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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: $305.40
You Save: $794.59 (72%)
New (36) Used (1) Refurbished (1)
Avg. Customer Rating:  167 reviews
Sales Rank: 1374
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): 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: 053759068036
EAN: 0753759068035
ASIN: B000MF674G
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Customer Reviews:
International Traveler February 29, 2008
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
I used the Nuvi 670 in Germany and found that it was very accurate in navigating in downtown areas and performed as advertised. I would highly recommend the product.
 You are paying a lot of money for a very good product but it should be better February 10, 2008
9 out of 11 found this review helpful
I have been loyal to Garmin for over 12 years but now I am beginning to think elsewhere. I docked half mark for poor layout. In previous Garmin products, you could choose how much and the type of information displayed. On this model, you can only display two and Garmin decides what those will be. On my regular trips to and from work, I do not need the map but I do like the traffic transponder. However, traffic alerts can only de displayed on the map and not the other displays and so these minor gripes go on.
I docked a second half mark for the announcement of the next turn off. More often than not, the distance to the next turn is not to a turn at all but as you approach the turn, it advises you to carry on down the road you are on. This renders the displayed information of little value. More frustratingly, it does not tell you that it is not a turn until after you have moved into the lane anticipating it. The most serious implication is that at a complex junction the Garmin will instruct you not to turn for the first exit and then announce a real turn almost as you are on top of it. Not only does this mean you have to move back out of the first exit lane but you need to make quick decision for the real approach. This can lead to you being a nuisance to other road users.
Finally, I docked two marks for Garmin stopping users uploading bought mapping to the computer. Most people are aware that a drawback of current GPSes is that they can take you through the middle of a town rather than the route around it. They can send you down routes that aren't roads at all. They can take you off the interstate at one exit only to bring you back on at the next. A real danger is that they can take you on roads that are inappropriate for drivers that are not prepared. To guard against this I check the route out on the computer first but with the Nuvi, Garmin expect you to do it on the screen. It is impractical to check out a route turn by turn for a long trip on such a small screen without a mouse and without doing so will lead to nonesenses and occasionally danger... Garmin will of course sell you a second map for your computer and that would require four maps one for each region for both the GPS and the PC.
One last whine. Garmin do not tell you that you have to update both map areas independently and that one traffic receiver will not cover the two map regions.
You are paying a lot of money for a very good product but it should be better. February 10, 2008
4 out of 6 found this review helpful
I have been loyal to Garmin for over 12 years but now I am beginning to think elsewhere. I docked half mark for poor layout. In previous Garmin products, you could choose how much and the type of information displayed. On this model, you can only display two and Garmin decides what those will be. On my regular trips to and from work, I do not need the map but I do like the traffic transponder. However, traffic alerts can only de displayed on the map and not the other displays and so these minor gripes go on.
I docked a second half mark for the announcement of the next turn off. More often than not, the distance to the next turn is not to a turn at all but as you approach the turn, it advises you to carry on down the road you are on. This renders the displayed information of little value. More frustratingly, it does not tell you that it is not a turn until after you have moved into the lane anticipating it. The most serious implication is that at a complex junction the Garmin will instruct you not to turn for the first exit and then announce a real turn almost as you are on top of it. Not only does this mean you have to move back out of the first exit lane but you need to make quick decision for the real approach. This can lead to you being a nuisance to other road users.
Finally, I docked two marks for Garmin stopping users uploading bought mapping to the computer. Most people are aware that a drawback of current GPSes is that they can take you through the middle of a town rather than the route around it. They can send you down routes that aren't roads at all. They can take you off the interstate at one exit only to bring you back on at the next. A real danger is that they can take you on roads that are inappropriate for drivers that are not prepared. To guard against this I check the route out on the computer first but with the Nuvi, Garmin expect you to do it on the screen. It is impractical to check out a route turn by turn for a long trip on such a small screen without a mouse and without doing so will lead to nonesenses and occasionally danger... Garmin will of course sell you a second map for your computer and that would require four maps one for each region for both the GPS and the PC.
One last wine. Garmin do not tell you that you have to update both map areas independently and you need a separate, expensive traffic receiver for the second map area.
 Nuvi 670 Review February 8, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Having had the nuvi 670 for a bit over a month, I'm very happy with it. Directions seem to be clear and the map very readable. Also, I'm very glad I got the wide screen.
I'd like to be able to turn the volume up a bit higher than the current maximum, for noisy situations, and I've seen a few cases in which the directions given can be improved on by someone with local knowledge - for example in approaching a hotel near LAX off the 405 - but overall I'm very happy.
Ordering the optional dash mount make excellent sense, as I'm based in California (no window mounts allowed) and it's more convenient, and probably safer, than laying the unit on the passenger seat when I drive a rental.
Looking forward to trying it out in Europe and, with the right maps loaded, in Australia.
Next purchase is a Garmin Colorado for hiking!
great so far but.... February 7, 2008
2 out of 4 found this review helpful
Great so far but the suction cup does not hold the unit. Disappointed that I spent this much money and they took a short cut with the mounting.
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