Why the Garmin Nuvi 660 is So Popular
Why do so many people opt to buy a Garmin Nuvi 660? Face it, getting lost isn't fun. Struggling to read a road map or atlas that doesn't have the latest information or the largest print can be agonizing. Then of course if it's night time, there is only that tiny light in the car to illuminate the map; lots of fumbling around. The surroundings are unfamiliar, perhaps it's late and there aren't many people available to ask for directions.
Just reading the street signs is a challenge in the rain. Worse yet, perhaps you printed directions off of Yahoo! Maps and they aren't quite matching up with reality. There's the delay too, in taking the time to pull over or the danger of trying to read a map while driving.
All of this explains why portable GPS devices have become so in demand with consumers in recent years. Find out about one of the most popular, the Garmin Nuvi 660 below.
Garmin Nuvi 660
Garmin n¿vi 660 4.3-Inch Widescreen Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator
Amazon Price: $699.95 (as of 07/06/2009)
The Garmin Nuvi 660 is a Bluetooth enabled GPS navigation system with a bright, 4.3" widescreen color display for easy viewing in daytime or nighttime conditions. It provides touch screen interface for easy use and has highly detailed City Navigator maps for the entire US, Canada, and Puerto Rico. These maps include over 6 million point of interest to asusre users can find the hotels, restaurants, ATMs, gas stations, and other attractions they need.
Because of it's somewhat larger size, the Garmin Nuvi 660 has controls that are more widely spaced than earlier models making them even easier to use while driving. Audio quality is also improved as the 660 uses a wireless FM transmitter to provide audio through the vehicle's own audio system.
Maps can be viewed in either 2D or 3D and turn by turn voice directions assure drivers can keep their eyes on the road. With it's bluetooth capabilities, microphone and speaker, the Garmin Nuvi 660 can assist drivers in making hands free calls using their Bluetooth compatible cell phone. Drivers can even use their 660 to look up needed numbers.
The Garmin Nuvi 660 comes with 3 months of TMC Clear Channel's Total Traffic Network for free. This allows users to steer clear of road construction and other traffic tie ups via the service and it's integrated FM traffic receiver.
Through automatic routing, the 660 can even get you back on track quickly if a wrong turn is made. For even more functionality, this model is compatible for additional software such as the Garmin Travel Guide and Garmin SaversGuide which can provide reviews and recommendations for local attractions and notice of merchants in the area which are offering discounts.
This model also possesses Garmin Lock, an effective anti-theft feature.
Aside from it's navigation features the Garmin Nuvi 660 can also act as a JPEG picture viewer, MP3 player, world travel clock, currency converter, measurement converter, and calculator. The device comes ready to use right out of the box and complete with suction cup mount, AC charger, carrying case, FM traffic receiver, and 12 volt adapter.
See the Garmin Nuvi 660 Demonstrated
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Installing and Using the Garmin Nuvi 660
The Garmin Nuvi 660 comes complete with all that you will need to install and use the device. Installation is a simple as sticking the suction cup mount to a clean windshield and snapping the device itself into the mount.The video posted above reviews some basic functions but more detailed instructions are included in the Garmin Manual. A copy can be viewed here
What Do Tech Reviewers Have to Say About the Nuvi 660?
- PC Magazine
- Find out why PC Mag gave the Garmin Nuvi their Editor's Choice designation.
- gpslodge.com
- Read the review for GPSlodge.com. Perhaps the best GPS they've ever used.
- GPS magazine
- The Garmin Nuvi 660 was named Editor's Choice.
- gpsnow
- See customer feedback on the GPS Now site regarding the Garmin Nuvi 660.
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Amazon Price: $38.10 (as of 07/06/2009)
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Garmin Nuvi 660 Automotive Mount
Garmin Automotive Mount for Nuvi 660 (010-10823-02)
Amazon Price: $24.88 (as of 07/06/2009)
This automotive mount includes temporary and permanent adhesive disks that adhere the mount base to the dash, unit is easily removed.
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A GPS is a great tool to have, must of us would be lost without them. Ha,Ha
Posted July 29, 2008
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Installing and Using the Garmin Nuvi 660: dhan911.
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