all. This caused some exciting times when we let fuel levels get too low. Also, we took advantage of the free trial download of safety cameras for the Netherlands. However, while this became abit annoying as any place a camera could be or may have been became a "DING" from the unit, better safe than sorry and no tickets.
FINAL OPINION:
We opened the box and charged the unit and left on the trip with no prior use. Given that, a very good experience and very glad we had this particular unit. Superior value but takes some time to adjust to. Suggest playing with it at home before travel. Would buy again.
 Garmin GPS Nuvi 670 April 11, 2008
Garmin nüvi 670 4.3-Inch Widescreen Bluetooth Portable GPS NavigatorI am quite pleased with this unit. It is easy to use the basic navagation system and bluetooth functions. I am still learning how to use all the options it has. I have not used it overseas yet but in the US it has worked well.
Nuvi 670 April 6, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I purchased the NUVI 670 for my husband for an upcoming trip to Italy. We have used it already in the US and he loves it. I loved the fact that we did not have to purchase other software for Europe for our trip. This GPS is easy to use and has a large screen for easy viewing. We rate it 10/10.
Love it! March 28, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I purchased this product on the advice of a good friend who has a similar model. I'm sure that all the 600 models are relatively similar, but I could not have been happier with the purchase. I would recommend it to anyone and couldn't recommend it strongly enough. Was in Wash DC in Spring 2008. While there was able to find restaurants, attractions, shopping centers, WalMart and Target...then not having to worry about finding my way back to the hotel!
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