Garmin nüvi 650 4.3-Inch Portable GPS Navigator by Garmin
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Digital camera reviews of Garmin nüvi 650 4.3-Inch Portable GPS Navigator
Digital camera Review: Easy to Use
Summary: 4 Stars
This is an excellent product. Easy and intuitive to use right out of the box. Size and sensitivity of screen very nice. Only reservation I have is that it does not give one enough options for route, i.e. all highway, no highway, fastest, shortest, etc.Digital camera Review: Everything I Expected
Summary: 5 Stars
I had a Garmin Ique 3600 that I've been happy with for several years. My father-in-law began talking about driving from California to Oklahoma this summer. I told him he needed a GPS for the trip. So I began my research for a GPS that would be easy to use and not a complete fortune. When I got done researching I decided on the Garmin Nuvi 650. He didn't need the Bluetooth or traffic tracking capabilities of the higher units, but a larger screen than the 300 series would be a benefit. I convinced myself that I needed to test drive the unit before recommending it for him to buy (okay, rationalization to get one for myself because it seemed to be a really nice unit that my family would appreciate as well).
I purchased mine for about $460. When it arrived, I was up and running within 15 minutes. The menus were intuitive and easy to figure out (good because there is only a printed quick start guide...you have to access the digital manual using the USB connection and access the file located on the Garmin with a computer). The satellite acquisition is pretty quick (really quick compared to either of my GPSs from a couple years ago). In fact, I was able to lock on satellites from inside the house! The voice commands are clear and you can choose from a male of female voice and from several different languages (which my daughter enjoyed, but following the directions in Italian, which we don't speak, was challenging although not impossible). The suction cup mount that came with the unit is adequate if you clean the windshield where you intend to mount the unit and slightly moisten the suction cup. I purchased the bean bag friction mount which is easier to use in different cars.
I am very happy with the unit and had no problem recommending it to my in-laws who are not really tech savvy. My mother-in-law had the unit operating in less than an hour and they used it to get around town that afternoon. That's a testimonial in of itself!
Digital camera Review: Exactly what I wanted
Summary: 5 Stars
It was tough choosing -- but I opted for the "cheapest" of the 600 series. Realistically, I don't care about Bluetooth, traffic, FM transmitter, carrying case, etc. I just wanted a good, no frills GPS -- and it's great at that job -- big screen, bright, normally very accurate -- and addressed most of the issues that I had with the earlier 320/330 Street Pilot series (which were no slouches). I used the money that I saved (and ocassionally Amazon does have this unit on sale) to buy the bean bag mount -- which is also excellent -- doesn't block view through windshield -- easy to remove from the car, etc. As far as I'm concerned, Garmin couldn't do much better value-wise than the 650 + bean bag mount.Digital camera Review: Excellant
Summary: 4 Stars
Have used my Garmin Nuvi 650 on 2 trips with good success. The only thing I noticed is that sometimes it sends you to a route that is longer than the actual destination.
Digital camera Review: Excellent
Summary: 5 Stars
This product is very easy to use, has a nice big screen to see while driving and has a food, lodging and entertainment section to use while traveling....Highly recommened