Garmin nuevi 660 4.3-Inch Widescreen Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator | 
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| Brand: Garmin Category: CE
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Format: Cd Media: Electronics Autographed: No Memorabilia: No Batteries Included: No Operating System: N/A Native Resolution: 480 x 272 Display Size: 4.3 Includes MP3 Player: 1 Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4 Dimensions (in): 7 x 7 x 7 nv:Type: Car Kit Waypoints: 500 with name and graphic symbol Trip Computer: Average Speed Trip Computer: Resettable Odometer Trip Computer: Timers Trip Computer: Maximum Speed Inputs: 12/24 Vdc Display: Color Touch Screen: Yes Voice: Yes Battery Life: 7 hours Antenna: Flip-up patch Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
MPN: 010-00540-00 Model: 010-00540-00 UPC: 053759065110 EAN: 0076565001226 ASIN: B000H49LXQ
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| • | Dimensions WxDxH - 4.9" x .9" x 2.9" | | • | Weight - 6.2 oz | | • | Display - 4.3" WQVGA |
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Amazon.com Product Description With a gorgeous widescreen display, the Garmin nuevi 660 GPS Personal Travel Assistant is your answer to the call of adventure. A sleek navigator and a keen travel assistant, the nuevi 660 is preloaded with highly detailed City Navigator NT road maps for the entire United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. This map database features nearly six million points of interest (POIs), including hotels, restaurants, gas stations, ATMs, and attractions, and the data is provided by NAVTEQ, a world leader in premium-quality mapping.This preloaded navigator brings all this fantastic map data to your fingertips with a super-bright, 4.3-inch widescreen display for improved map viewing, day or night. Use the touch screen interface to select destinations, look up POIs, and play your favorite MP3s and audio books. The display also helps you control hands-free calling, traffic alerts, and the FM transmitter, all from the screen of your personal travel assistant. Which nuevi is Best for You?: Click here to see a quick, simple comparison of features for all Garmin nuvi GPS navigators Wider screen lets you see more of what's around. Compare these actual size views of a 3-inch (diagonal) screen  and a 4.3-inch diagonal widescreen  | Widescreen -- See Better, See More The widescreen format gives you 70% more actual screen area than a 3.5-inch screen. Primarily this translates into a better view of the area through which you are driving. This is especially useful in showing you what parks, restaurants, ATM, gas stations, etc. are nearby, or in letting you know whether a detour is a good idea. Also, the device itself is larger, meaning controls on the screen are more widely spaced and somewhat easier to push. FM Transmitter -- Hear Better, Hear More Instead of straining your ears to hear turn-by-turn directions or your favorite MP3s, you can enjoy wireless FM audio transmission via the nuevi 660's wireless FM transmitter. Tune your car's radio to the appropriate station and you'll hear all the nuevi's audio, including voice prompts, MP3s, audio books, and more, directly through your vehicle's stereo system. The nuevi 660 includes many "must-have" entertainment and travel tools, including digital music and audio book playback, JPEG picture viewer, currency converters, and more. All these great features make the nuevi 660 a complete Personal Travel Assistant. First Rate Map Data The nuevi 660 comes ready to go right out of the box with preloaded City Navigator NT street maps, including a hefty POI database with hotels, restaurants, fuel, ATMs and more. Simply touch the color screen to enter a destination, and nuevi takes you there with 2D or 3D maps and turn-by-turn voice directions. Garmin gets its map data from NAVTEQ, a world leader in premium-quality mapping. In addition, the nuevi 660 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 Important note about map updates: Due to our high volume of sales, almost every Garmin portable GPS navigator sold by Amazon.com will come with the most recent map version. If you ever do need a map update, you can purchase one from Amazon.com at our Garmin Store. Hands-Free Calling In more and more places, it is becoming illegal to use cell phones while driving without a hands-free kit. The nuevi 660's Bluetooth capability, microphone and speaker lets match it to any bluetooth-capable phone to make hands-free mobile phone calls. Simply dial the phone number with the nuevi's touch screen keypad to make a call on a compatible phone. To answer an incoming call, just tap the screen and speak into the built-in microphone. Making and taking calls on the road has never been easier, or safer. In addition, Garmin makes it a breeze to look-up and dial numbers from your personalized phone book or even tap into your cell phone's call history log. Integrated FM Traffic Receiver  | Steer clear of traffic with an integrated FM traffic receiver designed to receive alerts from TMC Clear