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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: $317.99
You Save: $782.00 (71%)
New (75) Used (1) Refurbished (3)
Avg. Customer Rating:  126 reviews
Sales Rank: 94
Platform: Not Machine Specific
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Native Resolution: 480 x 272
Display Size: 4.3
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: 689076361781
EAN: 0689076361781
ASIN: B000MF674G
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Customer Reviews:
 Used Nuvi 670 on Recent Trip to Europe May 12, 2007
19 out of 19 found this review helpful
I purchased the Nuvi 670 for use in both US and Europe, and just returned from a 2 week trip driving in Germany, Austria and Italy. The 670 worked as advertised - just turn it on and it found the satellites and our location and was ready to navigate. I used the included suction cup mount, wedged into a dash tray. No problem with satellite connection. Internal speaker was excellent. Maps were very detailed. The 670 found every small road we used, even the winding one lane paths in small towns. Pronounciation of street names was comical, but adequate, especially when coupled with the clear text line at the top of the screen that gave the name of approaching cross streets and the turn instructions in the lower right corner. We could not have navigated in some places without the Nuvi, as the street maps we purchased were not as detailed and were impossible to follow quickly enough. This is a superb product.
Navigating how to use the Garmin 670 May 12, 2007
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
So many features can sometimes mean too complicated to use, but not with the Garmin 670. The CD of instructions was helpful and once you got the just of how things work you can easily figure out how to utlize all of the other features. I plan to go to europe in the fall so I can not comment on the europe map quality but I am sure it will be excellent.
Easy, fast and powerfull May 9, 2007
1 out of 6 found this review helpful
I have had other GPS before this one. This holds all the US and Europe maps, has an incredibly bright and big LCD display, is multilingual and extremley interactive and easy to use. I LOVE this one, and I will take it now to Germany with me.
Upgrade April 14, 2007
26 out of 28 found this review helpful
I'm probably considered the "soccer mom" referenced in a previous review. I bought the Garmin Nuvi 670, as an upgrade to our current TOMTOM 910. It's much easier to carry & attach to the windshield compared to the TOMTOM 910 - my Garmin Nuvi bluetooth was a one time connection (TOMTOM wants to reset often), and back to my original comment of being a soccer Mom, it's worth it's weight in gold when I don't have to rely on a 10 year old to give me directions to their house after practice!
On the other hand, I frequently travel, state to state and occasionally international - I find when I get into a rental car, in an unfamiliar city, my portable navigation system is my best friend. It certainly doesn't hurt to do some "personal due diligence" prior to any trip - map out your locations, google & research addresses - and program them in prior to your trip (if they're not already listed in POI's) I would never plan my entire trip based solely on POI's programmed into my navigational system.
The nuvi offers extras that have definitely come in handy - to say the least, having a currency exchange calculator built in to the unit has often been helpful (although it needs to be manually updated). I haven't tested the language dictionary/conversion - but what a neat feature if you need it. Calculator - good to have too.
I'm just beginning to use the Nuvi to it's full potential, but have been very pleased w/ trips to Vancouver BC, Victoria, along w/ a great deal of the west coast to AZ... the real test will be in London this fall. Don't let the cost deter you, it's definitely worth it.
 Good but needs more configuration options. April 10, 2007
117 out of 120 found this review helpful
From an ergonomics and hardware perspective, the Nuvi is clearly the class leader. It does cost too much and the simplicty of the interface greatly limits flexibility.
Hardware. The Nuvi makes the TomTom and other units look downright bloated and clunky. The industrial design is not quite in the Apple league but is the best thing available at the moment. The SiRF chipset is far superior to those used in older GPS units (including some current Garmin StreetPilots). It locks signal quickly, the screen is bright, the voice to text is clear, etc.
I have owned many GPS units of all makes and types. Thus, unlike many 1st time GPS owners, I am no longer mesmerized by the fact that GPS can find my street address. The Garmin, like many other brands does a very good job at getting you from point A to point B. Garmin's maps and algorithms do seem slightly better than some others but it will still send you on some routes that a local driver would not use. the fact that the 670 is preloaded with maps of both Europe and the USA is a great feature IF, and only if, you have a need for this.
My biggest frustration with the Nuvi lineup is the limited configuration options. Garmin, in an effort to appeal to soccer Mom's, has really dumbed down the interface compared to years ago when you could configure just about everything including display of MGRS data. The Nuvi has even less flexibility than the StreetPilot series when it comes to configuration options.
Like any brand of GPS, the Garmin will often recommend a route that is simply absurd. This is where the interface falls down because the only place to select from shortest time, shortest distance, etc., is in the system configuration menus. Magellan, for example, asks you every time if you want "shortest time", "shortest distance", "least use of freeways", "most use of freeways", etc. If Magellan suggests a goofy route you simply go back one screen and pick an alternative. This also provides a quick and easy way to compare various routing suggestions. To do so on the Nuvi you have to return all the way back to the system settings and even then you only have shortest time or shortest distance. I do understand that many folks want to keep it as simple as possible but I also think Garmin should include an "advanced settings" menu for those who want more. Yes, the StreetPilots are more configurable but they are dinosaurs from a hardware perspective.
The TMC traffic service is a mixed bag. It is only useful in certain metropolitan areas. Likewise, the information is often not current. It is like listening to the traffic report telling you that Route XYZ is fine when you are sitting in bumper to bumper traffic on that very road. Quality of data really depends on the geographic area and the road itself. But yes, the way Garmin built the FM receiver into the power cord is a thing of engineering beauty.
Bluetooth may or may not work for you. When I try to pair my Nokia 9300 the Nokia sees the Garmin but the Garmin never sees the Nokia. If this feature is important to you then do check the Garmin site to see if your phone is listed as a compatible unit.
The graphics are good but nothing special. Again, about on par with everyone else.
I have not tried using the Nuvi as an MP3 player. I already own an iPod.
The big question becomes, is it worth the money? This is a tough call considering that some GPS units are now at the $200 mark. If you fly from city to city and want to take your GPS along then the Nuvi is a good choice. It is great to be in a strange city where you jump in a rental car, plug in an address, and away you go. If you want the basics or do not need the slim form factor there are much better deals from Magellan, TomTom, and even Garmin. The Nuvi is a better product but i do not think it is so much better that it justifies the huge price premium. I might feel differently if it had some amazing graphics engine or there were an "advanced configuration" menu that allowed me to tailor it to my own quirks and needs.
I did buy the 670 for the size and the USA/Europe maps. For those specific needs it is the best in class. I do love the Nuvi hardware but I still prefer the software and configuration options on my 4 year old Magellan Roadmate.
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