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| Garmin nüvi 680 4.3-Inch Widescreen Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator | 
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| Brand: Garmin
Category: CE
List Price: $964.27
Buy Refurbished: $188.95
You Save: $775.32 (80%)
New (75) Used (4) Refurbished (10)
Avg. Customer Rating:  160 reviews
Sales Rank: 1080
Platform: Not Machine Specific
Media: Electronics
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Native Resolution: 480 x 272
Display Size: 4.3
Includes MP3 Player: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 9 x 2.9 x 4.9
nv:Type: Receiver
Acquisition Time Cold: 38 Seconds
Acquisition Time Warm: 1 Second
Update Rate: 1/second, continuous
GPS Accuracy Position: 10 meters
GPS Accuracy Velocity: 0.05 meter/sec RMS
Inputs: USB
Inputs: Bluetooth
Display: TFT
Touch Screen: Yes
Voice: Yes
Expansion Slots: SD Card
Battery Type: Nonreplaceable Lithium-Ion Battery
Battery Life: 3 hours
Antenna: SIRF-GPS antenna
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
Warranty: The Official Ford Licemsed Garmin nüvi 680 product features a full 3-Year Warranty from Garmin. The Ford Licensed Garmin nuiv 680 comes with a 3 year warranty certificate from Garmin in the box. This is a FULL 2-Years longer than the Garmin warranty offered by other retailers.
MPN: 010-00540-25
Model: 010-00540-25
UPC: 053759067992
EAN: 0753759067991
ASIN: B000MF4N42
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Customer Reviews:
 An excellent device!! December 18, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I bought the Nuvi 680 after first trying the Nuvi 660 for about a week. While I loved the 660 as well, I decided I would actually really appreciate the MSN features that the 680 has to offer.
I was immediately impressed with the many features of the Nuvi 680. The speaker was loud and clear, and seemed louder than the Nuvi 660. Directions were easy to understand, and I love how the screen adjusts according to the time of day. The MSN features were as I had expected and hoped. It gave an excellent overview of movies in my area, starting times, etc. Gas prices were clearly marked if they were from that same day or one or 2 days old (though I would say about 95% of them were prices from that same day, some were indeed one or two days old and had not been updated). MSN traffic was also fairly accurate, and as accurate as the updates I received from the transmitter on the 660. It does an excellent job of re-routing you around problem areas and of recalculating if you choose not to take that option.
All in all I would highly recommend the Garmin Nuvi 680. In my opinion it has the best of 2 worlds. It includes MSN but you have the option of adding the FM TMC traffic receiver if for some reason your travels take you to an area that is not covered by MSN.
One of the best! December 13, 2007
I bought this product 4 weeks ago and love it! It is a very capable GPS unit with all the features one could ask for in a stylish package.
PROS:
-Compact, attractive design
-Efficient routing engine
-MP3 player with integrated FM transmitter is great
-Long battery life
-MSN Direct traffic steers you clear of accidents
CONS:
-FM transmitter does not work well in my area (central NJ)
-MSN direct coverage spotty
-Bluetooth phone does not sound good
-No playlist creation in MP3 player
-Only allows 2 destinations in a route
CONCLUSION:
This is one of the best GPS units out there. It looks great and has pretty much all the features that are offered. The FM transmitter makes listening to MP3s great and pauses for turn-by-turn directions. However, in several vehicles I had trouble getting the signal to come in strongly. It seems to work best with front-mounted antennas. The directions were always accurate and got me where I was going quickly. The MSN direct feature with weather, gas prices, and traffic is cool but I didn't get a very strong signal in most of the places I traveled. I hope this network is growing and service will improve. The The screen is big and bright and quick to respond to each touch. Overall, this is a great unit offering all the bells and whistles but a little pricey. I was really looking forward to using this as a handsfree phone in my car but the poor sound quality has generated many complaints from the people I have been talking to so I have stopped using it for that.
How did we ever live without it? December 9, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This is a fantastic product. We have used it in multiple parts of the country and there is simply no better way to navigate unknown places. You can tell it where to go or you can search for a restaurant by name or type of food. My only complaint is the MSN service-- I am no convinced it is all it is cracked up to be. The accident notices are delayed, so you really can't avoid a traffic delays early, but it can't be perfect! It takes a while for it to download current data if you haven't used it in a while. Other than that-- it is a wonderful addition to our travels. Minor other issues: sometimes it cannot decide what to call an exit with two names (i.e., exit off one interstate to another interstate North/South-- it will randomly chose one then instruct you to take whichever one you need once it forks again), sometimes the route choice is not the best. Nice loud voice and clear instructions. Warns you nearly always (yes, every now and then it forget to say turn in 300 feet or whatever) BEFORE a turn. Recalculates quickly if you miss a turn. Saves recently found places as well as home address. Has a PIN option to keep it locked as a theft deterrent. We recently moved from Boston to California-- it was a godsend during that nightmare move. We would have never found a couple of our hotels without it. I would not give this little device up for anything in the world. Switches to night mode to reduce the light at night but still very clear, easy to see screen. Great verbal instructions so you don't always have to look at the map. Four stars because it is not perfect-- but I think it is the best GPS device made right now! Definitely buy it.
Garmin Nuvi 680--why did I wait? December 7, 2007
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is a great GPS. It has made my life so much easier I wish I had one earlier. It can find anything I'm looking for, has never led me astray. The only problem is the MSN connector seems to be a flawed design and breaks easily. I hope Garmin is redesigning it so a replacement will be available soon.
 Who wants these pricey options ?? December 7, 2007
4 out of 11 found this review helpful
I looked at all the Nuvi models. Unless you love gadgets and can deal with complicated add-ons there is no reason to buy anything more expensive than the Nuvi 650. No blue tooth, no crappy MSN and no FM radio (how stupid).
The 650's processor, GPS receiver, screen, case & battery are IDENTICALL to all of the more expensive Nuvi 6XX series.
Hey I love gadgets folks but we are not helping the people who read these reviews for some common sense answers to basic questions if we do not point out which models for basic functionality.
Originally I even questioned the larger 4.2" screen - Why?: because you should not be looking at the damn thing when your're driving. Set your destination before you start and just listen to the excellent voice instructions.
For those who just want a very good GPS navigator spend no more than what the 650 costs.
PS: I thought everyone already had a bluetooth headset for the cell phone?Garmin nüvi 650 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator
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