Channel about traffic tie-ups and road construction that might lie ahead on your route. All you have to do is simply touch the screen to view traffic details and you'll be ready to detour around any problem area. And if you end up missing a turn, or you're forced into a detour that is not relayed through the traffic receiver, the nuevi's sophisticated automatic routing will get you back on track in no time. In most areas, TMC Clear Channel traffic broadcasts are continuous there's no waiting for scheduled traffic news updates or random alerts. Because traffic broadcasts are received via a "silent" FM data channel, you can still listen to music or news programming on your car radio without interference from incoming FM traffic data transmissions. A 3-month subscription to TMC Clear Channel's Total Traffic Network is included with purchase of this device. For more information on subscription fees, coverage in individual cities, and traffic data networks in the United Kingdom and Europe, check the Garmin website. | Easy To Use Interface Garmin's interface is a key to their success and one of the things that makes their devices such a pleasure to use. Simple controls and sub-screens make it easy to enter or search for destinations and get data about your trip. Beyond Navigation  Browse your stored pictures with an easy-to-use JPEG viewer. | A handy MP3 player lets you play songs stored on SD memory cards. | nuevi 250W accepts custom points of interest (POIs). View larger. | Navigation is just the beginning. The nuevi 660 features travel tools including JPEG picture viewer, MP3 player, world travel clock with time zones, currency converter, measurement converter, calculator and more. It also comes with Garmin Lock, an anti-theft feature, and configurable vehicle icons that let you select car-shaped graphics to show your location on the map. This device is compatible with optional content plug-ins available via SD card, such as the Garmin Travel Guides and Garmin SaversGuide provide detailed data for attractions and information on nearby merchants offering discounts, so you can customize nuevi for your travel needs Garmin has also added the ability for customers to add custom points of interest (POI's) from third parties such as school zones and safety cameras. Trick Your GPS Ride All Garmin nuevis support configurable vehicle icons. These fun, customized car-shaped icons come in a variety of colors to add a personal touch to your vehicle's position on the map. With this GPS system on board you'll be prepared to steer clear of traffic with the integrated FM TMC traffic receiver. The nuevi 770 is designed to receive alerts about traffic tie-ups and road construction that might lie ahead on your route. All you have to do is simply touch the screen to view traffic details and you'll be ready to detour around any problem area. And if you end up missing a turn, or you're forced into a detour that is not relayed through the traffic receiver, the nuevi's sophisticated automatic routing will get you back on track in no time. What's in the Box nuevi 660 GPS navigation system, preloaded City Navigator North, America NT data, vehicle suction cup mount, A/C charger, carrying case, FM traffic receiver/12-volt adapter with 3-month free trial subscription, dashboard disk, USB interface cable, sample language guide content (preloaded), sample travel guide, sample MP3s (preloaded), sample audio books (preloaded), owner's manual, and a quick reference guide. Notes - Optional software for language translation, detailed travel guides, and savings programs allow you to customize your nuevi to fit your travel needs
- The FM transmitter feature is only available in the United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand
- This nuevi comes with a free, three-month trial for MSN Direct services.
- Like most USB Mass Storage Devices, the nuevi is not compatible with Windows 95, Windows 98 or Windows Me.
Which nuevi is Best for You? Note: All nuevis come with detailed NAVTEQ maps containing more than 6 million pre-loaded point of interest locations. | Screen Size inches (w x h) | Included Maps | Text-to-Speech (Directions in Real Street Names) | Traffic | Bluetooth | Media | FM Transmitter (audio through car stereo system) | Multi- Point Routing | Battery life (hours) | Cont. U.S., Hawaii, and Puerto Rico | AK and Canada | Europe | | nuevi 200 | 2.8 x 2.1 |  | | | | | | Photos | | | up to 5 | | nuevi 200w | 3.81 x 2.25 |  | | | | | | Photos | | | up to 5 | | nuevi 250 | 2.8 x 2.1 |  |  | | | | | Photos | | | up to 5 | | nuevi 250w | 3.81 x 2.25 |  |  | | | | | Photos | | | up to 5 | | nuevi 260 | 2.8 x 2.1 |  |  | |  | | | Photos | | | up to 5 | | nuevi 260w | 3.81 x 2.25 |  |  | |  | | | Photos | | | up to 5 | | nuevi 270 | 2.8 x 2.1 |  |  |  | | | | Photos | | | up to 5 | | nuevi 350 | 2.8 x 2.1 |  | | |  | FM (with opt. receiver) | | Photos, MP3s | | | up to 8 | | nuevi 360 | 2.8 x 2.1 |  |  | |  | FM (with opt. receiver) |  | Photos, MP3s | | | up to 8 | | nuevi 370 | 2.8 x 2.1 |  |  |  |  | FM (receiver included) |  | Photos, MP3s | | | up to 8 | | nuevi 650 | 3.81 x 2.25 |  | | |  | FM (with opt. receiver) | | Photos, MP3s | | | up to 7 | nuevi 660 | 3.81 x 2.25 |  |  | |  | FM (receiver included) |  | Photos, MP3s |  | | up to 7 | nuevi 670 | 3.81 x 2.25 |  |  |  |  | FM (receiver included) |  | Photos, MP3s |  | | up to 7 | | nuevi 680 | 3.81 x 2.25 |  |  | |  | MSN (receiver included; 1-year free); FM (with opt. receiver) |  | Photos, MP3s |  | | up to 7 | nuevi 750 | 3.81 x 2.25 |  |  | |  | MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (with opt. receiver) | | Photos, MP3s |  |  | up to 5 | | nuevi 760 | 3.81 x 2.25 |  |  | |  | MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (with opt. receiver) |  | Photos, MP3s |  |  | up to 5 | | nuevi 770 | 3.81 x 2.25 |  |  |  |  | MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (with opt. receiver) |  | Photos, MP3s |  |  | up to 5 | | nuevi 780 | 3.81 x 2.25 |  |  | | | MSN-enhanced (receiver inc.; 3 months free) receiver); FM (with opt. receiver) |  | Photos, MP3s |  |  | up to 5 | nuevi 850 | 3.81 x 2.25 |  |  | | | MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (with opt. receiver) | | Photos, MP3s |  |  | up to 4 | nuevi 880 | 3.81 x 2.25 |  |  |  | | MSN-enhanced (receiver inc.; 3 months free); FM (with opt. receiver) |  | Photos, MP3s |  |  | up to 4 | nuevi 5000 | 4.5 x 2.7 |  |  | |  | MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (with opt. receiver) | | |  |  | external battery only |
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| Customer Reviews: Read 1262 more reviews...
Watch out for Garmin Product Service!! August 27, 2008 Paula S. Mcdaniel (Rexford, KS United States) I purchased a Garmin Nuvi 660 in December 2007. There have been a few minor glitches, but for the most part I have been happy with the unit. I recently tried to update the maps from a Garmin DVD. Wiped out all the maps I had on the unit. Have been trying to get help from Garmin to fix this for more than 4 days already. Spent 40 minutes on the phone today and STILL have not spoken to a tech. So don't expect great service if you run into a problem!! Too bad they do not understand customer service.
Garmin Nuvi is a piece of garbage August 26, 2008 Jim Hatter (boston, ma) 2 out of 5 found this review helpful
This has got to be the most disappointing product I have purchased in years. I don't know what these other reviewers are thinking -- but I just can't believe people like this product as much as they seem to. I had a different GPS system prior to purchasing this one because my old one broke. The old one was 2-3 years old and much, much better than this one. This system periodically shuts off and must have some type of electrical malfunction. It has very little battery life. I am constantly charging it. The screen is nice, but the navigation voice drones on and is grating on the nerves. It is entirely unimpressive. I wish I could return it.
LOVE IT!!! Don't know how we ever traveled without it! August 26, 2008 Danielle N. Searle-waddle (Virginia) My husband and I have driven cross country a few times and this last time we finally bought the Nav system. BEST purchase we ever made! We not only love that it navigates....we love that we found all the hotels, restaurants, and attractions with it as well! It also helped us figure out our new home town. I highly recommend this product. It has tons of options....too many to list! It is also very user friendly!
Nice, but could use some small improvements August 26, 2008 Kristian Proshak (Carmichael, CA) This nuvi 660 is great for navigation and is handy if your state requires hands-free driving (like in California) because it has bluetooth capability. It also has tons of built in space and you can add your own SD card for extra storage. The only thing I would change is to improve upon the FM transmitter that is built in because the sound quality is poor in every car that I've tried it in, no matter what empty channel you choose, so I just end up using the built in speaker or connecting it to my car speakers using the earphone jack. For customers that don't speak English, it is capable of navigating in tons of languages, and for those who like to listen to audiobooks, it is compatible with titles from audible.com. Overall, I really enjoy this GPS and it makes finding nearby attractions, shopping, entertainment, etc., very easy.
Fabulous product with a few oddities August 25, 2008 Curtis L. Franklin (Portland, OR) When we finally decided to take the plunge and get a nav unit for our classic car we read all the reviews and determined that the Garmin 4.3" units had the broadest appeal and acclaim. We were fortunate to find the Nuvi 660 for a fraction of the original MSRP on Amazon, and we have NO regrets about our purchase! The only small niggle we have is that sometimes the unit likes to choose odd routes to get around non-existant traffic problems, and at other times, doesn't alert us to slow traffic until we've been sitting in it for 20 minutes! In spite of these little issues I would choose it again in a minute!
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