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| Garmin nüvi 660 4.3-Inch Widescreen Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator | 
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| Brand: Garmin
Category: CE
List Price: $699.99
Buy New: $244.82
You Save: $455.17 (65%)
New (49) Used (3) Refurbished (7)
Avg. Customer Rating:  1431 reviews
Sales Rank: 34
Format: Cd
Platforms: Windows Xp Professional, Windows Xp Home Edition, Windows 2000
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): 2.6 x 2.6 x 2.6
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
MPN: 010-00540-00
Model: 010-00540-00
UPC: 053759065110
EAN: 0076565001226
ASIN: B000H49LXQ
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Customer Reviews:
 Decent, but not perfect December 8, 2007
6 out of 7 found this review helpful
The Nuvi 660 has a great screen that is of optimal size. For the most part, it's a nice GPS unit for the price. However, it does have its limitations.
Here are just some points I like about it. I'll elaborate when necessary:
- Intuitive graphical interface - You can basically turn this unit on and begin using it. Although reading through the manual is recommended.
Generally speedy - For the most part, the unit is generally fast. Browsing around the maps is sometimes slow, but it's still good for a dedicated unit.
- Fast route calculations
- Good menu system
- Good set of POI
- Good set of utilities in Travel Kit - MP3/Audible player, picture viewer, unit conversion
- Bluetooth capability
- Fast satellite reception
Here are my knit picks:
- ETA calculations are horrible - This is especially true with surface streets. I find the calculations are off by at least 10 minutes. It seems Garmin was rather conservative in time estimates and don't take street lights into consideration. As an example, if I have to travel 4 miles on a 45 mph street, then naturally, I'll arrive rather quickly to my destination. However, if I have to go across 15 street lights before I get there, then there's a great likelihood that I won't be traveling 45mph the entire length. I know street lights aren't stored in the mapping databases. However, the fact that there are many intersections gives a good indication that at least a number of them are street lights, thus requires additional time.
- No freeway traffic indicators - If you sign up for traffic, you'll notice you need to go to a different screen to see freeway conditions and traffic alerts. It would be nice to get color status on the map overlay (red/yellow/green). You only get traffic alerts on the map if you set a destination and your route comes across a traffic alert.
For me, none of these points were deal breakers. It's still a great GPS unit that I would recommend.
Edit: As someone pointed out, Text to Speech is a feature that needs to be enabled!
Garmin Nuvi 660 December 7, 2007
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
I purchased this to replace an old Garmin StreetPilot III unit I had for several years. It works as advertisted, updates very quickly and audio is very clear through the device or radio. Bluetooth works very well with my Razor phone, but has some trouble with Palm Treo phone..but that maybe the bluetooth circuity with the phones. This device is ideal for the business traveler or road warrior.
 The 660 is not worth $100 more than 650 December 7, 2007
15 out of 25 found this review helpful
This review compares the Nuvi 650 to the other, more expensive Nuvi 6XX models.
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 are the best vaules 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
 Nuvi 660 December 6, 2007
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
Purchased this after testing a colleague's Nuvi 660. Received it in one day but found the language translation audio did not work, although everything else worked fine. Amazon IMMEDIATELY shipped out a replacement which also arrived the next day. No hassles whatsoever (what a pleasure!). The replacement works just fine and I am very pleased with this product. Specs say it will locate you within 10 feet and I believe it. Having a GPS navigator is what having a CB radio was 30 years ago. Something you didn't really need, but once you have it, you cannot imagine how you got along with one. I highly recommend this product.
The Best December 6, 2007
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
Compared and compared this device and online sellers for days...
Cannot beat the Nuvi 660. Tipping point for me was the ability to ensure Bluetooth with my PalmOne Treo (on the Verizon network). Price through Amazon was astounding and for real. Trust the Amazon sellers on lowest price...you may not have heard of them before, but if you check them out (high % satisfaction over THOUSANDS of reviews) and you'll do just fine.
This thing is easy to use (as I expected), Bluetooth runs flawlessly and I'm happy with the sound (me through the device and the caller through the internal speaker). Couldn't care less about the FM transmitter..if you've ever worked with FM for an IPod or similar, you know the technology leaves a lot to be desired. Tried it and it was okay, but not why I bought the Nuvi 660 (same goes for MP3 and audio books, but it does those too).
This thing is deadly accurate and knows it's left from it's right. Great resources for service after sale at palm.com (even downloaded custom vehicle icons to have some fun with for free!).
Bought a 512MB expansion card, but probably won't need it. Has plenty of onboard map detail and room left over (basically a 2GB HD in this thing with roughly 400MB left for space).
Compared hard and directly to Tom Tom 7/920's and passingly against Magellan (hard to research Mag's for value/price curve and their website sucks).
Garmin quality is a foregone conclusion for me....Bluetooth on the Treo was the kicker for me (if you're on Verizon be sure your PalmOne software is 1.05a or higher...if not there is a link right on the Palm website to help you out with this), and Amazon proved I didn't have to spend $600 or even $700 for this thing (not even close!).
Even got the friction mount for the dash of my Murano (if you know these cars there is TONS of room up there for the Nuvi and the mount). THis thing will be in the car frequently for 200 - 300 mile business road trips and will be brought with me when I fly for use in the rental car.
Unbeatable and super satisfied...which is why I bothered to even write this (which says a lot, be assured).
Best,
JWM
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